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Politics · United StatesMelania Trump’s month-long public absence sparks speculation on successor
Melania Trump has not appeared in public since 19 July 2026, coinciding with a record-low approval rating of -12 points. Reports suggest Lara, Kai, Bettina, and Tiffany Trump are vying to take her place at the president’s side, though none have assumed the role publicly.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s second appeal over $5m E. Jean Carroll verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court on 17 August 2026 declined for the second time to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict in favour of writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision leaves intact a 2023 finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll in the 1990s.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida primaries to replace DeSantis and fill Rubio Senate term
Florida voters choose nominees on 20 August 2026 to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis and to complete Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term. The state’s first congressional primaries under a new Republican-drawn map will also take place.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration has 57 officials worth at least $100m, report finds
A report by Public Citizen found 57 officials in Donald Trump’s administration are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and 40 senior officials. The figure exceeds the combined total of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s administrations by more than four times.
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US Attorney General backs Pirro after Trump criticises Lincoln Memorial case
US Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly supported Jeanine Pirro after President Donald Trump criticised her handling of a vandalism case at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump administration had fast-tracked a $14.7 million renovation of the pool ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, but the case was dismissed after allegations of flawed contractor work.
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Hakeem Jeffries rejects DSA agenda and Medicare for All in NBC interview
Hakeem Jeffries told NBC’s Meet the Press he does not support the Democratic Socialists of America agenda or Medicare for All legislation, though he said DSA members could join the Democratic caucus. The remarks drew criticism from progressives and were reported across the political spectrum, with outlets differing on what he left unsaid.
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Politics · United StatesICE detains Russian wife of three-time Trump voter Brent Jindra at Burbank Airport
Brent Jindra, a California tech salesman and three-time Trump voter, said his support for the president’s immigration policies collapsed after his Russian wife was detained by ICE at Burbank Airport on 13 July 2026. She was held for 16 days in conditions she described as inhumane before being released on bond.
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Health · United StatesFDA warned Fauci in 2021 to study COVID vaccine side effects, emails show
In May 2021, then-acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock emailed Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins about reports of unusual health problems following COVID-19 vaccination, warning that existing surveillance systems might miss them. Fauci forwarded the concerns, but no dedicated study has been confirmed.
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Politics · United StatesTodd Blanche says Jan 6 rioters could seek compensation through existing process
Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that individuals involved in the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot may pursue compensation through existing legal mechanisms, despite declaring the anti-weaponisation fund dead. Left-rated outlets emphasised his refusal to condemn Trump’s pardons of rioters, while centre-rated digests focused on the fund’s termination.
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Politics · United StatesUS Attorney General Todd Blanche may ask Supreme Court to rule on voter roll access
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases where states have blocked federal access to voter rolls. The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits against states resisting the effort, losing 22 so far. Blanche linked the push to election integrity and President Trump’s campaign platform.
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Politics · United StatesTrump endorses Komatireddy to challenge New York Attorney General James
Donald Trump endorsed Republican Saritha Komatireddy to challenge New York Attorney General Letitia James, framing her as a law-and-order alternative. The move escalates Trump’s feud with James, whose $465 million fraud penalty against him was overturned on appeal.
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Politics · United StatesMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dances at Black Entrepreneur State Fair, mocked online
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey danced at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair in a mostly empty parking lot, wearing a button-down shirt and khakis. Social media users mocked his moves, comparing them to past awkward performances. Right-rated outlets led on the mockery; no left- or centre-rated reports covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesTrump DOJ drops appeal, ending 92-year tax and registration on silencers and short-barrel firearms
A federal court ruling struck down the $200 tax and registration requirements for silencers and short-barrel firearms under the 1934 National Firearms Act. The Trump administration did not appeal, allowing the change to take effect. Gun-rights groups celebrated; prevention groups warned of increased danger.
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Politics · United StatesUS prosecutors investigate Democratic fundraising firm linked to Trump trial judge's daughter
The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago has spent a year investigating Authentic Campaigns Inc., a Democratic fundraising firm once co-owned by Loren Merchan, daughter of the judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. The probe centres on client communications and a $468 payment from Kamala Harris’s campaign.
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Politics · United StatesTrump leaves Long Island speech to console mother of Bronx boy killed by stray bullet
President Donald Trump interrupted a speech on Long Island to console the mother of Jacob Freytes, a 12-year-old Bronx boy killed by a stray bullet in July. The encounter occurred during a pro-police event where Trump vowed to crack down on crime. The accused shooter, William Ferrer, has a lengthy criminal record and faces second-degree murder charges.
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Politics · United StatesMaine Senator Collins cites 1988 assault report in Jackson Senate race
A 1988 police report alleging Troy Jackson assaulted a man and pushed his partner has resurfaced in Maine’s Senate race. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Jackson must respond, while no left-rated outlet covered the story. Right-rated outlets led on Collins’ remarks; the centre-rated report carried the police details.
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Politics · United StatesDeSantis declines to endorse Mills ahead of Florida primary amid ethics probe
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated he has not endorsed and does not support Rep. Cory Mills, who is running for a third term in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Mills faces a Republican primary on 18 August and an ethics investigation involving allegations of domestic violence.
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Politics · United StatesPete Hegseth announces 'We do bad things to bad people' as cartel coalition motto
Pete Hegseth, US defence secretary, introduced the motto 'We do bad things to bad people' for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition during a speech in Panama. Critics questioned the administration’s military approach to cartels, while supporters framed it as a necessary escalation against transnational crime.
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Politics · United StatesUS spent $464m on deportation planes that remain mostly unused
The US Department of Homeland Security awarded a $464 million no-bid contract to purchase 10 used aircraft for deportation flights. Three are luxury jets, seven are Boeing 737s parked in Louisiana. An internal document said the agency lacked staff to operate them. The contract was awarded to a firm whose chair donated to a committee supporting former DHS secretary Kristi Noem.
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Politics · United StatesNevada judge dismisses case against six Republicans over 2020 fake elector certificate
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting a false electoral certificate in 2020, ruling prosecutors failed to prove intent to deceive. The case centred on whether the act was political protest or an attempt to overturn the election result.
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