The approval rating of the U.S. Supreme Court has dropped to a record low of 33%, joining low ratings for President Donald Trump and Congress. Many Americans feel major parts of the government, including top institutions, are not serving them well.
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Only 33% of Americans approve of the Supreme Court’s performance, down 6 points from 2025.
Congress has a 13.5% approval rating, down from 23.2% in 2025.
President Trump’s approval rating is at 34%, his lowest during his presidency.
Republican approval of the Supreme Court fell from 79% in 2025 to 58% this year.
Democrats and independents strongly disapprove of the court after it overturned Roe v. Wade.
The court’s approval used to be above 60% in 2000 but has declined with more political division.
Overall, Americans have low confidence in 14 major U.S. institutions, averaging 27%.
Republicans tend to have higher confidence in these institutions (36%) compared to Democrats (23%).
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President Donald Trump invited 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House to honor him for rescuing a 10-year-old boy from rough ocean water at a beach in Santa Cruz, California. The rescue was caught on video and shared widely on social media.
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Ryder Williams is a 16-year-old lifeguard.
He rescued a 10-year-old boy who had been swept about 15 yards into the ocean at Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz.
The rescue took just over two minutes and included help from other beachgoers.
A video of the rescue was filmed by Scott Vander Dussen and went viral on social media.
President Trump invited Ryder and his family to the White House to receive a High Civilian Honor.
Ryder’s father, Shane Williams, expressed pride and said Ryder wants to work hard and serve his community.
The story is still developing and may be updated later.
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A small plane crashed near Chandler Airport in Arizona on the evening of July 28, 2026, killing the pilot. Emergency crews responded quickly but the pilot has not yet been identified. The Chandler Fire Department is working with airport officials, police, and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the crash.
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The plane crash occurred near McQueen and Queen Creek roads, close to Chandler Airport.
The crash happened around 7:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Only one person was on board the aircraft, and that person died in the crash.
The pilot’s identity has not been released yet.
Emergency responders received a 911 call and confirmed the crash location with the airport control tower.
The Chandler Fire Department is leading the response and investigation.
The investigation involves the Chandler Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Officials are still gathering details and the investigation is ongoing.
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Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has announced plans to give equal value to academic and technical education for students aged 14 and over in England. His ideas build on the earlier work of Kenneth Baker, who helped create University Technical Colleges (UTCs) that combine schooling with practical job skills and partnerships with employers.
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Andy Burnham aims to develop technical and vocational courses for students from age 14, linked to local job markets.
Kenneth Baker, a former Conservative minister, supports Burnham’s plans and helped start UTCs in 2010.
UTCs are government-funded schools for 14- to 19-year-olds that teach technical skills alongside regular subjects.
There are 44 UTCs in England, some have struggled with enrollment and inspections but show low youth unemployment rates.
Youth unemployment among UTC students is under 5%, compared to 16.4% in regular state schools.
Successful technical education should start at age 14, not later at 16.
Some schools are creating employer-led technical pathways, like a school in Barrow-in-Furness focusing on healthcare and engineering.
Teachers and school leaders worry about the cost and whether there will be enough funding to support these education changes during tight financial times.
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President Donald Trump mocked Dr. Anthony Fauci’s baseball throwing abilities on social media shortly before Fauci was scheduled to testify before a Senate committee. Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response to COVID-19, faces scrutiny amid the release of his diary entries and past political tensions.
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President Trump criticized Fauci's ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in 2020, calling it a “phony” and a bad throw.
Fauci is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee.
Senator Rand Paul warned Fauci not to lie during his testimony and mentioned Fauci has a preemptive pardon from President Biden.
President Biden issued pardons to Fauci and others last year as protection from possible political attacks.
Biden stated that the pardons are not an admission of guilt and that those pardoned served the country honorably.
Fauci was the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and helped manage the COVID-19 response.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, shared a social media image that showed a man wearing a T-shirt with a threatening message about Nigel Farage, but said it was a mistake and removed it quickly. Nigel Farage’s party reported Polanski to the police for “inciting murder,” but Polanski refused to apologize to Farage, saying he did not share the image on purpose.
