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A judge said Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was an act of self‑dealing, meaning he used the case for personal gain. The judge dismissed the lawsuit and criticized Trump for this behavior. Trump announced he will appeal the judge's ruling. In a social media post, he also said he still supports the anti‑weaponization fund, which aims to stop the government from being used as a political weapon.
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Josh Turek, a Democratic state representative from Iowa, for the U.S. Senate. He made the endorsement in a short video where Obama and Turek play a basketball game called horse. In the video Obama said the ball is now in Iowa's court and urged voters to send Turek to Washington. This is one of Obama's first endorsements for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Justice Department issued a subpoena to a freelance writer for The New York Times. The subpoena asks the writer to reveal who gave information about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea. The mission was described in a Times article published last year. The government says it needs the sources for an investigation.
The Justice Department filed a case against activists and journalists in Minnesota. They were arrested after protesting ICE at a church in St. Paul. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a local civil rights lawyer, is a lead defendant. Prosecutors have made several missteps in the case.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is open to giving money to people who were affected by slavery in the city. He said this in an interview. The city has a commission studying reparations.
President Trump criticized the decision to drop charges in the Reflecting Pool case. He said the decision was a mistake. At the same time, tensions are rising in the Middle East. These two stories were highlighted together in the CBS Weekend News.
After Donald Trump left office, both major parties face internal struggles. Democrats are dealing with anger among their base over the party's direction. Republicans are still shaped by Trump's influence and loyalty to him. These problems could affect how each party prepares for future elections.
An Israeli settler in the West Bank told the BBC that attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge. He said the violence is a response to Palestinian actions. Settler violence against Palestinians has been increasing as Israeli settlements and outposts grow.
The Michigan primary on August 4 is showing a split among Jewish voters. Some support strong U.S. backing for Israel, while others criticize the war in Gaza. Campaigners on both sides are talking to voters in Detroit. The division is influencing the Democratic Party's debate.
{"Senator John Fetterman says he will never leave the Democratic Party.","He made the comment while at the Capitol this week.","Some people have speculated that he might switch parties.","Fetterman rejected those rumors."}
{"Republican senators blocked a plan to give more in‑vitro fertilization (IVF) help to service members.","The plan was proposed by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois.","It would have been added to the yearly defense spending bill.","The vote stopped the proposal from moving forward."}
Trump officials said they found 250,000 people who are not U.S. citizens listed as voters in four states. The officials did not show where they got this number. State election offices say they have no record of such a list and are checking the claim. Some experts worry the claim could affect trust in the upcoming midterm elections.
Texas and Florida officials created lists that label some groups as terrorist. They included a Muslim organization called the Council on American Islamic Relations, or CAIR. CAIR says the lists unfairly target Muslims and are meant to intimidate them.
Maggie Haberman, a New York Times reporter, spoke about President Trump. She said that roughly 70 percent of his mind is focused on White House renovations. The comment came from an interview where she discussed his habits. It suggests Trump spends a lot of time thinking about changes to the building.
Right-wing influencers who once supported President Trump are now arguing with each other. These feuds have caused many of their followers to stop watching. As a result, the pro-Trump media landscape is becoming divided before the midterm elections.
In late June, about 1,100 people walked across the International Bridge between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The event is an annual tradition that celebrates the close ties of the two twin cities. Michigan’s mayor, Don Gerrie, told the crowd that residents do not feel a border because they see themselves as one family. The walk took place while the ongoing tariff dispute between the United States and Canada continues.
In January, former President Donald Trump attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. At the forum, he signed the founding charter of a new group called the Board of Peace. The Board of Peace says it wants to support peaceful solutions to global conflicts. Trump's backing has drawn attention from media and political observers.
Senator John Cornyn acted against former President Trump's wishes. He used his lame-duck power to do so. This happened in Washington on Thursday.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, introduced a new bill this week. The bill aims to limit the president's power to start or continue wars without Congress approval. It is the latest effort by Democrats to vote on war powers. The measure would require the president to get congressional consent for certain military actions.
