Politics

Al Jazeera English Aug 28

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.

Bias: 30 Sentiment: -0.10

Al Jazeera English Aug 28

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.

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Fox News — Politics Aug 28

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.

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Hacker News — Front Page Aug 28

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.

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The Hill Aug 28

Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is being held at a detention center. He was in Louisiana ahead of a concert for rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.

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Washington Post — Politics Aug 28

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.

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The Hill Aug 28

Ohio family criticizes Republican Senate campaign ad for using their photo

A Republican Senate campaign ad linking Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown to a highway accident has drawn criticism from the victims' family. They have expressed their disapproval of the ad's use of their story in the political context.

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Fox News — Politics Aug 28

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.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 28

Kenyan police use teargas on traders protesting increased import taxes

On August 28, 2026, police in Nairobi used teargas against traders protesting higher import taxes. The protest was in response to the government's decision to increase tax rates, which traders argue will harm their businesses.

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New York Times — Politics Aug 28

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.

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New York Times — US Aug 28

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.

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Fox News — Politics Aug 28

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.

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Al Jazeera English Aug 28

Yemen's Education System Faces Challenges Amid Ongoing Conflict

Students in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen are facing uncertainty regarding the validation of their academic certificates due to a government decision to suspend authentication. This decision has left many students feeling that their years of education may be wasted, as they require authenticated certificates to pursue further studies abroad. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to a fragmented education system, with differing policies and curricula in Houthi and government-controlled regions.

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The Hill Aug 28

Quebec governing party leader calls Trump a 'real adversary'

Christine Fréchette, leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, described President Trump as a 'real adversary' during her election campaign launch. She cited the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada as a key issue.

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ny1.com Aug 28

Federal Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Overturn Hush Money Conviction

A federal judge has denied Donald Trump's request to overturn his hush money conviction, stating that his reasons for moving the case to federal court were insufficient. This ruling marks the third time Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has blocked Trump's attempts to transfer the case. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decision, which they have criticized as lacking legal merit.

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Guardian — US Aug 28

National Park Service Considering Land Transfer in Yosemite to Private Developer

The National Park Service is considering a land transfer of a quarter-mile parcel within Yosemite National Park to Kingsbarn Realty Capital, a private developer based in Nevada. The potential transfer aims to facilitate the construction of a private road for development outside the park.

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PBS NewsHour Aug 28

U.S. Proposes Restrictions on Egyptian Bank's UAE Operations Amid Iran Economic Isolation Efforts

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed restrictions on Banque Misr's operations in the UAE, citing its support for Iran. The measure would cut the bank's Emirati branches off from the U.S. financial system and follows a broader campaign to encourage countries to sever ties with Iran. The proposal is subject to a 30-day public comment period.

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The Hill Aug 28

Trump signs executive order to establish U.S. Space Academy

On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order to create the U.S. Space Academy, which will focus on educating and training individuals in space-related fields. Trump emphasized the significance of this initiative by comparing it to established military academies.

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New York Times — Politics Aug 28

Trump Establishes Space Academy and Recognizes Artemis Astronauts

President Trump announced the establishment of a Space Academy while honoring Artemis astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, whom he referred to as 'fearless explorers.'

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New York Times — US Aug 28

Trump Establishes Space Academy and Recognizes Artemis Astronauts

President Trump has announced the creation of a Space Academy and recognized the contributions of astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, whom he described as 'fearless explorers.' The event highlights the administration's focus on space exploration initiatives.

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