Month: August 2026

Dems blast Blanche as enabler of ‘Trump’s corruption’ after AG confirmation  The Hill See who voted ‘yes’ and who voted ‘no’ to confirm Blanche for attorney general  CNN In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway  The New York Times Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says…

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening  The New York Times Hunter Biden says pardon was ‘not good’ for US or his father’s legacy  BBC Ex-President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, is very painful, son says  Reuters Joe Biden’s prostate cancer getting worse, Hunter Biden says  CNN ‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about…

‘It’s apocalyptic.’ A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane  KUOW Scale of devastation shocks US city’s fire-seasoned residents  BBC Opinion | My Hometown Went Up in Flames. It Won’t Be the Last.  The New York Times Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane  NPR Spokane-area fires…

Pentagon strips security clearance from former Air Force secretary  The Washington Post Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing “classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities”  CBS News Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary  WSJ ‘REVOKED’: Hegseth’s revenge for Qatari Air Force One leaks is revealed  The…

Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval  AP News Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review  NPR Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work  The Washington Post Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump Ballroom Construction  The…

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation  The Washington Post Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation  The New York Times Blanche wins votes for Senate confirmation  Politico Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general…

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham  NPR US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next  Reuters Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham  NBC News 100% tariffs on India soon? US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill; 10…

Trump tries again to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, renewing battle over central bank independence  Fortune Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook  The New York Times Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Cook, continuing attacks on central bank  Reuters Trump moving forward with attempt to fire Lisa Cook after…

Police release video showing gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru  PBS Twin Falls Embraces Man Who Confronted Idaho In-N-Out Shooting  The New York Times Idaho police release video of In-N-Out Burger mass shooting that killed three  The Guardian In-N-Out hosts Prayer Vigil Friday in honor of those lost in mass shooting  KBOI…