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Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries

DNC move aims to better represent views of party’s racially diverse voter base ahead of next presidential cycle

The Guardian - US

Hawaii has decided on 144 ballot measures since 1950

Since 1950, Hawaii voters have decided on 144 ballot measures. Of those, 121 (84%) were approved, and 23 (16%) were defeated.

Ballotpedia

If Trump really cares about forced labor, he should look at the US – rather than slap more tariffs on the world

Forced labor is a problem, especially in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies – or nothing at all

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Clarity Act Is in 'Hail Mary Territory' as Odds Drop to 30%: 'The Calendar Is Now the Enemy'

Galaxy Research Head of Research Alex Thorn cut his odds of the Clarity Act becoming law in 2026 to 30%, calling the bill’s path to passage “Hail Mary territory” and warning that the calendar is now the enemy.

Benzinga

Pentagon Axes Trump Critic After Secret Mic Catches Him Calling POTUS a 'Narcissist'

A secret Pentagon recording allegedly captures Brandon Newsom calling Trump a 'textbook narcissist' and claiming the Iran war was driven by 'one man's ego' before he was placed on leave.

International Business Times UK

Two dozen states sue Trump White House for politicizing Fema disaster aid

The 25 Democratic attorneys general say administration imposed ‘unlawful’ conditions on federal disaster grants

The Guardian - US

Karoline Leavitt's Trump Photo Backfires Spectacularly as Critics Zero in on 'Diaper' Claims

Karoline Leavitt's Trump photo sparks a fresh online firestorm as critics question his unusual stance and revive unverified 'diaper' claims after a viral World Cup controversy.

International Business Times UK

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Ken Paxton has long crusaded against voter fraud. His Senate rival now accuses him of committing it.

James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live.

The Texas Tribune

Vance Ally Claims MAGA Backlash Is Coordinated by 'Anyone With an IQ Above 70' in Escalating Feud

Vice President JD Vance is facing criticism from online conservatives over his Iran peace deal stance, with allies dismissing the backlash as inauthentic and possibly coordinated.

International Business Times UK

'Completely Politically Impossible': White House Leaker Exposes Donald Trump's Iran War Failure

A White House source reveals President Trump's politically challenging path in the Iran conflict, with public support waning amid rising costs and casualties, impacting his voter base.

International Business Times UK

The dubious rags to riches promise of Trump accounts

By Justine Wang ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that so-called Trump accounts, new federal investment and savings accounts for children, “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18. That’s only true if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars per…

Roll Call

Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs

US president faced criticism from Democrats after tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% imposed on more than 80 countries

The Guardian - US

Wrapup: House hustles home while Senate stays the course

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defied expectations and kept his fractured conference together to pass several priority items before House members jetted home on Thursday to kick off a five-week recess. But how much of that legislation their colleagues in the Senate will take up is a different question, as divisions…

Roll Call

Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback

US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of law

The Guardian - US

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Trump’s speech devolves into list of gripes and nasty attacks on opponents – as it happened

This liveblog is now closed.

Benzinga

Mark Carney Warns Canada Has a ‘Full Range’ of Responses Ready If Trump’s Sweeping 50% Tariffs Take Effect in August

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that "everything’s on the table" if President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs take effect, while Ottawa intensifies negotiations before the Aug. 19 deadline.

The Guardian - US

Trump to speak at White House press dinner rescheduled after shooting

Journalists urge attenders to confront president over media attacks, while Melania Trump and JD Vance to be absent

International Business Times UK

Republicans Face Growing Demands To Oust Mitch McConnell After He Misses 40 Straight Days of Senate Votes

Mitch McConnell's extended absence from Senate duties has led to increased calls for transparency and resignation, as critics question his ability to serve.

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Leaked Andrew Tate Messages Claim Trump Administration Official Allegedly Intervened in Sex Trafficking Investigation

Leaked messages allegedly link the Trump administration to Andrew Tate's legal case, sparking political debate. The White House denies involvement, while charges against the Tate brothers continue.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Rips Walmart Over $37.6 Billion Buybacks as Workers Rely on Medicaid, SNAP: 'The Real Welfare Queen Is the Walton Family'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized Walmart Inc (NASDAQ:WMT) on Thursday over its stock buybacks and employee wages, while taking aim at the wealth of the retailer’s founding Walton family.

Benzinga

Elena Kagan Rejects Claims Supreme Court Is a Trump 'Rubber Stamp,' Even as She Slams Parts Of Its Record as 'Deeply Wrong'

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said on Thursday that the court’s 6-3 conservative majority remains "quite the opposite" of a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump, despite repeatedly siding with his administration on immigration and executive power.

International Business Times UK

McConnell Update: Republican Lawmaker Admits He Knows 'Zero' About Senator's Health Amid Calls for Live Video

Senator Josh Hawley admits knowing nothing about Mitch McConnell's health, fuelling calls for transparency and a live video update amidst ongoing speculation about the senator's condition.

The Guardian - UK

European stocks rise as oil falls back below $100; UK could lose ‘advantage’ over EU due to Trump’s new tariffs, industry warns - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - US

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries

Tariffs ranging from 10%-12.5%, taking effect on Friday, are US president’s latest effort to circumvent Congress

Reason

Trump Imposes Massively Harmful and Illegal Section 301 Tariffs

The new policy is based on sham investigations, and runs afoul of the major questions and nondelegation doctrine.

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