Trump Calls Ballroom a ‘Military Complex’ as Legal Battle Escalates

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President Donald Trump is recasting his controversial White House ballroom project as a national-security necessity as his administration fights a court order that has halted above-ground construction. The project was initially presented as a way to create a larger, more suitable venue for state dinners and other high-profile White House events. But in recent legal … Read more

Blanche: Im Not Going to Pledge That’ on DOJ Independence

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Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department would always operate independently of the White House, saying President Donald Trump’s views should be taken into consideration when the department makes decisions. Blanche made the comments Sunday during an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press with host Kristen Welker, just days after he … Read more

Nigel Farage Cruises to Victory in Clacton By-Election

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won back his parliamentary seat in the Clacton by-election, securing a decisive victory in a contest he triggered himself after resigning as MP last month. Farage received 22,239 votes, or about 63% of the vote, comfortably defeating his nearest challenger, the satirical candidate Count Binface, who won 9,455 votes, … Read more

Trump-Appointed Judge Delivers Blow to Mail-In Voting Advocates

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A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump has issued a ruling that has intensified the national fight over mail-in voting, drawing renewed attention to the administration’s broader efforts to reshape how Americans cast ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The ruling comes amid an increasingly contentious debate over the security and administration of … Read more

Trump Orders Return to Legacy Steam Catapults on Future US Carriers

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President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to redesign a new US Navy aircraft carrier so that it uses traditional steam-powered catapults instead of the electromagnetic system installed on the Navy’s newest carriers, reviving a technology debate that has followed him for nearly a decade. Trump signed a national security memorandum directing Defense Secretary Pete … Read more

Longtime Democratic Incumbent Knocked Out by Progressive Mayor

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Rep. John Larson primary election ended with a major upset Tuesday as longtime Democratic incumbent John Larson was defeated by Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, ending the 14-term congressman’s lengthy tenure in the U.S. House and delivering a significant victory to a younger challenger campaigning on generational change. Larson, who has represented Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District … Read more

CIA Skeptical of Iranian Threat Behind Trump’s Secret Plane Swap

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Natalie Harp has emerged in connection with the controversy surrounding intelligence about an Iranian threat against President Donald Trump, as the CIA was reportedly skeptical of the intelligence before a secret security operation moved Trump from Air Force One to an alternate military aircraft during his July visit to Turkey, according to a Washington Post … Read more

Wisconsin Governor Primary: Hong and Crowley in Close Contest

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The Wisconsin Governor Election remains closely watched as state Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley compete for the Democratic nomination. The two candidates offer different visions for the party, with Hong running on progressive priorities and Crowley emphasizing executive experience and his ability to compete in the November election. The winner will … Read more