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Lawyer for the Tate brothers insists Donald Trump’s help ‘not necessary’

The brothers’ legal representative says court proceedings now under way in Florida have ‘got to play out’.

Evening Standard

Senate committee advances nomination of Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton

Committee voted 9-8 to advance Clayton’s nomination to serve as intelligence chief despite Democratic opposition

The Guardian - US

U.S. House passes bill banning foreign contributions to state and local ballot measure campaigns

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’

Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next month

The Guardian - US

Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds

Defense secretary has asked Senate appropriations committee for nearly $88bn more to continue effort

The Guardian - US

NJ Gov Sherrill Says Trump Has 'Zero Credibility' as State Admits 6,600 Noncitizens Wrongly Registered To Vote

Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey revealed a software glitch that registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, criticising the previous administration and dismissing Trump's election fraud claims as baseless.

International Business Times UK

Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?

When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…

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US House Speaker Backs Sweeping Ban on Lawmakers Sleeping With Congressional Staff

House Speaker Mike Johnson backs sweeping ban on lawmakers sleeping with staff, expanding ethics rules and intensifying calls for tougher misconduct protections on Capitol Hill.

International Business Times UK

Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Which direction is Trump’s job approval rating headed?

ANALYSIS — The good news for Republicans is that President Donald Trump’s job approval rating isn’t getting any worse. The bad news is that many of the issues that drove his rating down in the first place are making their way back into the news, with the midterm elections creeping…

Roll Call

US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi

The ruling echoes a similar decision earlier this year against Mahmoud Khalil, a former classmate of Mahdawi’s at Columbia University

The Independent UK

For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part

South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially…

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Louisiana’s Cleo Fields forgoes reelection after redistricting eliminated his seat

Louisiana Democrat Cleo Fields said Tuesday that he would not seek reelection this fall after his majority-Black district was redrawn to favor Republicans earlier this year. Instead, Fields said he would seek a return to the state Senate, running for his old seat that’s newly open following the recent death…

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Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.

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Republicans in Congress probe history museum, echoing Trump

As lawmakers clashed with a top Smithsonian official at a Tuesday hearing, they ping-ponged between small details — like items sold in the gift shop — and the loftiest American ideals. Republicans accused Anthea M. Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, of trying to “rewrite” the country’s past…

The Guardian - UK

Hunter Biden for president? Stranger things have happened

Once Republicans’ favourite punchline, Joe Biden’s son is now building an online following by trolling JD Vance, taunting Trump and embracing the absurdity of US politics, writes Arwa Mahdawi

International Business Times UK

White House Insiders Claim Trump Isn't Focused on Helping GOP Ahead of Midterm Elections

Republicans express frustration as President Trump prioritises the SAVE America Act over midterm election support, withholding campaign funds and focusing on legislation unlikely to pass.

International Business Times UK

'Needs to End Now': Democrats Demand Trump Halt Iran War After Troop Deaths

Democrats urge President Trump to halt military actions against Iran following the deaths of US troops, criticising the administration's strategy and calling for a return to diplomatic solutions.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: As the bombing resumes with no exit in sight, Republicans face more trouble

The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - US

US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows

Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the country

International Business Times

Trump Faces Fork In Iran War: Pursue a Renewed Ceasefire Or All Out War

Mediators are pursuing a 10-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, but President Donald Trump is also considering escalating to an all-out war.

Roll Call

Voters are split as GOP focuses on fraud

Republicans in Congress have spent the past year sounding an alarm over waste, fraud and abuse in government health care programs with a midterm-focused message that cutting fraud will help lower consumers’ costs. While many voters say that soaring health care costs are a top issue for the approaching elections,…

The Guardian - US

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president

The congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump urged to end Iran escalation as US deaths and injuries rise

Democrats call for end to war’s resumption amid widespread anxiety over casualties

Benzinga

Ro Khanna Drops Democrats' Game Plan if They Retake the House— and It Includes a Major Shift on Israel

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday outlined five policy priorities House Democrats would pursue if they regain control of the House of Representatives, including Medicare for All, a $25-an-hour living wage by 2032, stronger union protections, $10-a-day childcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel, according to a video posted on…

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