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Trump Threatens Iran With 'the Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever': Warns Nations of 'Tremendous' Consequences for Providing Help to Tehran

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country,” targeting Iran and warning that any nation providing Tehran a financial “lifeline” would face severe consequences.

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'She'll never leave me': Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's most devoted aide?

Natalie Harp has spent years operating close to US President Donald Trump while attracting little public attention. But recent events have thrust the 35-year-old presidential aide into the spotlight, including accompanying Trump on a secret flight from Turkey during a reported security threat.

France 24

Sophie Rain Celebrates as Republican Who Wanted to Hit Her With $42m OnlyFans 'Sin Tax' Loses Election

Sophie Rain celebrates after James Fishback, who proposed a 50% 'sin tax' on OnlyFans income, loses Florida's primary election. Rain, a target of the tax plan, views the result as vindication.

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Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures in Colorado and Montana, and one removed in Arizona

As of August 18, 152 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes election omnibus bill

On Aug. 17, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) vetoed House Bill 958, an omnibus elections bill that would have made a variety of changes to North Carolina's election laws, including shortening the early voting period for primary elections.

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The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit

The Independent UK

Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor

MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat

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Trump Aide Natalie Harp Writes 'With All My Heart' in Emotional Letter Revealing She Forgets To Eat and Sleep

Natalie Harp, a White House aide, gained attention after a handwritten letter to Trump surfaced, highlighting her devotion and sparking political debate amid national security concerns.

International Business Times UK

Epstein Victim Claims Secret Tapes Show Donald Trump in Alleged Sexual Encounters With 'Many Girls' in Court Files

Newly released DOJ records implicate Trump in Epstein-related allegations, with survivors and lawmakers demanding full transparency. Disputed claims of secret tapes add complexity to the ongoing controversy.

International Business Times UK

DOJ's Record 1,000 Poll-Monitor Plan Meant for the Midterms Just Had Its Miami-Dade Trial Run

DOJ plans a record 1,000 poll monitors for November. Four attorneys watched Miami-Dade's primary Tuesday. What's confirmed, what's disputed.

Latin Times

Immigration Judges Say Trump Firings Are Influencing Deportation Decisions: 'You Just Comply'

One sitting judge, who spoke anonymously to NOTUS, said colleagues now understand that "following the law can risk their job if that law is inconsistent with current policy."

Latin Times

Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment

‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’

The Guardian - US

How Natalie Harp Became Washington's Most Talked-About Staffer — From Trump's Gatekeeper to Cable News Fixture

Trump's low-profile executive assistant became national news after Sen. Jon Ossoff named her — here's what's true, what's exaggerated, and why it matters.

Latin Times

Angie Nixon's Primary Victory Sets Up Florida Showdown With Ashley Moody — How Do Their Numbers Stack Up?

Angie Nixon, outspent 16-to-1, became the first DSA member to win a Florida statewide primary. How her win compares to Michigan and Wisconsin.

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Trump's Endorsement Wins Big in Wyoming's Senate Race — and Flops in the Governor's

Wyoming Republicans nominated Trump's Senate pick by a landslide but rejected his governor pick, in a rough stretch for his endorsements.

Latin Times

Trump-Endorsed Byron Donalds Leaves President Out of Victory Speech After Florida GOP Primary Win

Donalds, a U.S. congressman, won the GOP nomination with about 48% of the vote defeating a field that included Jay Collins, who finished second with 25%

The Guardian - US

Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve

Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so far

Latin Times

Trump Promised Mass Deportations: Nearly 1 in 4 of His Own Voters Now Say He Went Too Far

President Donald Trump returned to the White House promising the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history. But nearly two years after voters gave him another term, a significant portion of his own coalition appears increasingly uncomfortable with how that promise has been carried out.

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Roll Call

Roll Call on the Road: New England

While the general election beckons, several states, mainly in New England, still have to get through their primaries. CQ Roll Call recently traveled to two of them — Massachusetts and New Hampshire — to catch some of the Democratic candidates on the campaign trail with weeks to go before primary…

The Guardian - US

A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midterms

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Montana Secretary of State certifies three ballot initiatives for November, addressing judicial elections, the initiative power, and corporate contributions to campaigns

Three ballot initiatives were certified for the November ballot on Aug. 17 in Montana. The initiatives address judicial elections, the initiative and referendum power, and political spending by artificial persons.

The Guardian - US

Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’

She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea

The Guardian - US

US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post

Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against Trump

Latin Times

Florida Democrats Finally Win Back Hispanic Voters: Then They Nominate a Socialist for Senate

Just as Florida Democrats appear to be making their most significant gains among South Florida's Hispanic voters in a quarter-century, the party has nominated a democratic socialist for one of the state's most important races.

International Business Times UK

Trump Trusted Transgender CIA Officer Julia Curlee With America's Secrets, Then Her Identity Became a Problem

Transgender CIA officer Julia Curlee says Laura Loomer targeted her identity before her White House role ended, raising explosive questions about Trump, politics and intelligence.

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