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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that en

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that en

‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us off over politics. Should we change our $3 million will?

“We are hurt and confused, but we have also tried to respect the boundaries they have established.”

Watch live: Bessent unveils ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday afternoon will unveil new sanctions on Iran, escalating the Trump administration’s pressure on the Islamic Republic to negotiate a deal to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned last week that Iran

France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid

French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year, joining a crowded field of far-right figures, centrists and fellow left-wingers. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is planning to stand while Greens leader Mar

White House Crops Natalie Harp Out of Grand Prix Content

Things seemed a little awkward between Trump, his wife, and his deeply devoted personal aide during Sunday’s IndyCar Freedom250 Grand Prix

NZ election poll watch: right still leads left, but Opportunity could deny it a majority

With just over two months until the election, polls have settled into a new normal, with no clear frontrunner evident.

The Suburban Rail Loop will play a major role in the 2026 Victorian election. Why is it so controversial?

It is an unenviable position for a government to have potentially misallocated tens of billions of dollars to poorly selected infrastructure.

Supreme Court allows some Trump vote-by-mail limits ahead of midterm election

The unsigned order lifted an injunction covering 23 states and Washington, D.C.; the court’s three liberal justices dissented.

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms

Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

Dems turning more GOP Senate strongholds into midterm battlegrounds

Ten weeks from Election Day, the Senate battlefield is sprawling, scattered — and stretching deep into Trump country . Why it matters: In a normal year, Republicans wouldn't think twice about Alaska, Kansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Nebraska or Texas. This isn't a normal year. Republic

Zambia: Arrests and detention of political opponents following election raises concern

In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia’s re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political opponents in the country.

Zelensky says wartime election would ‘destroy’ Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that holding elections amid Russia’s war with Ukraine would “destroy” the country. “I believe that ​if we want to destroy the country, then we can move towards elections ​during this kind of war,” Zelensky told reporters. The pre

Trump’s super PAC drops more than $800K on Graham in South Carolina

President Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc. spent more than $827,000 to support Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) ahead of the state’s Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, marking the group’s most significant spending in months. The filing with the Federal Election Commission, which

Live Results: Georgia special election runoff to replace Rep. David Scott

Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic Rep. David Scott, who died April 22.

Live Results: South Carolina's special Senate GOP primary runoff

South Carolina Republicans will return to the polls Tuesday for the fourth time since June to replace the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on the fall general election ballot.

Lit Hub Weekly: August 17 – 21, 2026

What Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel can teach us about grief, literature, and growing up. | Lit Hub TV Why the tragedy of Jason Arday reflects a rigged game for today’s Black scholars. | Lit Hub Politics How environmentalism

Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties took part in the election, while opposition parties were banned. As Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov

Zelenskyy said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time.

Is it finally time for a female president?

The next presidential election is more than two years away, but several women are already mentioned as possible candidates.

Chidambaram tells JPC ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills are unconstitutional, mindless

We sought Chidambaram’s views as part of this examination process, and the committee will examine them before making its recommendations, said P.P. Chaudhary

The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo

The most common form of sexism was the systematic delegitimization of women in public life. Two-thirds of all sexist comments sought to undermine women’s participation in politics, media, or public debate.

Trump v. Carroll and the Ten Commandments

Plus, the role of national security in the White House ballroom battle

Supreme Court urged to leave in place order blocking construction of White House ballroom

Lawyers for the National Trust for Historic Preservation urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon to leave in place a ruling by a federal court in Washington, D.C., that would temporarily block construction of a new White House ballroom. Tad Heuer, counsel of record for the N

Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now

The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon allowed construction on a new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom to continue – at least for now. Senior U.S. District Judge Richard Leon had issued an order, slated to go into effect at the end of the day, that would have stopped above-g

Exclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decades

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02574-6 The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.

Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

2028 Dems dodge on Bernie's push to pause AI development

Democratic presidential hopefuls are scrambling to seize on the growing public backlash against AI. But none will go as far as Bernie Sanders and his recent call to halt the technology's development. Axios asked nearly 20 Democrats who are seen as potential White House contenders

Hastie warns Zempilas against waving 'white flag' in by-election

Former NT Young Australian of the Year to run for Labor in remote by-election

Senate Democrats call for hearing on Iran war’s strain on troops

Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership to discuss the impact extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members. The letter — led by Sen. Tammy Duc

Ontario’s Ford warns US power could be cut as he trades insults with Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday threatened to cut the province’s power exports to the U.S. as a trade war with President Trump plays out publicly for a second time. Ford told reporters “everything is on the table” when it comes to retaliatory measures against the White House

Lit Hub Daily: August 24, 2026

How surveillance technology infuses policing with even more racial bias. | Lit Hub Politics Why studying Goldilocks can help us write emotionally resonant fiction. | Lit Hub Craft Claire Boyles considers the impact of the American West’s water crisis on her

Army Chief Chosen By Pete Hegseth Cancels Experimental Drone Battalion

The real culprit here appears to be internal politics at best, or personal grudges at worst.

Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making

Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:43 PM The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal

Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeck - The Verge

Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeck The Verge Create your own cyberdeck Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi's DIY cyberdeck project is the tiny computer I didn't know I wanted XDA The Politics of Cyberdecks The Conversationalist Raspberry Pi publishes guide to

CNN Says Outage Due To Technical Issue Across Warner Bros. Discovery

CNN experienced an outage on Monday in what the network said was a technical issue across Warner Bros. Discovery. Inside Politics host Dana Bash returned to the air at about 12:51 p.m. ET and told viewers, “Welcome back, and we are back. There was a technical issue across Warner

Kathy Hochul's business-friendly data center plan

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is positioning herself as a leader of the Democratic search for a data center position that isn't explicitly anti-business. Why it matters: Hochul says her data center platform isn't being designed with politics in mind. But as candidates across the cou

Has questionable MAGA behavior become a new norm?

The ongoing candidacy of individuals like Rep. Max Miller and gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx reflects a shift in American politics toward accepting controversial figures due to Donald Trump's significant influence over the Republican voter base.

Trump planning visit to Ireland for tournament at his golf course

President Trump will reportedly head to Ireland next month to attend the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg. Trump will be in Ireland on Sept. 12 and 13, the final two days of the tournament, a White House official told The Associated Press. The New York Post was first to r

Existing White House bunker undermines need for East Wing renovation, officials reportedly say

A new report says the White House already has an existing underground bunker for the president and his staff in case of national security threats, potentially undercutting administration claims of an urgent need for the East Wing renovations. Three former officials told The Washi

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days

Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say - The Washington Post

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington Post The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction to continue for now NPR Insiders Blow Up

Bernie Moreno says Natalie Harp discourse has been ‘super misogynistic’

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) on Sunday said discussions regarding White House aide Natalie Harp in recent days have been “super misogynistic.” Democrats and former White House staffers have said Harp’s relationship with President Trump has been inappropriate, citing reporting from

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown

Far-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermath Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and

With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme

Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vi

‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse

US tariffs ​on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that the US does not “need” Canada after the collapse of trade talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

Ukraine wants ​peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.

Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the larges

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

Syria sentences Assad-era top Muslim cleric to life in prison

Muslim cleric Ahmad Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting sectarian violence and justifying murder. He is the latest Syrian official aligned with ousted President Bashar Assad to face trial.

Court turns down Trump’s request to reconsider its refusal to hear Carroll suit against him

The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider the justices’ denial of review in a civil suit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which yielded a $5 million verdict against the president. The announcement came as part of the seco

Trump asks Supreme Court to hear his defamation case against CNN

President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on his defamation case against cable news giant CNN. In a filing submitted on Aug. 14 but docketed on Thursday, Trump told the justices that “CNN falsely and maliciously portrayed” him “as a knowing liar who fabricate

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to move forward with order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting

The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order , signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year, that imposes restrictions on mail-in voting. The court paused an injunction by a federal judge in Bost

U.S. Trade Rep Greer blames Canada for failed tariff talks: 'They wanted more'

Canadian negotiators left Washington on Friday without a deal to prevent President Trump from enacting new 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods.

Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.

Trump finds tamping down costs to be tricky

President Trump is reaching deeper into individual markets to try to ease consumer price strains . Why it matters: The administration is under mounting pressure to deliver relief as affordability becomes a bigger political liability ahead of the midterms. The push is cutting agai

"Stop gaslighting me!": Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism

Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday that included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and the challenges of campaigning in a red state like Florida, three people familiar with the conversati

Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race

Allies of Mike Rogers , Michigan's GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, have asked AIPAC not to advertise on his behalf, triggering a rupture with the powerful but polarizing pro-Israel group. Rogers spoke with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week. The next day, AIPAC

Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amends

President Trump signaled that he's welcomed his former fixer, Michael Cohen, back into his good graces in a remarkably friendly interview that aired in full on Sunday. The big picture: The president and Cohen discussed a wide range of topics, including Trump's proposed ballroom,

Trump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake"

President Trump defended the expansion of data centers in an interview with his former fixer, Michael Cohen, that aired in full on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump's support comes as data centers face growing backlash in both red and blue states. What he's saying: Trump told Cohen d

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure

President Trump is escalating economic pressure on Tehran more than six months into the Iran war , aiming to squeeze Iranian leaders into submission. Why it matters: Trump's campaign could test how much economic pain Iran is willing to take before its leaders tap out. Driving the

Mark Carney's defiance of Trump has Canada cheering

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has turned his decision to hold firm against President Trump's tariff threats into a rallying point for Canadians as their trade clash escalates. Why it matters: The mild-mannered former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor is holding fi

America's elections are getting caught in a fight over the mail

President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service could allow the federal government to exert control over voting data and state-run elections, voting rights groups say. Why it matters: The proposed rule could scramble the 2026 midterms by forcing

Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land

A new national space transportation policy signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday calls for the development of more spaceports to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries per year by 2030. The presidential memorandum replaces a 2013 policy signed by former President B

What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?

Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.

US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list

Syria hails US's 'historic decision' and says it will help the country rebuild after 14 years of civil war.

US Supreme Court allows Trump’s mail voting restrictions to proceed

Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.

DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote

President Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC’s 2028 succession.

International Criminal Court: New US sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ against its independence

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday responded to a new round of US sanctions targeting its president and a senior prosecutor, calling them “a flagrant attack” against the court.

Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Re

Raskin: ‘Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his recent tariffs on Canada. “Stop Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses. Let peaceful commerce among the nations prevail. And hands off Canada, America’s #1 trading partner, whose people are now

US envoy clarifies Golan Heights comments after contradicting Trump

Tom Barrack, President Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, on Sunday walked back comments he made last week suggesting that Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of United Nations resolutions, which contradict the president’s p

Supreme Court rules blue states sued too early over Trump’s mail voting order

The Supreme Court lifted a judge’s block on President Trump’s executive order adding to mail voting requirements, removing a key roadblock that prevented the policy from going into effect for the midterms. Over the public dissents of the three liberal justices, the high court sai

Byron Donalds: Kushner ‘just keepings lines of communication open’ with Jeffries meeting

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday said President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in recent weeks to create an opportunity for future discussions. “I think knowing Jared Kushner, I think he’s used to keeping lines of com

Mamdani voices support for Jeffries amid Kushner meeting blowback

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Monday voiced his support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) after the congressman received blowback for meeting with Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. A reporter asked Mamdani if he supported Jeffries were he t

El-Sayed and Watters clash in Fox News interview over culture war, gas prices

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Monday clashed with Fox News host Jesse Watters in a wide-ranging interview, often full of crosstalk, that covered culture war topics to the candidate’s faith to gas prices. El-Sayed, a progressive, appeared for roughly half an hour

Jeffries responds to Kushner meeting backlash: ‘No one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday said that “no one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass,” in a post on the social media platform X. The video comes after he faced backlash for meeting with Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. The New York Times

El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: ‘Let me just answer the question’

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Monday clashed with Fox News host Jesse Watters on a slew of topics, including immigration enforcement and the Iran war, along with culture war topics, prompting the host twice to let him “just answer the question.” The interview on