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Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report

A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the national guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billions

The Guardian - US · Aug 21

Weekly Brew: August 21, 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 17 - August 21.

Ballotpedia · Aug 21

Melania Trump’s Gesture With Donald Sparks Frenzy As She Reappears After Weeks Amid President’s Aide Scandal

“Funny how she’s back in the public spotlight shortly after Ossoff’s comment about Natalie Harp,” wrote one viewer.

Bored Panda · Aug 21

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Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations

State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Primary runoff will determine Lindsey Graham's (R) replacement on August 25

Incumbent Darline Graham (R) and Ralph Norman (R) are running in a special Republican Party primary runoff on August 25, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the state's general election on November 3, 2026. In the primary, Graham received 33% of the…

Ballotpedia · Aug 21

A 2024 rematch is happening in Wisconsin's most competitive U.S. House district

Incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R), Rebecca Cooke (D), Alexander Valiensi Kent (I), and Rustin Provance (I) are running in the general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 21

Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now

The Supreme Court’s chief justice is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now

The Independent UK · Aug 21

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Brazil's Lula urges tariffs resolution in call with Trump

BRASíLIA - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries' trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on "baseless" grounds.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more

The department told Nevada officials that the 15,903 figure registered was ‘preliminary’ and more than 14,000 names still needed review

The Guardian - US · Aug 21

Haiti's First Election in a Decade Slides to December — Just as Its Diaspora Loses Legal Ground in the U.S.

Haiti's first election in a decade shifts to December as its U.S. diaspora loses TPS status — and remote voting remains unbuilt

Latin Times · Aug 21

US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed construction of a massive White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for one of his pet renovation projects.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

A Massachusetts primary tests Democrats’ appetite to ‘change the culture’

PEABODY, Mass. — The 2026 midterm primary cycle has been a year of tests — both ideological and generational — for Democrats across the nation. A race for a House seat north of Boston poses another question: Are voters looking for a candidate with powerful connections and a raft of…

Roll Call · Aug 21

Trump creates beef with ranchers over new import plan

President Donald Trump’s new plan to temporarily allow more tariff-free foreign beef into the U.S. in an effort to bring down prices has only ramped up tensions with domestic cattle ranchers, who warn the policy could hurt both U.S. producers and consumers. The backlash comes as Republicans face mounting pressure…

Roll Call · Aug 21

President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking

President Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs

The Independent UK · Aug 21

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Fortune · Aug 21

Trump admits tariffs are a tax on America's love for hamburgers and allows 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports at 'below current market prices'

“Tariffs are simply taxes on American consumers,” said economist Steve Hanke. Meanwhile, cattle groups are "disappointed" in the president's post.

The Times of India · Aug 21

From Kabul to US Congress, Aisha Wahab gives Dems a nudge to the left

Aisha Wahab, who is of Afghan-American descent, made history by being the first to be elected to the U.S. Congress following a special election. Her success underscores a significant and evolving shift towards progressive values within the Democratic Party, particularly reflected in recent primary victories across various states. This rise…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade

Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian Press

We Got This Covered · Aug 21

‘What they’ve done’: Adam Kinzinger is astounded after Republicans warn about $40 trillion in debt they allegedly helped make possible

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Roll Call · Aug 21

White House ballroom construction can proceed, SCOTUS says

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to a Trump administration request to temporarily set aside an appellate court ruling that would have stalled above-ground construction on the planned White House ballroom. The one-sentence order, signed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., did not provide any explanation for his decision,…

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

'Used to Say Biden Had Dementia': Hypocrisy Called Out Over Donald Trump's Oval Office Note Cards

Images of President Trump with note cards during an Oval Office event have sparked debate over presidential fitness and media bias, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in criticisms of similar actions by Biden.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Parents are paying upwards of $400 more for school supplies this year

‘The Trump administration’s economic policies are driving up nearly every price tag this back-to-school season’

Kiplinger · Aug 21

Your Employer May Match Your Child's Trump Account: Here's How to Ask

Your employer can contribute up to $2,500 a year to your child's Trump Account. The funds won't be taxable income for you and are a deductible business expense.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Trump Moves To Deny Visas if Migrants' Relatives Are Labelled a 'Public Charge' Under Harsh New Rules

The Trump administration's new policy denies visas if immigrants' relatives are 'public charges', expanding scrutiny to family members' use of social services. Exemptions apply to vulnerable groups.

Roll Call · Aug 21

Trump tries to shrug off opponents’ rush to define him as lame duck

By continuing to tease a bid for a legally prohibited third term, President Donald Trump could delay what every second-term president resists: becoming a lame duck. Any president approaching the final two years of their second term eventually becomes that weakest of political birds. Lawmakers, foreign governments, political donors, journalists…

Latin Times · Aug 21

As U.S. Debt Pierces $40 Trillion, a $6 Billion-a-Day Borrowing Habit Drives Push for Spending Cap

U.S. debt hit $40 trillion this week. A House GOP chairman says daily interest now tops defense spending — and wants states to force a fix.

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