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1. Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:46:31 -0000

   The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.

2. Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:47:47 -0000

   The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.

3. Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:20:52 -0000

   As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.

4. Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:48:33 -0000

   The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.

5. Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:07 -0000

   Immigration authorities used a rare authority to deport them, even though their removal was blocked over concerns they would be tortured if returned.

6. ‘The First Time I Voted for Donald Trump, I Thought It Was Going to Make a Difference’

   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:54:23 -0000

   In Georgia, where Black voters could help decide control of the Senate, Mara Gay asks what they want from America and the Democratic Party.

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   Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:59:15 -0000

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