Psaki questions Ossoff about comments on Trump and White House aide
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Jill Stein faces misdemeanor charges related to campus demonstration
Jill Stein, a Green Party candidate, has been charged with misdemeanor trespassing and assault due to her participation in a campus demonstration against the wa
Bill Maher Critiques Democratic Candidate Melissa Chaudhry on LGBTQ+ Issues
Bill Maher has criticized Democratic candidate Melissa Chaudhry for omitting LGBTQ+ rights from her campaign platform, citing her comments about Muslim voters'
Bill Maher Critiques Democratic Candidate Melissa Chaudhry on LGBT Rights
Bill Maher has publicly criticized Democratic candidate Melissa Chaudhry for excluding LGBT rights from her campaign platform, citing her desire to appeal to Mu
Fox News Updates Senate Race Forecasts for Texas and Michigan to Toss-Up
Fox News has classified the Senate races in Michigan and Texas as toss-ups ahead of the upcoming election. The Michigan race has changed from a Democratic lean,
Illinois man charged with impersonating doctor to sell unauthorized prescriptions for weight loss drugs
Rodney Greer from Illinois faces criminal charges for allegedly impersonating doctors to obtain unauthorized prescriptions for weight loss drugs, including Ozem
Federal Judge Allows Limited Paint Testing on Historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building
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Temporary Protected Status Changes Affect Thousands
The Trump administration is moving to end Temporary Protected Status for over a million individuals, affecting those who have lived in the U.S. legally for over
US Judge Rules Government Can Revoke Deportation Protections for Ethiopians
A US judge has determined that the government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians. This ruling permits the Trump administration to end the protect
Trump Administration Proposes Ending Protections for 45 Million Acres of National Forests
The Trump administration has proposed to rescind protections for nearly 45 million acres of national forests, allowing for logging and road construction. This m
Trump Appoints New Inspector General Amid Ongoing Investigations
President Trump has appointed a new inspector general to oversee investigations into the repairs of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The new official is no
Trump Appoints New Inspector General for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Oversight
President Trump has appointed a new inspector general to oversee the internal investigations concerning the repairs of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The
Minnesota Attorney General files lawsuit against Texas Governor for extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for failing to sign extradition papers for ICE agent Chri
Hegseth Visits Iowa Amid Speculation of 2028 Presidential Run
Pete Hegseth's recent trip to Iowa has sparked speculation about a possible presidential run in 2028. He traveled in a personal capacity and appeared with sever
Former DNC Official States Democratic Socialists Do Not Represent the Party
Jose Aristimuño, a former DNC official, commented that democratic socialists do not represent the Democratic Party, asserting that the center-left remains the d
SpaceX's Starship Returns to Port After 24 Days at Sea
SpaceX's Starship, which completed its test flight on July 24, has returned to port after 24 days at sea. The spacecraft splashed down in the Indian Ocean and r
Minnesota Attorney General Files Lawsuit for Extradition of ICE Agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to seek the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is ch
U.S. Prescription Drug Prices Decrease in July
Federal data reveals a 0.8% decrease in U.S. prescription drug prices for July 2026, with a 3.1% decline compared to the previous year. This represents the most
Trump Administration Plans to Rescind Roadless Rule Protecting Old Growth Forests
On August 18, 2026, the Trump administration announced plans to rescind the roadless rule protecting old growth forests, which could allow nearly 45 million acr
Baby in Texas Surrogacy Case Undergoes Heart Surgery Following Legal Dispute
A baby boy in a surrogacy dispute had heart surgery shortly after birth in Texas. The surrogate, McKenna West, refused an abortion requested by the biological p
Rubio announces sanctions against ICC president and trial lawyer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on August 18, 2026, targeting Tomoko Akane, the president of the International Criminal Court, and Abdoulaye
California and 28 Other States Present Case Against Meta Regarding Online Safety
California and 28 other states are currently presenting their case against Meta in Oakland, California, alleging violations of federal and state laws related to
Senator Slotkin Requests Assurance from Defense Secretary on Military Presence During Midterm Elections
Senator Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that U.S. troops will not be deployed to polling places during the midterm elections,
Justice Department seeks reinstatement of criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department has requested that a federal appeals court reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported last year
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase
Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria, with state media reporting eight strikes and no casualties. Additional context about the airstrikes ha
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña Arrested for Alleged COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested for allegedly misusing over $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds. His lawyer stated he does not speak English, which s
Florida man scheduled for execution after conviction for murder
A Florida man is set to be executed after being convicted of murdering his estranged wife and injuring his mother-in-law. This execution will be the 13th in Flo
Police Investigate Series of Threatening Incidents Involving Masked Man in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a series of incidents involving a man in a Chucky-style mask who allegedly threatened a jogger and approached several othe
Trial on Meta's Influence on Children's Mental Health Commences in the US
A trial focused on Meta's effects on children's mental health has started in the US. The case is based on allegations from a whistleblower in 2021 regarding the
OpenAI Halts Training Runs to Enhance Safety Protocols for Astra Model
OpenAI has decided to halt numerous training runs for its Astra model due to concerns that it may have achieved critical cyber capabilities. The company is impl
Israeli strike on cafe in Gaza City results in six fatalities, including one child
An Israeli airstrike on a cafe in Gaza City has led to the deaths of six individuals, including a child. The incident occurred in the port area west of the city
Survey Shows Young Adults Increasingly Concerned About AI's Impact
A Pew Research Center report reveals that 55% of U.S. adults under 30 are more concerned than excited about AI, a significant increase since 2021. The report hi
National Trust for Historic Preservation requests Supreme Court to suspend White House ballroom project
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a request with the Supreme Court to suspend the White House's ballroom project. This action comes after t
Justice Department appeals ruling in human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a May ruling by Judge Waverly Crenshaw that dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvad
Long-term government debt interest rates rise in US, UK, Germany, and Japan
Interest rates on long-term government debt have risen in major economies including the US, UK, Germany, and Japan. This increase is attributed to concerns rela
James Carville Responds to Socialist Candidate's Criticism Ahead of Florida Primary
James Carville criticized socialist candidate Oliver Larkin's remarks as he prepares for a primary election against moderate Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida. Ca
Leo Bellotti, longtime circulation manager for The Post, passes away at 98
Leo Bellotti, a circulation manager for The Post for 71 years, has died at the age of 98. He was recognized for his dedication to his work and his belief in giv
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Co-Founder, Passes Away at 93
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, died on August 18, 2026, at the age of 93 after battling Parkinson’s disease. He was instrumental in launching ESPN in 1
Yosemite Park chef arrested on charges involving coworker
Danavon Caine, a chef at Yosemite Park, was arrested on July 31. He is facing charges connected to an incident involving a teenage coworker.
Fire at Wildberries Warehouse in Moscow Region Following Drone Strikes
A fire broke out at a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow on August 16, attributed to drone strikes from Ukraine. Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported that an 83-yea
Disney files lawsuit against FCC and Chairman Brendan Carr
Disney has filed a lawsuit against the FCC and its Chairman Brendan Carr, seeking to stop actions it claims are retaliatory against ABC's freedom of expression.
Massachusetts expands abortion rights up to birth, facing criticism
Massachusetts has passed a law permitting abortion procedures up to birth, which has sparked nationwide criticism. A neonatologist has expressed concern, labeli
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Forensic pathologist provides autopsy evidence
During the murder trial of Tupac Shakur, forensic pathologist Dr. Lisa Gavin presented evidence related to the autopsy of the rapper. Judge Carli Kierney facili
Penn State fraternity pledges involved in drug distribution operation, authorities report
Authorities have reported the involvement of fraternity pledges at Penn State University in a drug distribution operation that took place between 2023 and 2024.
UAE Reports Detection of Two Missiles Fired from Iran
The United Arab Emirates reported that its armed forces detected two missiles fired from Iran on August 18, 2026. Both missiles fell into the water, with one la
Former Cornyn Staffer Joins Talarico's Senate Campaign
Jacob Smith, a former staffer for Senator John Cornyn, has joined James Talarico's Senate campaign as deputy policy director. Talarico is running against Republ
Barcelona signs World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Barcelona has completed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City. Rodri was awarded Player of the Tournament at the World Cup, where Spain defeated Argentina.
OpenAI Implements Safeguards Following Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI has introduced new safeguards after a breach related to Hugging Face. These measures involve improved monitoring during model development and a stronger
The Role of Parabolas in Cryptography
Cryptographers employ parabolas to enhance their ability to solve difficult codes. This technique is significant in improving cryptographic security.