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Gov. Abbott: 'Texans Must Come First' on Data Centers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said citizens of the state "come first" as he ordered a comprehensive audit of data centers seeking to connect to the state's power grid.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:45 EDTButtigieg: 'More Inclined Than Not' to Launch '28 WH Bid
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told "The Diary of a CEO" podcast Monday he is leaning toward another run for the White House in 2028, signaling he is seriously weighing a second presidential campaign...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:09:08 EDTTrump Expresses Support Amid Washington Fires
Washington Democrat Gov. Bob Ferguson said he spoke directly with President Donald Trump as devastating wildfires continued to ravage the state, expressing optimism that the administration will quickly approve additional federal disaster assistance.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:11 EDTPutin Critic Exits Russia After Being Denied Parliament Run
Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Russia's war in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, said Monday he has left Russia, a move that follows a crackdown that barred him from a race for parliament this year.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:33:23 EDTFla. AG Warns Catholic Schools They Could Lose State Funding Over Vaccine Exemptions
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is warning Catholic schools they could lose access to state scholarship funding if they refuse to grant religious exemptions to student vaccination requirements, escalating a dispute over vaccine policy...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:45:54 EDTMich. Reports 2 Deaths in Ongoing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:13:14 EDTJudge Lets DHS Proceed With Border Wall
A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now with plans to build a border wall through a levee system protecting a small Texas town on the border with Mexico, rejecting arguments by the town that the wall could lead to flooding.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:11:47 EDTTrump Rips Iran's 'Duplicitous' Leaders
President Donald Trump on Monday blasted Iran's "duplicitous" leaders for refusing to acknowledge what he described as the war's reality, including his claim that the U.S. "Wall of Steel" blockade controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:05:51 EDTReport: CENTCOM Eyes New Iran Pressure
U.S. Central Command's intelligence branch reportedly is seeking "new creative and unconventional ways" to "punish" Iran, highlighting the Trump administration's effort to increase pressure on Tehran while continuing to pursue a negotiated end to the conflict.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:32:10 EDTLong Island Democrats Omit Hochul From Campaign Endorsement Pages
Several prominent Long Island Democrats are leaving Gov. Kathy Hochul off the endorsement pages of their campaign websites, raising questions about whether candidates in one of New York's most competitive regions are distancing themselves...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:16:50 EDTActing ICE Chief: I've Divested All Geo Group Holdings
Acting ICE Director David Venturella says he has sold his Geo Group stock and recused himself from matters involving the private prison company's detention contracts after Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raised questions about potential conflicts of interest tied to his former employer.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:36:30 EDTGOP Holdouts Cornyn, Tillis Say They Will Back Blanche's AG Nomination
Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's bid to lead the Justice Department said Monday that they will vote to advance his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald ...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:57:44 EDTTrump Insists His Polling Numbers Are 'Best They Have Ever Been'
President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his approval rating is the best it has ever been, despite many surveys showing that it has gone down significantly over recent months.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:45:25 EDTReport: Infantino Seeks Rubio's Help Over Failed FIFA Asset Sale
The State Department is disputing a report by the New York Post that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was expected to hold talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the wake of criticism the international soccer chief is receiving over his plan to sell a stake of the ...
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:52:29 EDTReport: Dem Nominee's Son Earned $182K Lobbying
The son of Maine's Democrat U.S. Senate nominee reportedly earned more than $180,000 lobbying the state Legislature while his father served as president of the state Senate.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:51 EDTFormer VP Harris Raises Profile as 2028 Speculation Grows
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is fueling fresh speculation about a possible 2028 White House run while raising her political profile and keeping her future plans closely guarded.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:11:49 EDTVenezuela Oil Deals Stalled by Divisions
Divides in the oil industry and within the Trump administration reportedly have delayed new Venezuelan oil production, despite President Donald Trump's pledge to rapidly restore the country's energy sector following the removal of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:37:19 EDTFutures Rise on Mideast Hopes; Healthcare in Focus
U.S. stock index futures rose Monday as signs of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East dragged down crude prices, while investors prepared for another week packed with earnings and economic data.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:34:39 EDTUS Dollar Weakens Sharply vs. Yen After Intervention
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:02:00 EDTRussia Uses Threats to Fill Army Ranks
Russia has reportedly resorted to using violence or threats of arrest to recruit fighting-age men into military service, underscoring mounting manpower problems as Moscow struggles to sustain its war in Ukraine.
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