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Every story, by the day it broke.
The full record of past coverage, each event as covered across the spectrum, with framing analysis where it's been decoded. Not every story reaches all three sides.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs as she considers her political career
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, age 36, announced she is freezing her eggs. She has discussed her political future, including the possibility of running for president or U.S. Senate, in a Sunday interview on ABC's 'This Week.'
What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is on trial in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. He has pleaded not guilty. Davis has been described as a former gang member/boss.
On the Ballot: What went wrong for Hong in Wisconsin?
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist and state representative from Wisconsin, leads or has surged ahead in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. The primary is scheduled for Tuesday in the swing state. The race is viewed as a test of progressive strength within the Democratic Party. David Axelrod, associated with Obama, has expressed hope that Hong loses.
Trump says he's 'low keying it' on Iran: 'It will work out'
President Trump said in an interview with Axios that the U.S. is 'low-keying it' regarding Iran and described the situation as only 'semi-negotiating.' The coverage concerns U.S.-Iran relations, including issues around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's economic conditions.
New Orleans Deploys AI for 911 Calls—What Are Other Cities Doing?
New Orleans is using artificial intelligence in its 911 emergency call system. The move comes amid a high volume of daily emergency calls.
Kaptur moving to physical rehab after what police say was a hit-and-run crash
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) was injured in what Toledo first responders described as a hit-and-run crash. On Sunday she shared a video, thanking first responders and well-wishers, and said she will move to physical rehabilitation.
Sanders: 'Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries now'
Sen. Bernie Sanders called for Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from Democratic primary elections. He made the request in the context of outreach to Democratic leadership, citing concerns about outside spending and influence.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Trump names Will Scharf as new White House counsel
President Trump announced that Will Scharf, currently the White House staff secretary, will become the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington effective September 1. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform.
Taylor Farms expands jalapeño product recalls over salmonella concerns
Federal health officials issued a recall and alert involving jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. Products containing the recalled jalapeños are affected.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Trump’s plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated at a Sunday cabinet meeting that Israel rejects President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza.
Boat operator charged after New York Harbor capsize kills woman, infant daughter
A boat capsized in New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty. A woman and an infant girl died. The operator of the boat was charged/arrested.
AOC’s Decision To Freeze Eggs Sparks Debate: How Common Is It?
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced that she is freezing her eggs. She shared the decision publicly and described it as a way to gain greater control over her future and balance her personal and political life.
In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham advances to a GOP special primary runoff for U.S. Senate
A candidate named Darline Graham (Nordone) is running in a South Carolina Republican Senate primary. President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she has support from Senate Republicans. The outcome of the primary is uncertain.
Grassley bids farewell to beloved family vacuum, Beth
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa posted a message on social media marking the end of use of a family vacuum cleaner named Beth. Both outlets quote portions of his farewell message.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Iran and Oman are engaged in ongoing talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations relate to shipping through the strait, and no final agreement has been reached.
Sunday shows preview: Iran-Hormuz deal hangs in balance; Trump, Dems look to midterms
Vice President JD Vance made remarks on Saturday about the state of negotiations involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping passage central to the talks.
Case fends off challenge from his left in Hawaii Democratic House primary
In the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ed Case defeated challenger state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole. Keohokalole, described as a progressive, had criticized Case's record, including his vote related to the SAVE America Act.
Turkey says Iran not target of pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact. The two provided sides agree the agreement involves mutual defense commitments among the three countries.
Hunter Biden says father’s cancer has spread; doctor says advanced disease can still be treatable
In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden said his father, former President Joe Biden, has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and is causing him pain.
Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth
Lisa Demuth, the Minnesota House Speaker, won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, defeating Mike Lindell (of MyPillow), who had been endorsed by President Trump. Demuth will be the GOP nominee in the general election.
Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
The US Senate passed a stopgap funding bill (continuing resolution) to prevent a government shutdown, keeping the government funded at current levels until December 11. The measure passed by a 90-6 vote and now goes to the House of Representatives for approval. The bill is intended to avert a shutdown before the midterm elections.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary's access to classified information
The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's eligibility to access classified information. The action was taken based on allegations that Kendall disclosed information about Air Force One's capabilities to a news outlet.
