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Politics · United StatesAlexander Vindman loses Florida Senate primary as Trump calls him 'treasonous creep'
Former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman lost the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida to state Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America member. Donald Trump celebrated the result on Truth Social, calling Vindman a 'treasonous creep' and demanding his prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesUS Education Department bars race from school discipline policies
The US Department of Education issued guidance on 19 August 2026 directing schools to apply discipline policies without regard to race. The move ends policies that treated statistical disparities as civil rights violations and opens investigations into two school districts for alleged race-based discipline.
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Politics · United StatesSean Duffy told daughter Harvard would 'corrupt' her, reality show episode shows
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told his daughter in a YouTube reality series episode that Harvard University would 'corrupt' her mind. The remarks, filmed during a family road trip to tour colleges, drew criticism after the episode aired on 14 August 2024.
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Politics · United StatesTrump aide Natalie Harp lacked White House security clearance for over a year
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
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Michael Cohen to interview Donald Trump on podcast eight years after fallout
Donald Trump will be interviewed by Michael Cohen, his former attorney and key witness in the hush money trial that led to Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts. The conversation, their first public one in eight years, will air on Cohen’s podcast on 21 August 2026. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesComer accuses Becerra of withholding Fauci’s COVID-era diary from Congress
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has accused former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra of withholding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era diary and cellphone from Congress. The diary, spanning over 1,000 pages, includes entries on Fauci’s influence over school closures, which he previously denied under oath. Becerra has until 2 September 2026 to respond.
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Politics · United StatesTrump-backed candidates lose three 2026 Republican primaries in Florida and Wyoming
Donald Trump’s endorsement record faced a setback on 19 August 2026 as three of his preferred candidates lost Republican primaries in Florida and Wyoming. The defeats add to a growing list of endorsement failures in August, raising questions about the durability of Trump’s influence within the GOP.
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Politics · United StatesEight Black candidates nominated for US governor in 2026, only three elected in history
The United States has elected only three Black governors in its history, all Democrats. In 2026, eight Black major-party candidates are running for governor, including Maryland’s Wes Moore, who is seeking re-election. The nominees span both parties and include men and women.
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Politics · United StatesKennedy Center delays Trump name restoration until after 8 September
The Kennedy Center told a federal court it will not restore Donald Trump’s name to its facade before 8 September, following a judge’s order to remove it in May. The board also voted to close the venue for two years of renovations and rename its plaza after Trump, prompting further legal challenges.
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Politics · United StatesByron Donalds and David Jolly win Florida governor primaries, will face in November
Florida primary voters selected U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor and former Rep. David Jolly as the Democratic nominee. Donalds, endorsed by Trump, defeated Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, while Jolly, a party-switcher, won the Democratic primary. They will compete in November to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Health · United StatesDavid Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 records from US government
David Morens, 78, a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 2006 to 2022, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case centres on efforts to hide federal records about COVID-19 origins and a terminated research grant linked to a Wuhan lab.
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Politics · United StatesADL raises concerns over Chicago DSA questionnaire for council candidates
The Anti-Defamation League expressed concern about a questionnaire from the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America for city council candidates. Eight outlets carried the story, all citing The Center Square as the source, with no additional details on the questionnaire's content or the ADL's specific objections.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesJ6 defendant who planned to kill Scott Bessent sentenced to 63 months in prison
A defendant who turned herself in to Capitol Police on 27 January 2025 was sentenced to 63 months in prison after admitting to planning to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. English carried a knife, two Molotov cocktails and additional incendiary materials.
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Media · United StatesNatalie Harp: Trump aide called his 'human printer' draws scrutiny over role
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump known as his 'human printer', has become a focus of media attention after a Democratic senator mocked their relationship. Reports describe her role in printing articles and social media posts for Trump, while her estranged brother calls her dedication unhealthy.
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Politics · United StatesJill Stein arrest warrant issued and dropped after missed court hearing in Missouri
A Missouri judge issued an arrest warrant for Jill Stein after she and her attorney failed to appear at a court hearing on 20 August 2026. The warrant was later dropped when her attorney appeared in court. Stein faces misdemeanour charges of trespassing and assault from an April 2024 protest at Washington University in St. Louis.
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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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Jon Ossoff targets Trump aide Natalie Harp in Georgia Senate race feud
US Senator Jon Ossoff criticised Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp in a campaign speech, calling her part of the president’s detachment from leadership. The White House responded with personal insults, while Harp’s influence and proximity to Trump drew scrutiny from outlets across the political spectrum.
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Politics · United StatesNew York faces lawsuit over ban on Glock-style handguns
A coalition of Second Amendment organisations has sued New York over its prohibition of Glock-style handguns, arguing the measure breaches constitutional protections. The case joins a series of legal challenges to state gun-control statutes across the US.
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Politics · United StatesTrump tells CNN reporter to be quiet during North Korea briefing
Donald Trump interrupted CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "a loud, boisterous person" and telling her to be quiet. The exchange followed her question about whether Kim Jong Un had asked Trump to reduce U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
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Politics · United StatesBenjamin Keebler sentenced to 2.5 years for threats to Thomas Massie
Benjamin Keebler, 55, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for cyberstalking and threatening communications against Rep. Thomas Massie and an unnamed U.S. senator. The court also mandated mental health treatment and prohibited contact with the lawmakers.
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