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Politics · United StatesDemocrats favored to win US House majority with midterms approaching
With fewer than 70 days until the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are positioned to regain control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are contending with several challenges that are narrowing their path to retaining their majority.
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Politics · United KingdomArchbishop revokes award to cleric over Osama bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has revoked an award given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The honour was for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation, but resurfaced comments from 2007 about Osama bin Laden led to its withdrawal.
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Politics · United StatesFBI agent recommended criminal probe into Elon Musk, email shows
An FBI agent recommended opening a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and officials at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to a declassified email. The agent cited Musk's statements about non-compliance with a 'Five Things' directive and his ownership of X.
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PoliticsHasan Piker sang 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song at live event
Influencer Hasan Piker sang a song titled 'We Are Charlie Kirk' during a live event, which multiple right-rated outlets reported as mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The event occurred near the anniversary of Kirk's death.
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Politics · United StatesNY AG Investigates Police Shooting After Woman Stabs Executive
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office is investigating a police shooting that occurred after Pamela Cisneros fatally stabbed Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti. The incident has sparked criticism from a Republican candidate who argues the focus should be on mental health failures.
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Politics · United StatesNew York prosecutor alleges Letitia James' office targeted Trump without cause
A New York prosecutor sent an agency-wide email alleging he was directed to target Donald Trump and affiliated organisations without credible reasons. The email was later deleted from servers and employee inboxes. The Attorney General's office called it a personnel matter and denied political targeting.
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Politics · United StatesDeported Haitian Man Who Yelled 'F*ck Trump, Biden Forever!' Returns Home
Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, an illegal immigrant from Haiti, has been deported. He gained notoriety after a video of his arrest, where he yelled obscenities and praised President Biden, went viral. Charles had a history of criminal convictions in Massachusetts.
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Politics · United StatesPolice raid apartment linked to Ilhan Omar's son, arrest roommate
Minneapolis police executed a search warrant at an apartment reportedly linked to Adnan Hirsi, son of Rep. Ilhan Omar. His roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi, was arrested on weapons charges, and firearms were recovered from the property.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Parts in Voting Machines
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that voting machines containing components manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China, pose significant security risks. To qualify for federal grants, states must now conduct post-election manual counts of paper ballots.
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Politics · United StatesActBlue co-founder DeBergalis invokes Fifth in House deposition
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before three House committees investigating allegations of lax fraud prevention allowing foreign donations. The session lasted less than 30 minutes, with no left-rated outlet covering the story.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration ends Biden-era DEIA guidelines for US diplomats
The US State Department announced on 13 August 2026 the removal of Biden-era Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) guidelines for diplomats. The Trump administration stated the change prioritises merit and diplomatic skills over ideological training, which had directed diplomats to raise DEIA issues in foreign discussions.
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PoliticsFederal government silence on B.C. fish farm ban prompts industry and advocate questions
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson stated the plan to ban open-net pen fish farms in British Columbia by 2029 is still in place. However, the government's extended silence on implementation details has led to uncertainty for both industry and advocacy groups.
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Politics · United StatesWhite House calls Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed a communist threat
The White House shared a compilation of Abdul El-Sayed’s past statements on defunding police, abolishing ICE and wealth taxes, calling his views a direct threat to America. Right-rated outlets led on the video and on a DSA spokeswoman’s refusal to say who would catch a rapist if police were abolished. No left- or centre-rated outlet carried the story.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs bill to shield immigration non-profit workers
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding California's Safe at Home program to include immigration non-profit providers. The bill, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by opponents, aims to protect these workers from doxxing and harassment.
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Politics · United StatesUS border had 16 months with no releases in August 2026
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 16-month streak of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border in August 2026. Apprehensions decreased slightly from July, while drug seizures increased significantly over the fiscal year.
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PoliticsUS Sanctions Tech Collective Linked to Antifa, Hamas
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned the Italy-based Autistici/Inventati collective, known as the A/I Collective, designating it a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The group provided digital infrastructure to violent far-left organizations, including Rose City Antifa, and groups linked to Hamas, Iran's IRGC, and Hezbollah.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's claim on Canada jet certification called misleading
Donald Trump claimed Canada delayed certifying Gulfstream jets for a decade to favour its own aircraft sector. Aviation experts and Transport Canada state that separate certification processes and safety reviews explain the timeline, with approvals finally granted in February.
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Politics · United StatesThree federal byelections held across Canada
Three federal byelections took place on Monday, including one in the Liberal stronghold of Beaches, East York in Toronto. These elections were held to fill seats in Parliament that had recently become vacant.
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Politics · United StatesHonduran National Charged with Voter Registration Fraud in California
A Honduran national, Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores, has been arrested and federally charged with two felonies in California for allegedly registering to vote while falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors state this is the first arrest in a broader election fraud crackdown.
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Politics · United StatesWoman's claim against union dismissed after vaccine refusal firing
Claudette Jackson was fired from her job at a Kelowna retirement community for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine. She claimed her union did not represent her fairly, but the BC Labour Relations Board dismissed her application, stating the union acted within its scope.
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