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Jasmine Crockett Will Not Campaign for James Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has announced that she will not campaign for James Talarico in his bid against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate. Crockett emphasized her focus on downballot candidates and noted a lack of excitement among black voters in Texas this election cycle. A recent poll shows Talarico leading by 6 points.

Washington Examiner

Maryland Misused Federal Grant for Youth Services, DOJ Audit Finds

A federal audit revealed that Maryland's Office of the Public Defender misused a $622,883 federal grant intended for youth mental health services, serving fewer than 10 clients. The DOJ's inspector general report highlighted the lack of approved treatment agencies and called for improved oversight. Maryland officials, including Public Defender Natasha Dartigue, defended their efforts, noting they provided services to 48 rural youth during the pandemic.

Al Jazeera English

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella Announces Deportation Campaign for Undocumented Immigrants

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a deportation campaign targeting undocumented immigrants, primarily affecting Venezuelans. The policy has drawn criticism from opposition politicians and migrant advocates, who argue it may lead to discrimination and exacerbate existing challenges faced by the migrant community. The deportation operations are set to begin in Barranquilla, with the president emphasizing a focus on individuals committing crimes.

Al Jazeera English

President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish US Space Academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026, to establish the US Space Academy, aimed at training graduates for the US Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry. The announcement was made during an event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Trump also awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew members. The future of the Artemis exploration initiative is uncertain, with changes announced for the upcoming Artemis III mission.

Fox News — Politics

Websites Linked to Antifa and Jane's Revenge Experience Outages Following Terror Designation

Websites linked to Rose City Antifa and Jane's Revenge faced outages following the U.S. State Department's designation of their technology provider, Autistici/Inventati, as a global terrorist entity. The designation is based on allegations of support for violent far-left networks. The State Department stated that the A/I Collective served as digital infrastructure for these groups, while A/I has denied the allegations.

Hacker News — Front Page

Chrome to Remove Remaining Manifest V2 Extensions on August 31, 2026

Chrome is set to remove the last Manifest V2 extensions from its Web Store on August 31, 2026, following the complete transition to Manifest V3. The deprecation of Manifest V2 began in 2021, with significant changes implemented over the following years, culminating in the removal of support for MV2 extensions in July 2025. Users with functioning extensions will not be affected by this removal, as they have already transitioned to the new format.

Washington Post — Politics

Wyoming Governor Criticizes Federal Election Monitors' Actions

Wyoming Governor [Name] has criticized the actions of federal election monitors deployed by the Justice Department during the state's recent primary election. A local official stated that the monitors acted beyond their authorized scope.

Fox News — Latest

Trump Speaks with ISS Crew, Honors Artemis II Astronauts

President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from Houston, praising their work and inviting them to the White House. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.

Fox News — Politics

Trump Speaks with ISS Crew and Honors Artemis II Astronauts

President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, praising their efforts in space exploration. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.

BBC — World

Western Officials Report Russia Aims to Avoid Direct Conflict with NATO

Western officials report that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to avoid direct military confrontation with NATO, despite hostile rhetoric towards the UK and other allies. The officials note that recent threats from Moscow are consistent with its military doctrine and reflect domestic pressures on Putin. They also highlight the risks of hybrid activities by Russia that could lead to miscalculations and military confrontation.

Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Plans to Increase Drone Strikes Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to increase drone strikes against Russia to at least 1,000 per day, a significant rise from the current 300. This announcement follows a visit by U.S. spy chief John Ratcliffe to Moscow, which the Kremlin confirmed involved meetings with Russian intelligence officials. Recent Russian attacks have resulted in multiple casualties across Ukraine, while Ukraine has also targeted an oil refinery in Russia.

New York Times — Politics

Supreme Court May Hear Case on Transgender Troops Ban

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to maintain a ban on transgender individuals in the military. The Court may schedule oral arguments for the case in its upcoming term starting in October.

New York Times — US

Supreme Court May Hear Case on Transgender Troops Ban

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to maintain a ban on transgender troops in the military. The Court may schedule oral arguments for the case during its upcoming term starting in October.

Fox News — Politics

Trump Administration Files Lawsuits Against Four States Over Tuition Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and Arizona over laws that allow illegal immigrants to access financial benefits for higher education. The Justice Department argues these laws violate federal regulations that prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving in-state tuition benefits unless they are available to all U.S. students. This brings the total number of states facing similar legal challenges to 21.