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Trump Sons-Linked Firms Received $3.2 Billion in Federal Awards, Democrats Demand Pentagon Investigation
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Pentagon watchdog investigation into at least 15 defense companies linked to investment firms affiliated with Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump that reportedly received $3.2 billion in federal contracts, loans and investments, raising new questions about potential conflicts of interest involving President Donald Trump's family. 
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Trump Signs New Birthright Citizenship Orders Weeks After Supreme Court Defeat, Setting Up Fresh 14th Amendment Fight
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday seeking to deny birthright citizenship to several narrowly defined groups, opening a new constitutional fight weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his administration's broader attempt to restrict citizenship guaranteed under the 14th Amendment. 
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Iran Warns Gulf States of More Strikes as Trump Weighs Military Action, Oil Climbs Above $81
Oil prices climbed Thursday after reports that Iran warned Gulf governments it could target regional energy infrastructure if they fail to persuade President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military strikes, underscoring the fragile balance between escalating regional threats and ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 
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Trump's NSPM-7 Memo Draws Scrutiny as Critics Warn It Could Expand Federal Focus on Left-Wing Activists
President Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7) has emerged as the center of a growing dispute over the balance between national security and civil liberties, with supporters describing it as a counterterrorism directive and critics arguing it could broaden federal scrutiny of left-wing organizations and political activism. 
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Trump Warns of Third Impeachment if Republicans Lose House as He Revives Grievances Over Two Acquittals
President Donald Trump warned Republican lawmakers that losing control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections could pave the way for a third impeachment effort, reviving one of the defining political battles of his first presidency while urging his party to protect its narrow congressional majority. 
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Donald Trump Calls Democratic-Run Cities 'Filthy,' Sparking Backlash and Renewed Political Divide
President Donald Trump ignited a fresh political controversy Monday after criticizing several Democratic-led cities as "filthy" during remarks from the Oval Office, comments that immediately drew backlash from political opponents who accused him of unfairly disparaging major American communities while reigniting debate over urban crime, public safety and local governance. -
Trump Administration Eyes Curbs on Chinese Optical Transceivers, Expanding AI Technology Fight With Beijing
The Trump administration is preparing a new round of restrictions aimed at China's role in the artificial intelligence supply chain, with federal officials drafting a proposal that would limit imports of Chinese-made optical transceivers used in U.S. data centers, according to Reuters. The planned measure would expand Washington's technology competition with Beijing beyond semiconductors to include networking hardware critical for AI computing infrastructure. 
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Donald Trump's Bruised, Swollen Hands Trigger Fresh Health Speculation as White House Stands by Earlier Explanation
New photographs of President Donald Trump taken during a public appearance on Aug. 3 have reignited online debate over the condition of his hands, with social media users pointing to apparent swelling, discoloration and what some claimed appeared to be makeup covering bruises. The images quickly circulated across X and other platforms, prompting renewed speculation about the 80-year-old president's health despite the absence of any new medical information from the White House. 
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Trump Targets Exxon and Chevron After $26.7 Billion Profit Haul, Demands Lower Gas Prices
President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked two of the nation's largest oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, accusing them of profiting from higher energy prices during the Iran conflict and calling on them to reduce gasoline prices for American consumers. The comments mark one of Trump's sharpest criticisms of the U.S. oil industry since returning to the White House, despite his broader support for expanding domestic fossil fuel production. 
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GOP Rep. Max Miller Rejects Calls to Exit House Race as Abuse Allegations Deepen Rift With Sen. Bernie Moreno
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller says he will remain in the race for reelection despite domestic abuse allegations made by his former wife, Emily Moreno, setting off an increasingly public feud with Sen. Bernie Moreno, his former father-in-law. The dispute has divided prominent Ohio Republicans, drawn a cautious response from President Donald Trump, and intensified scrutiny of one of the state's most closely watched congressional races. 
