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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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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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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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