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The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots?

As sixth-generation fighter programs ramp up, military insiders are divided over whether future warplanes need pilots … The future of air combat: How long will the US military still need pilots?Read more

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Virginia Democrats troll Youngkin, Republicans ahead of rally

The Democratic Party of Virginia will troll Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and his Republican allies ahead … Virginia Democrats troll Youngkin, Republicans ahead of rallyRead more

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African leaders torn over Trump 2.0

LUANDA, Angola — African leaders are torn in their dealings with the Trump administration, seeking to … African leaders torn over Trump 2.0Read more

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Thom Tillis: Bolo for YOLO

We probably should have known something was up with Thom Tillis when he started rocking those … Thom Tillis: Bolo for YOLORead more

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A private prison firm wants to detain immigrants in this Kansas town. Its residents are pushing back

Residents of Leavenworth are organizing against CoreCivic’s efforts to reopen a problematic prison It was a … A private prison firm wants to detain immigrants in this Kansas town. Its residents are pushing backRead more

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Elon Musk indicates he’ll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by Trump

Business tycoon Elon Musk indicated that he will donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Massie, a … Elon Musk indicates he’ll donate to Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who has been excoriated by TrumpRead more

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Dems vow to fight ‘tooth and nail’ as Supreme Court takes up campaign finance case

Senior Democratic Party officials vowed Monday to “fight tooth and nail” to keep in place federal … Dems vow to fight ‘tooth and nail’ as Supreme Court takes up campaign finance caseRead more

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Gut microbes could offer protection from toxic ‘forever chemicals’: Study

Certain types of microbes found in the human gut can absorb toxic “forever chemicals” from their … Gut microbes could offer protection from toxic ‘forever chemicals’: StudyRead more

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Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race in Texas

Former Rep. Colin Allred is jumping back into the Texas Senate race, after losing to Ted … Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race in TexasRead more

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The Supreme Court has created an endless summer of work for itself

The court closed its latest term on Friday, but it will still be working on a … The Supreme Court has created an endless summer of work for itselfRead more

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Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report shows

A new federal survey – taken after every major election – shows in 2024, mail-in voting … Mail-in voting rates dropped but early in-person voting is a hit, federal report showsRead more

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Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-on

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise … Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-onRead more

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Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problem

Seventy-six percent of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest … Poll: Most feel democracy is threatened and political violence is a major problemRead more

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New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threat

About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new poll from … New poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under threatRead more

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Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the latest border dispute with Cambodia, involving … Court suspends Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn ShinawatraRead more

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18 GOP senators vote to raise taxes on the rich to pay for rural hospital fund

Eighteen Republican senators, including former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), voted to advance an amendment … 18 GOP senators vote to raise taxes on the rich to pay for rural hospital fundRead more

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Republicans scrap deal in ‘big, beautiful bill’ to lower restrictions on states’ AI regulations

A deal that had been reached between Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over … Republicans scrap deal in ‘big, beautiful bill’ to lower restrictions on states’ AI regulationsRead more

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Trump’s achievements embolden him to be even more aggressive

Donald Trump must be feeling pretty powerful. He’s even demanding that Israel cancel the criminal trial … Trump’s achievements embolden him to be even more aggressiveRead more

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Senate holds marathon ‘vote-a-rama’ on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – US politics live

Massive tax-and-spending bill is critical to US president’s agenda but faces division and splits This weekend’s … Senate holds marathon ‘vote-a-rama’ on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – US politics liveRead more

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Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitals

The Senate voted early Tuesday morning to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) … Senate defeats Collins proposal to raise taxes on highest earners to help rural hospitalsRead more

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  • Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release

    What the Trump admin has said about Epstein files release

  • Social Media - Texas floods fact-check: NWS and NOAA cut jobs, but Trump hasn't ‘defunded’ them

    The Trump administration “has defunded not only the National Weather Service but also what’s known as NOAA.”

