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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the G7 summit as OpenAI faces a $3.2 million DOJ settlement over US worker discrimination in PERM hiring

OpenAI Pays $3.2 Million After DOJ Finds It Favored Visa Workers Over American Applicants

OpenAI and subsidiary Statsig agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ claims that the company favored visa holders over American workers in PERM hiring. Federal investigators found OpenAI required US applicants

August 5, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Michigan governor primary candidates Jocelyn Benson John James Perry Johnson Chris Swanson 2026

Trump-Backed John James and Jocelyn Benson Win Michigan Governor Primaries

Rep. John James, backed by President Trump, won Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, while Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson clinched the Democratic race. The two face off November 3 in a Cook Political Report toss-up to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen

August 5, 2026

by Dmitri Agafonov

Wesley Bell, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 1st Congressional District

Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush Again in Missouri Democratic Primary Rematch

Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in the Missouri Democratic primary Tuesday, their second consecutive matchup. The

Adam Hamilton, founding senior pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, who won the 2026 Democratic Senate primary

Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary in Historic Upset

Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of America's largest United Methodist Church, won the Kansas Democratic Senate primary

Giorgia Meloni proposing EU-wide offshore migrant return hubs based on Italy's Albania model

Meloni Proposes EU Network of Migrant Return Hubs Outside Bloc, Drawing Backing from 22 Governments

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed Sunday that the EU formalize a network of migrant return processing hubs outside its borders, based on Italy's Albania arrangement, as 22 EU governments backed a

August 3, 2026

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US Capitol building with flower arrangement in foreground as Senate leaders announce bipartisan continuing resolution August 2026

Senate Bipartisan Deal Funds Government Through Midterms, Blocks Trump Grants Rule

Senate leaders struck a bipartisan deal Sunday to fund the government through December 11, blocking a Trump rule to politicize federal grant reviews. The agreement reflects both parties' drive to avoid a

August 3, 2026

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC during the 2026 renovation controversy

Trump Rebukes Pirro on Truth Social, Insists Reflecting Pool Damage Was Vandalism

Hours after his own US Attorney dropped vandalism charges in the Reflecting Pool case, President Trump broke publicly with Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social, insisting the damage was 'a pure case of

August 3, 2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche who terminated Trump's anti-weaponization fund

Todd Blanche Terminates Anti-Weaponization Fund to Secure Senate Confirmation Vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal DOJ order Sunday terminating Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, removing the obstacle blocking his Senate confirmation. Senator John Cornyn revealed Trump himself was the

August 3, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky elections martial law political opponents 2026

Zelensky Doing Everything to Thwart Elections, Ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Claims

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, speaking from Moscow, claimed that Volodymyr Zelensky is actively working to prevent elections in Ukraine, citing government reshuffles and the removal of political rivals. Zelensky's constitutional

August 3, 2026

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Former Italian Prime Minister Criticizes EU’s Reluctance in Facilitating Ukraine Talks

Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called on France, Britain, and Germany to stop calling themselves a coalition of the willing and form instead a coalition of the brave willing to pursue

August 3, 2026

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Mexican cartel members block roads and burn vehicles in Michoacán following arrest of Los Reyes leader

Mexico Detains Los Reyes Cartel Leader Sought by US With $5M Reward

Mexican security forces detained Alfonso Fernandez Magallon, identified as the leader of the Los Reyes cartel, in a Sunday operation. The United States had set a $5 million reward for information leading

August 3, 2026

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Iran Oman bilateral talks Strait of Hormuz mediation shipping

Iran-Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Are Bilateral, Do Not Include Other States – Tehran

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday that talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are strictly bilateral and exclude other parties, directly contradicting Trump's claim of a pending settlement deal involving Washington.

August 3, 2026

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US President Donald Trump announces cancellation of planned Iran strikes and deal framework August 2026

Iran Denies Any Deal as Trump Cancels Strikes, Demands Hormuz Opening

Donald Trump cancelled planned US strikes on Iran Saturday, citing an agreement on Hormuz and nuclear disarmament. Iran's acting defense minister called Trump's account "nothing but a new lie" as Tehran placed

August 2, 2026

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Trump Profits as Truth Social Sells Wall Street Faster Access to His Presidential Posts

Truth Social launched Truth API on Saturday, selling financial firms early access to Trump's presidential posts before the public. The president owns 41 percent of TMTG and profits from every subscription. Senators

August 2, 2026

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OpenAI Pays $3.2 Million After DOJ Finds It Favored Visa Workers Over American Applicants

Trump-Backed John James and Jocelyn Benson Win Michigan Governor Primaries

Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush Again in Missouri Democratic Primary Rematch

Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary in Historic Upset

Meloni Proposes EU Network of Migrant Return Hubs Outside Bloc, Drawing Backing from 22 Governments

Senate Bipartisan Deal Funds Government Through Midterms, Blocks Trump Grants Rule

Todd Blanche Terminates Anti-Weaponization Fund to Secure Senate Confirmation Vote

Zelensky Doing Everything to Thwart Elections, Ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Claims

Former Italian Prime Minister Criticizes EU’s Reluctance in Facilitating Ukraine Talks

Mexico Detains Los Reyes Cartel Leader Sought by US With $5M Reward

Iran-Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Are Bilateral, Do Not Include Other States – Tehran

Iran Denies Any Deal as Trump Cancels Strikes, Demands Hormuz Opening

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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