Newly released documentary footage shows the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham expressing strong support for a war on Iran. He described the war as a major achievement and said he had advocated for military action against Iran for many years.
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The footage was previously unreleased and is now made public.
Senator Lindsey Graham is no longer alive.
In the footage, he celebrates the war on Iran and calls it “the best thing” he ever did.
Graham says he pushed for military action against Iran for a long time.
The video highlights his role in promoting U.S. involvement in conflict with Iran.
Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator, a member of the American government.
The focus is on his support for a specific international military conflict.
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The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to remove a lower court’s block on President Trump’s executive order that limits mail-in voting. The government argued that it is too early for the courts to stop the order because the U.S. Postal Service and other agencies are still working on it.
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The Justice Department wants the Supreme Court to allow President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting to take effect.
A lower court judge blocked the executive order from being enforced.
The executive order aims to restrict mail-in voting practices.
Solicitor General D. John Sauer said blocking the order now is premature.
The U.S. Postal Service and other agencies are still implementing the order’s changes.
The government believes the courts should wait before getting involved.
This issue is part of the larger discussion on election rules and mail ballots.
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The Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to allow President Donald Trump's order that would limit mail-in voting by sending ballots only to voters on a federal citizenship list. Courts have blocked this order, saying states and Congress control election rules, but the Justice Department wants the changes to proceed while court cases continue.
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President Trump issued an order in March to create a federal list of eligible voters.
The order requires mail ballots to be sent only to people on this list.
Democratic officials from 23 states and Washington D.C. sued to stop the order.
Courts blocked the order in about half the country before the November midterm elections.
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to allow the order while lawsuits continue.
The order aims to prevent noncitizens from voting, although such cases are rare.
A federal judge in Massachusetts halted the order for the plaintiff states.
The appeals court recently upheld that block on the order.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) started enforcement actions in New York City, focusing first in Queens and set to continue in Long Island. The operation began Monday morning and targets specific individuals related to immigration enforcement.
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ICE began immigration enforcement operations in Queens, New York City, on Monday morning.
The operation will move to Long Island on Tuesday.
The enforcement targets individuals involved in immigration matters.
The information was reported by NewsNation’s Ali Bradley.
Sources within ICE confirmed the start of these operations.
This is part of ICE’s ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws.
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow a presidential order that would change how mail-in ballots are sent for the upcoming midterm elections. The order would have the government create a list of eligible voters and send mail ballots only to those on the list, but lower courts have blocked this rule.
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President Donald Trump issued an order in March to create a "state citizenship list" of eligible voters.
The order directs mail ballots to be sent only to people on this federal list.
Democratic officials in 23 states and Washington, D.C. sued, saying states and Congress—not the president—control election rules.
A judge in Massachusetts blocked the order before the November midterms.
A court of appeals upheld that block over the weekend.
The Justice Department filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to allow the order while lawsuits continue.
Trump says the order is meant to prevent non-citizens from voting, though non-citizen voting is very rare and illegal.
The issue centers on who has the authority to set voting rules and how mail voting is managed.
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Savannah Guthrie has made a public plea for information about her mother Nancy’s kidnapping. Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home near Tucson, Arizona, in January, and police are still investigating her disappearance.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 near Tucson, Arizona.
Investigators believe she was taken against her will from her home.
Two ransom notes were sent after her disappearance: one demanded millions in Bitcoin, the other claimed she had died.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are actively investigating the case.
Savannah Guthrie posted a video asking the kidnappers to share Nancy’s location and end the situation.
Nancy needs daily medication, raising concerns for her health.
A masked and armed suspect was shown on security cameras covering the front door before Nancy disappeared.
Authorities have asked media to withhold some ransom note details while they investigate.
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This week features several important court cases in the U.S. involving well-known people and serious crimes. These cases include a singer accused of murder, the Tate brothers fighting extradition for sex-related charges, a woman on trial for killing her children, and others linked to shootings and famous victims.
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David Burke, known as singer D4vd, is charged with killing a 14-year-old girl and will have a hearing to decide if he will face trial.
Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers and former kickboxers, are fighting extradition from the U.S. to the U.K. on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for the 2023 killing of her three children.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces court for his alleged involvement in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
Colt Gray, a 16-year-old high school shooting suspect, is up for sentencing in Georgia.
Hadi Matar is on trial in New York for stabbing author Salman Rushdie.
The Tate brothers have dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship and are known for promoting wealth and male dominance on social media.
These cases involve preliminary hearings, detention decisions, and ongoing trials.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has not voted in the Senate since being hospitalized in June after a fall but continues to support new laws by cosponsoring bills remotely. He is still recovering and not yet cleared to return to the Capitol, while his office says he remains active in his work.
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McConnell, age 84, was hospitalized after a fall that caused brief unconsciousness.
He was tested for serious conditions; doctors ruled out stroke, heart attack, concussion, tumor, and bleeding.
During hospitalization, McConnell had mild pneumonia and underwent many tests.
He continues to cosponsor legislation from home, including bills honoring Senator Lindsey Graham and sanctioning Russia.
McConnell has not returned to the Senate floor and is still undergoing rehabilitation.
He faces challenges in recovery partly due to aftereffects of childhood polio.
Some lawmakers and public figures have asked for clearer updates on his health and ability to serve.
McConnell’s office says he is working with staff and engaged in policy discussions remotely.
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The Trump administration decided that power plants providing electricity only to data centers and not connected to the main power grid do not need to follow pollution rules designed to stop acid rain. This change was explained in new guidance announced on Monday.
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The decision was announced by the Trump administration on a Monday.
It applies to power plants that supply power exclusively to data centers.
These power plants are called “islanded” because they are not linked to the broader electricity grid.
The exemption means these plants do not have to meet certain pollution limits.
The pollution limits are part of the Clean Air Act and aim to reduce acid rain.
This change clarifies previous rules about which power plants must follow pollution restrictions.
The exemption could affect how data centers manage their electricity and pollution.
The guidance helps power plants know their responsibilities under environmental laws.
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Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, said he no longer trusts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth because of how Hegseth is handling the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis criticized Hegseth for poor management, firing respected military leaders, and being inexperienced in leading a large organization. President Donald Trump, however, defended Hegseth’s performance.
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Senator Thom Tillis publicly stated that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "lost my confidence."
Tillis criticized Hegseth for micromanaging the Pentagon and dismissing senior military officers.
Tillis said Hegseth lacks experience managing large organizations.
The war with Iran has lasted for months and expanded beyond its original scope.
Some Republicans are upset about the war’s length, costs, and economic impacts.
Tillis had voted to confirm Hegseth but has grown critical over time.
President Trump supports Hegseth and praised his handling of the military against Iran.
Tillis has become more independent and openly disagrees with some Trump administration policies.
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Some Republican lawmakers are working to limit the use of Flock Safety cameras, which automatically read license plates and track vehicles. They believe these cameras threaten privacy and may violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches.
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Flock Safety cameras take pictures of vehicles and read license plates to help police with investigations.
These cameras record details like time, location, and vehicle features.
The technology is used by thousands of police departments across the United States.
Supporters say the cameras help catch criminals, recover stolen cars, and find missing people.
Critics argue the cameras create mass surveillance without proper privacy protections or warrants.
Key Republican lawmakers pushing for limits include Representatives Tim Burchett, Thomas Massie, Scott Perry, Keith Self, Eli Crane, and Andrew Clyde.
Modern systems share license plate data nationwide, increasing surveillance reach.
Some proposed federal laws aim to restrict the deployment or funding of these camera systems.
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President Barack Obama will lead a fundraising event for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee on August 31. The fundraiser aims to support efforts against Republican attempts to redraw voting district maps.
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President Obama is the main speaker at a redistricting fundraiser.
The event is scheduled for August 31.
It is organized by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC).
The fundraiser will include a dinner and discussion.
The goal is to oppose Republican efforts to change voting district boundaries.
Redistricting affects how voting districts are set for elections.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped charges against David Huerta, a California union leader arrested during a 2025 protest against an immigration raid in Los Angeles. The charges, first serious and then lesser misdemeanors, will be fully dismissed, ending the case against him.
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David Huerta is the president of a large California union representing workers like security guards and janitors.
He was arrested in June 2025 while protesting an immigration raid by ICE agents in Los Angeles.
Huerta was initially charged with a serious felony but the charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor.
The government recently moved to dismiss the misdemeanor charges entirely and permanently by the end of August 2026.
Videos show Huerta’s arrest involved officers tackling him and using pepper spray.
The LA Mayor criticized the federal government for treating Huerta like a criminal.
The Justice Department said this dismissal came after Huerta agreed to certain pre-trial conditions, but no detailed agreement was made public.
This case is part of a pattern where many prosecutions of protesters and immigrants during ICE operations have failed in court.
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President Donald Trump joked about running for a fourth term during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where he also wore a "TRUMP 2028" hat. He announced new tariffs on 60 countries, including the UK and China, and the US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to develop civilian nuclear energy, which has caused concern among some lawmakers.
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President Trump made a joke about running for a fourth term at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The event was rescheduled after a previous cancellation due to a shooting.
He announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK and China.
These tariffs follow a Supreme Court ruling that found earlier tariffs by President Trump illegal.
The US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to allow civilian nuclear energy development.
Some US lawmakers worry the Saudi deal could increase nuclear risks in the Middle East.
President Trump mentioned he respects most of the media but accused some of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
The Americast podcast team discussed these topics and answered listener questions on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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President Trump claimed in a recent speech that over 250,000 noncitizens might be registered to vote in four U.S. states. However, his administration has not provided clear details on how they arrived at this number, and letters sent to the states have not answered these questions.
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President Trump said there could be more than 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote in four states.
The four states mentioned are not named in the article excerpt.
The Trump administration has not shared the data or methods behind this voter number.
Authorities sent letters to these states to check the voter rolls for noncitizens.
Responses from the states have not clarified how the numbers were calculated.
The issue was raised during a prime-time speech by President Trump earlier this month.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Haitians living in the United States will expire on Monday due to a court deadline. This expiration also affects thousands of Syrians who had similar protections.
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TPS is a program that allows people from certain countries affected by crisis to stay and work legally in the U.S. temporarily.
More than 300,000 Haitians in the U.S. have been protected under TPS.
The TPS status for Haitians is set to end on Monday under a court-ordered deadline.
Thousands of Syrians with TPS protections will also lose their status at the same time.
The expiration means these individuals could lose their legal right to stay and work in the U.S. soon.
TPS protections are usually granted due to unsafe conditions like natural disasters or armed conflicts in the home country.
The decision to end TPS protections often leads to debate about immigration and humanitarian issues in the U.S.
This news was reported in the context of broader immigration and legal developments.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Representative Lance Gooden from Texas. The committee has not shared details about the investigation but confirmed it received a referral from the Office of Congressional Conduct.
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The investigation involves Rep. Lance Gooden, a Republican from Texas.
The House Ethics Committee announced the investigation on a Monday.
The committee did not reveal what the probe is about.
The Office of Congressional Conduct sent a referral to the committee.
The House Ethics Committee is responsible for overseeing the behavior of members of Congress.
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A Secret Service agent and two other men were arrested in Miami for violent hazing that caused serious injuries to two men during a fraternity ritual. The agent has been placed on leave while authorities continue to investigate the case.
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Marquez Christopher Pinder, 29, a Secret Service agent in Miami, is charged with violent felonies related to fraternity hazing.
The alleged hazing involved repeated beatings with canes and paddles over four nights in April.
Two victims were seriously injured, one needing skin grafts and having kidney damage, the other requiring a breathing tube.
Charges include felony hazing with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and attempted manslaughter.
Pinder was described as a “dean of pledges” for a Miami chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Pinder was released on a $75,000 bond and faces arraignment on September 24.
The Secret Service is cooperating with investigators and has placed Pinder on administrative leave.
Florida law considers hazing a crime, with authorities emphasizing its dangerous and abusive nature.
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President Donald Trump called for Senate Republicans to end the filibuster, a rule requiring 60 votes to approve most bills, so they can pass laws more easily. Several progressive Democrats have also pushed to abolish the filibuster to advance voting rights and other reforms, but Senate leaders say the proposed bills, like the SAVE Act, will not pass.
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The filibuster is a Senate rule that needs 60 votes to stop debate and pass a bill; without it, only 51 votes are needed.
Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats, so they need some Democrats to pass laws under the filibuster.
President Trump wants to end the filibuster to let Republicans quickly pass laws including the SAVE Act on voting rules.
Many progressive Democrats support removing the filibuster to pass voting rights and court reform.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE Act will not pass in the Senate.
The filibuster has been criticized for causing gridlock but some senators want to keep it to encourage compromise.
35 House Democrats signed a resolution urging the filibuster’s end, citing its history as a barrier to civil rights laws.
Experts say removing the filibuster could lead to more extreme legislation and reveal divisions within the Republican Party.
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President Donald Trump asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break until a voting bill called the SAVE America Act is passed. Republicans do not currently have enough votes to pass the bill or change Senate rules to overcome the filibuster, which requires 60 votes for most laws.
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President Trump wants the Senate to delay its August recess until the SAVE America Act passes.
The SAVE America Act is a bill focused on requiring proof of citizenship for voting.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said Republicans do not have enough votes to pass the bill.
The Senate filibuster rule requires 60 votes to pass most legislation.
Republicans currently hold 53 seats, short of the 60 needed to overcome the filibuster.
Trump has urged Thune to eliminate the filibuster or find another way to pass the bill.
Thune has stated they cannot change the rules or pass the bill with the current vote count.
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