Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said that President Donald Trump's plan to deport thousands of Haitian migrants who lost their temporary protected status would be a mistake. DeWine believes this action is harmful both to the United States and to Ohio.
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President Trump’s administration plans to deport thousands of Haitian migrants.
These migrants previously had temporary protected status (TPS), which shields them from deportation.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes this deportation plan.
DeWine says deporting these migrants is a mistake.
He claims the deportations would hurt the U.S. and Ohio specifically.
DeWine spoke out publicly on this issue on a Monday.
TPS is a status given to people from countries experiencing crises, allowing them to stay temporarily.
The decision to end TPS for Haitians affects many migrants living in the U.S.
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A recent Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation’s support in Australia has stopped growing, while Angus Taylor’s approval rating has fallen significantly. The poll also finds many Australians are unhappy with the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living, and most are concerned about new AI datacentres being built near them.
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One Nation’s primary vote dropped slightly to 25%, falling back to April levels after reaching 28% in May.
Angus Taylor’s approval rating fell to a net minus-12, with a bigger drop among men and people aged 18-54.
Labor’s vote rose one point to 31%, while the Coalition’s vote fell to 22%, both changes within the poll’s margin of error.
Most Australians (64%) rate the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living as poor.
Cost of living and inflation are the top concerns for nearly 80% of voters.
Less than 30% of voters support having a new AI datacentre built in their local area, with many worried about energy use, water supply, environmental damage, and noise.
Labor’s ratings on health, crime, and immigration are mixed, with more voters disapproving than approving.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval rating is at a net minus-14, with 38% approving and 52% disapproving.
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Erik Davis, a college professor in Minnesota, was arrested and charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The government claims Davis and others used threats and intimidation to stop ICE actions, while Davis denies any violence and says this is an attempt to punish activists.
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Erik Davis was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on 16 June and faces six years in prison.
He is charged with conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
Davis is connected to a group called Direct Action Minnesota, which the government says has ties to antifa.
The indictment alleges the group used force and intimidation against ICE officers, but no injuries to officers are reported in this case.
Davis has not been accused of violence or direct encounters with ICE agents.
The case is one of several recent prosecutions against ICE protesters across the U.S.
Civil rights advocates say these cases try to criminalize lawful protests against deportations.
Davis is a professor and was active in local protesting after aggressive ICE raids in the Twin Cities earlier this year.
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Rex Patrick is fighting the government in court to access documents about the Aukus submarine deal and where nuclear waste will be stored. The government says Patrick must pay up to $150,000 in legal fees if he loses, which has caused criticism from some politicians and transparency groups.
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Rex Patrick used freedom of information laws to request details about nuclear waste storage from the Aukus submarine fleet.
He won an administrative appeal in May to access these documents.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources appealed to the federal court to overturn that decision.
The government says Patrick must pay legal costs up to $150,000 if he loses in court.
Politicians Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson criticized the government’s decision, calling it a threat to transparency.
Attorney General Michelle Rowland supports seeking costs from Patrick to protect government interests.
Several crossbench MPs and transparency groups oppose the legal challenge, worrying it will discourage freedom of information requests.
Critics say high legal costs may prevent journalists and citizens from holding the government accountable.
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The Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) is investigating alleged illegal donations linked to a faction within the New South Wales Liberal Party called the Reformers. Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor’s name came up in messages suggesting he might have been asked to provide money, but it is unclear if he actually made any payments or if laws were broken.
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Icac is conducting an inquiry into alleged breaches of NSW political donation laws involving the Liberal Party’s Reformers faction.
The Reformers are a right-wing subgroup aiming to change the party by recruiting members and controlling branches.
Messages from 2021 suggest a supporter planned to “shake down” Angus Taylor for $10,000.
Another message claims Angus Taylor committed to giving $15,000 plus monthly donations, which Taylor denies recalling.
There is no record of Taylor’s donations on the NSW donation register for recent years.
The Icac is also investigating other donors, including developer Jean Nassif, who allegedly gave around $2 million.
Donations may be undeclared or exceed legal limits, which would violate NSW election funding laws.
The situation could cause political problems within the NSW Liberal Party, especially regarding factional control.
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The article says that the political platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) goes against the U.S. Constitution. Because of this, it claims that members of the DSA cannot honestly take the oath required for holding public office.
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The Democratic Socialists of America have a political platform that the article says conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.
Elected officials in the U.S. must take an oath to support the Constitution.
The article argues that due to this conflict, DSA members cannot truthfully swear the oath.
The oath is a legal requirement to hold many government positions.
The article focuses on questions around honesty and constitutional loyalty for DSA candidates.
