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Trump Signs Executive Orders to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, 2026, restricting birthright citizenship and targeting birth tourism. The move directly challenges…
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Trump Administration Cuts Over $200 Million From Teen Pregnancy Program
The Trump administration abruptly slashed more than $200 million from the federal Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, cutting grants short and drawing a…
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Researchers Capture Sharpest Ever Images of Sun’s Surface Using Inouye Solar Telescope
Inouye Solar Telescope in Maui, Hawaii, have revealed the sharpest images ever captured of the sun's surface. Published in the journal Nature,…
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Judge Timothy Kelly Dismisses Seditious Conspiracy Case Against Proud Boys
A federal judge on Friday dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against several Proud Boys members, granting a request from the Department of…
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Brazil Cuts Diplomatic Presence in Argentina After Milei Attacks Lula
Brazil reduced its diplomatic presence in Argentina on Tuesday after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio…
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Aaron Farinacci Held on $1 Million Bond for Arson in Spokane Wildfire
A 37-year-old man was ordered held on a $1 million bond in Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday after being charged with arson for…
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Rand Paul Schedules Thursday Vote on Fauci Contempt
A committee led by Sen. Rand Paul plans to hold a Thursday morning vote on whether Anthony S. The Republican senator alleges…
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Trump Administration Drafting Ban on Chinese Data Center Components
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new Chinese data center components, targeting optical transceivers to protect artificial…
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Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed Duel in Costly Michigan Senate Primary
Senate primary featuring progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens. The race tests the party's future direction, drawing massive outside…
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Trump Faces Strategic Dilemmas in Iran Conflict Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump faces severe political and strategic dilemmas as his open-ended conflict with Iran enters its eighth month without a decisive…
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Trump Discusses Max Miller Campaign Following Domestic Abuse Allegations
President Donald Trump called Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller on Monday to raise concerns about his reelection campaign following serious domestic abuse…
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House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for Chuck Edwards Over Harassment
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards on August 3, 2026, following a 25-page investigation report detailing persistent unprofessional…