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Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has requested written assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs chairman that the Pentagon will not deploy federal troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Governors in key electoral states are shifting their positions on data centers ahead of midterm elections, imposing stricter requirements on the energy-intensive facilities amid growing public opposition.
‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Republican Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations while seeking reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a sharp attack on President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, calling it “uniquely despicable” during a campaign rally in Atlanta.
Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
President Trump ordered scaled-back military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Congressional lawmakers criticized the decision as shortsighted and warned it could strengthen Russia’s position in Ukraine.
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
The Trump administration paused border wall construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday as Customs and Border Protection evaluates the controversial Texas project amid environmental concerns.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil rights advocates asked the Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, challenging what they view as state-sponsored religious expression in classrooms.
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of electric shock-delivering gloves for officers by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security announcement.
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in as attorney general following a narrow Senate confirmation vote that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction.
Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes
A judge temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes after homeowners sued, claiming the city misidentified their properties.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary Tuesday to select a Senate replacement following Lindsey Graham’s July 11 death, with his sister Darline Graham competing against several prominent state figures.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a primary contest between U.S. Rep. John Larson, 78, seeking a 15th term, and younger challengers including former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 46, amid growing party pressure for generational change.
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Republicans are selecting a nominee to challenge Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn following a Supreme Court decision weakening voting protections.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed two men with ties to a venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner to a Pentagon advisory board, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest involving defense contractors.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selected Republican-turned-independent John Giles, former Mesa mayor, as her running mate for her reelection campaign in a state where she faces strong competition.
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
Russia released American military veteran Robert Gilman after four years of detention that his family and U.S. officials characterized as wrongful incarceration. President Trump said the release occurred on a humanitarian basis with no prisoner exchange involved.
US state department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
The State Department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump took office, quadrupling the revocation pace from Biden’s final year, citing crimes, visa violations, and national security concerns.
Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference in the case of an allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, with the trial scheduled for early September.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms in the U.S. House, died at 84 from a heart attack.
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Younger Adults Are More Involved in Social-Political Activities: A Series of New Trends
The volatility of today’s political landscape, the new social challenges faced by millions across the country, and the economy, in general, have pushed more young adults towards taking more active roles in social and political activities. Recent studies suggest that...
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Curiosity has been growing as to whether new U.S. President Donald Trump indeed has ties with Russia. Reports have noted that this alleged close ties goes back to the campaign period when Trump then met with Russian officials. These possible ties have already prompted...
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