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Polanski shared an Instagram image showing a man with a T-shirt that said “We’re only making plans for Nigel” and showed a guillotine.
Polanski removed the image after realizing its message was dangerous.
Reform UK reported Polanski to the police, accusing him of encouraging violence.
The police said they are investigating and take the matter seriously.
Polanski said the post was a mistake from a collaboration and that he didn’t notice the message at first.
He said he would cooperate with the police if contacted but will not apologize to Farage as it was not deliberate.
Farage and Reform UK representatives demanded Polanski’s apology and called for his arrest.
Polanski had apologized earlier in the year for another controversial social media post.
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Young conservative members of the New South Wales Liberal party created a negative document about a rival minister, accusing him of an affair, according to a corruption investigation. The inquiry is examining claims that the group accepted illegal donations and used factional tactics to influence party affairs.
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The corruption watchdog Icac is investigating the NSW Liberal party in Operation Rosny.
A group called the Reformers, part of the Liberal hard right faction, is accused of branch stacking (illegal recruitment practices).
The Reformers made a document called a "shit sheet" targeting David Elliott, a minister from a rival faction, which included false claims of an extramarital affair.
David Elliott denies the affair and rejected the accusations in a public statement.
Dylan Whitelaw, a former staffer associated with the Reformers, gave evidence about the document and denied some details while confirming others.
The Reformers allegedly took illegal donations from Jean Nassif, a fugitive property developer, to influence political decisions and harm opponents.
Messages suggested discussions of payments involving federal opposition leader Angus Taylor, who denies wrongdoing.
The inquiry continues to explore connections between donations, politicians, and internal party conflicts.
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Former FBI Director James Comey filed motions to dismiss federal charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump by posting a photo with the numbers "86 47." Comey’s legal team alleges the government targeted him unfairly due to his criticism of the president and claims illegal surveillance and misleading information were involved in the investigation.
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James Comey faces federal charges over a photo showing "86 47," which prosecutors say threatens President Trump.
Comey’s lawyers argue the charges are politically motivated and seek to dismiss them.
They accuse the Department of Justice of illegal electronic surveillance on Comey’s phone without a warrant.
Discussions among Secret Service agents show concern about tracking Comey’s phone location after his Instagram post.
Comey’s lawyers requested a hearing to examine if the government lied or misled judges when getting search warrants.
The warrant affidavits allegedly omitted facts and falsely suggested Comey’s lawyer and wife obstructed the investigation.
A witness cited in the warrant showed bias against Comey and misunderstood the meaning of "86 47" initially.
FBI searches found no clear connection between Comey's work and the term "86," including in past cases Comey prosecuted.
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Three retired police officers in England have spoken about the serious mental health issues they experienced due to trauma during their careers. The Home Office is funding new mental health support services for officers, including a crisis helpline that has received hundreds of calls.
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Richard, Nick, and Neil served a total of 83 years as police officers and now speak out about trauma and mental health struggles.
Richard was medically retired with complex PTSD after 26 years in service and experienced panic attacks triggered by police-related stress.
Nick worked on difficult cases such as the search for Sarah Everard and also retired with complex PTSD, describing the ongoing impact of trauma.
Many officers face high workloads and constant exposure to traumatic events, which affects their mental well-being.
The Police Federation highlights the need for more funding and mental health support for officers to protect their welfare.
There were 145,886 full-time police officers in England and Wales as of March 2026, up 7.8% since 2021.
The charity Service Dogs UK has seen an increase in police officer referrals for PTSD support, now making up over half of their clients.
Neil described symptoms like night terrors and feeling overwhelmed, which he only fully recognized later as related to his job trauma.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for killing her three young children in January 2023. Her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, is testifying about the day of the deaths and her mental health before the killings. The case focuses on whether Clancy acted intentionally or was affected by postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth.
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Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children: Cora (5 years), Dawson (3 years), and Callan (8 months).
The incident occurred on January 24, 2023, after Lindsay sent her ex-husband on errands.
Lindsay Clancy tried to take her own life soon after and was paralyzed from the waist down.
Patrick Clancy is testifying about the children’s last day, which began with playtime and ended tragically.
Clancy’s attorney says she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness linked to childbirth.
Prosecutors argue she acted intentionally and is fully responsible for the deaths.
If convicted, Lindsay Clancy could face life in prison without parole.
If found not criminally responsible, she would be sent to a state mental health facility.
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Many progressive Americans are turning away from traditional news channels like ABC and CNN because they see bias in the coverage, especially on issues like the war in Gaza. Instead, they are using independent podcasts, social media, and digital news sites to get political news and learn about left-leaning candidates.
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Farah Berent, a Michigan teacher, stopped trusting legacy media over coverage of the Gaza war and moved to Instagram for news.
Progressive voters increasingly rely on independent media, including podcasts and digital platforms.
This new media ecosystem helps lesser-known left-wing candidates get attention without mainstream media coverage.
Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News, says progressive politicians use these platforms to reach voters.
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Senate candidate in Michigan using independent media to challenge an established moderate opponent.
In New York City, progressive candidates backed by these media outlets have defeated establishment candidates in primaries.
This shift mirrors how conservatives created their own alternative news sources years ago.
The changes reflect a wider digital transformation in how Americans consume news and political information.
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The United States ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals on Monday. About 300,000 Haitians who used TPS to live legally in the U.S. now face uncertainty and fear about their future.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians was ended this Monday.
Around 300,000 Haitian nationals relied on TPS to stay legally in the U.S.
TPS allowed Haitians to live and work in the U.S. temporarily due to conditions in Haiti.
The end of TPS creates uncertainty about the legal status of many Haitians.
New York has a large Haitian community affected by this change.
The decision has caused fear and concern for those involved.
TPS had been a safety net during times of crisis in Haiti, such as natural disasters.
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Senator John Cornyn is setting a clear condition for meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Cornyn wants written assurances about the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund before agreeing to support Blanche’s confirmation.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas and lost his primary to a Trump-backed candidate.
Cornyn demands written guarantees from Todd Blanche regarding the future of a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund.
The fund is controversial and linked to accusations that the Justice Department has become politicized.
Blanche has been acting attorney general since April, after Pam Bondi was removed.
Cornyn’s support is important because the Senate vote is closely divided.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis said talks about ending the fund are progressing well.
The White House and Blanche must respond to Cornyn’s demands to secure his vote.
The confirmation process highlights tensions within the Republican Party about Justice Department policies.
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Daniel Andrews, former premier of Victoria, publicly supports new Labor leader Ben Carroll to win the state election in November 2024. Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as premier after her resignation and plans to hold a royal commission into corruption in the government’s construction projects.
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Daniel Andrews, former Victoria premier, supports Ben Carroll’s leadership.
Ben Carroll became premier after Jacinta Allan resigned in September 2023.
Carroll agreed to lead after government MPs lost confidence in Allan.
Carroll plans to hold a royal commission to investigate problems in the government’s construction projects called the Big Build.
The royal commission will investigate contractors, subcontractors, labor hire, government officials, and unions involved.
Carroll supports key infrastructure projects like the Suburban Rail Loop and the train line to Melbourne airport.
Jacinta Allan faced criticism and allegations related to corruption during the Big Build project.
Another former Labor premier, Steve Bracks, believes Carroll will bring a fresh approach.
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Senator Susan Collins announced that the U.S. State Department will restart funding a global vaccine program called GAVI. This program was paused during the previous Trump administration, but now the State Department will provide $600 million to support it.
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Senator Susan Collins represents Maine and is a member of the Republican Party.
The U.S. State Department had paused funding for GAVI, a global vaccine alliance.
GAVI is a humanitarian program that helps provide vaccines worldwide.
After recent talks, the State Department agreed to restore full funding.
The amount to be funded is $600 million.
This decision reverses the previous pause on funding under President Trump's administration.
The reinstated funding supports global health and vaccine efforts.