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A student with a past conviction for supporting the Islamic State was not asked about his criminal history when he returned to Old Dominion University in Virginia. After he opened fire in a classroom in March 2026, an investigation found the university was not informed of his background, which could have led to his removal from campus.
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Mohamed Bailor Jalloh spent eight years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State.
Jalloh’s criminal history was not shared with Old Dominion University before or after his readmission.
Virginia law limits universities from asking about criminal history before admission but allows it after readmission.
The probation officer did not inform the university of Jalloh’s past offenses.
After returning, Jalloh opened fire in an ROTC classroom, killing an instructor, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Students and cadets disarmed Jalloh and tried to save the injured instructor.
The university’s report was done by law firm Cooley and highlighted failures in communication between law enforcement and the university.
Old Dominion University’s president promised to act on the report’s recommendations to improve campus safety.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to either clearly show he can still do his job or to resign from the Senate. McConnell has been recovering from a fall and pneumonia since mid-June and is currently undergoing physical therapy.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 after a fall that caused brief unconsciousness and was later complicated by mild pneumonia.
McConnell is 84 years old and reported to be recovering while continuing physical therapy.
Governor Andy Beshear wrote a letter demanding McConnell publicly prove his ability to serve or step down.
Beshear also sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune asking him to investigate McConnell’s health and start expulsion if necessary.
McConnell’s office released a photo of him and his wife dated July 26 to show he is active.
Beshear criticized McConnell for not communicating directly with Kentucky residents during his absence.
McConnell plans to continue missing events to focus on rehabilitation but intends to return to full work in the Senate.
If McConnell resigned or was expelled, Kentucky would need a special election to fill his Senate seat.
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Lucy Powell, the new UK education secretary, said she wants to make the student loan system fair and will review it, especially the high interest rates on Plan 2 loans. She expressed concern about how the current repayment rules affect graduates and acknowledged it as a serious issue but did not promise changes.
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Plan 2 loans were taken out by English students between 2012 and 2023 and continue in Wales.
Graduates repay 9% of earnings above a set threshold.
The repayment threshold will be frozen from 2027 to 2030, meaning repayments start earlier and grow as salaries rise.
Interest on some loans, including Plan 2, will be capped at 6%.
Lucy Powell called the current interest rate (Retail Prices Index plus 3%) "egregious."
Powell's eldest child has a Plan 2 loan, making her familiar with the issue.
The government previously compared student loan repayments to £30 monthly phone contracts in presentations to teenagers.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposed capping interest rates on Plan 2 loans at RPI only, currently 3%.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Pentagon for changing the reported number of U.S. military deaths caused by Iran. She called this change a cruel action that affects the families of those who died and compared it to actions taken by authoritarian leaders to control truth.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren made remarks on Monday about the Pentagon’s change in death toll numbers.
The death toll revision concerns U.S. service members killed by Iran.
Warren described the revision as an act of cruelty toward the families of the fallen soldiers.
She suggested that controlling facts is a tactic used by autocratic leaders.
The Pentagon’s revision changes the official count of military deaths related to Iran.
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Over 155 scientists and health advocates have written an open letter asking the Trump administration and its allies to stop harassing scientists like Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of COVID-19 amid claims against him that the letter calls baseless.
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More than 155 scientists and public health advocates signed a letter condemning harassment of scientists by the Trump administration and its supporters.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), faces a Senate committee hearing about COVID-19 origins.
Senator Rand Paul, a Republican, chairs the committee and has accused Fauci of misleading the public and Congress.
The letter states the accusations against Fauci, such as covering up COVID origins or holding virus patents, have no credible evidence.
Fauci has faced five years of harassment and threats against him and his family due to these allegations.
Fauci served the US for over 60 years, guiding responses to major health crises including HIV, Ebola, SARS, and anthrax attacks.
Fauci has said the virus likely came from animals but remains open to the lab leak theory.
A presidential pardon was issued for Fauci by Joe Biden before Trump’s 2024 term, but investigations continue.
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A group of Senate Democrats is asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain why it issued subpoenas to some New York Times reporters. The subpoenas relate to the reporters’ stories about a new Air Force One jet given to President Donald Trump by Qatar.
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Senate Democrats are investigating the DOJ's use of subpoenas against New York Times reporters.
The reporters wrote about a new Air Force One jet provided to President Donald Trump.
The jet was gifted by the country of Qatar.
Senator Adam Schiff from California is leading the group of Democrats in the Senate.
The investigation aims to understand the DOJ’s reasons for targeting the reporters.
The issue involves questions about press freedom and government actions.
The New York Times is a prominent news organization in the United States.
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The article discusses whether President Donald Trump can use a rarely active court, called a "zombie court," to deport people suspected of terrorism. If this court is used successfully, it might become a strong way to remove suspected terrorists from the country.
