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Politics

Federal, state, and local politics; elections; policy

Deutsche Welle

Power Struggle in Poland's Main Opposition Party

Poland's main opposition party is experiencing an internal power struggle, with discussions around the potential expulsion of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. This move could affect the party's standing with the electorate.

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The Hill

Education Department rescinds policy on discrimination evidence

The Education Department has rescinded a long-standing policy that allowed statistical disparities to be considered evidence of discrimination in schools. This decision, effective immediately, removes guidance established in 1979.

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New York Times — Politics

Senator Angus King Opposes Annual Pentagon Policy Measure

Senator Angus King has opposed the annual Pentagon policy measure for the first time, indicating a change in strategy among Democrats concerning defense bills. The opposition reflects evolving political dynamics in defense policy discussions.

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Washington Examiner

New York Mayor Mamdani Defends Comments on Netanyahu Amid Rising Antisemitism Concerns

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating they are based on 'objective facts' and not personal opinions. His remarks follow a rise in antisemitic incidents, which he acknowledged, and he emphasized his commitment to combating hate crimes. Mamdani's rhetoric has faced backlash, particularly from Jewish organizations linking it to recent hate crimes.

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The Daily Beast

Jason Alexander Donates $15,000 to Anti-Child Marriage Charity After Apology to Courtney Stodden

Jason Alexander has made a $15,000 donation to Unchained At Last, an organization working to end child marriage, following his apology to Courtney Stodden for inappropriate conduct during a 2012 sketch. Stodden, who has become an advocate against child marriage, had urged Alexander to support the cause after he expressed regret for his past actions.

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BBC — World

Trump announces intention to investigate EU fines on US tech companies

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to investigate the European Union's fines against major U.S. tech companies, including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon. He called for these fines to be reversed during a press conference on July 24, 2026.

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cnn.com

Joe Manchin Launches Independent Leadership Council to Support Independent Candidates

Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has launched the Independent Leadership Council to support independent candidates across the U.S. This initiative comes after his departure from the Senate and reflects a growing trend of political independents, with a Gallup poll indicating that 45% of Americans identify as such. Manchin aims to influence the upcoming elections by promoting independent voices in politics.

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New York Times — US

South Carolina to Lead Democratic Presidential Primary Schedule for 2024

The Democratic National Committee has approved a change to the presidential nominating calendar, positioning South Carolina as the first state for the 2024 election primaries. This move reflects the Biden administration's influence on the party's electoral strategy.

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Ars Technica

DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas for Phone Records of New York Times Reporters

The Department of Justice has retracted its subpoenas for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters after a federal judge's criticism. Judge Arun Subramanian raised concerns about the Justice Department's approach during a hearing.

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The Hill

Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge; Trump comments on U.S. exclusion

Canada officially opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 24, 2026, without inviting the United States to the ceremony. President Trump remarked that this exclusion was acceptable, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

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The New Yorker

Congressional Lawmakers Discuss Immigration Crackdown

In an interview, staff writer Jonathan Blitzer speaks with Congressman Jason Crow and Congresswoman Maria Salazar about the ongoing immigration crackdown and its consequences. The discussion highlights differing viewpoints from both parties on the issue.

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The Hill

Alaska requests voter citizenship verification due to data error

Alaska officials have mailed more than 3,000 letters to voters asking them to confirm their citizenship status due to a data error that may have added noncitizens to the voter rolls. The request comes ahead of the upcoming primary election on August 18.

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Ars Technica

European Union delays satellite image release in response to US request

The European Union has begun delaying the release of satellite images of the Strait of Hormuz region by 24 hours, responding to a US government request. This decision affects images from the Copernicus Earth observation program and was made by the Council of the EU on July 13.

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