United States · Politics
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Three Stars and Stripes Journalists Sue Pentagon Over Firing and First Amendment Claims
Three Stars and Stripes journalists sued the US Defense Department on August 27, alleging retaliation after their August 2026 firing over editorial independence.
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FAA to fire two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who left early before fatal collision
The FAA plans to fire two air traffic controllers who left their shifts early before a March LaGuardia crash that killed two pilots.
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Xavier Becerra Advances to California Governor General Election After Primary Win
Xavier Becerra secured a place in the November California governor’s race after a late surge in the primary election.
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Virginia man sentenced to life without parole for 2023 murders involving au pair
Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life without parole for the 2023 murders of his wife and Joseph Ryan in Virginia.
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US Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Policies Blocking Immigration Benefits from 39 Countries
Judge John McConnell ruled Trump administration policies unlawfully blocked immigration benefit decisions for applicants from 39 countries.
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Trump declares emergency, bans some foreign-made equipment in US electricity grid
President Trump declared a national emergency and issued an order restricting certain foreign-made electricity grid equipment over security risks.
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USPS mail ballot rules take effect amid court battles ahead of 2026 midterms
The US Postal Service implemented new mail ballot rules in late August 2026 after a Supreme Court ruling, despite ongoing legal challenges.
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IAEA Board Passes U.S.-Backed Resolution Demanding Iran Disclose Nuclear Site Data
The IAEA Board of Governors approved a U.S.-led resolution demanding Iran provide details on uranium stocks and nuclear sites and allow prompt inspections.
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US Appeals Court Reviews Trump Administration's White House Ballroom Construction Case
The Trump administration is appealing a ruling blocking the construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House site.
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Trump's legal team refuses BBC's financial documents in $10B defamation case
Donald Trump's lawyers have declined to provide financial records in his $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary.
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ICE Agent Christian Castro Released from Texas Jail After 90 Days Amid Minnesota Extradition Dispute
ICE officer Christian Castro was released from a Texas jail after 90 days without extradition to Minnesota on assault charges.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail in Miami amid UK extradition fight on rape charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were denied bail in Miami federal court as they await extradition to the UK on rape and trafficking charges.
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U.S. Justice Department disrupts Chinese-backed hacking targeting government agencies
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking operation targeting key U.S. agencies and seized hacking platforms.
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Trump declares national emergency to ban certain foreign-made US power grid equipment
On August 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an order banning certain foreign-made electrical grid equipment in the US over national security concerns.
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Qatar's Prime Minister Visits Tehran to Push Mediation Amid US-Iran War Tensions
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Tehran on August 27 to seek mediation between Iran and the US amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.
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Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei seriously wounded, war with Iran to end soon
Former US President Donald Trump stated Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded but alive and predicted the US-Iran war will end soon.
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Trump faces rising GOP dissent ahead of 2026 midterms over priorities and low approval
President Donald Trump is encountering growing resistance from Republican lawmakers amid low approval and policy disputes ahead of November midterms.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe Visits Moscow for First Time Since 2021, Trump Calls It 'Semi-Routine'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on August 25 for talks with Russian intelligence, described as 'semi-routine' by US President Donald Trump.
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US Treasury sanctions UK-based Palestine Action as global terrorist group
On August 26, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury designated UK-based Palestine Action as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group and imposed sanctions.
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US Justice Department and FBI seize domains of Chinese state-backed hacking platforms
The US Justice Department and FBI seized three domains controlling Chinese hacking platforms targeting US agencies and critical infrastructure.
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Trump administration warns Kennedy Center may face demolition amid legal dispute over renovations and naming
The Trump administration warned courts that the Kennedy Center could face demolition if renovation plans blocked amid legal battles over renaming rights.
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California man arrested in D.C. for carrying guillotine near U.S. Capitol
Philan-Tam-Duy Le was arrested after U.S. Capitol Police found a guillotine mounted on his truck near the Capitol on August 25, 2026.
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White House to Replace NSC Europe Chief Charles McLaughlin in Mid-June 2026
Charles McLaughlin will leave his role as senior director for European and Russian Affairs at the National Security Council in mid-June 2026.
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Miami family of four found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Doral home
Melanie Hyer, her two daughters, and ex-husband Ryan Whiten were found stabbed to death in their Doral, Florida, home yesterday.