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Trump-backed candidate in battleground Michigan district loses to opponent who dropped out

President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate lost a top battleground Republican primary in Michigan — to a candidate who suspended his campaign last month. Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran and...

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

Three GOP political newcomers battled it out in Virginia 7th Congressional District to challenge Rep. Eugene Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman.

Secret FBI probe cast Trump as possible Russian asset after Comey firing, memos show

Declassified FBI memos reveal the bureau opened a counterintelligence probe codenamed "Oxferd Comma" after Trump fired James Comey in 2017.

Dems’ leftward lurch gets legs as El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory sparks party debate

Abdul El-Sayed's win over Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary hands Republicans like Mike Rogers fresh ammunition in a crucial battleground.

McConnell’s absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Bank accounts held by President Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in a court filing over the weekend.

‘Doctor’ El-Sayed’s bizarre health hustle raises campaign headache: ‘Moon Juice Brain Dust’

Abdul El-Sayed criticized Mehmet Oz for selling health products as a doctor, then used his own medical credentials to promote supplements and devices.

Mamdani’s grocery giveaway hits ID snag as critics cry foul: ‘Make it make sense’

A cabinet official's mention of a "library card-esque system" for NYC's government-run grocery stores sparked fierce voter ID hypocrisy accusations.

Trump DOJ unleashes largest denaturalization effort in department history — and says it’s ‘only the beginning’

The DOJ filed complaints against 24 naturalized citizens from 17 countries, alleging crimes from attempted murder to marriage fraud in a record surge.

Obama-appointed judge faces fresh impeachment threat after blocking Trump TPS order for Somalis

Rep. Andy Ogles filed an impeachment resolution against Judge Allison Burroughs, accusing her of defying a Supreme Court ruling on TPS decisions.

Progressive ‘Diversity’ at Paul Weiss

The New York Times has a long and interesting article about how the law firm Paul Weiss, a “progressive stalwart,” meekly surrendered to Donald...

The Reflecting Pool Debacle Reflects Trump’s Essential Spite

David Hearn was chosen at random and put through the wringer for no reason, until cleared.

Go Figure, It Turns Out the Iranian Regime Is ‘Unbelievably Duplicitous’

Never has a president been so eager to announce to the world that he has been fooled by the other negotiating party, over and...

On the Eve of the Michigan Primary, Stevens Projects Unity with El-Sayed. Her Supporters Aren’t Convinced

Stevens declined to name a single policy on which she and El-Sayed differ.

GOP Holdouts Reach Deal with Trump to Advance Todd Blanche AG Nomination

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis secured a concession from Blanche on Trump’s IRS ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.

Trump accuses Iranian leaders of duplicity over peace negotiations

President Trump on Monday accused Tehran of being "duplicitous" and said peace negotiations were underway through mediators, whether Iranian officials wanted to admit it or not.

Troy Jackson, Maine Democratic Senate candidate, lashes out at reporting on his cousin romance

Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, is firing back at scrutiny of his romantic partnership with his second cousin.

WATCH: Inside the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and the shifting politics of Latin America

Washington Times National Security Editor Guy Taylor sits down with longtime regional expert Michael Shifter of the Inter-American Dialogue to examine Latin American political nuances that the U.S. national security community should be most aware of going forward. (Aug. 3, 2026)

Dem senator accuses Pentagon of murder with boat strikes targeting drug traffickers

Sen. Tim Kaine said in a letter to President Donald Trump that evidence indicates that boat strikes killed people who were not engaged in narcotrafficking.

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