Hegseth Faces Senate Resistance Over Iran War Funding Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
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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.
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Army veteran Warren Pickering will lead One Nation in Victoria, aiming to contest every seat and challenge the incumbent Labor government.
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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.
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Republican senators, led by James Lankford, urge the Senate to continue working past the planned August recess if top GOP priorities, including voter ID legislation, are not passed.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
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A short-term spending bill aims to keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December, avoiding a shutdown amid political campaigns.
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Haywood Robinson, a former abortionist turned pro-life advocate, died in late July 2026, prompting reflections on his impact and the state of the anti-abortion movement.
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Senator Bernie Sanders expressed confidence that Abdul El-Sayed can attract Republican and independent voters in Michigan’s Senate general election if he wins the Democratic primary against Haley Stevens.
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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The plan to open five city-owned grocery stores aims to offer food at 30% below retail prices amid soaring costs, but faces opposition from local business owners concerned about competition.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 12:44 PM
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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held a townhall meeting with residents to gather feedback on the city’s first five-year plan and his fifth annual policy address.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 3:12 AM
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Senators Joni Ernst and Roger Marshall express confidence in Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress despite increased scrutiny over his health.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 8:07 PM
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused some Democrats of opposing a primary challenge to Joe Biden while later pushing him out, highlighting internal party tensions.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 6:29 PM
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Donald Trump reverses course to revive a controversial $1.8 billion fund as Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces hurdles from Republican senators.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 3:47 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
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Progressive lumberjack and former state lawmaker Troy Jackson must consolidate support ahead of the November election against incumbent Susan Collins.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 10:54 AM
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The expansion of the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) program in Canberra has been postponed for the third time, now targeting a 2030 rollout across the Australian Capital Territory.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 7:17 AM
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Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell secured support from major college athletic conferences, advancing the bipartisan bill toward a Senate vote.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 3:04 AM
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Senators demand answers from Verizon on undisclosed subpoenas tied to phone records in the Arctic Frost investigation led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 8:10 PM
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President Donald Trump acknowledges the $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead but expresses regret and defends it as he supports Todd Blanche’s stalled attorney general nomination.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 2:21 PM
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President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM
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President Trump lashes out at Sen. John Cornyn for withholding support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, linking it to his endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent and a controversial legal defense fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
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President Donald Trump publicly expressed doubt about Senate Majority Leader John Thune's ability to advance the SAVE America Act, highlighting tensions as the bill struggles to secure enough votes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:59 AM
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Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a funding agreement to prevent a shutdown and limit a White House rule expanding Trump appointees' control over congressional appropriations.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked controversy in Asia, revealing a rift between the Asian Football Confederation and its member associations.
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