President Trump is trying to stop the BBC from summoning his family members to testify in his $10 million defamation lawsuit. His lawyers argue that the BBC’s requests to involve his children and son-in-law are unfair.
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President Trump is involved in a $10 million defamation lawsuit.
The BBC wants to subpoena Trump’s children: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner (his son-in-law).
Subpoena means a legal order to appear or provide evidence in court.
Trump’s lawyers filed papers on Saturday to block these subpoenas.
His legal team called the BBC’s attempt to involve his family “cynical.”
The case is part of an ongoing legal battle between Trump and the BBC.
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A Texas judge refused to give Karmelo Anthony a new trial for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. Anthony was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison, and the judge said there was no need to reconsider the case after a recent hearing. Anthony’s lawyer said they will appeal the decision.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted in June 2026 of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The killing happened at a high school track meet in April 2025.
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
A Texas judge denied Anthony’s request for a new trial after a two-day hearing.
The judge made the decision without explaining the details.
Anthony’s attorney said they will appeal the denial and continue fighting for him.
Prosecutors and the judge defended the original trial and its fairness.
The case gained national attention due to social media discussions, partly because Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white, though race was not part of the courtroom arguments.
Anthony claimed self-defense during the incident, but the jury did not accept that explanation.
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Jake Lang, a far-right activist, was arrested after vehicles linked to him drove onto a sidewalk near Minneapolis City Hall, moving toward a crowd. Police stopped the vehicles, arrested all occupants, and impounded the vehicles following a rally that attracted counterprotesters.
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Jake Lang arrived near Minneapolis City Hall with supporters in two vehicles around 11:50 a.m.
Both vehicles drove onto the sidewalk toward a crowd before police intervened.
Police conducted traffic stops with help from Minnesota State Patrol and Bloomington police.
All occupants of both vehicles, including Lang, were arrested on probable cause riot.
Additional arrests happened near City Hall during the event.
Lang was booked into Hennepin County jail; no formal charges beyond probable cause riot announced.
Lang is known for participating in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.
President Donald Trump pardoned Lang in January 2025 after Lang spent years in pretrial detention.
Lang is active in far-right politics, organizing rallies and running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
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Representative Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, criticized the Trump administration for deporting people he believes should not be removed from the U.S., highlighting the case of Mariana, a woman with no criminal record and strong community ties. The White House defended its immigration actions, saying it enforces laws passed by Congress and offers some support for voluntary departures.
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Rep. Don Bacon says the Trump administration is deporting some people unfairly, including those with no criminal records.
Mariana, a woman from Omaha, is scheduled for deportation despite her good community standing and no crimes.
Bacon blames Congress for not improving immigration laws to prevent such deportations.
Bacon supports deporting dangerous criminals but calls some deportations “inhumane” and lacking common sense.
The White House states it enforces existing laws and offers a program with financial help and a free flight for voluntary departures.
ICE is reportedly making record numbers of arrests as part of a "deportation-maxxing" effort.
President Trump has promised the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history.
Some immigrants with legal status, including green card holders, have been detained during raids.
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Public opposition to data centers is growing in the United States. Politicians in key states are trying to support tougher rules on these facilities and criticize their rivals for being too friendly with the industry.
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People are increasingly unhappy about the rapid growth of data centers.
Data centers are large buildings that store and manage internet data.
Candidates in important swing states are responding to this concern.
Politicians from both major parties want stronger policies on data centers.
Candidates accuse their opponents of being too close to data center companies.
This issue is influencing political campaigns ahead of midterm elections.
The debate reflects worries about the impact of data centers on communities and resources.
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A judge has refused Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial in the murder case of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, confirming his 35-year sentence. The case involved disputes over private agreements to keep certain background information about both men out of public and jury view during the trial.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
A Collin County jury found Anthony guilty and did not accept his claim of self-defense.
Anthony’s new defense team asked for a new trial, arguing the original trial was unfair due to private agreements limiting evidence and testimony.
Judge Michael Chitty ruled against Anthony’s appeal after hearing testimony that lasted into Friday evening.
The original trial included a private agreement to keep the troubled backgrounds of Anthony and Metcalf from being revealed to the jury and public.
The prosecution said this privacy was necessary due to threats and pressure that could affect the trial’s safety and fairness.
Defense attorneys argued the secretive measures violated federal law and denied Anthony a fair trial.
Court documents revealed both Anthony and Metcalf had histories involving violence and other troubling behavior.
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President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade talks failed. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by promising equal retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, escalating a trade conflict between the two countries.
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The tariffs affect roughly 5% of Canada’s yearly exports to the U.S., including items like hockey sticks, wine, cement, honey, makeup, and furniture.
These tariffs also target some products previously protected under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The tariffs are based on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a law from the Great Depression era allowing the president to impose up to 50% import taxes without an investigation.
Canada exports about 72% of its goods to the U.S., making this a significant impact on Canadian trade.
No further trade talks are scheduled between the U.S. and Canada at this time.
