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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat

25 août 2026 à 09:05
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.

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Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation

24 août 2026 à 21:10
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.

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In announcing Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump administration said on Monday that it would involve choking off every last transaction that funnels money to Tehran.

Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections

24 août 2026 à 18:42
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.

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President Trump and his allies are trying to transform the U.S. Postal Service into a key player in their efforts to transform the nation’s elections.

Karen Solomon, Wife Charged in Massachusetts Officer’s Death, Is Believed Dead

24 août 2026 à 17:28
Karen Solomon, 58, a longtime advocate for the mental health of emergency workers, had been missing for six days after her husband, a police officer, was found dead.

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The police responded to the Solomon home early last Tuesday.

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now

24 août 2026 à 20:09
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

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Volunteers processing mail-in ballots on Nov. 5, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.

Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80

24 août 2026 à 16:11
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s improbable story of a wild youth became the subject of a study, and inspired a novel and film.

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Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, right, in Madrid in 2010 at the premiere of “Among Wolves,” a film based on his life, with Juan José Ballesta, left, and Manuel Camacho, the actors who played him as an adult and child.

Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff

24 août 2026 à 16:29
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?

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President Trump rallied for Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday, part of a full-court press to secure her victory in a special runoff primary Tuesday to replace her late brother.

U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details

24 août 2026 à 15:07
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would “tighten the noose” around Iran by imposing sanctions on every source or facilitator of its revenue.

With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?

24 août 2026 à 10:06
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

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Representative Ralph Norman’s recalcitrant posture may have widened the rift that cleared the way for President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Darline Graham.

Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions

24 août 2026 à 17:12
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after the United States announced new efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy. One Iranian official vowed that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the gulf.

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Motorists drive past an anti-American billboard in Tehran on Monday. President Trump has threatened Iran with “economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale.”

U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

24 août 2026 à 05:19
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

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South Korean marines participate in the Ssangyong, or “Twin Dragons,” exercise in Pohang, South Korea, in 2024.

Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.

Par : Tim Balk
24 août 2026 à 05:03
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.

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James Talarico, a Democrat, is trying win a Senate race in Texas after decades of disappointments for his party.

As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

24 août 2026 à 05:00
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.

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Todd Achilles is among a wave of independent challengers.

Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops

24 août 2026 à 07:49
In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.

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Iranians at a cafe in Tehran in April.

AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations

24 août 2026 à 08:17
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?

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Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan, speaking during a campaign event last week in Detroit.
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