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Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House

US attorney general says no one in his role ‘should ever’ make this vow amid concern over Trump steering DoJ

The Guardian - US · Aug 16

Trump Approval Rating Takes Hit Across Key Metrics

President Donald Trump’s approval rating is falling across key demographics, with some surveys putting his overall approval as low as 32% to 34%, putting Republican control of the House and Senate at risk.

Benzinga · Aug 16

Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November

‘Complete unraveling’ of Trump and Republican project reflects attitude of not caring at all about governance

The Guardian - US · Aug 16

Trump's Federal Action, Fetterman's 2030 Decision, Christie's Iran Warning and More: This Week in Politics

As the week comes to a close, let’s take a look at some of the most significant stories that made headlines in the world of politics. From a potential federal intervention to a surprising decision for 2030, the past few days have been eventful.

Benzinga · Aug 16

Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump ‘Acts Like a Fascist,’ Warns US Is ‘Very Close to Breaking the System’

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci warned that the U.S. is nearing a dangerous institutional breaking point as he accused President Donald Trump of authoritarian behavior and called for a post-partisan political reset.

Benzinga · Aug 16

Mark Cuban Warns California Wealth Tax Could Drive Billion-Dollar Startups Out of State: ‘Ideology Is Not a Strategy’

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban warned Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) that a proposed 5% wealth tax on California billionaires could discourage investment and push high-value startups and their founders out of the state.

Benzinga · Aug 16

Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms

Rising grocery and fuel prices are emerging as a political vulnerability for US Republicans ahead of the November midterms. Despite Donald Trump’s pledge to lower living costs, prices of several staples remain elevated, contributing to voter frustration over affordability.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed predecessors and others for economic, foreign-policy and domestic problems, drawing scrutiny over his approach to presidential accountability. The issue is gaining attention as Republicans prepare to defend their congressional majorities in the November midterm elections.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro kick off their election campaigns on Sunday in a race that has many voters feeling a weary sense of deja vu.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16