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Politics · United StatesSecret White House bunker challenges Trump's ballroom project
The existence of a secret, nuclear-proof bunker built after 9/11 is being used to question the necessity of President Trump's proposed $600 million White House ballroom project. The White House maintains the project is tied to security needs.
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Trump orders vaccine schedule cut amid autism concerns
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, driven by frustration over perceived links to autism. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prioritizing studies on potential vaccine-autism connections, despite scientific consensus to the contrary.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed criticises JD Vance's wife Usha Vance
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has faced backlash for social media posts that targeted Second Lady Usha Vance and a Trump aide. Critics accused El-Sayed of racism and sexism, while supporters defended his remarks.
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Politics · United StatesTrump replaces Rose Garden lawn with patio, adds founder statues
President Donald Trump has replaced the White House Rose Garden's lawn with a white stone patio and added statues of American founders. The changes are part of broader White House renovations.
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Meloni admits relationship with Trump proved more difficult than expected
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted that her relationship with former US President Donald Trump has been more difficult than she anticipated. She stated that despite perceived common ground on immigration and woke culture, their interactions did not unfold as expected.
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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 StatesNational Park Service projects delayed for White House initiatives
Hundreds of approved maintenance projects at national parks have been relegated to a low priority list, potentially leaving them undone. Work prioritized by the White House, including repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, has taken precedence.
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Politics · United StatesWild horses sold for slaughter despite federal protection, reports say
Thousands of federally protected wild horses are reportedly being sold for slaughter, according to a New York Times investigation. A loophole in the Bureau of Land Management's sales program allows animals to be purchased and then sent to slaughterhouses, primarily outside the US.
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Politics · United StatesEducation Dept. AI Image Sparks Epstein Confusion
The US Department of Education posted an AI-generated image on X showing Donald Trump in a race car with other officials. The image quickly drew comparisons to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to widespread online discussion and confusion.
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Politics · United StatesDarline Graham defends foreign policy comments on Hannity show
Appointed Senator Darline Graham, seeking a full term, appeared on Fox News to address her debate comments about not being informed on national security. She stated voters in South Carolina are more focused on issues like transgender athletes in sports and economic concerns.
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Scott Jennings leads race to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary
Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and former Bush adviser, is the early frontrunner to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, though multiple sources say the selection process remains open. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles met Jennings at a Washington steakhouse, but other names, including Natalie Harp, are also under consideration.
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US Justice Department probes alleged conspiracy against Trump over Mar-a-Lago search
Justice Department investigators are examining whether officials conspired against Donald Trump, seeking voluntary interviews about the 2022 FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. The inquiry, based in Florida, also revisits Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Politics · United StatesTulsi Gabbard says husband recovering after rare cancer surgery
Tulsi Gabbard announced her husband Abraham Williams was diagnosed with sacral chordoma, a rare spinal tumour, after back pain. She resigned as director of national intelligence in May to care for him. Doctors removed the cancerous tissue, but Williams continues rehabilitation and scans.
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Politics · United StatesActBlue co-founder DeBergalis invokes Fifth in House deposition
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before three House committees investigating allegations of lax fraud prevention allowing foreign donations. The session lasted less than 30 minutes, with no left-rated outlet covering the story.
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Politics · United StatesYupeng Sun charged with voter fraud and framing green-card holder in Massachusetts
Yupeng Sun, 33, faces federal charges for fraudulently registering and voting in the 2024 US presidential election under the identity of J.L., a lawful permanent resident. Sun later reported J.L. to immigration authorities, leading to the revocation of his green card before it was restored in 2026.
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Politics · United StatesJames Braid to leave White House legislative affairs post in September
James Braid, White House legislative affairs director, will leave the administration in September, Donald Trump and JD Vance confirmed. Braid has managed Trump’s congressional agenda since 2025, including major bills and confirmations. His next role is unclear, and no left-rated outlet reported the story.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico criticised Christian nationalism in 2023 sermon
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and Democratic Senate candidate, described Christian nationalism as a 'sectarian movement based on mutual hate' in a 2023 sermon. The remarks, resurfaced by the New York Post, have drawn criticism from conservative commentators as Talarico challenges Ken Paxton in November 2026.
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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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