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By calling out Natalie Harp, Jon Ossoff did what no Democrat has been able to do — put Trump on his heels

ANALYSIS: Trumpworld has gone nuclear on the freshman senator from Georgia. That was the point, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Jon Ossoff knows what he's doing

The Georgia senator's Trump jabs reveal a deliberate strategy and a leading 2028 contender

Salon

In 1945, number of Japanese people survived World War 2 U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, after 81 long years Nobel Peace Prize winning group of survivors fears worst. Here's why

New START was signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Vladimir Putin who served a ⁠single term as Russia's president. At the time, relations between the two countries were undergoing a "reset". The treaty came into force the following year.

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We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats

Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class

The Guardian - US

Trump says Kim Jong Un 'didn't like' Biden, Obama but 'likes me'; highlights ties making US, allies safer

"I do have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un, as you know, you've seen. He didn't like Biden, he didn't like Obama, he didn't like anybody, but he likes me, and I just got along with him very good," Trump told reporters while addressing technology leaders.

The Economic Times

“80% of the world’s problems involve old men hanging on”: Barack Obama’s remarks revive debate over ageing leadership and power

Barack Obama discussed ageing leaders and their fear of insignificance. He noted that many leaders cling to power due to this anxiety. This reluctance hinders generational change and limits new opportunities for younger politicians. Experience is valuable, but political renewal remains essential for healthy systems. Obama's remarks highlight the need…

The Times of India

Voter Ignorance and the Problem of Confusion Caused by Candidates With Similar Names [Updated]

Voter confusion caused by candidates with similar names - as in the current Alaska Senate race - is part of the much larger problem of political ignorance.

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The Trump Administration Promised a Pivot From the Middle East to East Asia. It's Doing the Opposite.

The U.S. military is downsizing exercises in South Korea and pulling its last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific.

Reason

Trump's White House Has a Record Number of Ultra-Rich Officials: Here's Who They Are

President Donald Trump has assembled an administration with an unprecedented concentration of wealth, with 57 senior officials worth at least $100 million each, more than four times the combined number found in the administrations of his three immediate predecessors, according to a new analysis.

Latin Times

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to…" - a powerful reminder about integrity

Barack Obama's words draw a genuinely sharp line between simply saying we believe in something, and actually standing by that belief once doing so becomes genuinely difficult. "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to make some sacrifices in order to realize…

The Times of India

Trump Says He's Making It 'Much Safer' With North Korea as Kim Jong Un Responded to His Talks Request: 'He Didn't Like Biden. He Didn't Like Obama'

President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his request for talks while defending changes to U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a move to reduce tensions.

Benzinga

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: ‘It's important to make sure that we're talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a...’ – How words heal and shape feeling of unity? Ex-US President’s powerful wisdom on need for empathy and respect

Barack Obama advocates for the power of healing conversations to strengthen communities and enhance relationships. His message promotes empathy and respect in every interaction, which serves as a guiding principle in fostering understanding and connection. By opting for kindness in our words, we can resolve conflicts more efficiently and transform…

The Economic Times

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

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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 Independent UK

Trump takes blame game to a new level with Reflecting Pool, Iran war and inflation finger pointing

Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections, when Republicans are trying to retain control of Congress

The Guardian - UK

The Spy Next Door review – a wild story … once the endless string of men have stopped talking

The gripping case of Russian spy Anna Chapman somehow becomes quite dull in parts of this very male documentary. Thank goodness for the only woman to speak in it – who livens things up ahead of a thrilling ending

The Conversation

Is hope back? Why it’s such an important part of Andy Burnham’s big plan

Andy Burnham is embarking on a tour of the UK where he will champion a “ten-year plan to bring back hope”. This has been the language of the early stages of the Burnham premiership – in his first speech in Downing Street, he proclaimed it the moment when “Britain starts…

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The Independent UK

Trump’s cloak-and-dagger decoy flight exploits were the right thing to do, ex-Secret Service agents say

‘You've got to be creative. You've got to be nimble. You've got to make things happen,’ says former Secret Service agent Bobby McDonald

International Business Times UK

MAGA Attacks on Abdul El-Sayed Could Be Creating the Next Obama as Fears of Future White House Run Erupt

Republican attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate hopeful in Michigan, may inadvertently boost his national profile, echoing the rise of Obama.

The Independent UK

Obama mocks Trump’s tacky Oval Office sign in new video

Barack Obama made fun of Donald Trump’s White House makeover as he toured a recreation of his Oval Office.

Salon

The real Michigan radical

While Abdul El-Sayed works to unite Democrats, the GOP nominee is embracing dangerous parts of the MAGA agenda

The Independent UK

Obama reveals the books that shaped him in new six-part podcast

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The Independent UK

Barack Obama launches new podcast about books that have shaped him. How many have you read?

The list includes works by Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and John le Carré

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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2026

Welcome to the Aug. 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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