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Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argues Democrats are leaning on flirty photos and physical image to win attention and votes, calling it a deliberate strategy rather than accident.

Trump's lawyers told a court the Kennedy Center in Washington must complete a $250m renovation or face demolition, according to a filing cited by the Guardian.

A new poll shows public support for US involvement in the Iran conflict has dropped to its lowest point since fighting began. See more

Canada announced retaliatory tariffs Tuesday on hundreds of US products, with rates as high as 50 percent. The move follows the collapse of trade negotiations between the two countries days earlier. See more

EPA has proposed a rule that would exempt data centers from public reporting requirements on air pollution emissions. Under the plan, emission permits could be issued without the public notice process currently required. See more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has delayed rollout of the administration's planned Iran sanctions package, dubbed "Economic D-Day" by officials. No new start date has been announced. See more

The Trump administration's plan to fast-track nuclear reactors on federal and campus sites has drawn early praise from backers who say gridlock is broken. See more

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas from up to 200,000 migrants who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the U.S., the AP reported Monday. See more

Tariffs cost the average U.S. household $1,000 in 2025, the Tax Foundation reports. Coffee prices rose 33.6%, ground beef 19.3%. The average tariff rate hit roughly 10%, the highest since 1946. See more

MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC, spent more than $827,000 on phone calls and texts backing Darline Graham in South Carolina's runoff, a last-minute buy as other battleground Republicans have been asking the PAC for money. See more

House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in New Jersey for Rep. Tom Kean's re-election, calling the 7th Congressional District one of the top three races that will decide House control. See more

Georgia and South Carolina hold special elections this week as national party leaders step up involvement in midterm-year races that could affect the balance of power in Congress. See more

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said Sunday that recent discussion of White House aide Natalie Harp has been "super misogynistic." See more

Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorsed Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska) last Tuesday. The senator faces a primary challenge from Dan J. Sullivan, making three Dan Sullivans part of the same Alaska Senate race.

Lawmakers from both parties are pressing the House Ethics Committee to speed up probes into sexual misconduct and domestic abuse allegations against members. The push comes with midterm elections approaching. See more

Former VP Mike Pence said Sunday Russia has shifted to greater use of ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine. See more

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the department will target schools that reassign, rather than fire, teachers credibly accused of sexual misconduct with students.

President Trump waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, part of continued celebrations tied to the event. Kyle Kirkwood won the race. See more

Rep. Byron Donalds, GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is working with Haiti's leaders to stabilize the country after TPS expired for more than 300,000 Haitian migrants in the U.S. See more

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said Sunday that Monday will be “D-Day” for Iran's economy, as the Trump administration and U.S. military press financial and military pressure on Tehran to end the war. See more

CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Sunday the MMR vaccine is not lethal, a statement that contradicts President Trump on the shot. See more

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a private meeting with Jared Kushner, the New York Times reported Aug 23, 2026. Some Democrats and Trump critics, including Sen. See more

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday he would not reject a Democratic Socialists of America endorsement, but is not seeking one.

Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will leave her post as White House press secretary to join MAGA Inc., the pro Trump super PAC. No date given for her departure or start. See more

Alaska Republicans are working to inform voters after a second candidate named Dan Sullivan appeared on the Senate ballot alongside Sen. Dan Sullivan. See more

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country faces "many problems" as the US prepares to announce new sanctions. The measures are expected as soon as Aug 21, 2026. See more

The Trump administration paused construction on a border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park, Texas. The pause follows bipartisan pushback against the plan. No end date has been announced.

CatholicVote called on Massachusetts bishops to consider excommunication for Gov. Maura Healey after she signed a law removing the state's prior limits on abortion later in pregnancy. See more

Sen. John Fetterman said the US should not slow AI development, aligning with President Trump's push. He warned that overreaction to AI risk could give China an advantage. See more

A proposed reform would index capital gains taxes to inflation and expand exemptions on home sales. Backers say the change aims to increase housing supply and boost economic growth. No vote date set. See more