Politics
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signs late-term abortion bill
Congress enters summer recess facing upcoming fiscal and shutdown deadlines
WHO reports Ebola spread undetected for months
Meta youth safety trial begins in California federal court
Trump Focuses on Economic Warfare and Sanctions Against Iran
Russia-Ukraine war escalates with Black Sea strikes and North Korean missiles
Global diesel market faces severe supply squeeze
Privacy watchdog warns of serious risks over EU police agency surveillance
State Department establishes task force to target birth tourism
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish capital punishment
Human rights groups file lawsuit against Trump administration over ICC sanctions
David Crowley narrowly defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, edging her out by about 3,000 votes (less than a percentage point). Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin's first Black governor, and the tight race highlights national ideological splits and intra-party divides ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes in the Wisconsin Democratic primary.
- Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin's first Black governor.
- David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than a percentage point.
- Crowley defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong.
GOP Senators Push Back on Trump Administration's $70B Iran Funding Request
Trump pushes Supreme Court on mail-in voting and plans legal workarounds after losses
Aging House Democrats face primary defeats amid anti-establishment revolt
Federal appeals court upholds FRA train crew size rule
Trump struggles with Iran conflict as gas prices remain stubborn at $4
Iran's Oil Export Lifeline Dries Up Amid US Blockade
Putin enrages Japan with trip to disputed Kuril archipelago
Sweltering heat dome threatens record temperatures in Southeast and Florida
US Senate passes government funding bill including AGOA trade program extension
France estimates scorching summer will cost €10B to €15B
Senate Rankings: Eight GOP Seats at Risk Ahead of Midterm Elections
Ukraine's grain exports trapped by Russian attacks, protectionism and drought
Germany grants spies major new powers in response to Russian threat
Texas court orders medical treatment in surrogacy dispute
Defense Secretary Hegseth speaks at Americas Counter Cartel Coalition forum
Over 25 countries condemn Iran over executions of protesters
Centralized Data Management Poses Hidden National Security Vulnerabilities
FDA chief assures safe food supply after iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak
Trump approval rating dips to 33 percent in Economist/YouGov poll
Brazil elections pose critical test for Trump's Latin America policy
Ken Paxton and James Talarico Locked in Dead Heat in Texas Senate Poll
Polling accuracy questioned after major upsets in Wisconsin and Michigan primaries
New poll shows deep economic and political pessimism among young Americans
Rep. Ro Khanna discusses potential 2028 presidential run and progressive nomination
Yvette Cooper criticises Starmer's No 10 leadership and admits Labour struggled in government
Defense argues accused Charlie Kirk shooter is ineligible for the death penalty
DOJ Criticizes DC Council Over National Guard Removal Requests
Zambia Prepares for Scrutinized General Elections Amid Natural Resource Focus
Pakistan Secures Mutual Defense Agreement Through Mecca Pact
DOJ Charges Former SPLC Employee in Superseding Indictment
Karoline Leavitt Resigning as White House Press Secretary
Senate Democrats urge Secretary Rubio to intensify efforts for Americans detained in Russia
GasBuddy reports record-high gasoline prices for mid-August
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