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A website falsely claiming to be the official Republican Midterm Convention portal was found redirecting visitors to the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein before being taken offline.
A federal judge declined to block the Pentagon's decision to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, ruling they are unlikely to prove their First Amendment rights were violated. The lawsuit alleged the journalists were targeted for defending the military newspaper's editorial independence.
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated Bowe Bergdahl's desertion conviction, ruling that a lower district court judge lacked the authority to vacate the military judgment. This decision revives his dishonorable discharge and other punishments from his 2017 court-martial.
Celebrated author and activist Gloria Steinem died peacefully at 92 in New York City on September 2, 2026. Figures including Hillary Clinton, Lena Dunham, and Meghan Markle shared emotional tributes to the trailblazing feminist icon.
A U.S. District Judge has issued a preliminary injunction, blocking President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. This marks President Trump's second attempt to limit citizenship guarantees after a Supreme Court ruling.
A first-ever Republican midterm convention, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026, in Dallas, will feature President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, but a Politico survey reveals many GOP candidates are hesitant to attend.
Three senior journalists from the historically independent Stars and Stripes newspaper have filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging their firings were illegal retaliation for upholding press freedom and reporting on military conditions.
President Donald Trump's recent plan to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports has ignited a political firestorm, drawing immediate and vocal opposition from Republican lawmakers and major agricultural groups. The move aims to lower soaring beef prices, but critics fear it could undermine domestic ranchers.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on August 25, 2026, traveling aboard a U.S. Air Force military transport plane, as U.S.-Russia tensions escalate over the Ukraine war and Moscow's ties with Iran.
The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-California) on August 17, 2026, for alleged sexual misconduct, including claims of inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer and a sexual assault allegation from an unnamed woman.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls the "single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary" on August 24, 2026, targeting Iran's economy. The new measures intensify U.S. pressure six months into a military conflict with Tehran.
The Pentagon dismissed editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max D. Lederer Jr., and correspondent Lara Korte of Stars and Stripes on August 21, 2026, citing insubordination after an interview where they defended editorial independence. The firings cap months of tension over the military newspaper's future direction.
Internal U.S. State Department documents reveal the Trump administration approved a $5 million payment to Liberia in connection with a deal for the West African nation to accept up to 1,200 third-country migrants deported from the United States.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning to San Diego after a nine-month deployment in the Middle East supporting operations against Iran, with its departure sparking debate over extended combat deployments and crew conditions.
Tom Begich, a former Democratic state senator from Alaska's prominent political family, has secured a spot in the November 3, 2026, general election runoff for governor. This marks the first open gubernatorial race in Alaska in over two decades, to be decided by ranked-choice voting.
With several hotly contested House primaries across Florida, the Sunshine State is once again emerging as a crucial battleground, offering early insights into the national political landscape and the potential balance of power in Congress.
Representative Jared Moskowitz, a prominent centrist Democrat from Florida, successfully fended off a progressive primary challenger, setting the stage for a critical general election contest in the fall. His victory underscores a potential strategic pivot for the Democratic Party in competitive districts.
Sydney Gruters, wife of the RNC Chair, has secured a decisive victory in her Florida House primary, underscoring the enduring influence of former President Donald Trump's endorsement in Republican contests. Her win sets the stage for a strong general election bid in a newly redrawn, safely Republican district.
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is set to redefine public health in Louisiana, emphasizing individual wellness and prevention while aligning with movements critical of government health mandates and certain vaccine safety protocols.
A federal judge has ordered the release of Melissa Farris, accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial, despite objections from prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who cited flight risk concerns.
Allegations of property damage, specifically concerning the White House South Lawn, emerged following the 2021 presidential transition, sparking a partisan debate over the state of the Executive Mansion and accountability.
A surge of cyberattacks is disrupting water systems across at least seven U.S. states, including Michigan and Minnesota, with intelligence pointing increasingly to Iranian state-sponsored actors. The incidents highlight critical infrastructure's escalating vulnerability to geopolitical tensions.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro met with President Trump at the White House following his pointed public criticism over her handling of the Reflecting Pool case. Despite the President's harsh words, sources indicate her position is secure, at least for now.
A planned political rally in South Florida featuring Representative Rashida Tlaib has been canceled by its venue, injecting further tension into already charged Democratic primary races ahead of Tuesday's vote.
