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Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
Congressional Democrats are asking federal watchdogs to investigate television ads that the Trump administration aired using taxpayer funds to promote the president weeks before midterm elections.
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appointed tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles in a Pentagon project on future warfare, both major Republican donors whose companies hold federal defense contracts.
DNC sues Trump administration over last-minute changes to overseas voting form
The DNC sued the Trump administration over changes to the overseas voter registration form, alleging the Pentagon illegally eliminated an option for US citizens who have never lived in the country.
Trump doesn’t rule out declaring state of emergency before midterm elections
President Trump declined to rule out declaring a state of emergency before midterm elections and dismissed low approval ratings as fabricated, in a Time magazine interview.
‘Page one of repressive playbook’: critics warn of Trump’s conspiratorial attacks
Critics and scholars warn that President Trump’s use of conspiracy theories resembles authoritarian tactics that endanger democratic freedoms, elections, and public trust in institutions.
Mamdani’s nuanced plan offers a roadmap to tackle antisemitism – and reignites criticism of the mayor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city’s first municipal antisemitism strategy, a multi-pronged approach that notably omits any mention of Israel, reigniting criticism from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine camps.
Trump and his allies credit deportations with record low crime. Experts disagree
The Trump administration credits increased deportations with record crime declines, but experts say there is no data supporting a causal link between immigration enforcement and falling homicide rates.
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
Congressional Democrats are asking federal watchdogs to investigate whether the Trump administration illegally used taxpayer funds to air television ads promoting Trump ahead of midterm elections.
Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed tech billionaires Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to advisory roles on a Pentagon project examining future warfare, both major Republican donors whose companies hold federal defense contracts.
Key House Democrat refuses to clear Trump’s $2.8bn arms sale to Israel
The top Democrat on the House foreign affairs committee has blocked a $2.8 billion arms sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel, citing insufficient assurances regarding civilian protections.
US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia
A bill co-authored by Senator Lindsey Graham would grant President Trump broad tariff authority against Russia, but faces opposition from Democrats concerned about expanded presidential power.
Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office
A Texas Republican candidate for railroad commission faces backlash over a racist social media post about college football fans, prompting senior party figures including Karl Rove to withdraw support.
House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
The House oversight committee voted unanimously to recommend holding billionaire financier Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Mail-in disaster averted as Trump in angry froth after court defeat
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s proposed restrictions on mail-in voting, which election officials said would have created administrative chaos ahead of the midterm elections.
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
A federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from pursuing action against a New York man who sent a critical email to a former ICE official, ruling the investigation violated his First Amendment rights.
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Key indicators of democracy in the United States have reached their lowest levels in five decades, according to data from a Swedish thinktank tracking global democratic performance.
States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits
A coalition of 22 states and Washington D.C. sued the Trump administration over a policy allowing immigration officers to deny green cards based on public benefits use, arguing it would harm families and cost states billions.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Monday after a months-long medical absence following a June fall that caused him to briefly lose consciousness.
DHS officers raise concerns over potentially illegal voter searches and unreliable data, whistleblower says
A DHS whistleblower alleges department lawyers told officers investigating voter fraud they would not be held personally liable for potentially violating state laws when accessing voter registration databases.
Who is Umar Kremlev, the Russian oligarch who reportedly helped pay for Donald Trump Jr’s wedding?
Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin’s inner circle, reportedly helped finance Donald Trump Jr’s wedding in the Bahamas. The boxing federation leader has accumulated significant business interests in Russia and international influence.
Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, communities across the U.S. gathered to remember the tragedy. President Trump and Vice President Vance urged supporters to vote Republican in November.
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Lockout Law Is Finally Passed by Parliament Amid Much Controversy
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