ICE officers will have body cameras but not the typical transparency requirements
ICE plans to equip officers with body cameras in the near term. The agency's policy gives it discretion over whether and when to release footage publicly, rather than following standard transparency requirements.
Hunter Biden opens up to the BBC about father's cancer battle, pardon and politics
Hunter Biden gave a wide-ranging interview to BBC News in which he discussed his father's cancer and said the cancer has spread.
US intel warns Putin could test NATO as weapons stocks shrink
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Putin could take actions that test the NATO alliance.
Former NBA players test WNBA draft eligibility amid transgender debate
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced he is declaring for the WNBA draft in order to challenge the league's eligibility rules. Both sides connect this to how the league's current eligibility standards are defined.
Pentagon releases fresh UFO videos in new document dump
The Pentagon released a new batch of files—the fifth such release—related to UFOs/Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including documents, images, and videos.
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ruled against continuing above-ground construction of a planned White House ballroom, finding that the project requires congressional approval. President Trump said he would appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms
The Labor Department (Bureau of Labor Statistics) reported on Friday that US nonfarm/payroll employment fell by 23,000 jobs in July, a decline that came as a surprise to economists who had expected job growth. Some outlets also noted the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
At least 6 killed in Thailand school shooting after gunman kills grandparents: Police
A shooting occurred at a school in Thailand on Friday. A gunman opened fire, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Thai authorities are the source of the reported details.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight
On Friday, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general, President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department. Her opposition narrows the path to his confirmation.
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The US government reached a deal, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, with the German energy company RWE related to the halting or relinquishing of offshore wind leases/projects. This is described as one of several deals affecting wind energy projects under President Trump.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Senate tables hemp amendment at center of funding fight, allowing one-month delay of ban
A dispute over hemp-derived THC provisions was tied to a government spending/funding bill in the Senate. The matter involved a one-month delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. This was connected to a bipartisan stopgap spending measure.
What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
On Thursday, President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and addressing 'birth tourism.' The orders followed a Supreme Court ruling weeks earlier (June) that struck down his previous executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship.
Crenshaw weighs in on 'dumb' $20 burrito sparking debate over affordability
A complaint about a $20 burrito went viral and sparked a debate about affordability within the Republican Party. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) commented on the matter, and the discussion involved other prominent Republicans. The episode revealed disagreements among Republicans over affordability.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A government watchdog (the Government Accountability Office) reviewed the work of DOGE and concluded that its reported savings figures were overstated and contained problems in how they were calculated.
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) faces calls from Republicans, including senators, to resign from Congress amid domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) has called on Miller to resign and end his re-election campaign.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab center to recover at home
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced he has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and will continue recovering at home. He had been hospitalized following an incident in June, and was absent for roughly two months.
Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports, says leakers 'being hunted down'
President Trump publicly rejected reports that the U.S. military is running low on certain munitions amid conflict involving Iran. He stated the U.S. has large supplies of munitions.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Why was Fauci held in contempt for pleading the 5th, and what happens next?
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The vote followed a committee hearing the previous week in which Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote fell along party lines.
On the Ballot: 3 races to watch as Tennessee voters head to polls
Tennessee voters go to the polls on Thursday to select nominees in state races, including for governor. The election takes place after the state's congressional district lines were redrawn.
Trump never in 'harm's way' during Marine One incident: White House
On Tuesday, Marine One, the helicopter that transports President Trump, came within about a mile of a passenger jet in the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington. The incident is being discussed by aviation authorities and the White House.
Orgs hope ‘Bad apple’ procurement group’s closure in Kentucky doesn’t hurt organ donations
A U.S. federal health agency (HHS) is ending its relationship with an organ procurement organization based in Kentucky.
Trump maintains vandalism claims, calls on Pirro to 're-visit' Reflecting Pool
Criminal charges related to alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were dropped. President Trump has publicly asked the Justice Department, specifically U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, to revisit the case, and he continues to assert that vandalism was responsible for the pool's condition.
With confirmation vote nearing, Blanche promises to limit abortion, even where it’s legal
Todd Blanche, a figure connected to the role of Attorney General, made statements indicating an intention to restrict or limit access to abortion, including in states where it is currently legal. This comes in the context of a confirmation vote.