Experts warn these tariffs may increase costs for businesses and cause price rises for consumers.
Canada has promised to impose retaliatory tariffs of equal value starting September 8.
This tariff action marks a new stage in an ongoing trade conflict during President Trump’s second term.
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The US Postal Service has released a detailed proposal to limit mail-in ballots as directed by President Donald Trump, although these rules are currently blocked by courts. The proposal includes requirements for states to share voter information and redesign ballot envelopes with barcodes to track ballots.
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The USPS shared a 95-page draft of new mail-in ballot rules despite a court injunction blocking them.
Proposed rules require states to provide voter data and change ballot envelopes to include tracking barcodes.
USPS says these changes aim to comply with federal law and improve mail operations.
Critics argue the rules give the federal government too much control over elections, which states usually manage.
President Trump has pushed for more voting restrictions based on claims of election fraud, which experts say lack evidence.
Trump issued an executive order in March directing USPS to create these mail-in voting rules.
Multiple states and voting rights groups have sued to stop the new USPS regulations.
A federal judge has twice blocked the rules to prevent confusion before upcoming elections.
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Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers asked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) not to run ads against his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, in the upcoming Michigan Senate race. AIPAC and related groups spent millions in recent primaries but decided not to continue negative ads after Rogers’ request.
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Mike Rogers is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Rogers’ campaign urged AIPAC not to run attack ads against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
AIPAC and related groups spent about $30 million during the Michigan Democratic primary.
El-Sayed won the Democratic primary despite heavy spending against him by AIPAC-backed groups.
Rogers is a strong supporter of Israel and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
El-Sayed has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for ending unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel.
Talks between Rogers’ team and AIPAC stopped after Rogers asked AIPAC not to intervene directly.
AIPAC said its members remain interested in the race and will consider ways to oppose El-Sayed’s policies.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse, has died at age 94. She served Kansas as a senator for 18 years, was known for her independent views, and continued public service after leaving the Senate.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker died on Friday from natural causes at age 94.
She was the first woman elected to the US Senate without succeeding her husband.
She served three terms as a US senator from Kansas, starting in 1978.
Kassebaum Baker was an independent-minded Republican and worked with people across political views.
She married former US senator Howard Baker in 1996; he died in 2014.
A 1996 health insurance law was named after her and Senator Ted Kennedy.
She chaired the Senate labor and human resources committee and was one of eight women senators when she retired.
Later in life, she endorsed Democratic candidates and supported impeaching President Donald Trump after the Capitol attack in 2021.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced new rules for who can use mail-in voting. These rules follow an executive order from President Trump that tries to limit mail-in ballots, even though a court has blocked that order. USPS will officially release a detailed report about these changes on August 26.
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USPS set new rules for mail-in ballot eligibility.
The rules follow President Trump’s March executive order restricting mail-in voting.
A federal court struck down President Trump’s executive order.
USPS is moving forward with the new mail-in voting guidelines despite the court’s decision.
A 95-page report explaining the new mail-in ballot process is scheduled for official release on August 26.
The changes affect how USPS will handle mail-in ballots for the November midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump shared an update on the White House ballroom and military complex construction, saying the project is under budget and ahead of schedule. This came after the Supreme Court allowed the building work to continue temporarily.
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President Trump posted about the construction progress on Truth Social.
He described the project as the "BALLROOM/MILITARY COMPLEX" on White House grounds.
Trump said the work done so far is "tremendous."
The construction is currently under budget, meaning it costs less than planned.
The project is ahead of schedule, meaning it is progressing faster than expected.
The Supreme Court recently allowed the construction to continue without stopping it.
This update came one day after the Supreme Court's ruling.
The construction is part of upgrading the White House facilities.
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Erin Patterson was convicted of killing three people by serving them poisonous mushrooms at a lunch in Australia’s Gippsland region. Her lawyers are now asking for a new trial because the jury stayed in the same hotel as prosecution staff and a key police witness, which they say could have affected the fairness of the trial.
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Erin Patterson was convicted for the deaths of three people and injury to another in July 2023.
The murders involved poisonous mushrooms served at a lunch in Gippsland, Australia.
The jury was supposed to be kept isolated during deliberations to avoid outside influence.
Due to a large table tennis tournament, hotel rooms were scarce, and the jury stayed at the same hotel as prosecution lawyers and a lead detective.
The jury had exclusive use of a hotel floor and ate separately, but shared common areas with prosecution staff.
There was no reported direct contact between the jury and prosecution members, according to the jury custodian.
Patterson’s legal team argues this arrangement "fatally undermined" the trial's fairness and is seeking a re-trial.
The trial judge had ordered jury sequestration to prevent contamination from the intense public and media attention.
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Federal agents arrested 11 foreign cruise ship workers in Boston for allegedly possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material. The arrests happened during an operation involving searches of two cruise ships and resulted in the workers being processed for removal from the U.S.
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The arrests took place between August 14 and 16 during "Operation Tidal Wave."
