United States · Politics
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alexander Vindman
Florida state representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for US Senate, beating Alexander Vindman 56% to 44%.
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Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP primary to succeed Governor DeSantis
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, setting up a November race against Democrat David Jolly.
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Jacob Daniel Baker Arrested in Connection to Three Killings on Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was arrested Thursday on Hawaii's Big Island for suspicion in three killings of elderly men.
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 after six decades with band
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top, died at 77 on August 17 at his Texas ranch in hospice care.
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US Judge Lifts Stay on Ending Deportation Protections for 5,000 Ethiopians Under TPS
US District Judge Brian Murphy lifted the stay on ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 5,000 Ethiopians, allowing DHS to terminate their deportation protections.
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Boston Mayor’s Office Promotes Trans Period Pride Event amid Backlash
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s LGBTQ+ Office promoted a June 2026 Trans Period Pride event, drawing criticism from conservative voices online.
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Spencer Pratt emerges as strong contender in 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is challenging incumbent Karen Bass in the June 2 Los Angeles mayoral primary, polling close behind her.
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US Judge Rejects Immediate Block on Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order
US District Judge Carl Nichols denied an injunction to halt President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting rules on May 28, 2026.
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Over 600 UC Faculty Urge Return of SAT/ACT for STEM Admissions Starting Fall 2027
More than 600 faculty from University of California, led by UC Berkeley mathematicians, demand reinstating SAT/ACT for STEM applicants due to math skill gaps.
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Trump Threatens Economic Sanctions and Military Action Over Iran Strait of Hormuz Conflict
President Trump warned of severe economic sanctions and military strikes after US-Iran ceasefire expired with no deal.
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South Korean President Lee renews push for wartime control as US cuts joint drills
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed to regain wartime operational control by 2030 amid US reductions of joint military exercises.
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Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Lows Amid Economic and Political Struggles
Donald Trump’s approval ratings dropped to historic lows in May 2026 amid economic challenges and intra-party opposition.
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President Trump honors California teen lifeguard and rescued boy at White House
President Donald Trump met 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai to honor their dramatic rescue at the White House on August 17, 2026.
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Eric Swalwell Admits to Physical Relations with Suspected Chinese Spy Christine Fang
Former Congressman Eric Swalwell admitted to the FBI having multiple physical encounters with suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit US White House on September 24, skipping UN General Assembly
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, foregoing the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers Turkey's support for peace
Turkish President Erdogan urged US President Trump to engage Iran in talks and offered Turkey’s support for peace efforts in an August 17 phone call.
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White House attacks CNN reporter Kristen Holmes over questions on Trump aide Natalie Harp
CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes faced personal attacks from the White House after questioning Trump on Senator Ossoff's remarks about aide Natalie Harp.
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Trump says Kim Jong Un responded after US scales back South Korea military drills
President Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach following US reduction of joint exercises with South Korea.
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Trump says no extension of Iran deal, denies talks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Trump announced he will not extend the June Iran framework deal and denied any ongoing talks amid US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kushner and Netanyahu agree US general will verify Hamas disarmament before Gaza redeployment
Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed August 17 that an American general will verify Hamas’s disarmament prior to any Israeli redeployment in Gaza.
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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
On August 18, 2026, President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory, rejecting talks with Iran and maintaining a naval blockade.
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California Governor Newsom to Impose 100% Tax on Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to tax fully any payouts to California residents from Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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Trump approval rating hits 33%, matching lowest point amid Iran war concerns
President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 33%, tying his lowest level as concerns grow over the prolonged Iran war and rising gasoline prices.
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Trump administration pauses $1.7B border wall project in Texas’s Big Bend National Park
US Customs and Border Protection paused construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park pending on-site evaluation by Commissioner Rodney Scott.