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Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?

Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent position

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Fifth Circuit Allows 2021 Texas Election Integrity Law To Finally Go Into Effect

"In short, we have been playing an exhausting game of Whac-A-Mole to correct the district court’s mishandling of this case."

Reason · Aug 13

Trump Administration Sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont Over College Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Students

DOJ sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition for undocumented students, its 17th such suit nationwide since 2025.

Latin Times · Aug 13

Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general

Attorney General Todd Blanche is seeking to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in his first speech since taking the reins of the beleaguered agency, promising rank-and-file staff that he will lead them with integrity

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for sharing image of daughter as part of custody battle

Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

John Larson primary loss signals generational shift as Luke Bronin wins Connecticut

Luke Bronin defeated incumbent John Larson in a Connecticut primary election. This primary upset signals a shift towards new leadership in Washington. Bronin emphasized generational change and pragmatic solutions for voters. Larson relied on his extensive experience and legislative achievements. The outcome reflects a national trend of voters replacing long-serving…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

U.S. Sends Back $33.4 Billion in Tariffs in July. Refunds Now Top $100 Billion.

The U.S. government refunded $33.4 billion in tariffs to businesses in July, pushing total repayments above $100 billion since the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping emergency tariffs earlier this year.

International Business Times · Aug 13

Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truth

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump's Portfolio Has Made Many Trades Since Returning To The White House. Democrats Want Information.

Two Democratic lawmakers are seeking information about Trump's financial disclosures, including stock trades made in his name since he returned to the White House.

International Business Times · Aug 13