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Jeffries’ Private Kushner Meeting Draws Criticism
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, former senior West Wing adviser and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting has drawn criticism…
Ex-Anchorage Mayor Endorses Sen. Dan Sullivan
A former mayor of Anchorage, Dan A. Sullivan, publicly endorsed incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan on August 18, urging Alaskans to vote for the senator in the upcoming…
US to revoke visas of 200K asylum seekers
The U.S. government is preparing for what could be the largest mass revocation of visas in the nation's history, potentially affecting up to 200,000 foreign nationals who have…
Jeffries and Kushner Meet to Discuss Potential Cooperation
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, recently held a private meeting in Manhattan with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and informal adviser, to discuss…
House Democratic Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting, confirmed by a person familiar with the discussion, suggests that…
Senate OKs August Recess, Sidelines SAVE America Act
The United States Senate unanimously agreed to an August recess, with all 100 senators consenting to depart Washington at 4:57 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This…
Trump Admin Warns of ‘Devastating’ US-Canada Trade War
The Trump administration has indicated that a trade war with the United States would be devastating for Canada. This assessment comes as trade tensions between the two nations…
Gov. Abbott Dismisses Texas GOP Election Concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently dismissed Republican concerns about the upcoming November midterm elections, despite polls suggesting tight races in the state. Speaking on Friday at the Texas…
US-Korea Drills, Chinese AI Discussed on GPS
A recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS, released on August 23, 2026, explored several pressing global issues, including the reduction of US-South Korea military drills, the rapid advancement…
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling the policy was contrary to law and exceeded the statutory…
Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Visa Ban Illegal
A federal judge on Friday, August 21, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling…
Tim Scott backs Darline Graham despite debate flub
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary…
