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Politics · United StatesFormer US prosecutor sues over Rosh Hashanah firing linked to anti-Trump blog
A former assistant US attorney filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming he was fired in September 2025 during Rosh Hashanah after a right-wing commentator shared his years-old anti-Trump blog posts. The suit seeks reinstatement, backpay, and damages, alleging First Amendment violations.
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Christine Grady gives middle finger to photographer after Fauci contempt vote
Christine Grady, wife of Dr. Anthony Fauci, raised her middle finger to a photographer outside their Washington, DC home on 7 August 2026. The incident followed a Senate committee vote to hold Fauci in contempt, with outlets on the right and left reporting the gesture but differing in emphasis and framing.
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Politics · United StatesDan Crenshaw mocked for telling Americans to 'eat ramen' amid cost-of-living complaints
Rep. Dan Crenshaw urged Americans to 'stop whining, get a job, eat ramen' after a college student complained a burrito cost $20. The post drew criticism from conservatives and others who said it ignored rising food prices and cost-of-living pressures.
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Trump declines to endorse Thune for Senate GOP leader as SAVE America Act vote looms
President Donald Trump refused to endorse John Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader, citing frustration over stalled election integrity legislation. Thune plans a vote on the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo ID, as control of the Senate hinges on five states.
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US lawmakers propose 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Right to Worship Act, creating 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship during services. The bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Elissa Slotkin, aims to protect worshippers from disruptive protests but faces opposition from civil rights groups over First Amendment concerns.
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Politics · United StatesDonald Trump's fuller hair in Las Vegas sparks wig speculation
During a recent speaking engagement in Las Vegas, Donald Trump's hair appeared noticeably fuller and more voluminous than usual, prompting speculation that he might be wearing a wig. Hairstylists and experts in men's hair replacement systems told HuffPost the change was likely due to dye and styling, not a hairpiece. Social media erupted with jokes and memes about the president's appearance.
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Politics · United StatesKirill Basin arrested after Maui beach altercation, charged with terroristic threatening
Kirill Basin, a Democratic candidate for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, was arrested on 3 August 2026 after allegedly threatening beachgoers with a knife and implying he had a gun. A video shows him being knocked unconscious by another man. He faces two felony charges and $1 million bail.
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Politics · United StatesNational Treasury Employees Union sues to stop Trump tax audit immunity
The National Treasury Employees Union asked a federal judge to block an agreement that would shield President Donald Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization from ongoing tax audits. The lawsuit, updated on 6 August 2026, also seeks to prevent the revival of a scrapped $1.8 billion fund.
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Politics · European UnionDonald Trump’s September Ireland visit unconfirmed, Irish premier says
Irish premier Micheál Martin said no details of a possible Donald Trump visit to Ireland next month are confirmed. Outlets report Trump may attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course from 12 September, with a Dublin stop also expected, though final plans are unclear.
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Trump signals preference for Vance as 2028 Republican nominee in private meeting
Donald Trump told Republican donors in a private Oval Office meeting that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, the Washington Post reported. The remarks, made two weeks before the report, contrast with Trump’s public ambiguity about his successor.
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Florida subpoenas Fauci over pandemic records
Florida's Attorney General issued a subpoena to Anthony Fauci on 29 May 2024, demanding records related to potential self-dealing during his leadership of the pandemic response. The move follows Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing last week.
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Politics · United StatesFauci held in contempt by Senate panel after invoking Fifth Amendment 111 times
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel obtains Fauci’s iPhone ahead of contempt vote
A Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson has obtained a copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s iPhone, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. The panel plans to vote on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing.
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Politics · United StatesTrump stops toddler from wandering off stage at Nevada rally, jokes about Biden
Donald Trump stopped a toddler from wandering off stage at a Nevada campaign event, later joking he did not want the child to 'be Biden and fall off the stage'. The incident occurred during a speech promoting his 'no tax on tips' policy and Trump Accounts savings programme, with the toddler’s parents invited on stage.
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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 seeks to block BBC access to trust financial records in defamation case
President Donald Trump’s trust filed an emergency motion to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster sought the documents after Trump sued over a 2024 documentary, with a court-ordered deadline set for 6 August 2026. Outlets diverged on the urgency and stakes of the request.
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Politics · United StatesDeclassified FBI files reveal probe into Trump over Comey firing and Russia ties
The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation in 2017 to determine whether Donald Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Declassified documents show the probe, linked to the Crossfire Hurricane inquiry, was dropped in April 2019 with no charges filed. An official said the theory lacked evidence.
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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 StatesWNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke resurfaces
A French transgender basketball player became the focus of a US debate after Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham opposed transgender women in the WNBA. A 2022 joke by Donald Trump about LeBron James transitioning resurfaced, while the WNBA has no formal policy on transgender participation.
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Politics · United StatesTrump asks LeBron James if he ever wanted to be a woman in WNBA comment
Donald Trump asked LeBron James if he had ever wanted to be a woman while suggesting he could dominate the WNBA. The remark, made during a discussion on transgender athletes, drew reactions across sports media. No transgender players currently compete in the WNBA, though some outlets framed the story around a separate debate over Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s comments.
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