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Trump's Unfulfilled Promises Grow, From Discounted IVF Drugs to the DOGE Dividend Cheque That Never Came

President Trump demands oil giants cut prices amid rising crude costs, continuing a pattern of unfulfilled financial relief promises, including discounted IVF drugs and agricultural aid.

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Karoline Leavitt Quits as Press Secretary After Scrutiny Over Secret Trump and Natalie Harp Air Force One Escape

Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary, citing family reasons, amid speculation over a secretive Air Force One manoeuvre involving Trump and aide Natalie Harp.

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Rep John Larson Primary Election Loss Leaves Door Open To Third-Party November Run

Rep John Larson could still run in November after his primary election defeat, with the Working Families Party offering a separate Connecticut ballot line.

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Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?

Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent position

The Guardian - US

Fifth Circuit Allows 2021 Texas Election Integrity Law To Finally Go Into Effect

"In short, we have been playing an exhausting game of Whac-A-Mole to correct the district court’s mishandling of this case."

Reason

Trump Administration Sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont Over College Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Students

DOJ sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition for undocumented students, its 17th such suit nationwide since 2025.

Latin Times

Karoline Leavitt's Departure Highlights Challenges of the White House Press Secretary Role

Karoline Leavitt's departure highlights the pressures of the White House press secretary role and the challenges faced by previous officeholders.

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Karoline Leavitt Will Step Away From the Briefing Room as August Closes Out

Karoline Leavitt will leave as White House press secretary at month's end, citing her young children; Trump says she'll advise the GOP

Latin Times

Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general

Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity

The Independent UK

Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for sharing image of daughter as part of custody battle

Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations

The Guardian - US

Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

The Guardian - US

U.S. Sends Back $33.4 Billion in Tariffs in July. Refunds Now Top $100 Billion.

The U.S. government refunded $33.4 billion in tariffs to businesses in July, pushing total repayments above $100 billion since the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs earlier this year.

International Business Times

Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truth

The Guardian - US

Trump's Portfolio Has Made Many Trades Since Returning To The White House. Democrats Want Information.

Two Democratic lawmakers are seeking information about Trump's financial disclosures, including stock trades made in his name since he returned to the White House.

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'Brain Dissolving Inside of Their Skull': Geriatric Expert Warns Trump Is Unfit for Nuclear Codes

Concerns about Donald Trump's health have intensified following claims by Dr. Adam James that the former president exhibited signs of stimulant use and dementia during a press conference.

The Times of India

Trump admin urges Supreme Court to lift block on mail-voting order ahead of midterms election

A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting. The administration has again asked the US Supreme Court to step in and allow the policy ahead of the November midterm elections.

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Miami voters to decide election timing, Marine Stadium ballot measures on Aug. 18

Miami voters will decide two local ballot measures on Aug. 18, 2026. The first measure, Referendum 1, would move city elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years. The second measure, Referendum 2, would authorize the city to enter an agreement with Global Spectrum to renovate and manage the Miami Marine…

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Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026

The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.

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91 US higher education institutions back free speech rights of non-citizen students, faculty in appeals court

A coalition of ninety-one educational institutions has submitted a brief to an appeals court advocating for the protection of non-citizen students. This brief contests a policy that penalizes students and faculty for their speech. Previously, a district court ruled this policy infringed on First Amendment rights, prompting the government to…

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation

President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot

The Guardian - US

AOC’s public egg-freezing shouldn’t feel radical. But in today’s US, it does

The congresswoman’s decision is an assertion of women’s freedom and dignity at a time when our status is rapidly eroding

The Guardian - US

Trump orders Pentagon to scrap modern jet launching tech on new US aircraft carrier and revert to steam catapults – as it happened

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The Independent UK

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate

The Guardian - US

AOC and Mamdani wanted to defund the police. Their backtracking puts organizers at risk

Progressive and democratic socialist politicians are recanting pandemic-era statements on police and prison abolition

The Guardian - US

Trump administration finalizes rule to end federal support for gender-affirming care

Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts say

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