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White House accuses 40-plus countries of helping China dodge tariffs
The White House on August 13, 2026, released a report accusing more than 40 countries of enabling China to evade US tariffs by routing goods through nations subject to lower levies.
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Federal judge expands injunction blocking postal mail-in voting order nationwide
A federal judge widened an existing injunction on August 11, 2026, barring the U.S. Postal Service from acting on any directives tied to President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, with the expanded order covering all 50…
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Trump administration marks one year of federal law enforcement surge in D.C.
The Trump administration observed the one-year anniversary of a federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C.
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President signs executive order aimed at ending birth tourism
The U.S. President signed an executive order titled "Ending Birth Tourism" on August 6, 2026, targeting the practice of traveling to the United States to obtain citizenship for newborns.
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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill renamed for Lindsey Graham, 86-11
The U.S. Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill on August 7, 2026, by a vote of 86 to 11, renaming the legislation in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, who died in July 2026 after working to advance it in his final days.
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Trump renews push to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump on August 7, 2026, renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, citing unproven allegations of mortgage fraud against her, according to NPR.
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Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over pandemic questions
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted on August 6, 2026, to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him for potential criminal prosecution after he refused to answer lawmakers' questions about the federal COVID-19…
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DOT pushes disability air travel compliance deadlines to April 2027
The U.S. Department of Transportation is delaying enforcement of several disability-related air travel requirements, shifting the compliance window by four months to April 30, 2027, according to a Federal Register notice published on…
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Trump launches Freedom Haulers program to put veterans behind the wheel
President Donald J. Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative on July 30, 2026, creating a structured pathway for military veterans to obtain commercial driver's licenses and enter the trucking workforce.
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence on July 28, 2026, after Trump's first choice for the post was turned away by lawmakers.
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Wyden urges federal agencies to drop legacy VPNs for zero-trust systems
Sen. Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, sent a letter on July 27, 2026, calling on federal agencies to remove outdated, public-facing VPNs and replace them with zero-trust architecture.
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Rubio announces visa restrictions on cyber-scam operators and sextortionists
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on July 23, 2026, that the United States would impose visa restrictions on individuals tied to transnational cyber-scam operations, including sextortionists, according to The Record and CyberScoop.
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Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords membership
President Trump said on July 23, 2026, that a US nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and recognises Israel.
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OPM proposes rules to protect first responders' retirement pay
The Office of Personnel Management put forward a proposed rulemaking on July 22, 2026, aimed at carrying out the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, according to the Federal Register.
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NYC mayor says city cannot act on ICC warrant against Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Mamdani walked back a pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 22, 2026, saying the city lacks the authority to execute an International Criminal Court warrant against him.
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France bans children under 15 from social media
France enacted a law on July 22, 2026, barring children under 15 from social media platforms, becoming the first European Union country to impose such a blanket prohibition, according to BBC News and NPR.
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Trump signs order to secure military supply chains and domestic materials
An Executive Order directing the federal government to lock down defense supply chains and prioritize domestic sourcing of critical materials was signed by President Donald J.
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Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after Starmer resigns
Andy Burnham was appointed prime minister of the United Kingdom on July 20, 2026, after Keir Starmer stepped down from the role, according to NPR and the Financial Times.
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Hungarian president signs amendment ending his own term
Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment on Saturday, July 18, 2026, immediately terminating his presidency after Hungary's parliament voted to remove him from office.
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Burnham to scrap digital ID scheme and redirect funds to cost-of-living relief
Andy Burnham, the incoming UK prime minister and new Labour leader, plans to cancel Keir Starmer's digital ID card scheme and shift its funding toward cost-of-living measures, The Guardian and the Financial Times reported on July 18, 2026.