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PBS NewsHour

South Carolina Republicans Hold Special Senate GOP Primary Runoff

South Carolina Republicans will participate in a special primary runoff election on Tuesday. This election follows three previous voting events since June aimed at selecting a replacement for the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Washington Examiner

United States Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation that had been in place since 1979. The decision, announced by the State Department, follows an executive order from President Trump and is expected to promote private sector investment in Syria and strengthen U.S. strategic interests in the region.

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Fox News — Latest

Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Mail-in Voting Restrictions

The Supreme Court has permitted the enforcement of an executive order by President Trump that restricts mail-in voting in 23 states ahead of the midterm elections. The ruling, which saw dissent from three justices, allows the U.S. Postal Service and Justice Department to implement the restrictions immediately, although further legal challenges may arise.

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Fox News — Politics

Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Mail-in Voting Restrictions

The Supreme Court has permitted the enforcement of President Trump's executive order limiting mail-in voting prior to the midterm elections. This decision comes after lifting an injunction from 23 states that had contested the order. The U.S. Postal Service and Justice Department will begin implementing the new restrictions immediately.

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Axios

Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas of Asylum Seekers

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by asylum seekers, marking a significant action in U.S. immigration policy. State Department officials indicated that the process will be ongoing, and the number of revocations may change. This move is expected to face legal challenges.

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The Hill

Supreme Court lifts block on Trump's mail voting order

The Supreme Court has removed a lower court's injunction on President Trump's executive order regarding mail voting requirements, enabling the policy to be implemented for the midterm elections. The decision faced dissent from three liberal justices.

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Washington Examiner

Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visas

The Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee for employers hiring through the H-1B visa program, aiming to discourage the hiring of foreign workers. This proposal follows a previous legal setback and seeks to justify the fee by stating it would help fund the immigration system.

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Los Angeles Times

U.S. Implements New Sanctions Targeting Iran's Economy

The U.S. has introduced new sanctions against Iran, as stated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The sanctions are intended to target the Iranian government and its trade partners, marking a substantial financial initiative to isolate Iran's economy.

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Washington Post — Politics

Trump initiates changes to South Lawn of the White House

President Trump is undertaking a construction project to change the slope of the South Lawn at the White House. This modification aims to integrate the lawn with a new helipad.

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Washington Examiner

Trump Super PAC Invests $828,000 in South Carolina Senate Primary

Make America Great Again Inc., Donald Trump's super PAC, is investing about $828,000 to support Senator Darline Graham Nordone in her primary runoff against Representative Ralph Norman in South Carolina. This expenditure is the PAC's largest independent spending this year and aims to strengthen Graham Nordone's position ahead of the election scheduled for Tuesday.

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Guardian — US

Nevada files lawsuit against federal plan for Colorado River management

On August 24, 2026, Nevada initiated a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's plan for the Colorado River, which includes a proposed 20% cut in water supply to several states over two years. The plan impacts a significant population and agricultural land in the region.

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Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Election Proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a proposal for wartime elections made by a sacked minister. This decision highlights the ongoing political pressures faced by the president during the conflict in Ukraine.

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NPR — Politics

Supreme Court pauses ruling on Trump's mail voting order

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court's decision that obstructed parts of President Trump's mail voting order. Despite this pause, the U.S. Postal Service's actions related to the order continue to be blocked nationwide.

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NPR — Politics

Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order

The Supreme Court has issued a temporary pause on a lower court's ruling that obstructed parts of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms. Despite this, the U.S. Postal Service's actions regarding the order are still blocked nationwide.

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