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Senator Tim Scott meeting with Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury Secretary.

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Rubio and Bessent Departed NATO Summit on Decoy Plane After Trump Switch

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew home from the NATO summit aboard the plane originally assigned to President Trump, who was secretly moved before takeoff.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 2:08 PM 1 source Single-source report

Karoline Leavitt speaking with attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

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Former Trump Spokesman Surprised by Leavitt’s Departure Without Named Successor

Mike Dubke expressed surprise over White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving her position without a replacement announced.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM 1 source Single-source report

Photo of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY14)

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Ocasio-Cortez Signals Democratic Shift Away from 'Woke 1' Era

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez references New York City Council member Chi Ossé to acknowledge a change in tone within the Democratic Party's left flank.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 12:47 PM 1 source Single-source report

Photo provided by the office of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.

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FAA’s Hiring Surge Targets Gamers to Boost Air Traffic Controller Workforce

Nick Daniels of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association praises the FAA’s innovative recruitment strategy focusing on video game players to meet staffing goals.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 4:40 AM 1 source Single-source report

The east side of the Utah Valley University Wasatch Campus building, located just east of U.S. Route 40/U.S. Route 189 in northwestern Wasatch County, Utah, just over 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Heber City, April 2016

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Defense Argues Accused Charlie Kirk Shooter Ineligible for Death Penalty

Legal team contends the alleged shooter did not endanger other attendees at Utah Valley University, challenging death penalty eligibility.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 2:11 AM 1 source Single-source report

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba –Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Austin Pate and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Damelah Fluker display their certificates of appointment after being promoted in rank by Capt. Tammy Servies, director of U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay and commanding officer of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Guantanamo Bay, Mar. 28, 2025. Also pictured, Cmdr. Angel Calvo, acting executive officer, and Command Master Chief Francisco Moreno. The Meritorious Advancement Program allows commanding officers to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Emily McCamy/released)

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Emily Moreno Sues Rep. Max Miller Over Alleged Posting of Nude Photo of Daughter

Emily Moreno, ex-wife of Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller, filed a federal lawsuit accusing Miller of recklessly publishing a nude image of their young daughter online, prompting an ethics probe.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 1:55 AM 1 source Single-source report

Tech. Sgt. Timothy Cotterall, an Air National Guard emergency manager, is decontaminated following attempts to identify multiple biological contaminants in a simulated lab during a Global Dragon training event on March 18, 2015. Held at the Guardian Centers of Georgia, Global Dragon Deployment For Training provides a refresher course for Airmen, allowing them to put their skills to use to identify live chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents and materials. Air National Guard emergency management technicians from more than 20 individual units participated in Global Dragon. Cotterall is a member of the 137th Air Refueling Wing in New Jersey. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy / released)

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DOJ Criticizes DC City Council for Requesting National Guard Withdrawal

The Justice Department responded to the DC City Council's letters sent to multiple states requesting the early removal of National Guard troops from Washington, D.C.

The Hill | Aug 13, 2026, 12:10 AM 1 source Single-source report

Description from NASA ( source ): "NASA's Terra Satellites Sees Spill on May 24 Sunlight illuminated the lingering oil slick off the Mississippi Delta on May 24, 2010. The Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image the same day. Oil smoothes the ocean surface, making the Sun’s reflection brighter near the centerline of the path of the satellite, and reducing the scattering of sunlight in other places. As a result, the oil slick is brighter than the surrounding water in some places (image center) and darker than the surrounding water in others (image lower right). The tip of the Mississippi Delta is surrounded by muddy water that appears light tan. Bright white ribbons of oil streak across this sediment-laden water. Tendrils of oil extend to the north and east of the main body of the slick. A small, dark plume along the edge of the slick, not far from the original location of the Deepwater Horizon rig, indicates a possible controlled burn of oil on the ocean surface. To the west of the bird’s-foot part of the delta, dark patches in the water may also be oil, but detecting a manmade oil slick in coastal areas can be even more complicated than detecting it in the open ocean. When oil slicks are visible in satellite images, it is because they have changed how the water reflects light, either by making the Sun’s reflection brighter or by dampening the scattering of sunlight, which makes the oily area darker. In coastal areas, however, similar changes in reflectivity can occur from differences in salinity (fresh versus salt water) and from naturally produced oils from plants. Michon Scott, NASA's Earth Observatory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center"

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Gasoline Prices Remain Stuck at $4 Per Gallon Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

U.S. gas prices have stayed high late into the summer, influenced by uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 11:39 PM 1 source Single-source report

100 North Tampa building in Tampa, Florida

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Near-Record Heat Dome to Impact Southeast US and Florida Starting This Weekend

A significant heat dome is expected to bring sweltering temperatures to the Southeast and Florida beginning this weekend and continuing through most of next week.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 11:36 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Meta Faces Trial in California Over Alleged Youth Platform Addiction

