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USS George Washington aircraft carrier underway during Iran war deployment

USS George Washington’s Middle East detour exposes the strain of America’s two-front strategy

The USS George Washington is expected to relieve the overextended USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, exposing how thin US carrier power is now stretched.

By Devin Barrios · August 16, 2026

Mike Lindell Trump supporter speaks at a Minnesota campaign event

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Mike Lindell Is Betting Minnesota’s Governor Race on Trump — in a State Trump Keeps Losing

Mike Lindell is betting that his loyalty to Donald Trump can carry him through Minnesota’s GOP governor primary — even though Trump has never won the state.

By Devin Barrios · August 10, 2026

Donald Trump with new adviser Will Scharf as White House counsel

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Trump taps loyal fixer Will Scharf as new White House counsel, with a ballroom fight looming

Trump is putting loyal fixer Will Scharf in the White House counsel’s office just as a $400 million ballroom fight and potential Democratic investigations heat up.

By Devin Barrios · August 10, 2026

Coal miner undergoing scan as doctor discusses black lung crisis in Appalachia

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The Black Lung Crisis in Appalachia Is Back — and Worse Than Ever

Black lung was supposed to be a relic. Instead, the black lung crisis in Appalachia is back at 50-year highs, and life-saving silica protections are stuck in court.

By Devin Barrios · August 9, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a campaign event as Hasan Piker dominates debate online

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Hasan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, and the Voters Who Refused to Be Bullied

Hasan Piker tried to turn Michigan’s Senate primary into a referendum on Islamophobia. Instead, Democratic voters backed Abdul El-Sayed on their own terms.

By Devin Barrios · August 5, 2026

Columbia-class submarine at sea supporting U.S. nuclear deterrent

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Navy’s $76 Billion Submarine Bet Is About More Than Just New Boats

The Navy is pouring $76.6 billion into Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines, testing whether America’s strained shipyards can deliver on a nuclear deadline.

By Devin Barrios · August 5, 2026

Senate stopgap funding bill debate on the Senate floor to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown

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Senate’s 89-4 stopgap vote shows both parties are desperate to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown

The Senate overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap funding bill 89-4, signaling both parties’ desire to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown while setting up a clash with the House.

By Devin Barrios · August 4, 2026

Max Miller at a political event amid Ohio reelection controversy

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Ohio GOP scrambles as Max Miller defies calls to quit before ballot deadline

Rep. Max Miller is refusing to leave his Ohio House race despite abuse allegations, even as Sen. Bernie Moreno urges him to step aside before the ballot deadline.

By Devin Barrios · August 4, 2026

Australian government building as debate over Australia teen social media ban intensifies

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Australia’s bold teen social media ban runs into a harsh reality check

Australia’s world-first ban on social media for under-16s was meant to reset childhood online. New data shows most teens are still scrolling — and Canberra is doubling down anyway.

By Devin Barrios · August 1, 2026

Donald Trump discussing Trump tariffs in a political setting

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Trump’s New Tariff Threat Turns a Google Fine Into a Transatlantic Fight

Donald Trump is turning a $1 billion EU fine on Google into a broader fight over trade and tech power, threatening fresh tariffs on European products.

By The Current Tribune · July 25, 2026

US Iran war powers debate inside the United States Congress chamber

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House Rebels, Senate Relents: Congress Splits Over Trump’s Iran War Powers

The House just voted to curb US Iran war powers, but the Senate quickly moved to protect Trump’s authority — exposing how divided Congress really is on the war.

By The Current Tribune · July 24, 2026

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From ICE Detention to Hitler’s Birthplace: How Governments Choose What Justice Looks Like

A bruising House hearing on the Delaney Hall ICE detention center and Austria’s decision to turn Hitler’s birthplace into a police station reveal how fiercely governments now contest the spaces that define justice, memory, and state power.

By The Current Tribune · July 23, 2026

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Burnham scraps tech department — critics warn Britain’s AI strategy could suffer

Andy Burnham’s decision to dismantle DSIT and redistribute AI and science responsibilities has drawn immediate criticism from peers and industry groups.

By The Current Tribune · July 22, 2026

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Oxfordshire to be split into three unitary authorities — what comes next

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and part of Berkshire will be split into three unitary authorities. The headline is clear; the local detail is still to come.

By The Current Tribune · July 21, 2026

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Andy Burnham reshapes government with sweeping cabinet reshuffle

Andy Burnham has entered No 10 and immediately reshaped his top team, dismissing senior ministers and appointing John Healey as Chancellor. The new PM pledged change.

By The Current Tribune · July 21, 2026

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Trump Uses Mount Rushmore Address to Warn of ‘Communism’ Ahead of Midterm Electio

President Donald Trump used a dramatic appearance at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening to celebrate the United States ahead of […]

By Rafiqul Islam Rabbi · July 4, 2026