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Politics · United StatesCourt Overturns Trump Order on Michigan Coal Plant
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
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Judge orders Plymouth County Sheriff to release ICE detainee health records to ACLU
A Massachusetts judge ruled that the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office must release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees to the ACLU, rejecting the sheriff’s claim that federal law overrides state transparency rules. The ACLU sued after the records were withheld.
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Politics · United StatesBill Maher criticises Rand Paul for releasing Fauci’s private diary entries
Bill Maher accused Senator Rand Paul of hypocrisy after Paul released over 1,000 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary. Maher said the move contradicted Paul’s libertarian stance on privacy, while also mocking Fauci’s diary entries. The release came ahead of a Senate committee hearing on Fauci’s pandemic response.
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Politics · United StatesVance announces $230bn fraud task force findings and calls for tougher penalties
Vice President JD Vance said a White House task force identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments. He called for Congress to enact tougher penalties and codify anti-fraud measures to prevent a future Democratic administration reversing the work.
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Politics · United StatesHouston police officers commandeer Uber during foot chase
Houston police officers entered an Uber vehicle to pursue a suspect who had fled on foot. The suspect had allegedly threatened to shoot a woman and her child. The Uber driver, Anthony Baines, was on his way to pick up a rider when the incident occurred. The suspect was not apprehended.
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Politics · Asia-PacificPakistan protests after US ambassador calls Jammu and Kashmir 'important part of India'
Pakistan’s foreign ministry summoned the US Chargé d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a formal protest after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as 'an important part of India' during a visit to Srinagar. The remarks drew condemnation from Pakistan, which called them factually incorrect and contrary to US policy on the disputed region.
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Politics · United StatesJudge allows paint tests on Eisenhower Building to proceed despite preservationists' objections
A federal judge ruled that paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building can proceed, rejecting preservationists' request for an injunction. The tests, covering 8 square feet of the exterior, are part of a proposed $7.5m repainting plan by the Trump administration. Plaintiffs argue the project could damage the 19th-century landmark.
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Politics · United StatesFrancesca Hong revises stance on Thanksgiving after 2021 call to cancel it
Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist running for governor of Wisconsin, has walked back a 2021 social media post urging people to "cancel Thanksgiving" over its colonial history. In a recent interview, she called it her "favourite holiday" but did not directly answer whether she still believes it should be scrapped.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Criticizes Appointed Justices After Mail Ballot Ruling
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Supreme Court justices he appointed after the court rejected his administration's planned restrictions on mail ballots. This follows a pattern of Trump expressing admiration for favorable rulings and sharp criticism for unfavorable ones.
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Politics · United StatesValadao faces tough re-election as Latino voters shift from Trump
Rep. David Valadao, a Republican representing a heavily Latino district in Central California, faces a challenging re-election bid. National polls indicate a significant drop in President Trump's approval among Hispanic adults, potentially impacting Valadao's prospects.
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Politics · United StatesFBI Seizes Eric Swalwell's Electronics in Airport Encounter
FBI agents seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's iPhone and MacBook Pro at San Francisco International Airport on August 15, 2026. The seizure occurred as part of a federal investigation into allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell was not arrested during the encounter.
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Politics · Middle EastCeuta Neighbors Block Aid Trucks, Burn Migrant Camp
Dozens of Ceuta residents blocked Red Cross trucks delivering food to migrants, with some protesters damaging and burning part of a migrant camp. Police deployed riot control units and fired warning shots.
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Politics · United StatesRep. Al Green files new impeachment articles against Trump
Representative Al Green has filed new articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of abusing presidential powers. The resolution specifically targets the operation of ICE and CBP, calling them "vicious, quota-driven, unaccountable paramilitary police forces."
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Politics · United StatesTrump's weight gain concerns doctors, reports say
Doctors are concerned about Donald Trump's weight gain since his last presidential campaign, with reports indicating he is nearing the threshold for obesity. Medical professionals have advised him on diet and exercise.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Sues Trump Administration Over Wind Project Deal
California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind, alleging the federal government paid $120 million to cancel an offshore wind lease. The state claims the deal violated federal law and required the developer to invest in fossil fuels.
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University of Michigan to pilot program hiding first-semester grades
The University of Michigan is launching a pilot program in fall 2027 that will prevent first-semester letter grades for some first-year students from appearing on transcripts or affecting their GPAs. University officials say the aim is to help students acclimate and explore academics, while students have expressed mixed reactions.
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PoliticsUS Attorneys General Withholding Emails on Trump Lawsuit Plans
Attorneys general across the US are reportedly using various methods to withhold 2024 emails. These emails are said to discuss a long-standing plan to initiate lawsuits against a potential second Trump administration over policies not yet enacted.
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Politics · United StatesPoll: More North Carolinians identify as MAGA than as Democratic Socialists
A poll conducted by The Center Square in North Carolina at the end of July found 34% of respondents identified as MAGA, while 29% identified as Democratic Socialists of America. The survey results were reported by outlets across the political spectrum, with varying emphasis on the groups named.
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PoliticsSpanish ministers skip Senate hearings on Ceuta migration crisis
Spain’s Defence Minister Margarita Robles did not attend a Senate Defence Committee hearing on 18 August 2026 to address the Ceuta migration crisis, citing insufficient preparation time. Opposition parties PP, Vox, and Junts criticised the government for avoiding parliamentary oversight, while the government rescheduled appearances for late August in Congress.
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Politics · Middle EastIranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to Meet China's Wang Yi on Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit China this week for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. The meeting is set for Wednesday, shortly before Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected trip to the US.
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