A federal court in California has begun jury selection for a trial accusing Meta of designing its platforms to be addictive to young users.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 10:54 PM 1 source Single-source report

Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom

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Ocasio-Cortez Surpasses Newsom as 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee Favorite on Polymarket

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds an 18% chance of winning the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, edging out Gavin Newsom's 17% on prediction market Polymarket.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 8:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

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More Than 25 Countries Condemn Iran’s Execution of Protesters

European nations, along with Canada and others, denounce Tehran’s use of the death penalty against anti-government demonstrators.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 8:56 PM 1 source Single-source report

WASHINGTON (January 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas meets with the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council (THSAC) at DHS Headquarters in Washington, DC. THSAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary, through engagement with DHS components, agencies, and offices, and by producing recommendations, studies, reports, and more. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

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Sen. Maggie Hassan Seeks Update on DHS Investigation Into Corey Lewandowski

The New Hampshire senator requests interim findings and records from the Department of Homeland Security regarding allegations against the former official.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 6:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

World Health Organisation headquarters, Geneva, north and west sides.

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WHO Chief Criticizes Recent Changes to US Child Vaccine Policy

The World Health Organization expressed concern that new US immunization guidelines for children do not align with established scientific evidence.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 4:47 PM 1 source Single-source report

International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands

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Human Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over ICC Sanctions

Four human rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's sanctions on International Criminal Court officials, alleging unlawful interference with international justice.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 4:44 PM 1 source Single-source report

Signage for the Republican Party of Minnesota (MN GOP) offices on Franklin Avenue in Seward, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Governor Primary, Alleges Voting Irregularities

My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, backed by former President Trump, lost Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary but is disputing the results.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 12:35 PM 1 source Single-source report

Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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Congress Faces Urgent Call to Address Temporary Protected Status Challenges

Following recent legislative actions, experts emphasize the need for Congress to reform Temporary Protected Status policies.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 12:32 PM 1 source Single-source report

NUREMBERG, Germany (March 29, 2023) - U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Workforce Development Program team members, Patrick Noll, Assistant Chief Operations, Ansbach Fire Station, Paulina Bradley, Apprentice Trainer, and Sgt. 1st Class James Brynes, Operations Specialist at the Jobmesse Nürnberg, 29 March. Representatives from USAG Ansbach were at the job fair to promote the more than 40 host nation positions currently vacant within garrison Ansbach.

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Chief Nursing Officer Urges Congress to Fund Nursing Programs to Address Shortage

Patty Knecht calls for $346 million in fiscal 2027 appropriations to support nursing workforce development amid ongoing shortages.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 12:21 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Hollywood Stars Step Back from Political Endorsements Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Several high-profile entertainers, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Paris Hilton, have expressed intentions to limit political commentary following the 2024 presidential race.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 8:16 AM 1 source Single-source report

The Cadet Swim Team participates in the Patriot Games Swim Relay in Arvin Gym to receive 25 points credit as part of the competition with the U.S. Naval Academy during a two-day event at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York on Dec. 10, 2020. Due to COVID-19, each team will participate at their own perspective swimming pools. For the competition to count, each team member swims 50 meters in an Olympic size swimming pool, and the lowest total time wins. (U.S. Army photo by Bryan Ilyankoff, USMA West Point Public Affairs/released)

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Trump Attends Inaugural Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, Crowning Male and Female Champions

The first-ever Patriot Games, created under President Trump's administration to emphasize youth sportsmanship and strict biological sex categories, concluded with champions crowned in both male and female categories.

The Hill | Aug 12, 2026, 4:34 AM 1 source Single-source report

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) personnel standby before being escorted onto an MV-22B Osprey en route to Midway Atoll, Hawaii as part of the MEU’s WESTPAC 14-2 deployment Aug. 8, 2014. The recovery of NOAA personnel was executed because of the threat of hurricane Iselle, the first hurricane to strike the Hawaii islands in more than two decades, which threatened the safety of the researchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

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NOAA Withdraws Support for Arctic Report Card

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has informed contributors to the Arctic Report Card that it will no longer provide assistance for the 2026 edition.

The Hill | Aug 11, 2026, 11:18 PM 1 source Single-source report

Maine's 1st congressional district (since 2023)

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Wisconsin Voters Cast Ballots in Key House Primaries

Democrat Rebecca Cooke seeks nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Derrick van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.

The Hill | Aug 11, 2026, 11:16 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Administration Finalizes Rule Blocking Medicaid Coverage for Transgender Healthcare for Minors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule prohibiting federal Medicaid and CHIP funds from covering gender-affirming care for minors.

The Hill | Aug 11, 2026, 11:08 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Congress Begins August Recess Amid Urgent Efforts to Avoid Government Shutdown

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