TODAY'S NEWS FLASH:
United States Begins Large-Scale Deportation Program Through Liberia
Justice Department Drops Case After Admitting It Knew Pool Damage Wasn't Vandalism
Iran Strengthens Alliance with Russia and China as Trump Intensifies Economic Pressure
Trump Pauses Canadian Tariffs for Three Days as Trade Deal Takes Shape
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Political Landscape
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden 'Ghost Gun' Regulation as Unconstitutional
A Texas federal judge ruled the ATF's frame-and-receiver rule violates the Second and Fifth Amendments, delivering a major victory for gun rights groups. The decision dismantles Biden administration efforts to regulate so-called 'ghost guns' and marks another setback for federal firearm restrictions.
House Ethics Committee Probes Democratic Rep. Gomez Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into California congressman Gomez over allegations of inappropriate contact with a House staffer. The probe adds to mounting scrutiny of congressional misconduct and tests Democratic leadership's commitment to accountability.
Global Impact
IMF Chief Praises Milei's Economic Transformation as Argentina Earns Triple Credit Upgrade
IMF Managing Director Georgieva made her first visit to Argentina in eight years to validate President Milei's shock therapy, as inflation plunged from 210 percent to 33 percent. The endorsement came alongside a triple credit upgrade, proving free-market reforms can reverse economic collapse.
Trump Cuts South Korea Military Drills, Seoul Pushes for Independent Wartime Command
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea, citing cost and his relationship with Kim Jong Un. The move prompted Seoul to accelerate its push for independent wartime command, reshaping the seven-decade alliance.
Economic Pulse
Anthropic Makes Bold Six Billion Dollar Bid for AI Chip Efficiency Startup Decart
Anthropic is negotiating to acquire Decart AI for approximately six billion dollars, bringing chip-efficiency software and world-model research in-house. The deal signals intensifying competition among AI giants to control the full technology stack from chips to models.
Federal Reserve Minutes Expose Deep Split as Inflation Fight Stalls
The FOMC voted 9-3 to hold rates steady in July, but newly released minutes reveal growing tension between policymakers as inflation remains stuck at 3.7 percent. The split underscores the Fed's struggle to bring prices under control without triggering a recession.
Quick Takes
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before settling for a combined one-hit shutout as the Braves defeated the White Sox 2-0.
Baker Mayfield enters his contract year playing for the Buccaneers with no extension in sight, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are watching closely as Aaron Rodgers' replacement.
Dr. Phil sued by ex-publicist alleging anti-gay remarks, discrimination. Jerry Sharell filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court Thursday, Aug. 20, accusing the talk show host, 75.
Gwyneth Paltrow trolls critics amid backlash over rumored Sam Altman dinner as she shares hilarious party invites for Shrek and M3GAN.
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Worth Checking Out
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