Senate Leaders Reach Bipartisan Deal to Prevent Government Shutdown Before 2026 Elections
A continuing resolution was announced to fund the government past the 2026 midterms, addressing key program adjustments and blocking controversial proposals.
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A continuing resolution was announced to fund the government past the 2026 midterms, addressing key program adjustments and blocking controversial proposals.
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Key Republican holdouts agree to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination following written assurance to terminate a $1.8bn fund linked to Donald Trump’s allies.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 PM
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Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis drop resistance after securing concessions on anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, paving way for confirmation vote.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 3:40 PM
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Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche's nomination following an agreement to end the controversial anti-weaponization fund and clarify tax immunity terms.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 PM
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Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination following a deal on anti-weaponization fund termination, while President Trump announces upcoming talks with Iran that Tehran denies.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
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President Donald Trump halts military strikes against Iran amid calls for troop withdrawal and upcoming negotiations.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
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Kay Granger, the first GOP woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee and a respected Republican leader from Texas, passed away on Sunday at age 83.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:13 PM
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A recent analysis and poll highlight rising American skepticism about the Supreme Court's impartiality and its alignment with partisan interests.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 1:12 PM
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The August 4th Democratic primary in Missouri’s first congressional district pits progressive ex-congresswoman Cori Bush against pro-Israel incumbent Wesley Bell amid national debates over U.S. support for Israel.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 11:10 AM
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The agreement between Sen. Cornyn and the Justice Department ends a major fund targeting President Trump’s allies, enabling a key vote on the attorney general nominee.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:47 AM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
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With Nancy Pelosi stepping down and fundraising struggles at the Democratic National Committee, the party confronts internal divisions and leadership questions ahead of 2026.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 9:36 AM
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Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative, marking her first confirmed contact with a foreign official since the military coup in 2021.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Following a controversial plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors, UEFA has declared no confidence in FIFA's leadership, intensifying calls for accountability within global football governance.
Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM
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After weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial fund intended to compensate political allies of Donald Trump.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 5:28 AM
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Kay Granger, a trailblazing Republican lawmaker and former chair of the House Appropriations Committee, passed away after a 28-year career in Congress.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Following weeks of negotiations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially rescinded the controversial fund ahead of his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination vote.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee agreed on a funding bill to keep the government running through December, blocking a controversial Office of Management and Budget rule.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 3:23 AM
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The first Republican woman elected to the US House from Texas and former Fort Worth mayor passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, her family announced.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 2:15 AM
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Federal investigators are examining whether Iranian hackers targeted water system technology in multiple U.S. states, prompting calls for strengthened infrastructure defenses.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 10:13 PM
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Following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Senate Republicans acknowledge no single lawmaker can replace his unique influence on U.S. foreign policy, prompting a collective effort to guide the White House.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 9:50 PM
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The pro-Israel American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has invested heavily to support Haley Stevens against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 8:45 PM
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Senator John Kennedy questions President Trump's claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as the Justice Department attributes damage to weather and faulty installation.
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