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Retired major general calls Trump’s National Guard plans ‘unneeded and dangerous’
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that said each stateβs National Guard units βare resourced, trained, organized and available to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.β Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with retired Army Major General Randy Manner, the former acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:
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Democrats press Rubio to allow injured Palestinian children into the US
Scores of House Democratsare pressingthe Trump administration to allow Palestinian children injured in the Israel-Hamas war to seek emergency medical care in the United States. Earlier in the month, the State Departmentabruptly haltedthe issuance of visas for people from Gaza, including medical-humanitarian visas, citing a need to examine the process that allowed some of those...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:'Landmark moment' as Masters grants automatic entry to Aus Open winner
The winner of the men's Australian Open will be granted automatic entry into the Masters as part of a rare change to qualifying criteria by Augusta National.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies
Theyβre on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If youβre in the Northeast, youβve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Deema Zein reports.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Brazilian high court requests increased security for Bolsonaro
Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Man dies, others rescued as fishing boat capsizes at Mooloolaba
A man is dead after a fishing charter boat capsized and washed up on a popular beach on the Sunshine Coast.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection
Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur dβAlene, Colville and Spokane communities β an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump makes his move on the Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed speaks on Trump, Cook dispute over firing The Federal Reserve said Tuesday it will abide by the courtβs decision in the upcoming lawsuit from Fed Governor Lisa Cook challenging her firing by President Trump. ...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:President Noboa Accused of Influence Peddling in Ecuador
Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Yaku PΓ©rez filed a complaint with the Attorney Generalβs Office against President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi for influence peddling for a mining project in the province of Azuay.The lawsuit extends to the Canadian-owned company Dundee Precious Metals due to irregularities related to the issuance of the environmental license [β¦]
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Civil rights groups file lawsuit to halt new Texas map
The NAACP and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that a new congressional map passed in Texas violates the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit alleges that Texas racially gerrymandered their map in such a way that it blocks Black voters from being able to elect their picks...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Fearful residents of mountain town stunned as shooting drama unfolds
Businesses, offices and the school in the High Country hamlet of Porepunkah remain closed, and residents are being told to stay inside until the alleged gunman is found.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:5 questions surrounding ousted Fed governor Lisa Cook
President Trumpβs move to fire Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook raised a host of questions over the unprecedented nature of his decision. Chief among them is whether the allegations he cited reach the standard of cause needed to oust her β and to win that fight legally. The president alleged Cook committed...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:UKβs EU relations minister to take on Farage over planned food deal
Nick Thomas-Symonds to defend alignment with Brusselsβ rules as he accuses Reform UK leader of hurting business
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:'Unstoppable' Aussie brothers dominate American motocross
Jett and Hunter Lawrence have finished first and second in the American Motocross 450cc Championship, and motocross clubs say they are inspiring juniors back home.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump targets another wind project
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump plans to revoke another wind farm approval The Trump administration is planning to cancel the approval of yet another offshore wind farm. AP Photo/Steve Helber On the heels of its move toblock a major projectoff the coast of Rhode Island, court filings indicate the...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:βDay of Disruptionβ: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest
Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX to rise as Woolworths reports profits, inflation update
The Australian share market is set to rise ahead of the latest ABS data, which is likely to show inflation rising again due to the unwinding of electricity rebates, while Wall Street closed higher despite Donald Trump's decision to sack a Federal Reserve governor. Follow live.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:UAE condemns Israeli 'escalation' in Syria
UAE condemns Israeli 'escalation' in Syria The United Arab Emirates late on Tuesday condemned in a statement the Israeli army's attacks on Syria, expressing its "total rejection" of what it called a violation of sovereignty. This comes as Syrian media reports that six Syrian soldiers were killed by Israeli air strikes on Tuesday. "The ongoing Israeli incursions into Syrian territory constitute a flagrant violation of...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Chilean Lawyer Advocates for Giving a Voice to Indigenous Communities
Lawyer Rosa Catrileo, the only independent candidate for the Chilean Senate for the AraucanΓa Region, affirmed that the governmentβs proposals regarding the historical territorial demands of the Mapuche people do not respond to the interests of these communities. The governmentβs objective is to commodify the aspiration for territorial restitution, affirmed Catrileo, who called for a [β¦]
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Israel pushes further into Gaza City, killing and displacing Palestinians
Palestinian families are choosing between braving Israelβs fierce bombardment at home or being forcibly displaced again.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Karl Rove warns crime is a 'big problem' for Democrats
Longtime Republican operative Karl Rove said on Tuesday that crime is a βbig problemβ for the Democratic Party and warned that some within the party, including New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, donβt understand how their posture on the issue hurts the partyβs βlabel.β βThis is a big problem for the Democrats. The Democrats...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Alex de Minaur wins all-Aussie clash to kick off US Open campaign
Australians Alexei Popyrin and Maya Joint enjoy their return to the US Open a year after famous wins at Flushing Meadows.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Live: 'Complete nonsense' for Israel to claim credit for Iran move: Burke
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke pushes back after Israel claims credit for the government publicising Iran's involvement in antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. Follow live.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump appeals ruling that kept fraud case intact, wiped penalty
President Trump has appealed a New York courtβs ruling that kept the sprawling civil fraud case against him intact, despite tossing out the roughly $500 million penalty imposed upon him and his business empire. His lawyers on Tuesday filed a notice of appeal with New Yorkβs highest court, signaling their intention to challenge much...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Eli Lillyβs weight-loss pill meets target in key diabetes trial
Results from US pharma group show oral drug reduced body weight by 10.5% on average
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:EchoStar shares leap 70% on $23bn deal to sell spectrum licences to AT&T
Companyβs slow progress building its US mobile phone network drew criticism from the Trump administration
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Norway's wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over human 'rights violations' in Gaza
Norway's wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over human 'rights violations' in Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/26/2025 - 18:58 The world's largest sovereign wealth fund also divested from five Israeli banks An aerial view of Caterpillar equipment in a lot at the Peterson Cat dealer in San Leandro, California, on 5 August (Justin Sullivan/AFP) Off Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, said on...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:How the double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital unfolded
BBC Verify analyses footage from the attack and its aftermath to piece together the timeline of events and what it reveals.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Bolton 'concerned' about Trump withdrawing protection: 'I plan to keep going'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Tuesday he will not be intimidated by the withdrawal of his security detail, which was revoked by President Trump in January. The measure followed an Iranian plot on his life uncovered by federal officials. "I feel ... concerned about that, more than anything else,β Bolton said of losing...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:WATCH: ‘We’re going to be seeking the death penalty’ for murders in D.C., Trump says
D.C. and nearly two dozen states, about half of the country, have abolished the death penalty.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Lisa Cook will sue over Trump firing from Fed board, her lawyer says
President Trump pointed to allegations of mortgage fraud by Lisa Cook in saying she was fired as a governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Business support program to end after government stops funding
A government scheme that connects 60,000 businesses to experts on the taxpayers' dime is being discontinued as state debt grows.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Calls to tweak tax rules to bring down NDIS costs
A report has suggested tax concessions for live-in supporters should be offered to reduce NDIS costs and provide more accommodation options for people with a disability.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: manhunt in Victorian high country, Iran reprisal fears, and Taylor Swift gets engaged
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Police in Victoria are continuing their search for a βheavily armedβ man suspected of shooting dead two police officers in the small alpine town of Porepunkah.Iranian Australians fear their families could be victims of reprisals back home after the expulsion of the...
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