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US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 8, 2026

Investigators find ActBlue donations inflated for many Wisconsin seniors

By Jon Styf | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Another said “look where I’m living” when asked if he made 7,878 donations worth $93,168. And many more Wisconsin seniors confirmed they had not donated nearly as much as had been claimed in...

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US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 8, 2026

Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill Early Saturday to Avert Shutdown Ahead of Midterms

By Tommy Flynn

The Senate voted early Saturday morning to pass a short-term funding measure that would keep the federal government operating through December 11, removing the immediate threat of a shutdown before the November midterm elections. Senators approved the continuing resolution 90-6...

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US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 8, 2026

Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees in Single En Bloc Vote Before Recess

By Tommy Flynn

The Senate on Friday confirmed 74 of President Donald Trump’s civilian nominees in a single party-line vote, advancing a large slate of ambassadors, agency leaders, and other officials on the final day of session before the August recess. Senators approved the package 51-47...

Senate Narrowly Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Late-Night Vote
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 8, 2026

Senate Narrowly Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in Late-Night Vote

By Tommy Flynn

The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday morning in a 50-49 vote, ending a contentious confirmation battle and installing President Donald Trump’s former personal criminal defense lawyer as the permanent head of the Justice Department. The vote...

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US NewsCrime & CourtsAugust 8, 2026

Federal Judge Rejects SPLC Bid to Dismiss DOJ Fraud Indictment

By Tommy Flynn

A federal judge on Friday denied the Southern Poverty Law Center’s motion to dismiss a criminal indictment brought by the Department of Justice, ruling that the civil rights organization failed to demonstrate the prosecution was vindictive or politically motivated. U.S. District...

Ted Cruz in El Salvador in August 2025
US NewsWorld NewsAugust 7, 2026

Cruz Calls for Arming Iranian Opposition to Achieve Regime Collapse in CBS Podcast Interview

By Tommy Flynn

Sen. Ted Cruz said the United States should arm Iranian protesters and opposition forces with the explicit goal of bringing about the collapse of the Iranian regime, arguing that Iranians themselves should overthrow their government rather than relying on American ground forces....

President Trump give media a tour of the ballroom construction site on May 19, 2026
US NewsCrime & CourtsAugust 7, 2026

Appeals Court Blocks White House Ballroom Construction; Trump Vows Supreme Court Appeal

By Tommy Flynn

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt above-ground construction of a planned White House ballroom, ruling that the president lacks unilateral authority to undertake the project without congressional approval. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge...

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US NewsEconomy & BusinessAugust 7, 2026

Trump Signs Proclamation Imposing Tariffs and Price Floors on Polysilicon to Bolster U.S. Manufacturing and National Security

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation adjusting imports of polysilicon and its derivatives, imposing minimum import prices and a 15 percent tariff on certain downstream products in a move designed to protect American manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance...

U.S. Intelligence Assesses Putin Could Test NATO Resolve with Limited Attack, According to Wall Street Journal
US NewsWorld NewsAugust 7, 2026

U.S. Intelligence Assesses Putin Could Test NATO Resolve with Limited Attack, According to Wall Street Journal

By Tommy Flynn

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attempt to test NATO’s collective defense commitments with a limited assault on an alliance member in the coming years, according to . Citing new U.S. intelligence reports, the Journal reported...

Scott LoBaido unveils s psinting he did live at President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally.
US NewsHealthAugust 7, 2026

Staten Island Artist Scott LoBaido ‘Died for 2 Minutes’ During Cardiac Arrest, Undergoes Surgery, and Updates from Hospital Bed

By Tommy Flynn

Staten Island artist and conservative activist Scott LoBaido suffered cardiac arrest Tuesday night after attempting to confront New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a pro-police event, later revealing that he “actually died for 2 minutes” before being revived by emergency...

Trump Denies Clash with Hegseth, Brands Washington Post Report ‘Treasonous’
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 6, 2026

Trump Denies Clash with Hegseth, Brands Washington Post Report ‘Treasonous’

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump on Thursday forcefully rejected a Washington Post report alleging he clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over U.S. munitions shortages during ongoing operations related to Iran, calling the account false and describing the newspaper’s reporting as...

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US NewsPolitics & ElectionsAugust 6, 2026

Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress

By Tommy Flynn

A Republican-led Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases refused to answer questions during recent testimony about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic...