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Politics · United StatesTrump faces final popular vote in November midterms amid policy criticism
Donald Trump will contest his last popular vote in the November 2026 US midterms, with left-rated outlets emphasising his claims of electoral fraud and policy failures, while the centre focuses on economic criticism. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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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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FBI probed Jeff Sessions in 2017 after Democrat senators' request
The FBI opened a year-long investigation into then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in May 2017 after two Democrat senators demanded a probe. The case, codenamed 'March Toll', was closed in 2018 after finding no evidence of false statements or perjury. No left- or centre-rated outlet reported the declassification.
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Politics · United StatesAnti-abortion groups urge US attorney general to block abortion pill mailings
A coalition of anti-abortion groups, including Arkansas-based Family Council, has urged the US Department of Justice to halt the mailing of abortion pills, citing state laws that restrict the procedure. The letter follows Arkansas legislation prohibiting abortion except to save the mother’s life.
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Pete Hegseth’s net approval rating of -22 puts his job at risk, polls show
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has the lowest net approval rating among Donald Trump’s cabinet members at -22, according to Quinnipiac University and Fox News polling. CNN data analyst Harry Enten suggested the figure could threaten Hegseth’s position, as previous officials with similar ratings were later dismissed.
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Politics · United StatesJoe Scarborough criticises Democrats over Hasan Piker ties on Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough devoted a 30-minute segment of Morning Joe to attacking Democrats for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for comments about 9/11 and October 7. Right-rated outlets led on Scarborough’s language, while the centre-rated digest focused on the electoral warning.
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Trump orders split of MMR vaccine into three separate shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 10 August 2026 to separate the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots and reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11. The order advises states with school vaccine mandates to consider updating their laws, though states retain authority over vaccination requirements.
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Politics · United StatesNancy Mace warns of burkas in schools if Abdul El-Sayed elected
US Representative Nancy Mace said on CNN that 'our granddaughters will be wearing burkas to school' if Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race, calling Muslim officeholders a threat. CNN’s Omar Jimenez challenged her on First Amendment protections during the exchange.
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Politics · United StatesUS advocates seek Republican support to end child marriage
Organisations advocating to end child marriage in the United States are targeting Republican lawmakers at state and federal levels, framing it as a nonpartisan issue affecting children. Some states are advancing laws to set the minimum marriage age at 18, while California legislators face lobbying to remove exceptions.
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Politics · United StatesAOC calls early progressive rhetoric 'crazy' in interview on Wisconsin candidate
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on ABC’s “This Week” that the first wave of progressive rhetoric, which she labelled “Woke 1”, was “crazy”. She made the remark while discussing Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, who has faced criticism for past social media posts calling to abolish prisons and cancel Thanksgiving.
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Hunter Biden says father’s prostate cancer has spread to bones and causes severe pain
Hunter Biden disclosed in a BBC Newsnight interview that his father’s prostate cancer has metastasised to his bones, causing significant pain. The former US president, 83, was later seen in public wearing a dark suit and using a cane. Outlets varied in emphasis, with left-rated reports focusing on the medical details and right-rated digests noting the political context.
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Politics · United StatesNORAD intercepts two aircraft over Trump golf club in Bedminster
Two general aviation aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions over Bedminster, New Jersey, on 9 August 2026 while Donald Trump was at his golf club. NORAD scrambled F-16 jets to intercept and escort the planes out of the area without incident.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed calls Trump marriage 'rocky' after Truth Social post
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed described Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage as 'rocky' during a CNN interview, days after Trump shared a photo comparing the couples on Truth Social. The remark drew criticism from right-rated outlets, while left-rated coverage framed it as a response to Trump’s attacks.
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Politics · United StatesMax Miller faces Republican calls to resign over domestic abuse allegations
Republican Rep. Max Miller (OH) faces calls to resign after allegations of domestic violence involving his ex-wife and daughter. Some GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Jim Banks (IN), say he should step down if the claims are true. Ohio’s ballot replacement deadline is 12 August 2026.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General after Cassidy’s deciding vote
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as US Attorney General by a 50-49 vote on 9 August 2026, with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote. Cassidy said he had concerns about Blanche’s commitment to the Constitution but cited positive aspects of his record.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Sets September Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on 15 September, following a cloture motion filed by Majority Leader John Thune. The bill would establish the first federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, but requires 60 votes to advance.
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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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California proposes fines for influencers who hide paid political posts
California is considering legislation to fine influencers and political campaigns up to $5,000 if they fail to disclose paid political content. The move follows concerns over transparency as campaigns increasingly use social media creators to reach voters, with some cases already under investigation.
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Mark Cruz confirmed as director of Indian Health Service after 19-month vacancy
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Cruz as director of the Indian Health Service on 7 August 2026, ending a 19-month vacancy. Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, will address staffing shortages and infrastructure backlogs at the agency, which serves 2.8 million Native American and Alaska Native patients. The vote was 51-47.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon revokes Frank Kendall’s security clearance over Air Force One leak
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance on 7 August 2026 after an unauthorised disclosure about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One. The $400 million jet, accepted last year, lacks the safety features of the older Boeing 747s, according to earlier remarks by Kendall.
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