The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on a resolution to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment. This situation brings up concerns regarding GOP support and the legal risks Fauci may encounter.
US officials have countered reports about low stockpiles of air defense interceptors, which experts say could compromise national security. The concerns stem from military actions that have depleted these munitions.
The Associated Press reports that the Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. military members. This is part of a strategy to roll back immigration protections for military families.
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Senate seat, which will serve as a measure of the progressive movement's impact in a swing state. The movement has already demonstrated success in areas with strong Democratic support.
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that the mass deportation efforts during President Trump's administration would cost American taxpayers approximately $2,358 each. The report suggests that the funds allocated for deportations could alternatively support various public services, highlighting the financial implications for communities across the country.
Tom Smith has been nominated as the Republican candidate to compete against Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet in Michigan. Amir Hassan, another candidate in the primary, did not win the nomination.
Tom Smith won the Republican nomination in the Michigan primary, defeating Amir Hassan. Hassan had intended to challenge incumbent Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet.
Thomas Smith has gained support from Republicans after winning a primary election against Amir Hassan, who was backed by Trump. Smith, who had suspended his campaign earlier, received 50.4% of the vote. Hassan accepted his defeat and emphasized the importance of Democratic unity in future elections.
Seventy arrests were made in Mississippi during Operation Muddy Waters, a two-week initiative targeting child exploitation and previously convicted sex offenders. The operation involved various law enforcement agencies and resulted in the rescue of one child from a sextortion scheme.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized journalist Nick Timiraos for reporting on his request for the Federal Reserve to assist Japan's currency. Bessent's comments reflect concerns about the perceived independence of the Fed amid the Trump administration's economic strategies. The Treasury Department has not commented on the matter.
Senators Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse have called for an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General into issues related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. They aim to uncover what Department of the Interior employees knew about the problems and when they became aware.
Chuck Edwards, a Republican Representative from North Carolina, has decided to withdraw from his re-election campaign. His announcement comes with limited time remaining before the election.
Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has withdrawn his candidacy for re-election, leaving the Republican Party without a candidate as the election approaches. This decision comes just over 12 weeks prior to Election Day.
On August 5, 2026, a mass funeral was conducted for 112 individuals in Gaza City. Their remains were found in buildings that were destroyed during the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Gianni Infantino has retained his position as FIFA president after receiving support from senior executives. He apologized for errors related to his controversial private investment plans.
Gianni Infantino has retained his position as FIFA president after receiving support from senior executives. He apologized for errors associated with his private investment plans.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stay in office following a meeting where senior executives expressed their support. The organization admitted to having made 'mistakes' but did not specify the nature of these errors.
A former Marine was arrested at a Trump-owned golf course and is charged with multiple felonies. He was reportedly found with weapons, a badge, and notebooks deemed concerning, which he denies possessing.
In the Michigan GOP primary held on August 4, 2026, Thomas J. Smith defeated Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan, securing 50% of the vote compared to Hassan's 33%. Smith, who had suspended his campaign, will face Democratic incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet in the general election.
A federal judge confirmed that her earlier order blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is no longer valid, following a Supreme Court ruling that allows the administration to proceed with the termination. This decision affects around 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. The plaintiffs' legal team plans to continue their fight over constitutional claims despite the ruling.
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