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Videos and text messages released in a court case show ICE agents using racial slurs against Latinos during immigration operations in Los Angeles. The ACLU filed a lawsuit claiming agents acted with racial bias, but the Department of Homeland Security did not confirm if such language violates their rules.
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ICE agents were recorded using offensive words to describe Latino immigrants while on duty.
The ACLU presented body camera videos and recovered texts as evidence in court.
The lawsuit aims to stop what the ACLU calls race-based stops by immigration agents.
Some terms used by agents were explained as derogatory nicknames related to violence.
A U.S. judge temporarily banned stops based only on race, but the Supreme Court removed that ban.
The Department of Homeland Security spokesperson focused on safety rather than addressing language use.
The lawsuit includes claims from citizens and immigrants stopped or detained unfairly in California.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about racial profiling in federal immigration enforcement.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited the leaders of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties for talks on reforming social care in England. The meeting aims to find agreement across parties, while Burnham plans to speed up an independent review that will help shape future social care policy.
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Andy Burnham invited Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey to talk about social care reform.
Badenoch cannot attend and is sending Stuart Andrew, the shadow health secretary, instead.
Sir Ed Davey will attend the meeting remotely via Zoom.
Burnham plans to speed up the Casey Commission, a review led by Baroness Louise Casey to make recommendations for a National Care Service.
The public will have a chance to share their views through a consultation launched at the meeting.
Burnham emphasizes the need for cross-party cooperation and criticizes past political delays on social care issues.
Conservatives want a clear, costed plan and oppose tax rises or borrowing to pay for social care changes.
This is Burnham’s latest attempt to address social care reform, a topic he first raised in 2009 when he was health secretary.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order encouraging states to use court-ordered treatment for homeless people with mental illness or substance abuse problems. Some states have passed laws that penalize homeless people living on the streets and offer programs combining punishment with treatment and support services.
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President Trump’s order supports involuntary psychiatric treatment for homeless individuals who are a danger to themselves or others.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development may change how it funds homeless services to align with this order.
The order aims to address what it calls "root causes" of homelessness and improve public safety.
Opponents worry this approach could criminalize homelessness and strain treatment centers.
About 30% of chronically homeless people have serious mental illness; two-thirds have substance abuse or other health issues.
Several states, including Utah, Indiana, and Louisiana, have passed laws penalizing camping or sleeping in public and creating systems for court-supervised treatment programs.
Louisiana’s program allows homeless offenders to avoid jail time by entering treatment and support services but risks jail if they fail to comply.
Critics say these policies punish homeless people rather than fixing homelessness; supporters argue they help move people off the streets and into treatment.
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A former health official from President Donald Trump’s administration criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after Fauci’s private journal entries were made public. The official called for Fauci to be honest and clear about contradictions in his past statements.
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Dr. Brett Giroir served as assistant secretary for health during President Trump’s term.
Giroir expressed disappointment in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent diaries.
Fauci’s journal entries were released to the public recently.
Giroir accused Fauci of showing “unabashed narcissism” in the diaries.
Giroir wants Fauci to be transparent about inconsistencies in his comments.
Dr. Fauci has been a leading figure in the U.S. public health response for many years.
The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions among officials from the Trump administration’s health team.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached its highest point in about six months, according to a recent Morning Consult poll. Although the increase is small, it shows some improvement in public opinion, while other polls still report mixed results.
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Trump’s approval rating is 45.2%, with a disapproval rating of 51.9%, resulting in a net approval of about -7%.
This is the best net approval rating since January 24, when it was about -6.5%.
The data comes from a survey of roughly 2,200 registered U.S. voters conducted in late July, with a 2% margin of error.
Trump’s favorability rating stands at 43%, while 53% view him unfavorably.
He has net positive approval only on immigration and national security issues.
On other issues like the economy, healthcare, trade, and foreign policy, his approval is negative.
Different polls show varying approval ratings, so experts advise looking at overall trends rather than just one survey.
Political analysts suggest factors like recent Democratic primary results and the slowing Iran conflict may have influenced the small rise in approval.
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