Senate approves stopgap funding measure 90-6 to avert a shutdown before Sept. 30
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure on Aug. 8, but the bill still needs House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature before it can take effect.
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After July 9 Ankara Summit, NATO Says It Remains United as Trump Dispute and U.S. Troop Review Test Europe
NATO members pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and increased defense spending, while a Pentagon review of about 80,000 U.S. troops in Europe adds uncertainty for European security planning.
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NATO Members Pledge €70 Billion for Ukraine at Ankara Summit as Rutte Says Alliance Reunited
NATO members pledged €70 billion, roughly $80 billion, in military assistance for Ukraine in 2026 and called for at least the same level in 2027 after a tense summit in Ankara.
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel
President Donald Trump announced that Will Scharf will replace the current White House counsel after serving as staff secretary and chairing the National Capital Planning Commission.
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White House orders tighter domestic sourcing and supply-chain mapping for defense materials
Executive Order 14415 directs the Pentagon and defense contractors to favor domestic or allied sources, map critical supply chains and limit certain waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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Trump hosts U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
President Donald Trump welcomed U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians to the White House and urged Congress to pass legislation changing college-sports governance.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a fall government shutdown
The Senate approved a short-term federal funding measure on Aug. 8, sending it to the House as lawmakers seek to avoid a shutdown during the 2026 campaign season.
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Trump administration sets 50% additional duty on certain Canadian vehicles starting Aug. 19
A presidential proclamation issued July 24 imposes an additional 50% duty on specified Canadian motor-vehicle products entering the United States beginning Aug. 19.
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First Circuit Partly Pauses Injunction Against Trump Election-Order Provisions
The First Circuit partially stayed a lower-court injunction blocking parts of President Donald Trump’s election-related executive order as the states’ legal challenge continues.
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Appeals court leaves injunction blocking Trump’s federal voter-list and mail-ballot order in place
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking key parts of President Donald Trump’s election order in 23 states and the District of Columbia as the legal fight continues.
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NATO Reaffirms Collective Defense at Ankara Summit After Trump Disputes
NATO leaders reaffirmed the alliance’s collective-defense posture in Ankara and reported a €70 billion military aid pledge for Ukraine in 2026.
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White House Releases Declassified Documents Alleging Foreign Election Interference
The White House says President Donald Trump released newly declassified documents concerning alleged foreign interference in U.S. elections and alleged intelligence suppression, while Vice President JD Vance backed the SAVE America Act.
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White House orders Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement
A July 23 presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate 60 economies over policies involving bans on goods produced with forced labor. No tariffs or import restrictions take effect under the order itself.
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Iran and Oman say Strait of Hormuz deal is near as Donald Trump presses compromise on Aug. 7, 2026
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but major disagreements remain over Iranian control, fees and the terms of any temporary framework.
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Senate Panel Advances Todd Blanche Nomination as Questions Persist Over Rescinded $1.8 Billion Fund
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund for President Donald Trump’s political allies. The development also included reporting that a federal contract with nearly 100 legal groups expired after more than six months of nonpayment.
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Trump pressures Senate to cancel August recess until voting bill advances
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, while Sen. Mike Lee requested a roll-call vote on the recess question.
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Trump orders additional 50% U.S. duty on certain Canadian motor vehicles
A presidential proclamation will add a 50% duty to specified Canadian products, including covered motor vehicles, beginning Aug. 19, 2026.
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Appeals Court Says White House Ballroom Needs Congressional Approval
A federal appeals court ruled that construction of a proposed $400 million White House ballroom cannot continue without approval from Congress. The Trump administration plans to seek Supreme Court review.
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White House directs federal investigations after releasing declassified election-interference intelligence
The White House said President Donald Trump released intelligence about alleged foreign election-infrastructure activity and ordered federal agencies to investigate its handling.
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, putting pressure on House and White House
The Senate passed a Russia sanctions bill on August 7, setting up a test for the House and President Trump over sanctions and presidential waiver authority.
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Trump presses Senate to cancel August recess over voting bill as Republicans lack votes to advance it
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass the SAVE America Act or end the filibuster, but Republicans reportedly lacked enough votes to move the bill forward.
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White House orders tighter domestic and allied sourcing rules for defense materials
Executive Order 14415 directs federal agencies to favor U.S. and allied sources for critical defense materials and limits certain acquisition waivers beginning Jan. 1, 2027.