  • Hakeem Jeffries - Permanent tax breaks for billionaires, temporary for everyone else? That’s exaggerated

    President Donald Trump’s tax law has “tax breaks for billionaires, permanent; tax breaks for everybody else, expire.”

  • Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas storms. Here's how it spread.

    How a fake story about two girls on a tree in Texas spread

  • Social Media - Naturally occurring rainfall caused deadly Texas flooding, not a corporation’s cloud seeding

    The Rainmaker Technology Corp.’s cloud seeding caused the July 4 flooding in Texas.

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  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

  • The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid

    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

  • How Much Worse Is This Going to Get?

    Political violence poses an existential threat to our nation and our freedoms—but it’s not too late.

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  • Please, No More Mayoral Victory Laps on Crime
  • Supreme Court Says the President Can Fire People
  • Exposing Obama's Dirty Tricks
  • Ending the Corruption Known as 'Climate Policy'

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  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

  • The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid

    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

  • How Much Worse Is This Going to Get?

    Political violence poses an existential threat to our nation and our freedoms—but it’s not too late.

Talking Points Memo

  • The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

    This article first appeared at ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive...

  • Only KBJ Recognizes the Historic Stakes of Trump’s Purges

    A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version....

  • How the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ Is Linked to Political Extremism in the US

    This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Vance...

  • A Modest Jeff Epstein Proposal

    As you have probably seen, Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that there’s no there there with the whole Jeff...

  • Trump Official Suggests Replacing Deported Farm Workers with Medicaid Enrollees

    There are several layers to my conclusion that today’s remarks from President Trump’s agriculture secretary are among the most creatively...

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  • Unearthed Mamdani college newspaper writings promote anti-Israel boycott, rail against 'white privilege'

    NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wrote in his college paper about white privilege and promoted an anti-Israel boycott during his four years at Bowdoin College.

  • Trump seethes that Dems floating bill requiring the unmasking of ICE, CBP agents must 'hate' America

    President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic senators for bill that would require federal immigration officers to have visible IDs and not wear face masks.

  • Trump says Brennan, Comey 'crooked as hell' amid FBI probe, may have to 'pay the price'

    President Donald Trump ripped former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey as "very dishonest" amid FBI criminal probe.

  • Far-left firebrand says she 'never had a concern' about Biden's mental state as House probe heats up

    Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she had no concerns about former President Joe Biden's mental fitness while in office but pivoted to attacking President Donald Trump.

  • More details revealed on suspects in Independence Day ICE attack in Texas

    Investigators are probing the connections between suspects charged in Independence Day attack against ICE agents at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

The Hill

  • California bishop allows parishioners to skip Mass amid ICE raids

    Members of the Diocese of San Bernardino were relieved of the obligation to attend Mass and encouraged to take up personal prayer on Tuesday in light of the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids throughout the state of California.  “All members of the faithful in the Diocese of San Bernardino who, due to...

  • US sanctions UN official over political 'warfare' against Israel

    President Trump’s administration is sanctioning the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese on Wednesday over her political “warfare” against Israel.  “Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt @IntlCrimCourt action against U.S. and Israeli officials,...

  • Greene: People 'not going to accept' memo saying there's no Epstein client list

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed skepticism over Attorney General Pam Bondi's assertion that Jeffrey Epstein did not leave a "client list" of his associates.

  • Wiles: Musk-Trump relationship was ‘great’ ahead of ‘very troublesome ending’

    White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said that the relationship between President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk had a "troublesome ending," despite the close and almost fatherly relationship the two shared. In an interview with The New York Post’s Miranda Devine, Wiles was asked how she would describe the relationship and expressed...

  • Massachusetts bill filed to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

    A new bill in Massachusetts aims to prohibit federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks while on the job, citing concerns about transparency and accountability.

