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The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.
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Todd Blanche, who has served as acting attorney general since April, eked out Senate approval, despite growing unease about his willingness to rein in President Trump.
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An OnlyFans model and sex worker advocate is reportedly serving as deputy campaign manager for Francesca Hong's Wisconsin governor campaign.
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Biden said she was confident Harris would be the first female president.
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US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown theguardian.comColombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift PBSDe la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's leader, vows armed group crackdown Al JazeeraUS says it plans $1 billion security assistanc
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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship AP NewsTrump signs new birthright citizenship order, ballroom dispute likely headed to Supreme Court SCOTUSblogTrump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling Reuters5 battles Trump keeps fighting despite setbacks thehill.comTrump move
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De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's leader, vows armed group crackdown Al JazeeraUS promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown The GuardianColombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas AP News
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A slice of Nepal has been recreated in Colorado, where a rancher raises yaks.
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Chuck Grassley's behind-the-scenes role proved decisive in securing Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general despite full Democrat opposition.
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College sports bill holding up Senate's path to August recess The HillNotre Dame to the Big Ten? Miami to the SEC? What 19-team CFB conferences might look like The New York TimesPresident Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it Fox NewsTrump urges GOP to keep Senate in session until college sports bill passes
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Senate eyes the exit after GOP-Trump deal - Live Updates PoliticoInside the Senate's great escape plan AxiosSenate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up CBS NewsThune's trainwreck has done some damage Punchbowl NewsPolicy Week in Review - August 7, 2026 jdsupra.com
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Mark Halperin called streamer Hasan Piker a "horrible person" as the party faces criticisms over some of the candidates' ties to the far-left personality.
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Trump says agreement with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘could be soon' Fox NewsLive updates: Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens CNNTrump says war ‘can't go much longer' - what's the latest on talks? Al JazeeraUS official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
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Police release video showing gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru PBSTwin Falls Embraces Man Who Confronted Idaho In-N-Out Shooting nytimes.comTwin Falls In-N-Out Burger reopens following shooting KMVTIdaho police release video of In-N-Out Burger mass shooting that killed three The Guardian
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Heart-pounding surveillance footage shows three heroic civilians firing back at Idaho In-N-Out gunman Chad Williams - helping to stop the mass shooter from carrying out more carnage. Williams, 24, was confronted by an ex-cop, an off-duty state trooper and an armed good Samaritan at different points during the rampage that left three dead and seven...
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Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden's Air Force Secretary WSJPentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's access to classified information The Washington PostFormer Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure Fox News
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Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse claims she was stripped of her crown over her conservative beliefs, not alleged racist posts.
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Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift foxnews.comColombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups NPRUS says it plans $1 billion security assistance to government of Colombia's new leader ReutersTrump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnersh
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Health department investigating after seeing more than 5x increase in cyclosporiasis cases in McHenry County Lake and McHenry County ScannerLettuce is back on the menu in Michigan as cyclospora cases decline, state health department says CNNCDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states The Washington PostWhy Cyclospora Symptoms May Come and Go The New York Times
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WNBPA releases scathing statement about ‘political pawns' in trans athlete controversy New York PostWNBPA emphasizes inclusion amidst focus on transgender athletes ESPNSophie Cunningham wants to put focus back on basketball: ‘What are we doing?' The New York Times‘Are you serious?': Megan Rapinoe wants ‘accountability' from Sophie Cunningham Yahoo Sports
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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? BBCTrump signs new birthright citizenship order, ballroom dispute likely headed to Supreme Court SCOTUSblogTrump won't let the Supreme Court have the last word washingtonpost.comTrump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz NPR
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Marc Sievers, former U.S. ambassador to Oman, about the negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation The Washington PostBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation The New York TimesBlanche wins votes for Senate confirmation PoliticoBlanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid ap.org
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In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
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CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz slammed California leadership for ignoring rampant Medicaid fraud that has plagued the state, claiming powerful unions are the ones benefitting the most and keeping politicians at bay by flooding campaigns with cash.
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A "bus rider town hall" hosted by Mayor Zohran Mamdani crossed a "deeply concerning line" by allowing the city's Democratic Socialists of America chapter to have a table at the government-run meeting in Brooklyn, experts said Friday.
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Prosecutors rested their case at 3:25 p.m. Friday, wrapping up more than two weeks of testimony by over a dozen law-enforcement personnel and experts, as well as hours of video footage and other evidence.
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Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks | Markets P.M. for Aug. 7 WSJU.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July CNBCLabor Market Shifts Into Reverse nytimes.comWhat the jobs report can't tell us about the confounding economic moment CNN'Weaker than we thought': Jobs surprise deals setback for GOP in elections Politico
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A resurfaced clip shows Abdul El-Sayed saying he "hates" Mackinac Island, sparking viral backlash as he seeks Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination.
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This Ohio congressman should not still be running for Congress.
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Millions of people across the East Coast and Ohio Valley could see more strong thunderstorms Friday through Sunday.
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Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter covers OpenAI's $3.2 million DOJ settlement over allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans.
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Blanche's path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats alike.
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The divisions in Astoria, Queens, foreshadow the tensions that can emerge as more progressive candidates win elections across the country.
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Ezra Klein answers listeners' questions.
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Tennessee's primary elections on Thursday came after Republican legislators carved up the state's only majority-Black district in a bid to win all nine of the state's House seats.
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President Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday, putting new limits on who is eligible for birthright citizenship. But legal experts expect both orders to be challenged.
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Will Rosenzweig was two weeks away from trying a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud case.
The post Federal prosecutor who was fired over years-old blog posts critical of Trump sues Justice Department appeared first on Boston.com.
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham AP NewsRussia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House CNBCSenate passes long-awaited Russia sanctions bill, a win for Ukraine supporters The Washington PostSenate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran The New York Times
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Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
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The orders come after the Supreme Court ruled June 30 that President Trump's previous efforts to end birthright citizenship were unconstitutional.
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U.S. District Judge John McConnell's experience is emblematic of the climate facing jurists, whether nominated by Democratic or Republican presidents.
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A shooting at a new In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, left a 'very chaotic scene' at 'one of the busiest locations in all of Southern Idaho,' the police chief said.
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President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest meeting comes as the U.S. has paused strikes in Iran as the two sides negotiate.
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This week, OpenAI revealed that one of its AI models broke out into the wild and did a bunch of hinky stuff. How many times do we need to hear this story before someone does something to protect humans?
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"The President and his allies cannot hold critical programs hostage to their personal whims and political ideologies, destabilizing the country by yanking essential federal funding that was already awarded to the states."
The post Boston federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts appeared first on Boston.com.
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 In the aftermath of an incredible tragedy, some tourists are confused on whether or not they should visit Maui, or how to do it in a respectful way.
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 Legal questions over whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president are picking up steam in New Hampshire.
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