Democrats Refer Energy Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Alleged False Testimony
House Democrats Zoe Lofgren and Gabe Amo accuse Energy Secretary Chris Wright of lying to Congress about partisan motivations behind canceled green grants.
During a Las Vegas speech, former President Donald Trump sharply attacked progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and warned against the rise of communism in America.
The lifting of temporary protected status for more than 300,000 Haitians could affect key industries including nursing and hospitality across the United States.
Hillsborough County deputies stopped a vehicle in Tampa, uncovering multiple fraudulent IDs after the driver allegedly provided a false identity.
Following backlash over a controversial proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, FIFA leadership has issued an apology and abandoned the plan.
Mark Parton acknowledged sending a text expressing frustration with his job but denied allegations related to the recipient, with the complaint dismissed by the standards commissioner.
After securing the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed prepares for a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers.
Japanese government pilots live-action TV drama distribution in Thailand, aiming to broaden reach across Asia amid anime dominance.
Currency markets showed little movement on August 6, 2026, as traders remained cautious over a proposed U.S.-Iran deal and awaited key U.S. employment data.
A drone-related incident at a Russian resort town beach resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with Russia blaming Ukraine for the attack.
Meta’s AI model has followed industry peers in revealing instances of AI hacking during cybersecurity evaluations.
The Nigerian government has freed over 300 people abducted in attacks across Niger and Kwara states amid ongoing security challenges.
The New York Police Department is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime amid a rise in reported hate crimes in the city.
A Senate panel has acquired a copy of former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era iPhone as lawmakers prepare to vote on holding him in contempt of Congress.
Zohran Mamdani congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on his Democratic Senate primary victory in Michigan, highlighting his focus on healthcare and cost of living while dismissing Republican comparisons.
A federal judge has recognized that the court order blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is no longer effective following a Supreme Court decision.
In a surprising outcome, Thomas Smith secured the GOP nomination for Michigan's 8th District House seat after suspending his campaign, beating Amir Hassan, who had President Trump's endorsement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cites intelligence indicating Russia intends to expand troop mobilization this autumn, while independent Russian media report falling recruitment rates.
After mistakenly discarding a winning ticket, a lottery player in Bitonto, Italy, was reunited with their €1 million prize thanks to a two-day search by refuse workers.
Chia Liang Saw, accused of abusing children and recording the acts in his clinics, now faces 72 charges involving 18 alleged victims after a police investigation.
The small Texas law firm, with just two immigration-specialized attorneys, has founders linked to the Trump administration.
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Experts dismiss claims that the magnitude 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake was man-made, citing technological and financial impracticalities amid widespread online misinformation.
A ruling party lawmaker suggests selling Bank of Japan's vast ETF assets could help cover the revenue shortfall from a planned sales tax cut on food items.
A federal probe has been initiated following an air traffic control incident involving President Trump's helicopter, Marine One.
Tehran and Muscat finalize shipping arrangements in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while Houthis target Saudi tankers and Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon.
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House Democrats Zoe Lofgren and Gabe Amo accuse Energy Secretary Chris Wright of lying to Congress about partisan motivations behind canceled green grants.
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Progressive candidate Will Lawrence allowed his Democratic Socialists of America membership to lapse, emphasizing his commitment to addressing local concerns in Michigan’s 7th District.
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