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Updated Aug 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Trump Marine One flight under investigation after potential safety mishap

Green U.S. military helicopter labeled United States of America flies over a city with the Washington Monument in the background; a second helicopter is visible against a blue sky with wispy clouds.

Chuck Edwards' abrupt exit leaves Republicans scrambling

Rep. Chuck Edwards departs after a candlelight vigil in honor of National Police Week at the U.S. Capitol on May 12.

2026 is turning into a bloodbath for safe-seat House Democrats

Man in a gray suit speaks at a podium with multiple microphones; a U.S. House of Representatives seal is visible, flanked by men in suits at a press conference.

Senate confirms Schwartz for CDC director

CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz

DOJ's voter roll crusade hits a courthouse wall

Photo illustration of President Trump looking up beneath a giant voting booth

Employers are hiring less but paying more

Illustration of a construction worker, programmer and chef.
Updated Aug 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after censure recommendation

Rep. Chuck Edwards standing in front of a door in a hallway.

Thanedar loses to socialist in Democratic primary for congress

The candidates each in a photo, speaking into a microphone
Updated Aug 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Michigan's left flexes its primary muscle

Abdul El-Sayed stands onstage with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Shawn Fain, Rashida Tlaib and Donavan McKinney, raising joined hands before a crowd of supporters holding campaign signs in Detroit.

Left turn in Michigan: Tuesday's primary takeaways

Abdul El-Sayed waves to a crowd from behind a podium.

House Dems push midterm target list deeper into Trump country

Aug 5, 2026 - Business

Investors can't stop believing

Aug 5, 2026 - Health

Fauci woes could deter scientists from public service

Photo illustration of Anthony Fauci, first responders during the coronavirus epidemic, and Faucci's testimony before Congress

Trump's golden age reality check

Photo illustration of President Donald Trump framed by dollar bills, clouds, and stars, in the style of a vintage poster

We're headed toward the first true AI election

Animated illustration of a political campaign button on a fleece jacket. The year 2028 glitches and changes to four-digit combinations of ones and zeros.

Progressive wins Michigan House primary in blow to Dem leaders

A man with short dark hair and beard sits on a chair in a green shirt, hands clasped. Behind him are campaign signs reading William Lawrence for US Congress and No to bombs, billionaires.
Aug 4, 2026 - World

U.S. nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week.

Establishment Dems notch rare win as Wesley Bell fends off DSA

Close-up of a man with curly hair and black-framed glasses, speaking at a podium in a dark pinstripe suit and white shirt; a blurred red-and-white flag is behind him.

Man arrested near Trump golf course after gun found in car

President Trump, in a dark suit and blue tie steps from aircraft stairs, giving a thumbs-up; a uniformed security officer salutes beside him on the tarmac.
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