Democrat in Striking Distance of Flipping State Trump Won by 23 Points—Poll
Democrats are hoping Scott Colom can make Mississippi's Senate race competitive in November.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Democrats Lead Republicans in 5 States Trump Won by Double Digits: Map
Democrats are making states Trump won by double-digit margins in 2024 competitive ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Oil Giant Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela
Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.
Politics
nytimes.com
28.08.2026
Trump election fraud crackdown lands first arrest, putting longtime critics in White House crosshairs
A Honduran national in Los Angeles faces felony charges and deportation after allegedly registering to vote, as officials promise more arrests to come.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
Trump Updates $15 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against The New York Times
The president has argued that the news organization sought to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign by disparaging his reputation as a businessman. The Times has moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
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nytimes.com
28.08.2026
Trump's Mandatory ICE Detention Challenges Move Toward Supreme Court
The policy of denying bond to detainees has faced multiple appeals court challenges, potentially opening up a SCOTUS case.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
New World Screwworm Emergency Order Issued as Trump Beef Moves Spark Fury
The federal government has authorized another weapon in the fight against a flesh-eating parasite that has spread into the U.S.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
House Dem's 'Lake Natalie' jab at Trump aide sets social media ablaze: 'Stay classy'
House Democrat Debbie Dingell's quip about renaming Lake Ontario "Lake Natalie" after a Trump aide sparked fierce backlash and left-wing praise.
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foxnews.com
28.08.2026
Biden-honored Iraqi official lands on US terror watchlist as Trump State Dept revokes visa
Taif Sami Mohammed received the International Women of Courage Award in 2022 but now appears on the U.S. terrorist watchlist with her visa revoked.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
Former Iceland prime minister to pro-EU voters: Your referendum doesn’t matter
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson argues Trump’s threats toward Greenland are no reason to revive Reykjavík's bid to join the bloc — even if citizens back new talks.
Politics
politico.eu
28.08.2026
Trump Admin Accused of Stealing Water for Border Wall Construction
"The residents, ranchers, and farmers whose water is being stolen by the federal government deserve justice," a governor said.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Trump’s Iran War at Six Months: 5 Scenarios for What Comes Next
Six months of bombs, blockades and brinkmanship haven’t broken Iran. Five paths now lead to peace—or a longer war.
Politics
newsweek.com
28.08.2026
Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms
As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from anticipating the Jan. 6 attack.
Politics
npr.org
28.08.2026
Democrats form task force ahead of midterms to combat potential interference
Congressional Democrats are preparing for a new kind of midterm challenge: The risk that President Trump will attempt to undermine November's elections by claiming fraud or interfering with voting.
Politics
npr.org
28.08.2026
Federal judge again blocks Trump's mail ballot order just before midterms
President Donald Trump's mail-in voting executive order faces a new two-week block from a federal judge as voters prepare for the midterm elections.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back on President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid his trade war with Canada.
Politics
foxnews.com
28.08.2026
Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service from Restricting Mail-in Vote
After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
Politics
nytimes.com
28.08.2026
In Trump’s Washington, Ballooning National Debt Stirs Little Action
The relative indifference to the news that the U.S. government now owes $40 trillion demonstrates how drastically the politics of deficit spending has changed.
Politics
nytimes.com
27.08.2026
Karoline Leavitt Poses With Children on Final Day as Trump Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt ends her tenure as Whie House press secretary, citing motherhood and the demands of raising two young children.
Politics
newsweek.com
27.08.2026
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada .
Politics
npr.org
27.08.2026