Chinese tech firms’ ‘snub’ to US Congress advisers highlights Beijing’s growing AI caution
The refusal to meet a visiting delegation during a recent fact-finding trip signals China’s new approach to tech diplomacy, observers say
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¿Represión de trabajo forzoso o maniobra para eludir al Congreso? Análisis de los aranceles de Trump
Contenedores de mercancías se ven en un barco en el puerto de Oakland el miércoles 6 de agosto de 2025, en Oakland, California. (AP Foto/Noah Berger, Archivo)
· Mae Anderson
The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.
The Department of Defense’s leasing of land to private companies for artificial intelligence server farms is drawing bipartisan scrutiny from lawmakers worried about the impact on military installations and surrounding communities.
· Andres Picon
Trump's tariffs are based on a forced-labor argument. Are they just a way to avoid Congress?
Cargo containers line a ship at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)
· Mae Anderson
No go for Alex Eala-Venus Williams doubles pairing in Washington Open
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Jeffries kicks off sprint to midterms with Democrats' affordability agenda
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters ahead of an address by President Donald Trump, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mike Catalini
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
GOP legislative priorities could be at odds with voters as midterms come into view and Democrats attempt a resurgence
· Chris Stein
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence
More than 330,000 Haitian immigrants in limbo as Trump administration seeks to end temporary protected status
· Michael Sainato
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’
President harks back to red scare of his childhood to attack US left – but will such language resonate beyond Maga base?
· Roberttait
US says 'it is time to dismantle' ICC after Venezuela announces withdrawal
The US has welcomed a decision by the new Venezuelan government to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
· Middleeasteye
Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary
PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10
· Peterwalker
Nationals and Diamondbacks meet with series tied 1-1
Arizona Diamondbacks (55-50, second in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (53-52, third in the NL East)
· The Associated Press
Trump says of LeBron James: ‘Maybe he’s a racist’
DON AND KING. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Luka Doncic (77) react after a play during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
· delfin.dioquino editor
Trump shelves Iran strike over US missile shortage – NYT
US President Donald Trump has held off on a major attack on Iran over concerns that the Pentagon is running low on air-defense missiles, the New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
· RT
Trump shelves Iran strike over US missile shortage – NYT
US President Donald Trump has held off on a major attack on Iran over concerns that the Pentagon is running low on air-defense missiles, the New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
· RT
US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Reserve is set to hold its second meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh starting Tuesday, with markets expecting policymakers to keep interest rates steady amid inflation concerns that could be exacerbated by US President Donald Trump's renewed war on Iran.
· Agence France-Presse
Tunisian town of Sidi Bou Said added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Famed for its cobbled streets and blue and white houses, the Tunisian coastal town of Sidi Bou Said on Saturday was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
· AfricaNews
Trump is back announcing a 2028 presidential bid. It’s dangerous to assume he’s joking
July 26, 2026 — 4:42pm
· Cory Alpert
Court checks Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as Trump administration scores another immigration win
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Van Jones gives Trump credit for attending WHCA dinner before blasting his speech as ‘mean and small’
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· Fox News
Los ataques aéreos se han pausado y avanzan las conversaciones. Pero ¿pueden frenar Irán y EEUU?
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla en la Oficina Oval el viernes 24 de julio de 2026 en Washington. (AP Foto/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Ben Finley
Federal appeals court rejects Trump bid to enforce mail ballot order ahead of midterm elections
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· Fox News
Red Sox, Nationals get deadline stretch run started by swapping Early, Mead
Washington Nationals’ Curtis Mead (45) high-fives CJ Abrams (5) after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Friday, July 17, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
· Noah Trister
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Andy Burnham spoke exclusively to Laura Kuenssberg this week in his first major interview as prime minister
· Bbcnews
How Trump could undermine the midterms
The president really has no power over elections – but that hasn’t stopped Trump from laying the groundwork to challenge results in November
UK journalists are self-censoring stories about Trump and the right over safety fears’
Government-backed investigation finds risks are normalised amid ‘a narrowing of the public conversation’
· Michael Savage
Venezuela men sue aviation firms who flew them to notorious Salvadorian jail
Exclusive: CSI Aviation and GlobalX accused of violating civil rights as part of Trump immigration crackdown
· Jose Olivares
Report: Trump paused Iran escalation over Patriot interceptor concerns
US President Donald Trump has, for now, set aside plans to sharply escalate the American military campaign against Iran, with growing concern that a wider war could dangerously deplete the Pentagon's stockpile of Patriot missile interceptors and other air defence munitions in the Middle East, The New York Times repo…
· Middleeasteye
Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday to install signage that warns visitors of inaccurate historical information inside The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.
