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US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

The Guardian - AU

'Airpower has its limits': Top US General looking for a way out from Iran

The United States is looking for a way to wind down its war with Iran as military leaders increasingly believe that airpower alone may not deliver President Donald Trump’s objectives, CNN reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

The Times of India

Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim

Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall has been stripped of his security clearance and barred from from holding “any sensitive position," after the Pentagon accused him of sharing classified details about Air Force One's capabilities with the media.

The Times of India

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Trump Fires Back as Federal Appeals Court Halts His $400 Million White House Ballroom Over Lack of Congressional Approval: 'National Disgrace'

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s $400 million plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered his administration to halt above-ground construction.

Benzinga

Washington Blacklists Cuba's Military Supply Chain, Naming Eight Officials and Five Arms Firms

The State Department sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight officials on Aug. 6, accusing them of supplying and repairing military hardware sourced from Russia and China — the fourth such round since May.

Latin Times

Trump-linked fintech firm AI Financial sells unit to Prime Delta

AI Financial will receive a $12 million secured promissory note - with $1 million due next ‌week and ⁠the rest ⁠paid over time - and about 11.6 million shares of Prime Delta stock for the sale of ALT5 Sigma Canada, an filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed…

The Economic Times

Serve Your Country, Lose Your Family: Military Households Caught in ICE's Net

AP finds ICE has detained over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops since 2025, despite a benefit meant to shield military families.

Latin Times

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Haiti's TPS Protection Is Gone. Here's What the 300,000 Plus Haitians in the U.S. Need to Know Now

Judge Ana Reyes confirmed Haiti's Temporary Protected Status has ended, stripping legal status from up to 350,000 Haitians. Here's what the ruling means, who's still protected, and why deportation flights worry advocates.

Latin Times

Trump’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs seeking ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war, report says

The Iran war, which is both costly and unpopular to Americans, has dragged on for more than five months

The Independent UK

US sanctions on six entities, one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network following Strait of Hormuz attacks

The United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's digital asset network. These measures followed Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions target digital asset exchanges used by the Iranian regime for financial connectivity. The US also offers a…

The Economic Times

Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of Hormuz

President Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline prices for consumers. The United States remains committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions are progressing, though security concerns in the waterway persist. Trump voiced confidence that the conflict…

The Economic Times

Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing

The US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies and boost domestic mining operations. Westwater Resources will receive twenty-five million dollars for its graphite mine and processing facility. Global Advanced Metals gets twenty-five million dollars for…

The Economic Times

Trump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling

President Trump issued executive orders targeting birth tourism after a Supreme Court ruling. Legal experts believe these new actions are likely doomed to face challenges. The Supreme Court previously affirmed broad citizenship rights for children born in the United States. These children are citizens based on their birth on U.S.…

The Economic Times

David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador

Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

Hillary Clinton warns this Republican attack on Democrats will be ‘very effective’

The prominent Democrat suggested the GOP will baselessly accuse members of her party of being communists, and it will work to dissuade voters

Roll Call

Republicans punt budget for reconciliation package into the fall

Senate Republicans abandoned plans Friday night to try to take up a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package, bowing to the reality that they lacked enough votes for it. The decision to scrap a planned procedural vote on the budget came after a late-night meeting in Majority Leader John…

International Business Times

Rubio Escalates Cuba Pressure. A Sanctions Campaign Is Set To Target Every 'Escape Valve'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is executing an unprecedented pressure campaign against Cuba.

Ballotpedia

Brent Taylor won the Republican primary for Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District

Brent Taylor defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

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Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for August 2026

In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from July 2 through Aug. 1, 2026. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month.

The Independent UK

Trump wants author of Project 2025 playbook to be one of his government watchdogs

Dennis Kirk previously served in a watchdog capacity for the intelligence community

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

Latin Times

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

The Independent UK

Some migrants hoping to come to the US will have to post a refundable $250,000 bond

‘Immigrating to the United States is a privilege, not a right,’ Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott says

Reason

Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders Are Mostly Theater

The two measures combine unconstitutional provisions with performance art.

Salon

Trump: Ballroom is a "military center"

The president came up with a new designation for his pet project after losing in D.C. court

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