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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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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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