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The Guardian

  • Trump announces tariffs of up to 30% on six more countries – live updates

    President defends tariffs and sends letters to countries including Algeria, Iraq and BruneiTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsPeople in the US: are you delaying major life decisions under Trump presidency?The US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.Anybody would be better than Jay Powell. He’s costing us a fortune because he keeps the rate way up. Continue reading...

  • Trump sues California over transgender athletes in girls’ school sports

    Justice department says state policy violates Title IX, and California governor calls ban ‘deeply unfair’*Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that their participation violates federal anti-discrimination laws. Continue reading...

  • Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine’s envoy to US in diplomatic shuffle

    Oksana Markarova will be recalled from Washington in move designed to strengthen ties with Trump teamVolodymyr Zelenskyy is replacing Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, who has been heavily criticised by leading Republicans, as part a diplomatic reshuffle designed to strengthen ties with the Trump administration.Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, confirmed on Wednesday that Oksana Markarova will be recalled from Washington after four years in the job. He described her as “extremely effective, charismatic and one of our most successful ambassadors”. Continue reading...

  • US agriculture secretary says Medicaid recipients can replace deported farm workers

    Brooke Rollins also claimed automation can replace the immigrant labor force despite repeated evidence of failureThe US agriculture secretary has suggested that increased automation and forcing Medicaid recipients to work could replace the migrant farm workers being swept up in Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, despite years of evidence and policy failures that those kinds of measures are not substitutes for the immigrant labor force underpinning American agriculture.Speaking at a news conference with Republican governors on Tuesday, Brooke Rollins said the administration would rely on “automation, also some reform within the current governing structure”, and pointed to “34 million able-bodied adults in our Medicaid program” as potential workers. Continue reading...

  • Police in Scotland braced for large-scale protests if Trump visits new golf course

    Long-rumoured trip to open course could take place this month after proposed meeting with King Charles shelvedPolice in Scotland are gearing up for a possible visit by Donald Trump later this month that is expected to take in his golf resort in Aberdeenshire.The long-rumoured visit is not expected to include a meeting with King Charles, despite earlier suggestions the US president could meet the monarch at either Balmoral or Dumfries House in Ayrshire. Continue reading...

Politico

  • Musk announces arrival of new ‘America Party’ after Trump split

    The billionaire donor has teased the launch of a third party ever since his megabill squabble with Trump.

  • The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

    Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

  • Dems are gearing up to weaponize Trump’s megabill

    House Democrats see an opportunity to expand the battleground, going on offense into red areas across the country and recruiting candidates deep into Republican territory.

  • This Pennsylvania Republican withstood pressure on the megabill. Here’s why.

    Brian Fitzpatrick, who won his seat in 2016, faces a serious Democratic challenger next year.

  • Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race in Texas

    Allred, who lost his 2024 Senate bid against Sen. Ted Cruz, reenters an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

NPR

  • Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, started calling itself 'MechaHitler'

    On Sunday, the chatbot was updated to "not shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect, as long as they are well substantiated." By Tuesday, it was praising Hitler.

  • Over 160 people still missing after Texas floods. And, federal layoffs can now resume

    The death toll for the Texas floods tops 100 as the search and rescue efforts continue for over 160 missing people. And, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

  • Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

    The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

  • Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and U.S. officials

    The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence.

  • The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

    The total fertility rate is a small number with big consequences.It measures how many babies, on average, each woman will have over her lifetime. And for a population to remain stable - flat, no growth, no decline - women, on average, have to have 2.1 kids.In the U.S., that number is 1.6, and dropping. It's driving a new political debate about what – if anything – can be done about it. The thing is, beneath that demographic data point are millions of families making intimate decisions about kids. NPR's Sarah McCammon and Brian Mann dug into the politics and personal stories behind America's shrinking birthrate.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Five Thirty Eight

  • What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry

    Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration

  • The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without Trump

    The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one

  • The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans

    On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a

  • Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For Biden

    Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same

  • Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of Color

    Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll

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