Last year, Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, was criticized by President Trump, who called her “highly partisan.” She said she feared the criticism would turn into a witch hunt. Shortly after, she resigned from her position.
{"The US and Iran have exchanged strikes again.","This happened just a few days after the president said he did not want to make the conflict bigger.","At the same time, many US hospitals are seeing more patients who do not have health insurance.","Doctors say the rise in uninsured patients is putting pressure on emergency rooms."}
Congress hasn't passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselves
Pentagon, under Trump, Hegseth, draws curtain tighter around Iran War
Darline Graham, a Republican, is promoting Donald Trump's agenda as she enters politics for the first time. She is running in a special Senate primary on August 11 to fill a vacant seat. Graham is one of nine Republicans competing in the race. She is considered a political newcomer facing well-known GOP candidates.
The U.S. government ended a contract that paid for lawyers for unaccompanied immigrant children. Because of this, more than 25,000 children may no longer have legal help in immigration court. Advocates say this puts the children at greater risk of being deported. The change took effect on Friday when the contract expired.
Senator Susan Collins said she supports abortion rights. She voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Kavanaugh was part of the court that overturned Roe v. Wade. Her vote is now a key issue in her re‑election campaign.
The article examines the truth of President Trump’s statements about how a war with Iran would affect oil prices and munitions (military supplies such as bullets and bombs). It checks whether his claims about higher oil prices and greater munitions needs are correct. The piece also notes that Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a dignified transfer ceremony for Army soldiers who died while deployed to Jordan. By looking at the evidence, the fact‑check helps readers judge the accura
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at a recent NATO summit. Laura Loomer, a Trump ally, has been in contact with Ukrainian officials. Ukraine is trying to build support among MAGA supporters.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos was fined by regulators. He had placed bets on whether he would attend the State of the Union speech in February. The bets were made on a prediction market called Kalshi. Authorities said he used non‑public information, which is insider trading.
{"The U.S. State Department will print 250,000 more passports that show a picture of Donald Trump.","These passports are part of a special series for the country’s 250th anniversary.","Before, people could get them only in Washington, D.C., but now they will be offered at 27 passport offices across the country.","The department says the extra passports meet strong public demand."}
Ukraine carried out a strike on an Iranian ship. President Zelensky visited the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He said the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East share common elements and could spiral together.
Far-right politicians in France are discussing the situation at Ceuta. Jordan Bardella, leader of the National Rally, spoke about Ceuta in Lievin in July. The New York Times reported his remarks. The story shows how far-right groups use border events in their political messaging.
California lawmakers tried again to create a database that would warn schools about teachers fired for misconduct. The effort failed because unions and the state licensing agency said it would violate privacy and be unfair. This is the second time such a proposal has been blocked.
This summer, young people in India protested against the government. Their actions challenged the strong image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protests showed that ordinary citizens can still influence politics. Observers say this indicates Indian democracy can renew itself from the grassroots.
Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate
Former US President Donald Trump said he has reached a deal for Gaza. He gave few details about what the deal includes. Many experts and observers say important questions remain unanswered. In Gaza City, Palestinians were seen checking the damage from a recent strike.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City is studying whether to give reparations to Black residents. He called the work "critically important." The study will examine past harms and consider possible payments. Mamdani did not promise any money yet, but said the door to reparations remains open.
A group of senators from both parties introduced a bill in the Senate. The bill would let the judicial branch manage some federal courthouses. Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois is the main sponsor of the bill. He said the goal is to keep courthouses safe, secure, and working well for everyone.
Senator Darline Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, released her first campaign advertisement on Thursday. She is trying to win the Senate seat that belonged to her late brother, which she currently holds temporarily after being appointed by the governor. In the ad, she says she is honored to serve South Carolina, thanks President Trump for his endorsement, and promises to work hard every day. The ad highlights her opposition to abortion and her stance against transgender athletes particip
Former U.S. officials are speaking out against a plan to cut funding for the Pan American Health Organization. They say the move would harm public health efforts across the Americas. The United States currently owes PAHO almost $135 million in unpaid fees. Protesters argue that paying what is owed is more important than defunding the group.
