Republican Aide Joins Democratic Campaign in Texas
Jacob Smith, a former aide to Republican Senator John Cornyn, has switched allegiance to Democrat James Talarico's Senate campaign in Texas. This decision follo
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50 articlesIran Responds to Trump's Claims on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reacted to President Trump's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz would be U.S. territory, criticizing U.S. negotiators for their approach. Iran insis
Anti-abortion Group Endorses Darline Graham Nordone After Rival's Support
The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund endorsed Darline Graham Nordone for the South Carolina Senate seat on August 18, 2026. This endorsement fol
WHO states Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be controlled within three months with sufficient funding
The World Health Organization has indicated that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be controlled within three months if s
Construction of White House Ballroom 65 Percent Complete
The construction of the White House ballroom is estimated to be 65 percent complete, according to Joshua Fisher, the director of White House management and admi
Construction of White House Ballroom Estimated at 65 Percent Completion
The construction of the White House ballroom is estimated to be 65 percent complete, according to Joshua Fisher, the director of White House management and admi
Poll Shows Tom Cotton Holds 16-Point Lead Over Hallie Shoffner in Arkansas Senate Race
A J.L. Partners poll reveals that Senator Tom Cotton leads Democratic candidate Hallie Shoffner by 16 points in the Arkansas Senate race, with Cotton at 51% and
Democrats aim to block approval of Trump-linked cryptocurrency bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Co., linked to the Trump family, to operate as a cryptocurrency ban
Justice Department Appeals Dismissal of Charges Against Kilmar Ábrego García
The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, claiming the charges are valid and not retaliatory. The
Median Strategies Admits to Fabricating Poll Results in Wisconsin
Median Strategies has admitted that a poll indicating Francesca Hong's significant lead in the Wisconsin Democratic primary was not genuine. The firm stated tha
14 Individuals Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Operation Linked to Penn State Fraternities
Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a cocaine trafficking operation linked to two fraternities at Penn State University. The charges inclu
Liberia to Accept 1,200 Deportees from the United States
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the United States, with the first group arriving on Thursday. The arrangement is part of U.S. efforts to
DOJ Investigates Andreessen Horowitz Regarding Board Seats
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Andreessen Horowitz over its practices related to board seats. Investors recognize that conflicts of interest ma
Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Primary Amid Claims of Mail Voting Fraud
Donald Trump participated in Florida's primary election by casting a mail ballot. This action contrasts with his previous statements about the prevalence of fra
Survey Indicates Skepticism Among Young Americans Toward AI
A new survey indicates that young Americans are skeptical about the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and the job market. This reflects a
Man charged with federal hate crimes after synagogue attack in New York City
Larry Montes has been charged with federal hate crimes after allegedly attacking a woman and a security guard at a New York City synagogue. The incident occurre
US Implements New Sanctions on ICC Officials
The United States has imposed new sanctions on high-ranking officials of the International Criminal Court. This decision aligns with earlier commitments made by
American Airlines to reintroduce TV screens on US flights
American Airlines will reintroduce TV screens on its US flights and add more premium seats. These changes are designed to improve the travel experience for pass
Overview of Ongoing Trial Involving Meta and Multiple States
Meta is on trial due to a case brought by several states, adding to the growing list of legal challenges faced by the company. The state's involvement in the la
Trump Administration Plans to Rescind Roadless Rule for Old-Growth Forests
On August 18, 2026, the Trump administration announced plans to rescind the roadless rule protecting old-growth forests for 25 years. The decision could open ap
Explosion at Ohio industrial recycling business results in two fatalities
An explosion at an Ohio industrial recycling business on Tuesday led to the deaths of two workers and caused a large fire. The incident is under investigation b
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. The cause of death has not been revealed, but he had been dealing with serious health issues tha
Emmet Sheehan Returns to Dodgers After Minor League Assignment
Emmet Sheehan will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a brief stint in triple-A to work on his delivery issues. He is expected to be recalled on Tuesday.
Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation Amid Allegations
Rep. Cory Mills of Florida is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, which he d
TikTok considers introducing peer-to-peer payments through direct messages
TikTok is looking into the introduction of a peer-to-peer payment feature that would operate through direct messages. This feature would leverage the existing T
Publisher halts sales of journalist's book following plagiarism review
New York Magazine has updated 67 columns by journalist Ross Barkan for improper attribution. As a result, Penguin Random House has suspended sales of Barkan's u
Pentagon issues directive to universities regarding foreign partnerships
The Pentagon has mandated thirty U.S. universities to assess and possibly terminate foreign academic partnerships deemed national security risks, particularly t
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died at 93 from Parkinson’s Disease. He is remembered for creating a cable network dedicated to sports, which launched in 1
Police Search for Woman After Officer Found Dead in Worcester
Authorities in Massachusetts are searching for Karen Solomon, a 58-year-old woman, after a Worcester police officer was found dead at her home. The officer, a 3
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Former security officer describes aftermath of shooting
In the Tupac Shakur murder trial, former security officer William Heidmeyer described hearing gunfire and seeing a man with a pistol. District Court Judge Carli
Sen. Jon Ossoff criticizes President Trump at Georgia town hall
During a town hall meeting in Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff accused President Trump of being a 'draft-dodging crook president.' The meeting took place on August 1
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Issues Recall of Frozen Fruit Bars Due to Glass Contamination
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall of five flavors of Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars due to potential glass contamination. The company confirmed
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Issues Recall of Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Due to Glass Contamination
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has recalled five flavors of Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars due to potential glass contamination. The recall is voluntary, and there have b
Judge Assigned to Trump's Defamation Case Against BBC
A judge nominated by the US president will oversee Donald Trump's defamation case against the BBC, which involves a claim for $10 billion. The proceedings will
ABC Network files lawsuit against FCC over First Amendment claims
The ABC Network has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, asserting violations of its First Amendment rights by the Trump administration. The case focuses on challen
Turkish MP Melih Meric Stabbed During Argument
Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric was stabbed during an argument with a man, as captured in footage of the incident. The event occurred on August 18, 2026.
Massachusetts woman sentenced to over six years for plot to kill Treasury Secretary
Riley English has been sentenced to over six years in prison for her plot to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. English, who cited mental health issues
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela detained by Border Patrol in Texas
Oswaldo Pirela, a minor-league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was detained by Border Patrol at El Paso International Airport on August 16, 2026.
Robin Williams' Family Revives Instagram Account to Address AI Concerns
The children of Robin Williams have revived their father's Instagram account to address issues related to the use of his likeness in AI. They aim to create a sp
Forensic pathologist discusses Tupac Shakur's wounds in trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
In the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 shooting, some of Shakur's family members left the courtroom prior to the
US government aims to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The US government is attempting to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A prior ruling indicated that the charges were retaliatory in nature
Ryan Elijah Wins Republican Primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District
Ryan Elijah has won the Republican primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District, receiving 46.9% of the vote against incumbent Cory Mills, who received 34.4
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Executive Order on Data Center Development in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on August 18, 2026, to remove data centers from Pennsylvania's fast-track permitting program, citing concerns ov
Iran's Parliament Speaker criticizes U.S. officials over negotiations
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf criticized U.S. officials Pete Hegseth and Scott Bessent for their approach to negotiations with Iran. He sta
Man charged with federal hate crimes after synagogue attack in New York
Larry Montes has been charged with federal hate crimes following an alleged attack on a woman and a security guard at a New York City synagogue. The incident oc
Sen. Slotkin requests assurance from military leaders regarding election security
Senator Elissa Slotkin has reached out to military leaders, including Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, seeking assurance that federal troops will not be sent
Minnesota Attorney General Sues Texas for Extradition of ICE Agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to enforce the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, wh
Missile Alert Disrupts Court Hearing at Guantánamo Bay
OpenAI Announces Security Updates Following AI Incident Involving Hugging Face
OpenAI has introduced security updates following an incident in which its AI unintentionally hacked Hugging Face. The company has paused the development of its
Judge sentences Riley Jane English to six years for assassination attempt
Riley Jane English was sentenced to 73 months in prison for attempting to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The sentencing took place on August 18,