State and local officials, not the president, oversee U.S. elections, even though Trump attempted to influence this with an executive order on voting rules.
Israel says Hamas handed over two coffins of deceased hostages from Gaza, pressuring for quicker release amid ceasefire.
Proposed changes in military acquisitions risk increased wasteful spending and may compromise weapon effectiveness.
The Supreme Court’s potential decision on the Voting Rights Act could reshape political landscapes, impacting Congress.
President Trump’s unique government shutdown grants his budget office authority to decide program and workforce cuts.
The Supreme Court debates the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a vital enforcement tool ensuring racial equality in voting, potentially reshaping U.S. democracy.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, after voting by mail four times since 2020, supports Trump’s push to end universal mail-in voting, which could impact rural GOP voters.
Few Americans dispute rooting out government waste. Trump named Musk and Ramaswamy to lead efficiency efforts, but many see this as misleading.
Afghanistan claims it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border clashes, escalating tensions. Pakistan reports lower figures.
Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett held a roundtable on August 20 to promote the GOP budget. He included Scott Greenlee, a GOP consultant, misrepresenting him as a small business owner, raising questions about the transparency and integrity of the discussion.
California prevails against Trump in court, safeguarding $160 billion in funding and civil rights, thanks to Atty. Gen. Bonta.
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis win the Nobel Prize for advances in quantum mechanics applications.
