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CQ Roll Call traveled last week to South Carolina, which is playing host to Tuesday’s special primary election to select a new Republican Senate nominee following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. Photo editor Bill Clark captured some of the action as Senate hopefuls — and other South Carolina candidates —…

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Health Experts Warn Donald Trump's 'Foolish' Daylight Saving Plan Threatens Sleep And Health

Trump supports a permanent daylight saving plan but health experts and religious communities raise concerns over biological and practical impacts.

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Trump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim

US president on Truth Social concedes contractor had cut some corners to finish $14m renovation project by deadline

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Iranian Adviser Tells Tehran to Play the Long Game and Outlast Trump Until 2029

An Iranian adviser suggests Tehran should avoid both war and deals with Trump, advocating for strategic patience until his presidency ends in 2029, while denying direct US talks.

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Bolsonaro Names a Running Mate as Lula's Lead Over Him Narrows to a Single Point

Two polls released in the first days of August show President Lula's lead over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro narrowing as Brazil's October 4 election nears, though the size of that lead still swings widely depending on which pollster is asked. The same week, Bolsonaro closed out his own ticket, naming little-known…

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Trump's Top Lawyer David Warrington Ditches the White House Just Months Before the Midterms

Trump's top lawyer David Warrington is leaving the White House just months before the midterms, raising questions about the sudden exit of a key adviser on presidential power.

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'Seek Professional Help': Bernie Moreno Demands MAGA Rep Max Miller Resign Over Pattern of Abuse

MAGA Representative Max Miller faces calls to resign after Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno demands he seek help over domestic abuse allegations. Miller denies claims and refuses to step down.

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'The Walking Dead': Donald Trump's Leg-Tapping Habit on Air Force One Sparks 'Dementia Tic' Fears

Footage of Donald Trump tapping his leg while boarding Air Force One has sparked online speculation about his health, with users suggesting it may indicate a 'dementia tic.'

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August recess was saved. The GOP’s voter ID bill, not so much

President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats to cancel August recess. A group of ultraconservative House Republicans and even a few GOP senators…

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Trump Makes Bold 'Greatest President Ever' Claim as Jake Sherman Delivers Viral Reality Check

Trump claims he's 'one of the greatest presidents ever,' but Jake Sherman pushes back as their viral exchange raises fresh questions about impeachment and the 2026 midterms.

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Trump Says Black and Brown Voters Are 'Flocking' to GOP; Polls Show the Opposite

Donald Trump's assertion of increasing minority support for Republicans is contradicted by recent polls, which indicate a decline in his approval among Black and Hispanic voters since 2024.

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'Pumping Him Full of Stuff': Arm Bruises Spark Fresh Donald Trump Health Conspiracies Online Anew

Photos showing bruises on Donald Trump's arm have sparked renewed speculation about his health, with social media users suggesting medical treatment. The White House has not confirmed these claims.

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DOJ Unveils $300M 'Model Cities' Grant: Ban Progressive Policing, Round up Homeless, Assist ICE Extraditions

The US Justice Department offers $300 million in public safety grants to cities that adopt specific law-and-order policies, sparking debate over local autonomy and federal influence.

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The U.S. Is Maintaining Its Naval Blockade On Iran With No Deal In Sight. Oil Is Rising.

Oil is rising on Monday as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains elusive.

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Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers.

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Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened

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Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions

DoJ to give $300m for enforcement surges in four cities, as long as they abandon progressive ideologies on policing

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Melania Trump Accused of Allegedly Allowing Elder Abuse as Trump's Arm Sparks Bizarre Physical Harm Claims

Photos of Donald Trump's bruised arms during a golf outing have sparked online speculation about his health and unfounded allegations involving Melania Trump.

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Sen. Dave McCormick Praises Democrat John Fetterman for Defying His Party: ‘I Really Respect...’

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) praised Pennsylvania colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for challenging his own party, saying Fetterman has become "very popular" by resisting what McCormick called Democratic "craziness."

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Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

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Mitch McConnell Slammed 'Not a Hospice Patient' After Revealing Plan To Run Senate Business From Home

Mitch McConnell, recovering from a fall, plans to handle Senate duties remotely, sparking criticism over his absence and raising questions about his ability to serve effectively.

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MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.

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Tim Scott Says Abdul El-Sayed Is ‘Making It Easier’ for Republicans to Flip Michigan Senate Seat, Calls Democrat ‘Wrong’ for Key Swing State

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is "making it easier" for Republicans to flip the battleground seat, arguing that the progressive candidate is out of step with Michigan voters.

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RNC Chair Joe Gruters 'Very Optimistic' GOP Will Hold House, Senate Majorities After Midterms: 'I Bet You We Win 10'

The Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair, Joe Gruters, anticipates his party maintaining its majority in both the House and Senate following the upcoming midterm elections.

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JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) has demanded that oil companies like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and others commit to returning Iran war-induced profits to consumers.

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