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Politics · United StatesClinton, Bush and Obama write presidential essays excluding Trump and Biden
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama contributed essays to the In Pursuit project, a 250th-anniversary series on U.S. presidents and first ladies. Neither Donald Trump nor Joe Biden were included, as both were judged too recent to appraise historically. The project is curated by Colleen Shogan, the archivist fired by Trump in 2025.
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Politics · United StatesKansas voters keep governor’s role in picking Supreme Court justices
Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have shifted the selection of state Supreme Court justices from gubernatorial appointment to direct election. The current process, involving a nominating commission and the governor, remains unchanged after the 5 August 2026 primary.
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Politics · United StatesParamount threatens California exit amid merger lawsuit
Paramount has threatened to leave California since July, when the state sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking the threat seriously, while California's Attorney General Rob Bonta calls it blackmail.
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Politics · United StatesKentucky Candidate Ralph Alvarado Removes Trump Mentions From Website
Ralph Alvarado, a Republican candidate for Kentucky's 6th congressional district, has removed references to Donald Trump and a photo of the two together from his campaign website. The shift in messaging occurred after Alvarado secured the Republican nomination in May.
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Colombian President Orders Immigration Raids and Deportations
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants without legal status, prioritizing those who commit crimes. This marks a significant departure from Colombia's prior policy of offering pathways to residency for Venezuelans.
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Politics · United StatesKarmelo Anthony appeal hearing reveals texts and juvenile records withheld from trial
An August 2026 appeal hearing for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, revealed text messages in which Anthony fantasised about stabbing someone and a photo of a knife. Prosecutors and defence had agreed to omit character evidence, including Metcalf’s juvenile record, from the original trial.
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Europe Considers Smart Glasses Ban Amid Privacy Fears
Calls for action against smart glasses are growing in Europe due to privacy concerns over covert recording. Norway is considering a ban or stricter regulations, while Oslo has already banned the devices in schools.
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Politics · United StatesTrump threatens Bombardier jet sales over US manufacturing
President Donald Trump has threatened to block sales of Canadian company Bombardier's jets in the U.S. unless the company increases its manufacturing in America. The move has prompted concern from Kansas politicians about the impact on local jobs and the economy.
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Sheryl Williams Stapleton pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering
Former New Mexico lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton pleaded guilty to state fraud and money laundering charges. The plea agreement follows her federal conviction on similar charges and includes a 10 1/2-year prison sentence and over $1.8 million in restitution.
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Dan Driscoll to step down as US Army Secretary
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The departure follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader.
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Politics · United StatesU.S. Navy considers redesigning Ford-class carriers to match Trump’s preference for WWII-era look
The U.S. Navy is evaluating a redesign of its newest aircraft carriers to move the command tower forward, resembling World War II-era ships, after President Donald Trump expressed a preference for the older design. The move could cost billions and delay construction, according to current and former officials.
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Politics · United StatesJuror Desronvil blocks Lindsay Clancy insanity verdict, mistrial
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
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Politics · United StatesSlotkin asks Pentagon to rule out troops at US midterm polling places
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine on 18 August 2026 asking them to confirm that federal troops will not be sent to polling places during the November midterm elections. The Pentagon said it would reply directly to Slotkin.
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Politics · IndiaKarnataka bill requires government approval for events on public land
The Karnataka government approved a bill mandating prior approval for private events on state property, including RSS meetings. The legislation replaces a contested executive order and has drawn criticism from the BJP, which alleges it targets the RSS. The bill will be introduced in the current legislative session.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu shares Likud billboard linking Mamdani, Khamenei, Erdogan and Qassem
Benjamin Netanyahu posted a Likud campaign billboard showing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem. The slogan reads: 'They want Netanyahu to lose. Do not let them win.'
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Politics · United StatesFormer youth counselor Jeffrey Buskey faces sex assault trial
A sexual assault trial is underway in New Hampshire for former youth counselor Jeffrey Buskey, 60. He faces 21 charges related to alleged abuse of four boys at a Manchester youth detention center in the late 1990s. The case is part of a larger scandal involving over 1,100 lawsuits.
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Politics · ChinaHong Kong activists to be sentenced for Tiananmen vigil
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown are set to be sentenced Friday. They face up to 10 years in prison for inciting subversion under the national security law, a case seen as a measure of freedoms in the city.
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Poorest Americans struggle for housing amid vacant low-income units
Millions of affordable rental units in the U.S. remain vacant because the poorest households cannot afford them. These households, earning below 30% of area median income, face severe housing shortages, with many paying over half their income on rent and utilities.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats probe Trump administration over deportation of military families
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families, citing an Associated Press report that found over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities. The probe focuses on coordination between the Pentagon and DHS.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says US is taking a low-key approach to Iran amid economic pressure
US President Donald Trump stated in a 9 August 2026 interview with Axios that the United States is adopting a lower-key stance toward Iran, focusing on economic pressure rather than direct negotiation. He described Iran as facing severe inflation and financial shortages after months of US sanctions, military strikes, and a blockade.
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