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Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate

The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: Squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming midterm elections.  So far, so good, if they can stick to the plan of quickly clearing a Senate-passed spending stopgap this week.  From there,…

Roll Call · Aug 31

Republicans Push Back on Trump's Venezuela Strategy: Salazar Questions Oil Deal as Ted Cruz Demands Elections

Republican unease over President Donald Trump's Venezuela strategy surfaced over the weekend, as two prominent GOP lawmakers warned that a massive new oil agreement cannot replace the democratic transition Washington promised after Nicolás Maduro's capture.

Latin Times · Aug 31

A pediatrician is running for Senate. Can doctors change the political debate over health and science?

After Lindsey Graham’s death, Democrat Annie Andrews finds herself in a closely watched race as she seeks to flip his Republican seat

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

‘Lessen the meaning of the gesture’: Mississippi mayor argues that the country shouldn’t lower flags to mourn Dolly Parton

"There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 31

Vance to address Republican Jewish Coalition as activists raise concerns over anti-Semitism

US Vice President JD Vance will make a private address on Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a collection of conservative Jewish activists. Vance's more equivocal stance on Israel has been criticised by some pro-Israel figures within the conservative movement, who have also raised concerns over…

France 24 · Aug 31

Trump keeps teasing a third term, but is suddenly talking like a president on his way out

Donald Trump is contemplating life after his presidency, while still hinting at another campaign. He has spoken about watching his successor take credit for his accomplishments. This shift occurs as midterm elections approach, making his remaining time more apparent. Trump has previously explored constitutional avenues for extending his time in…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Trump says Kharg Island is being ‘blown to smithereens’ as US-Iran tensions flare

US President Donald Trump posted a message about Kharg Island amid rising tensions. US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted the Iranian missile launches effectively. The United States continues to maintain…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Trump lashes out at Canada, urges firms to move to US to escape tariffs

Donald Trump criticizes Canada as a major trade abuser of the United States. He claims his tariffs revived the American automobile industry and saved jobs. Trump urges Canadian companies to relocate operations to the US to avoid tariffs. He states that Canada has been exploiting America for decades. The president…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

New York Times Recycles Same Old Story About Northern District of Texas

Yet the article inexplicably makes no mention of judge shopping in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Reason · Aug 30

Trump's shock value has faded. No one's listening

Why renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' got a collective 'Whatever'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 30