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Fifteen major wildfires rage across Washington amid drought and heat, stretching firefighting resources and prompting federal aid requests.
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On August 3, 2026, oil prices fell sharply and major U.S. stock indexes gained as hopes for a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran emerged, while coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan strengthened the yen.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 PM![Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer and the 48th Vice President of the United States. He previously served as the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law before entering private practice. After losing two bids for a U.S. congressional seat in 1988 and 1990, he became a conservative radio and television talk show host from 1994 to 1999. Pence was elected to the United States Congress in 2000 and represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence positioned himself as a principled ideologue and supporter of the Tea Party movement, noting he was "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order." Upon becoming Governor of Indiana in January 2013, Pence initiated the largest tax cut in Indiana's history, pushed for more funding for education initiatives, and continued to increase the state's budget surplus. Pence signed bills intended to restrict abortions, including one that prohibited abortions if the reason for the procedure was the fetus's race, gender, or disability. Pence stirred several high-profile controversies, including with his signature of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, for which he encountered fierce resistance from moderate members of his party, the business community, and LGBT advocates. He later signed an additional bill acting as an amendment intended to protect LGBT people. On November 8, 2016, Pence was elected as Vice President, after he dropped out of his gubernatorial re-election campaign in July to become the vice presidential running mate for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who went on to win the presidential election. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC; /ˈsiːpæk/ see-pak) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU). More than 100 other organizations contribute in various ways. In 2011, ACU took CPAC on the road with its first Regional CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Since then ACU has hosted regional CPACs in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and San Diego. Political front runners take the stage at this convention. Speakers have included Ronald Reagan,[2][3][4] George W. Bush,[5] Dick Cheney,[6] Pat Buchanan,[7] Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich,[5] Sarah Palin, Ron Paul,[8] Mitt Romney,[5] Tony Snow,[5] Glenn Beck,[9] Rush Limbaugh,[10] Ann Coulter,[6] Allen West,[11] Michele Bachmann,[12] Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Donald Trump,[13] Gary Johnson, Mike Pence, Jeanine Pirro, Betsy DeVos, and other conservative public figures. CPAC #CPAC2017 #MikePence](/assets/images/2026-08-03T17-50-15-742Z-mike-pence-urges-u-s-and-israeli-forces-to-finish-the-job-in-iran-wikimedia-480.webp)
politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence calls for an escalation in military action against Iran, supporting President Donald Trump's approach amid ongoing regional strikes and resumed negotiations.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 PM
general
Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney targets corporate subsidies and the wealthy while acknowledging Republican concerns about waste and fraud.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
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Iran’s president pledged continued backing for Hamas’ new leader while President Donald Trump advances a landmark agreement to disarm the group and rebuild Gaza.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
world
Fiotrar, a Brazilian NGO, is deploying hair-filled filters in Guanabara Bay to absorb oil spills and protect marine life, with support from Rio Federal University researchers.
Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 5:04 PM
business
Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
us
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
general
The new commission aims to improve quality of life for military families and strengthen military readiness by addressing key issues such as employment, housing, childcare, and healthcare.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:14 PM
general
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
politics
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
general
As protests supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance on women's sports intensify, four WNBA coaches, including Natalie Nakase, have publicly addressed the participation of trans athletes in women's basketball.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 2:23 PM
world
British band Massive Attack says it was detained by Singapore police following a concert where a Palestinian flag was unfurled, sparking controversy over freedom of expression.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM
investigations
A proposed searchable database to help schools identify teachers with substantiated misconduct claims has stalled amid privacy concerns and union opposition.
ProPublica | Aug 3, 2026, 1:27 PM
world
Following the collapse of a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reached out to the Trump administration amid growing criticism.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:59 PM
politics
A summer series and union-backed workshop aim to clarify distinctions between antisemitism and anti-Zionism while promoting critical examination of Zionism in education.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 11:57 AM
us
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
world
Following FIFA’s abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, Wales becomes the first football federation to withdraw backing for President Gianni Infantino’s 2027-2031 term.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 AM
general
In a court-supervised visit, jurors retraced key locations tied to the deaths of three children in Massachusetts, a move likened to a previous high-profile case.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 AM
world
The withdrawal clears the path for Blanche’s permanent confirmation after Republican senators demanded a written guarantee that the fund would not be revived.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
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Following weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the controversial fund intended to compensate President Trump’s political allies.
Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM
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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, and Mark Sanford face off in the initial debate for the open South Carolina Senate seat.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
world
John Gibbs announces he will step away from broadcasting to focus on treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:48 AM
world
The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal has suspended US international Akhilesh Reddy for eight years over match-fixing offences during the Abu Dhabi T10 League, while Michael Thorbjornsen claims his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM