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Today: August 19, 2026
Today: August 19, 2026

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Is Trump's name going back on the Kennedy Center?

CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports on The Lead.

Is Trump's name going back on the Kennedy Center?
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Trump taps White House adviser Overton to lead FDA

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Trump taps White House adviser Overton to lead FDA
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After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship

Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.

After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship
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US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows

Betting on November's U.S. midterm elections has already hit $133 million, surpassing the $92.4 million wagered during the 2024 congressional election cycle, the Anti-Corruption

US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
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House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio's Miller opts to stay in race

A super PAC affiliated with U.S. House Democrats plans to increase its campaign advertising reservations in Cleveland, Ohio, by roughly $6 million on Friday, in response to Republican Rep. Max Miller’s decision to proceed with his reelection campaign despite allegations of abuse by his ex-wife Emily Moreno

House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio's Miller opts to stay in race
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
Election|Political

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan

GOP Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan. He's warning it could cost the GOP a seat by confusing the electorate and giving a leg-up to Democrats. CNN's Manu Raju caught up with Sen. Sullivan about his concerns in an exclusive interview.

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
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Atty: 'It will not stand': Trump targets birthright citizenship again after Supreme Court snub

President Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday, including one limiting the number of people eligible for citizenship after being born in the U.S. Another focused on stopping people from coming to the U.S. to give birth. Former U.S. Attorney, Harry Litman, believes the first order "goes against the constitution" and "will not stand". Birthright citizenship has become a key rallying point in the President’s second term anti-immigration agenda.

Atty: 'It will not stand': Trump targets birthright citizenship again after Supreme Court snub
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Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or 'hit them really hard'

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Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or 'hit them really hard'
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CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists

CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
Opinion

How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades

Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.

How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Election

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions
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Trump says Fed should lower interest rates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world. 

Trump says Fed should lower interest rates
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Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
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Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war

Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
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Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel

Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism

President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund

Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism
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Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war

Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, has sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a dramatic about-face regarding the war

Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
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Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force

Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee say one ICE officer has been referred for discipline over a use-of-force incident since the Trump administration began

Democrats press ICE on oversight, say 1 officer referred for discipline over use of force
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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor

Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
Health|Lifestyle|World

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
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Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump

Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
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Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy

Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized

Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy