Democrats plan events to offer an alternative to the Republican National Committee’s convention in Dallas. The Republicans hope their event, nicknamed “Trump-a-palooza,” will energize their supporters for the midterm elections, especially to help win a Senate seat in a mostly Republican state.
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The Republican National Committee is holding a two-day convention in Dallas.
This convention is the first midterm convention of its kind for the RNC.
The event is nicknamed “Trump-a-palooza.”
Republicans want to excite their voter base to improve turnout in the midterm elections.
There are concerns among Republicans about low attendance and the timing of the event.
Democrats plan to run counter-events during the same time in Dallas.
The Democrats see an opportunity to gain a Senate seat in this mostly Republican state.
The midterm elections are crucial for control of the U.S. Senate.
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Sean Parnell, the top choice of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be the next Army secretary, is competing with at least three other candidates. The group includes current officials like Marc Anderson, who is an assistant secretary.
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Sean Parnell is the main candidate supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
At least four people are being considered for the Army secretary position.
Marc Anderson, an assistant secretary, is one of the current officials in the running.
The selection is for the new leader of the U.S. Army.
The information comes from sources familiar with the process and was reported by The Hill.
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President Donald Trump has signed an order to remove endangered species protection from grey wolves and Mexican wolves in the US. This could allow farmers to kill wolves to protect their livestock, but conservation groups warn it might hurt efforts to bring wolf populations back.
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The order ends endangered species protection for grey wolves and Mexican wolves.
Ranchers are recognized in the order for their role in food production and American culture.
There were 319 Mexican wolves in the wild in 2025, up from 4 in 1998.
About 18,000 grey wolves live in the US, but they are still mostly endangered due to habitat loss.
The order gives 90 days for officials to decide if wolf populations have recovered enough to remove protections.
Environmental groups say wolf attacks on livestock are rare and have little effect on ranchers’ income.
Ranchers currently can receive full payment if wolves kill their livestock, and states fund programs to prevent attacks.
The order follows high beef prices and aims to support farmers facing challenges like drought and parasite outbreaks.
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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for strangling her three children ended in a mistrial because jurors could not agree on a verdict. In some other Western countries, there are special laws called infanticide laws that handle cases where mothers kill very young babies, which might have led to a different outcome.
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Lindsay Clancy was on trial for killing her three children by strangulation.
The trial ended in a mistrial due to no unanimous jury decision.
Infanticide laws exist in some countries to address cases where mothers kill babies under one year old.
These laws treat such cases differently from other murder charges.
The article compares how Clancy’s case might have been handled under infanticide laws in other countries.
The case took place in the United States, specifically Massachusetts.
The topic relates to legal and criminal justice issues involving mothers and child deaths.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in Michigan, rejects the label "socialist" even though he supports many ideas linked to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The DSA is a growing left-wing group whose members and endorsed candidates have recently won many elections, stirring debate within and outside the Democratic Party.
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Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan.
El-Sayed says he is a capitalist, not a socialist, despite being linked to the DSA.
The Democratic Socialists of America has grown to about 120,000 members.
Some candidates supported by or linked to the DSA have won elections in mostly Democratic states.
There is confusion and debate over which politicians are actually DSA members or endorsed by the group.
The DSA supports policies like universal healthcare, taxing the rich, and stronger labor rights.
Some Democrats and Republicans are pushing back against the DSA, including a recent congressional resolution condemning socialism.
High-profile progressive politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have close ties to the DSA.
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This year, the cost of hosting a typical Labor Day barbecue for 20 people has increased by about 4%, mainly due to higher prices for beef and other common foods. President Donald Trump recently allowed the temporary import of foreign beef without tariffs to try to lower grocery prices.
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The cost for a Labor Day BBQ with 20 guests rose from $82.09 to $85.26 compared to last year.
Beef prices, especially ground beef, increased by about 10%, pushing up overall costs.
Other items like bread, vegetables, and hot dogs also saw price increases.
President Trump announced a plan to allow imports of 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef tariff-free starting September 1 to help reduce prices.
There are questions about where the imported beef will come from and how it will be sold at lower prices.
The price estimates were based on popular grocery stores Walmart, Costco, and Kroger, along with government inflation data.
People tend to notice food price increases more during holidays because they buy more food for gatherings.
Factors like drought, high costs for farmers, and disease outbreaks have affected beef supply and prices.
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Local elected officials in several U.S. communities are facing attempts to remove them from office because they supported data center projects. These efforts focus on concerns about the environmental impact and public input, while supporters say data centers bring investment and help build America’s AI infrastructure.
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Voters in different states are trying to recall mayors, council members, and other officials who approved data center developments or incentives.
Ballotpedia reported 329 officials faced recall efforts in early 2026, the highest midyear number since 2014.
Concerns include high electricity and water use, noise, environmental effects, property values, and lack of public influence.
Supporters argue data centers create investment, tax revenue, and support AI infrastructure.
John Perkins, a councilman in Independence, Missouri, was removed from office after supporting a data center with a 90% property tax break.
In Festus, Missouri, voters ousted council members after backing a large $6 billion data center, but recall attempts against others were blocked due to legal standards.
Oklahoma Mayor Brian Pillmore faces a recall vote for supporting land sales to a data center company after dropping an unpopular amphitheater plan.
Some recall drives failed to reach votes due to legal technicalities or insufficient grounds besides political disagreement.
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A mother named Melina Newcomb, who lost her son Levi to cancer, wrote to President Joe Biden after learning of his own cancer diagnosis. President Biden replied personally, offering condolences and words of comfort about shared grief and hope.
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Melina Newcomb’s son Levi died from cancer in 2019 at age 19.
Levi had a brain tumor diagnosed at age 4 and later developed a second cancer caused by radiation treatment.
President Joe Biden lost his son Beau to brain cancer in 2015.
In May 2025, President Biden was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
Newcomb sent a supportive message to Biden in August 2025 after hearing people could email him well wishes.
Biden responded personally, expressing sympathy and encouragement about sharing love and hope despite grief.
Newcomb described her experience of grief and how Biden’s reply gave her comfort.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating among adults aged 30 to 44 has hit a new low of negative 43 points, according to a recent Economist/YouGov poll. This age group shows much stronger disapproval compared to the overall U.S. adult population, signaling challenges for Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Only 27% of adults aged 30 to 44 approve of President Trump’s job performance, while 70% disapprove.
The negative net approval rating among this group is -43 points, the lowest since January 2025.
Among all U.S. adults, Trump has a -24 point net approval rating (36% approve, 60% disapprove).
The 30-44 age group’s approval has dropped by 42 points since January 2025, when it was nearly even.
The poll surveyed 1,592 U.S. adults from August 28 to 31, 2026, with a margin of error of 3.5 points.
Approval ratings among younger adults have declined steadily throughout 2025 and 2026.
The White House says election results, not polls, are the true measure of public opinion.
Poll data reflects opinions at the time of survey and may not predict future votes.
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A recent study shows fewer Americans are moving within the country compared to the pandemic years. High housing costs and expensive mortgages are making many people stay put, especially in larger cities.
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Domestic moves in the U.S. dropped significantly in the second quarter of 2026.
Longer-distance moves fell more sharply than moves within the same city.
High housing prices and mortgage costs are major reasons people are staying in their homes.
Many homeowners have low-interest mortgages, making it costly to sell and move.
Young adults find homeownership harder due to a lack of affordable homes.
Some people are moving to smaller Midwestern cities with cheaper housing.
Remote work increased moves during the pandemic but this trend slowed in 2023-2024.
43.5 million U.S. households spent more than 30% of their income on housing in 2024.
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About 50 members of the US military’s Joint Staff took lie detector tests after classified information about low ammunition supplies was leaked to the media. The Pentagon is investigating these leaks and says it takes national security seriously.
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US investigators conducted polygraph tests on around 50 Joint Staff members.
The investigation focuses on leaks about low US ammunition levels, including missiles and air defense weapons.
The Joint Staff includes 1,500 to 2,000 military and civilian personnel involved in military planning.
The Pentagon says protecting classified information is key to US and troop security.
This large-scale polygraph testing of senior military staff is unusual and considered unprecedented.
Leaks have raised concerns about strained weapon supplies amid ongoing operations involving Iran.
President Donald Trump has called for strict action against leaks and labeled critical leak reports as “treasonous.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed or blocked the promotion of many senior officers amid internal Pentagon tensions.
The Pentagon also fired the top editors of Stars and Stripes following critical stories about conditions on a US aircraft carrier.
President Trump supports Defense Secretary Hegseth and praised his work publicly.
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A woman named Corie A. Walsh from Frankfort, Illinois, has been charged with killing her two-year-old son. Walsh reportedly became interested in a high-profile murder trial and told police she killed her son because she believed he was the "anti-Christ."
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Corie A. Walsh is 40 years old and lives in Frankfort, Illinois.
Walsh’s two-year-old son, Barrett Walsh, was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital.
Police found the child hanging in the basement on a device attached to a rafter.
Walsh was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and is now in custody.
She faces three counts of First-Degree Murder.
Walsh told police she killed her son because she thought he was the "anti-Christ."
She had been following and discussing the Lindsay Clancy murder trial online shortly before the incident.
The Lindsay Clancy trial involved the death of Clancy’s three children and recently ended in a mistrial.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, ended in a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Clancy's defense argued she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth, while the prosecution said the killings were deliberate.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three young children.
Her defense claimed she suffered from postpartum psychosis, affecting her responsibility.
The prosecution argued the deaths were intentional and planned.
The jury deliberated for 40 hours but could not reach a unanimous decision, so the judge declared a mistrial.
The case has caused strong debate across the U.S. on social media and in families.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare condition involving severe mental issues after childbirth, but some experts questioned whether it applied here.
Clancy attempted suicide after the incident and was left paralyzed.
Supporters of Clancy see her as a victim of mental illness, while others believe she should be criminally punished.
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Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow new congressional districts supported by President Donald Trump to be used in the upcoming midterm elections. This request follows a ruling from Missouri’s highest court that blocked the new map and called for a statewide vote to decide if the new districts should be kept.
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Missouri’s highest court stopped the use of new congressional district maps until voters decide on them in November.
The new districts were created to help Republicans win an additional House seat.
Over 300,000 petition signatures were submitted to require a public vote on the new map.
Missouri’s Secretary of State initially rejected the petition, saying the state constitution doesn’t allow votes on congressional redistricting.
The Missouri Supreme Court disagreed and said the old district map must be used for the general election.
Missouri’s Attorney General asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the state court’s decision immediately.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the appeal with Justice Brett Kavanaugh involved in the process.
Missouri currently has six Republican and two Democratic U.S. House members.
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A government watchdog found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer created a harmful and unpleasant work environment. The report said she often drank alcohol during work hours and did not report costly gifts as required.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer was the Labor Secretary until she resigned in April.
A report from the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General criticized her leadership.
The report described the workplace under her as toxic, intimidating, and humiliating.
She reportedly drank alcohol regularly during the workday.
Chavez-DeRemer failed to properly report expensive gifts she received.
The investigation was completed and the report was released on Thursday.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has shown reluctance to carry out some duties like meeting constituents and attending funerals, according to text messages shared by staff and reported by The Wall Street Journal. He has also disagreed with many members of his party and supported some of President Donald Trump’s decisions.
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Text messages reveal Fetterman avoided meeting groups like paralyzed veterans and representatives from a children's hospital.
He refused to attend funerals for three slain police officers, citing the length of the ceremony and travel time.
Fetterman appeared on Fox News instead of meeting veterans when he said he was sick.
Some Democratic colleagues criticized Fetterman’s behavior as disrespectful and lazy.
Fetterman was elected to the Senate in 2022 despite suffering a stroke during the campaign.
He has supported President Trump’s decision on the Iran war and voted against limiting Trump’s war powers.
Fetterman has broken with Democrats on various issues but said he would not switch parties unless the party turns "anti-Israel."
Fetterman is known for a casual style, often wearing hoodies and shorts instead of formal clothing.
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Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian are asking a court to stop the government from starting work on President Trump’s planned triumphal arch in Washington D.C. They want an emergency order to delay the project before construction begins.
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Vietnam War veterans Michael Lemmon, Shaun Byrnes, and Jon Gundersen are suing over the arch.
Architectural historian Calder Loth is also part of the lawsuit.
They are seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the project from moving forward.
The arch is a triumphal arch proposed by President Donald Trump.
The planned construction is set to begin soon in the Washington D.C. area.
Veterans oppose the arch and want to halt the groundbreaking event.
The legal action aims at preventing the administration from continuing with the plans immediately.
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The Supreme Court allowed political party committees to keep using discounted rates for TV and radio ads, a decision that helps Republican groups before the 2026 midterm elections. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson disagreed with this decision, saying the issue should be reviewed by courts, but the Court’s order for now keeps the lower ad prices in place.
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The Supreme Court allowed political party committees to access discounted broadcast ad rates.
This benefits Republican campaign groups ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had set guidance allowing party committees to qualify for the lowest ad rates when working with candidates.
Some Democrats, including former Senator Sherrod Brown, challenged this policy, saying the discount should only apply to individual candidates.
The Fourth Circuit Court ruled against the Republican committees, but the Supreme Court intervened to pause that ruling’s effect.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only Supreme Court Justice to disagree with the majority’s order.
The ruling is a temporary stay and does not settle the legal question about the FCC's ad rate rules.
Republican committees have more cash on hand for advertising than Democratic committees, according to recent Federal Election Commission reports.
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A federal judge has allowed the Pentagon to continue firing journalists from the Stars and Stripes military news outlet. The judge ruled that the journalists did not prove their free speech rights were violated when dismissed after reporting on issues in the military.
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A federal judge named Trevor McFadden denied a request to block the Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes journalists.
The journalists argued their First Amendment rights were violated because they spoke out for editorial independence.
The judge said the firings were legal because the journalists gave pre-approved interviews as government employees, not as private citizens.
The fired journalists had reported on poor conditions and mental health problems aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer retired after the Pentagon installed a new deputy publisher without telling him.
The Department of Defense and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are named in the lawsuit from the journalists.
Other lawsuits have been filed accusing the Pentagon of censoring and interfering with Stars and Stripes’ independence.
Former ombudsman Jacqueline Smith also sued the Pentagon claiming she was fired for an opinion piece, violating her free speech rights.
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A mistrial was declared in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three children in 2023. The jury could not agree after weeks of testimony about her mental health, and a hearing on September 29 will determine what happens next.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children by strangulation.
The trial ended in a mistrial because the jury could not reach a decision.
The case involved conflicting testimony about Clancy’s mental health, including postpartum psychosis.
Clancy was a former labor and delivery nurse and remains in a psychiatric hospital.
A hearing on September 29 will consider if Clancy should be found not guilty, retried, offered a plea deal, or if the case might be dropped.
Prosecutors want justice for the children and are deciding whether to retry the case.
Clancy admits to strangling her children but says her mental illness caused her actions.
After the killings, Clancy was found injured and paralyzed from jumping out of a second-story window.
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