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The "zombie court" refers to a court that is rarely active or used.
President Donald Trump is exploring ways to use this court for deporting suspected terrorists.
Using this court could speed up the process of removing suspected terrorists.
The court deals with cases involving foreigners ("aliens") in the U.S.
This method may give the government more power to handle terrorism concerns.
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South Carolina Republicans have until midday Tuesday to file for a special primary election to fill the Senate seat left by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. So far, ten Republican candidates have filed for the August 11 primary.
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The special primary is to fill the Senate seat of Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away.
Republican candidates had from July 21 until 12 p.m. EDT Tuesday to file.
Ten Republicans filed by Monday.
The special primary election is scheduled for August 11.
The filing deadline is midday Tuesday.
Early voting for the primary is underway.
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Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania responded to a comment made by Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed joked about supporting a primary challenge against Fetterman using a phrase about putting “one ogre on a pike,” and Fetterman replied by calling him “Pontiac Platner.”
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania.
Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
El-Sayed made a joking comment about backing a primary challenge against Fetterman.
The phrase “put one ogre on a pike” was used by El-Sayed to describe his message to the Democratic Party.
Fetterman called El-Sayed “Pontiac Platner” in response to this comment.
The exchange happened in the context of internal Democratic Party politics.
The article did not specify the full meaning or origin of “Pontiac Platner.”
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Americans are feeling less confident about the U.S. economy in July as gas prices have gone up again due to increased conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The rise in gas prices is partly caused by tensions in the Middle East affecting oil delivery routes, which also contributes to higher inflation and lowers people’s real income.
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The consumer confidence index dropped from 92.2 in June to 90.8 in July.
Views on current business and job market conditions fell for the third month in a row.
People’s expectations for the near future stayed the same compared to June.
Gas prices fell in June but have risen again, reaching about $4.10 per gallon in July.
Conflict between the U.S. and Iran increased after attacks and Iran’s temporary shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage.
The rise in gas prices has boosted inflation, reducing Americans’ buying power after adjusting for price increases.
Survey comments about gas prices slightly decreased but are still high; concerns about food and grocery prices have grown.
Mentions of war and geopolitics dropped in this survey but could rise again if conflict escalates further.
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MyGenderDolls are toys designed to support gender-diverse children by allowing them to explore gender identity through play. Created by University of Minnesota researchers, the dolls have sparked criticism from some House Republicans amid a wider national debate on transgender rights under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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MyGenderDolls are designed for children aged 4 to 10 who are gender diverse.
The dolls have removable genitalia to help children express their gender identity.
The project was created by G. Nic Rider and Dianne R. Berg, both associate professors at the University of Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota awarded the project an Early Innovation Fund grant in 2023.
The dolls aim to provide a new kind of therapeutic tool for children and their caregivers.
The program has received backlash, including strong criticism from House Republicans.
President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025 and has issued policies limiting transgender rights and gender-affirming care.
The dolls are not currently being used in public schools.
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Senator Lindsey Graham's casket was carried into the U.S. Capitol by members of the armed forces as people gathered to honor him. The event allowed attendees to pay their respects to the late senator.
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Lindsey Graham, a U.S. senator, has passed away.
His casket was brought into the U.S. Capitol building.
Members of the armed forces carried his casket during the ceremony.
The public and officials gathered to pay their respects.
News coverage was provided by CBS News.
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Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse, is on trial in Massachusetts for strangling her three young children in 2023. The trial focuses on whether postpartum psychosis influenced her actions and if she is legally responsible for the deaths.
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Lindsay Clancy worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital.
She strangled her three children, all aged 5 or younger, in 2023.
The trial started with opening statements on a Monday.
Both the defense and prosecution agree Clancy caused the children’s deaths.
The main dispute is whether Clancy’s postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental illness that can occur after childbirth.
Clancy and her ex-husband have filed lawsuits against her medical providers for not diagnosing or treating her condition correctly.
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral services are being held in Washington, D.C., including a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and a funeral at the National Cathedral. Senator Graham, who served over 20 years and was a close adviser to President Donald Trump, died suddenly on July 11 from a heart-related condition.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71.
Cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to heart disease.
His casket lay in state in the Capitol rotunda, with a tribute including remarks from Senate leaders.
A funeral service is scheduled at Washington National Cathedral, with President Donald Trump expected to speak.
World leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend the funeral.
Graham was a key Republican senator, adviser to President Trump, and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
He was a strong ally of Israel and Ukraine and met with Zelenskyy shortly before his death.
Memorial services will also take place in South Carolina, Graham’s home state and district.
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