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Hidden Cuts to Health Care

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August 20, 2026

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The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses, FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for Small Business Owners, and more ›

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Politics Chat, August 20, 2026

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Trying to Change the Narrative

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August 19, 2026

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Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year, Trump promoted companies on Truth Social days after buying their stocks, and more ›

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Fighting for the Right to Vote

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August 18, 2026

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The Passion of Doug Wilson

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This is What the Commander in Chief is Doing

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August 17, 2026

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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere, Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy, and more ›

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Week Twelve in 250 to 250

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August 16, 2026

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August 15, 2026

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(Slip Opinion) 1 Applicability of Executive Privilege to Presidential Communications with Private Advisers Executive privilege can apply to presidential communications with..., US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, and more ›

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August 14, 2026

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Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, 2024 Republican Party Platform | The American Presidency Project

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Moving as Quickly as Possible

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August 13, 2026

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Forecast Record | Acquisition Planning Forecast System, ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive, and more ›

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Politics Chat, August 12, 2026

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August 12, 2026

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Multiple USS Abraham Lincoln sailors have tried to go overboard amid extended deployment, families say, Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, and more ›

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August 11, 2026

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August 10, 2026

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US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text, Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran, and more ›

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August 9, 2026

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