Agents boarded two cruise ships: Volendam (Holland America Line) and Norwegian Breakaway.
Nine workers arrested are from the Philippines, one from Indonesia, and one from Nicaragua.
Authorities searched the workers’ living areas and electronic devices for evidence.
The workers were processed under a U.S. immigration law related to crimes involving moral wrongdoing.
All 11 individuals are scheduled to leave the United States with help from the shipping agent.
Previous actions in 2024 by the same operation arrested 41 crew members from nine other ships.
Both cruise lines said they are cooperating with law enforcement and have taken action against those involved.
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Blerim Skoro, a man born in Kosovo who says he worked with the CIA against terrorist groups, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey while renewing his immigration papers. He previously helped U.S. authorities by providing information about drug traffickers and terrorists but now faces deportation amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.
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Blerim Skoro is 55 years old and was born in Kosovo (formerly part of Yugoslavia).
He was arrested by ICE on August 3 in Newark, New Jersey, while attending an immigration appointment.
Skoro says he worked with the CIA and other U.S. agencies to fight al-Qaeda, ISIS, and drug trafficking.
In 2000, he was convicted of drug-related crimes but cooperated with the government, assisting in arrests of traffickers.
He was sentenced to seven years in prison and started working with the FBI and CIA after the 9/11 attacks while in prison.
Skoro claims he was promised U.S. residency for his help but was deported to Kosovo in 2007.
He now lives in Staten Island with his American wife and three children and works as a cab driver.
His lawyers argue that immigration law protections should prevent his deportation, but ICE says legal immigration issues are the reason for his detention.
President Donald Trump’s administration has increased immigration enforcement and deportations, affecting many with various legal statuses.
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Research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that couples where the woman earns more money have a higher chance of breaking up. This suggests that changes in money roles and ongoing household issues are linked to increasing divorce rates.
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The study is from the University of Pennsylvania.
Couples with women earning more are more likely to separate.
Economic roles in families are shifting.
Domestic imbalances are still common in many homes.
These factors seem to raise the rate of divorce.
The research connects money dynamics to relationship stability.
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President Donald Trump has asked a federal court to reject a BBC request to subpoena his children Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and son-in-law Jared Kushner. This move is part of a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against the BBC over a documentary that he says unfairly edited his January 6, 2021, speech.
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President Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion claiming defamation over a Panorama documentary episode.
The documentary showed edited parts of Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech, which Trump says changed its meaning.
The BBC removed the episode and apologized for the editing mistake.
The lawsuit is currently in a federal court in southern Florida.
The BBC wants testimony from Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Jared Kushner, who were close to the events of January 6.
The BBC argues the family members’ testimony is important to show if Trump incited violence at the Capitol on January 6.
Secret Service protection has made it difficult for the BBC to serve subpoenas to the family.
Trump’s legal team calls the BBC’s attempt to subpoena his family a “politically charged discovery campaign” and beyond the case’s scope.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and the first woman elected to the Senate without following a spouse, died at age 94. She served three terms from 1978 to 1997 and was known for her moderate Republican views and ability to work across party lines.
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Nancy Kassebaum Baker died on a Friday at age 94, confirmed by her son Bill Kassebaum.
She was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without succeeding a husband.
Kassebaum Baker served three Senate terms from 1978 until her retirement in 1997.
She was known for being an independent, moderate Republican who sometimes voted against her party.
She married former Senator Howard Baker in 1996; he passed away in 2014.
She co-sponsored a 1996 health insurance law with Senator Ted Kennedy.
Before the Senate, she worked in radio, served on a local school board, and was on a Kansas senator’s staff.
Kassebaum Baker held a political science degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s in diplomatic history from the University of Michigan.
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President Donald Trump is threatening to sue the Center for American Progress, a nonprofit think tank, because it published a report saying his use of the National Guard in some cities did not reduce crime. The think tank refused to retract the report, which said the crime drop was already happening before the deployments.
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President Trump sent a letter threatening a $5 billion lawsuit to the Center for American Progress.
The center's report argued that National Guard deployments did not lower violent crime rates as Trump claimed.
The report was published on July 13 and based on crime data analysis.
The Center for American Progress is a left-leaning nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.
The center’s president, Neera Tanden, said the lawsuit aims to silence their research.
The report stated the decline in violent crime was already in progress before the National Guard involvement.
The center refused to retract the report by the given deadline.
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President Donald Trump responded strongly to GOP members who criticized his decision to remove some tariffs on imported ground beef. He was upset about a meeting between conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson and two Republican Congress members, Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who disagreed with his policy.
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President Trump decided to lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef.
Some Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, opposed this decision.
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson met with Massie and Greene.
President Trump expressed anger over this meeting.
The criticism came from within the GOP, the president’s own party.
The issue centers on trade policy related to tariffs, which are taxes on imports.
The conflict highlights divisions among Republicans about trade and economic policies.
The president is defending his administration’s approach to tariffs amid party disagreements.
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