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US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms

In a decisive move, the US Senate has passed a temporary spending bill aimed at funding government operations until December eleventh. This crucial legislation is designed to avert a government shutdown just before the midterm elections. Key components of the bill address border patrol funding as requested by Democrats and…

The Times of India

US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general

The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity after Trump fired another loyalist, Pam Bondi. His confirmation caps one of the most…

France 24

Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general

Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund

The Guardian - US

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US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

The Guardian - AU

'Airpower has its limits': Top US General looking for a way out from Iran

The United States is looking for a way to wind down its war with Iran as military leaders increasingly believe that airpower alone may not deliver President Donald Trump’s objectives, CNN reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

The Times of India

Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim

Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall has been stripped of his security clearance and barred from from holding “any sensitive position," after the Pentagon accused him of sharing classified details about Air Force One's capabilities with the media.

The Times of India

Trump Fires Back as Federal Appeals Court Halts His $400 Million White House Ballroom Over Lack of Congressional Approval: 'National Disgrace'

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s $400 million plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered his administration to halt above-ground construction.

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Serve Your Country, Lose Your Family: Military Households Caught in ICE's Net

AP finds ICE has detained over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops since 2025, despite a benefit meant to shield military families.

Latin Times

David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador

Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role

The Guardian - AU

Republicans punt budget for reconciliation package into the fall

Senate Republicans abandoned plans Friday night to try to take up a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package, bowing to the reality that they lacked enough votes for it. The decision to scrap a planned procedural vote on the budget came after a late-night meeting in Majority Leader John…

Roll Call

Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for August 2026

In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from July 2 through Aug. 1, 2026. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month.

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Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

The Texas Tribune

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

Latin Times

Libel Suit by D.C. Saloon Employee Who Said She Wouldn't Serve Some Government Officials Can Go Forward

From Van Rooy v. ANB 623 LLC, decided today by Judge Amy Berman Jackson (D.D.C.): According to the complaint, …… The post Libel Suit by D.C. Saloon Employee Who Said She Wouldn't Serve Some Government Officials Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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Virginia county must replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024, judge rules

The NAACP Virginia State Conference called the ruling ‘a decisive victory’ for students.

The Independent UK

Guinness admits that Trump’s July 4 fireworks show did break world record

More than 840,000 fireworks were set off in 40 minutes on the Fourth of July in Washington, DC

Ballotpedia

Weekly Brew: August 7, 2026

Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 3 - August 7.

Reason

What Will The "Apolitical Proceduralist" Do With The East Wing Case?

Will Justice Barrett really find standing based on an "aesthetic" injury?

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Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence

Roll Call

What to know about the Minnesota Senate election

Senate Democrats don’t have to wait long for their next big primary test. Their race for the open seat in Minnesota has fallen along familiar lines, and Tuesday will determine whether centrist Rep. Angie Craig or the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan comes out ahead. Craig, who flipped a…

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In Connecticut, John Larson brushes aside calls for generational change

BRISTOL, Conn. – John B. Larson has a booming voice, a thick head of white hair and almost 14 terms in Congress under his belt. But at 78, the Democrat still sees himself as the scrappy kid raised in public housing in a working-class Hartford suburb. “I’m proud to stand…

Bangkok Post

Senate probe risks public trust

As the Election Commission wraps up its probe into Senate election fraud late this month, the public must keep a close eye on the process.

Benzinga

Congresswoman Discloses New Stock Trades Made a Year Ago: Why STOCK Act Violations May Have Hurt Re-Election Efforts

Members of Congress are currently allowed to buy and sell stocks, options and cryptocurrency as long as they properly disclose the transactions in a timely manner. A congresswoman recently violated that practice, with some transactions reported 11 months after they were made.

Latin Times

Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Limiting ICE Arrests at Schools, Hospitals and Courthouses

"The law I'm signing today is a public safety law," Healey said, adding that "ICE is so wrong in what it's doing and ICE needs to be stopped"

Latin Times

'No Executive Order Can Change the Constitution': ACLU Slams Trump's Birthright Citizenship Moves

"Any executive order that tries to rewrite birthright citizenship will meet the same fate as the last one," said the ACLU referring to June's Supreme Court ruling on the issue

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