· Korea Herald
Platner's Replacement May Not Be Eligible For Nomination
Maine Democrats gathered in Bangor on Saturday to select a replacement for Graham Platner, whose Senate campaign collapsed under allegations of sexual assault - which he denied - that surfaced after his June primary win. Former Senate President Troy Jackson formally won the nomination. He will face Republican Sen. S…
· Tyler Durden
Baribo's stoppage-time PK helps DC United beat Toronto 2-1, snap 5-game winless skid
D.C. United midfield Andre Dozzell, left, heads the ball against Toronto FC midfield Derrick Etienne Jr., right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
UK papers: 'Burnham's big spree' and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers. The Mail on Sunday leads with "Burnham's big spree", saying the PM is facing criticism from the Tories for planning a "tax bombshell" on working families with his raft of policy pledges. The paper says the Conservatives are accusing…
· Bbcnews
Trump decides not to escalate Iran conflict as Middle East interceptor stockpile decreases - report
US President Donald Trump decided not to escalate the conflict with Iran, fearing that an extended war could deplete interceptor stockpiles, US officials told The New York Times on Saturday.
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Katy Perry ‘appalled’ that White House used Firework song in Iran war video
Washington: Pop star Katy Perry has slammed the White House for using one of her songs, Firework, in a TikTok video about US military strikes in Iran.
· Amy B Wang
Michael Goodwin: The media’s anti-Trump bias was on full display at re-do of White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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· Michael Goodwin
Ex-NJ GOP aide accused of staging hate crime hoax is now dating felon: sources
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· Sonya Gugliara
A pause in US-Iran fighting and a push for talks but uncertainty remains
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Ben Finley
US federal appeals court rules US President Donald Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order
A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to allow US President Donald Trump's administration to implement in 23 states his executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November elections that will decide control of Congress.
· REUTERS
CJ Abrams conecta jonrón e impulsa 3 carreras en triunfo de Nacionales 5-3 ante Diamondbacks
El campo corto de los Nacionales de Washington, CJ Abrams, fildea un roletazo conectado por Ryan Waldschmidt, de los Diamondbacks de Arizona, para un sencillo durante la tercera entrada de un partido de béisbol, el sábado 25 de julio de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Nick Wass)
Official says Trump's preference ' is diplomacy' as US pauses Iran strikes
The US military has said that its naval blockade against Iran "remains in full effect" but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.
· Middleeasteye
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Washington: Signs of the Iran war’s spread emerged this weekend despite a pause in US strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.
· Raphael Satter, Lefteris Papadimas
CJ Abrams homers in Nationals' 5-3 win over Diamondbacks
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams fields a ground ball ht by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt for a single during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pequeñas empresas impugnan en tribunales los nuevos aranceles de Trump
ARCHIVO – El Tribunal de Comercio Internacional de Estados Unidos, frente al edificio federal Jacob K. Javits, el 18 de marzo de 2015, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Mary Altaffer, Archivo)
· Mae Anderson
GOP lawmaker trolls San Francisco NIMBYs fighting huge waterfront development: ‘build BIG’
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· Annie Gaus
Kids YouTuber Ms. Rachel gave $3,000 to anti-Israel radical Abdul El Sayed’s US Senate campaign
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· David Spector, Rich Calder
Team Trump is wisely pushing for most illegal migrants to go home voluntarily
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· Post Editorial Board
Democrats Are Worried The GOP's Cash Advantage Could Hurt Their Chances In The Midterms
The Democratic Party heads into the midterms with generic congressional ballot polling and historical precedent on its side. It is nevertheless worried that the majorities it so desperately wants could still slip away.
· Tyler Durden
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to curb mail-in voting in 23 states
Judge rejects administration’s request to lift injunction secured by several Democratic-led states on 25 June
· Reuters
Trump Orders Signs Outside Smithsonian Museum To Warn Of Inaccurate Exhibits
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· Tyler Durden