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The front pageFriday, August 14, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

Jul 27, 2026

US-Iran Pause Persists as Talks Resume

President Donald Trump halted the ongoing 13-day campaign of airstrikes against Iran to pursue diplomatic space, while keeping the option to resume or escalate if needed as Washington weighs its next moves. Reports also note that the pause comes amid renewed talks with Iran and regional negotiations, with the administration divided over whether to retaliate in response to incidents such as the downing of a U.S. drone, and the military remaining ready to act if diplomacy falters.

80 sources

Jul 27, 2026

Abrams, Wood Spark Nationals in 5-3 Win Over Diamondbacks

CJ Abrams continued a hot stretch for the Washington Nationals, collecting multi-hit games, blasting his 25th homer, and driving in key runs as Washington beat Arizona to even the series and keep pace in the NL playoff race. Arizona, which still clings to a wild-card spot, set up a Sunday finale with rookie Kohl Drake facing Miles Mikolas after Abrams' performance helped sustain the Nationals’ momentum.

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Jul 26, 2026

US Tariffs Expand to 60 Partners, Brazil 25%

The United States is intensifying pressure under Section 301 to address forced labor and other trade concerns, signaling Thailand and other exporters face targeted investigations, potential tariffs, and heightened scrutiny as Washington shifts from broad tariffs to legal mechanisms. Across the region, new compliance demands and findings on forced labor—ranging from a global 60-economy report to the Philippines’ electronic filing rules and Thailand’s ongoing tariff risk—underscore a broad push to trace, prevent, and penalize forced labor in global supply chains.

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IJRUncle Sam Brought Home The Bacon Last Month. But There’s A Catch.The federal government collected $334 billion in revenues in July while burning through $766 billion over the same period, according to Treasury Department figures released Wednesday.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

GOP Rep Reportedly Floats More Ukraine Money As Washington Considers Blowing $200 Billion On Iran

Republican Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick reportedly raised the possibility of adding funding for Ukraine to the $200 billion the Pentagon is requesting from Congress for the war in Iran. Fitzpatrick told reporters…

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Lawyers Argue Anti-ICE Protesters Who Allegedly Threw Rocks, Fireworks Didn’t Deserve Tear Gas

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other left-wing legal groups claimed in court Thursday that using crowd control gas was not justified to disperse a crowd allegedly throwing rocks and fireworks at law…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Trump Admin Reportedly Denies Taiwanese President US Visit

President Donald Trump reportedly denied Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a visit to the U.S. as Washington participates in trade talks with the People’s Republic of China, Financial Times reported Monday. The Taiwanese…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Chinese Firms Fleeing US Exchanges As Trump Turns Up Heat On Beijing

Chinese companies are increasingly withdrawing their stocks from American exchanges as Washington intensifies regulatory scrutiny and political pressure on firms with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), The Wall…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

‘Paying Far More Attention’: Rubio Turns His Gaze To America’s Backyard After Years Of Neglect From Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wasted no time in reshaping a decades-long foreign policy approach that’s paid “scarce attention” to America’s backyard and opened the door to China as a result. Rubio, whose interest…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Far-Left Dem Can’t Get Her Head Around Federal Gov’t Paying Back Taxpayers For Money It Wasted

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett could not comprehend the idea of the federal government handing out dividends to Americans over the money it has wasted for decades during a Thursday segment on ABC News. President…

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IJRWhy Did Pollsters Get Michigan And Wisconsin Primaries So Wrong?Polling for races in Michigan and Wisconsin did not accurately reflect the actual election results due to open primaries and the willingness from the further-left candidates' bases to be surveyed, pollsters said.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

DAVID BLACKMON: Vance-Walz Debate Did Nothing To Inform Voters On Energy Issues

As was the case with the September 10 debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Tuesday’s debate between the vice presidential contenders, Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Sunny Hostin Complains About Democrats Not Walking Out With Rep Who Disrupted Trump Speech

“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin complained Wednesday that Democratic lawmakers did not “walk out” with Democratic Texas Rep. Al Green as was removed for disrupting President Donald Trump’s speech. Green began shouting…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Trump Did Not Lunge For Limo Steering Wheel On Jan 6, Witnesses Tell Inspector General

Former President Donald Trump did not attempt to grab the steering wheel of a presidential limousine on Jan. 6, as was suggested by a star witness of the Jan. 6 Committee, according to witnesses interviewed by the…

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Opinion·Jul 1, 2026

JD FOSTER: Three Takeaways From DHS Shutdown

As was true for last summer’s government shutdown, the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is 100% the Democrats’ fault. Republicans want to fund the agency, which, given the war against Iran, seems…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Court Blocks Biden-Harris Methane Emissions Rule In Five States

A federal judge temporarily halted the enforcement of a Biden-Harris administration rule in five states on Thursday designed to reduce methane emissions and minimize natural gas waste on federal lands. U.S. District…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Hamas Leader Killed In Airstrike Inside Capital Of Iran

The top political leader of Hamas was killed in an airstrike inside Iran on Wednesday, marking another blow to the already weakened terrorist group, according to multiple reports. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

South Carolina Town Committee Battles With Mayor Over Nativity Scene

If you thought the War on Christmas was just a Fox News punchline or a seasonal eye-roll, allow us to introduce you to Mullins, South Carolina — population: small, backbone: apparently massive. This year’s holiday…

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Tulsi Gabbard Pulls Security Clearances Of 37 Intel Officials

Now this is the kind of house cleaning we were promised. On Tuesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — yes, that Tulsi — dropped a political bomb that has Washington’s intelligence swamp scrambling for…

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Opinion·Jul 1, 2026

JENNY BETH MARTIN: Use The Shutdown Crisis To Reorder The Federal Government

As Washington adapts to the realities of its latest government showdown, the memo circulated last week by OMB Director Russ Vought offers a rare glimpse of clarity in the chaos. Vought’s instruction to federal agency…

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Opinion·Jul 1, 2026

FRANK LASEE: How Wind And Solar Are Quietly Inflating Electricity Bills

In the first five months of 2025, solar and wind dominated new U.S. electricity generation. Of the 15 gigawatts (GW) added, solar was 11.5, wind was 2.3, and gas was just 1.3, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory…

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Reporting·Mar 20, 2026

Huckabee Sanders Booted From Restaurant When Employees Feel ‘Threatened’

The governor of Arkansas was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant after employees said they felt “ threatened ” by her presence. “Last week I was having lunch with two other moms at a restaurant when the owner…

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Reporting·Feb 8, 2026

General Warns Military Window on Iran Is Closing

As Washington weighs its next move with Tehran, a retired four-star general is urging the United States to act decisively while Iran’s ruling regime is under maximum strain. According to Fox News , retired Gen. Jack…

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Reporting·Dec 7, 2025

Experts Warn Venezuela’s Military is Far Weaker Than it Appears

As Washington sharpens its posture toward Nicolás Maduro’s regime, analysts are offering a stark assessment of what the U.S. would face in any confrontation with Venezuela — and why the White House should tread…

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Reporting·Dec 2, 2025

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones Reportedly Livid Over Son’s Embarrassing CNN Appearance

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are reportedly fuming after their son Dylan Douglas was left visibly rattled and embarrassed during a political roundtable on CNN. Republican strategist Scott Jennings cut…

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Reporting·Feb 19, 2025

Trump Declares Americans ‘Have a Right’ to See How Gov’t ‘Has Wasted Their Hard-Earned Wages’

President Donald Trump has declared war on wasteful spending and has ordered agencies to be “radically transparent” about what the spend. As such, the White House released a memo called “Radical Transparency About…

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