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Politics · United StatesTrump says he has $850 million for Republican candidates
Donald Trump announced his political operation has approximately $850 million available. He stated plans to spend a significant portion of these funds to support Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This amount is separate from other funds raised by his network.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Adjusts Tariffs on US Goods After Industry Input
Canada is adjusting its list of counter-tariffs in response to feedback from Canadian industries. The planned reprisal includes raising tariffs on American steel and aluminum products and imposing duties on hundreds of other U.S. exports.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. criticises Democrats at Republican convention
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday night. The address, which lasted nearly 30 minutes, included criticism of the Democratic Party and the U.S. response to COVID-19.
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Politics · United StatesPatagonia joins lawsuit against Trump over Bears Ears reduction
Patagonia said on 2 September it will sue the Trump administration as part of a coalition contesting a July presidential order that reduced the size of Bears Ears National Monument. One digest cites a 1.36 million‑acre cut, another cites about three million acres and includes Grand Staircase‑Escalante.
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PoliticsPierre Picavet hospitalised after homophobic attack in Paris
Pierre Picavet, president of the French LGBTQ rights association FLAG!, was hospitalised after being attacked in Paris. The assault occurred overnight Saturday to Sunday in the Marais district. Prosecutors stated the attacker used homophobic slurs. A suspect with no prior record has been taken into custody.
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Politics · United StatesCanada Premiers Consider Resuming U.S. Alcohol Sales
Canadian provinces are considering reinstating sales of U.S. alcohol, a move requested by Prime Minister Mark Carney to aid trade negotiations. While some premiers agree, others are hesitant, and consumer willingness to purchase U.S. products remains uncertain.
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Politics · United StatesTrump faces final popular vote in November midterms amid policy criticism
Donald Trump will contest his last popular vote in the November 2026 US midterms, with left-rated outlets emphasising his claims of electoral fraud and policy failures, while the centre focuses on economic criticism. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesTrump PAC Reserves $25.8 Million for Midterm Ads
A newly formed Super PAC, No Going Back PAC Inc., has reserved $25.8 million for political advertising in seven US midterm election races. The group is linked to MAGA Inc., a major PAC associated with Donald Trump, and its spending focuses on Senate races in New Hampshire and Alaska.
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PoliticsAdvocates say Canada has not progressed on Islamophobia 25 years after 9/11
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, advocates state that Canada has not made progress in tackling Islamophobia. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Canada spokesperson said the responsibility for countering Islamophobia largely rests on those it targets. Hate crimes against Muslims in Canada in 2025 were 204, compared to 142 in 2021.
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Politics · United StatesUS Terrorist Designation Forces Italian Collective Autistici/Inventati to Close
The Italian technology collective Autistici/Inventati has announced the closure of its services after being designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the U.S. State Department. The decision impacts approximately 16,000 mailboxes, 1,500 websites, and 10,000 blogs.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts
William Lawrence, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, deleted hundreds of old social media posts. The posts included calls for police and prison abolition, nationalizing fossil-fuel companies, and attacking moderate Democrats. Lawrence has since stated some of his past views are out of step with his current beliefs.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration to Install Warning Signs at History Museum
The Trump administration plans to erect signs outside the National Museum of American History. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is overseeing the initiative, which aims to warn visitors about perceived ideological bias within the museum's presentations.
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Parents Sue School District Over Internet Access Opt-Out Policy
Seven parents in a Philadelphia suburb have filed a federal lawsuit against the Lower Merion School District, challenging its policy that does not allow families to opt their children out of using the internet. The district denies the allegations.
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Texas judge blocks Biden-era ghost gun regulation as unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas ruled that a Biden administration regulation targeting 'ghost guns' violates the Second and Fifth Amendments. The decision blocks enforcement of the ATF's 'frame and receiver' rule, which had expanded firearm definitions to include unfinished parts. The case was brought by Defense Distributed and the Second Amendment Foundation.
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Politics · United StatesTrayon White bribery trial begins in Washington, D.C.
A federal bribery trial is underway for Washington, D.C., Council member Trayon White. Prosecutors allege he accepted $35,000 in cash from an informant in exchange for using his position to help a businessman extend city contracts.
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Malaysia seizes three containers of e-bike parts bound for Israel
Malaysian authorities have seized three containers carrying electric bicycle parts bound for Israel at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The seizure is part of Malaysia's restrictions on exports to Israel, with an investigation underway into the contents.
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FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs, watchdog finds
A federal watchdog report found a FEMA crew skipped 11 homes displaying political signs supporting Donald Trump during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in 2024. The incident violated the Hatch Act and FEMA regulations, leading to firings and a review of agency training.
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Politics · IndiaIndia MEA calls BRICS leaders' illness reports fake
India's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that world leaders fell ill after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The ministry's fact-checking unit labelled the claims 'fake' and 'malicious'.
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PoliticsDawson College shooting survivors urge PM Carney to strengthen gun laws
Nearly 20 years after the Dawson College shooting, families and survivors are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to fulfil commitments on gun control. They have released an open letter urging action on assault-style firearms, magazine capacity, and handgun exemptions.
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Politics · United StatesMaine court allows father to restrict daughter's church attendance
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a father can decide whether his daughter attends an evangelical church. The decision upholds a lower court's order in a dispute over the child's religious upbringing, with the mother's lawyer planning an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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