• North America
• Aug 8
Politics
Latest in Politics
• North America
• Aug 6
Blanche wins 50-49 vote after last-minute Republican support and concessions
• North America
• Aug 8
Former president's health update shared in BBC interview amid ongoing treatment
• North America
• Aug 8
Tight GOP primary ahead of August 11 special election to replace Lindsey Graham
Policy
• North America
• Aug 8
Texas halts approvals for new data centers amid electricity concerns
• North America
• Aug 8
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stripped of classified access after Pentagon alleges unauthorized disclosure.
• North America
• Aug 8
Two senators question funding and precedent for proposed signs outside the National Museum of American History
• North America
• Aug 8
President cites new photos and claims of witness accounts to urge reconsideration of dropped charges
Elections
• North America
• Aug 8
Tight GOP primary ahead of August 11 special election to replace Lindsey Graham
• North America / Oceania
• Aug 8
Progressive challenger gains momentum in Democratic congressional race as voters head to polls
• North America
• Aug 8
Progressive surge reshapes Democratic Party ahead of 2026 midterms
Government
• North America
• Aug 6
Blanche wins 50-49 vote after last-minute Republican support and concessions
• North America
• Aug 8
Former president's health update shared in BBC interview amid ongoing treatment
• North America
• Aug 9
Democrats prioritize investigations into Trump-affiliated firms over immediate impeachment
Legislation
• North America
• Aug 8
Bipartisan measure averts shutdown before midterm elections with key policy concessions
• North America
• Aug 8
Republicans pivot to September push after Trump-backed voting bill stalls
• North America
• Aug 8
Protect College Sports Act fails to advance before recess, but gains September floor time
• North America
• Aug 8
All Senate Democrats, including Schumer, voted against GOP-backed photo ID requirement
Political Movements
• North America
• Aug 8
Some longtime supporters redirect donations to moderate candidates over antisemitism concerns
• Asia / North America
• Aug 8
Trump allies target future judges after Supreme Court blocks executive order
• North America
• Aug 8
Former presidential nominee highlights party divisions and urges support for Michigan Senate candidates
• North America
• Aug 7
Abdul El-Sayed faces backlash after 2018 comments resurface during 2026 campaign