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Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief, sudden illness. Tributes pour in from leaders worldwide as President Trump reflects on their friendship and Graham’s long career in the Senate and military service. The New York Times reports on successor plans and ongoing Senate race implications.
President Trump has delivered a primetime address releasing declassified intelligence he says shows China acquired large volumes of U.S. voter data and that officials hid reports about foreign efforts to target U.S. elections. Journalists, former intelligence officials and state authorities have said the documents do not prove foreign actors altered 2020 vote counts and many of the administration's claims have been disputed.
Hunter Biden has been leveraging social media, podcasts and art sales to rebrand himself amid ongoing public scrutiny. He has been appearing on far-right and controversial platforms, and his art pieces are selling for high sums, with private video calls included with each sale. Analysts say his strategy is aimed at monetizing attention, not launching a political bid.
The Tate brothers face UK extradition on charges including rape and trafficking. U.S. authorities have arrested them in Miami and Britain has sought extradition; the White House says it will honor treaties and will not intervene. Barron Trump’s alleged ties to the case are under close scrutiny as lawmakers push for more transparency.
Athletes and patients have urged Downing Street to appoint a national brain cancer lead and boost research funding. The Rare Cancers Bill is seen as a step forward but not enough, with calls for faster action in light of Commonwealth Games coverage and ongoing treatment campaigns.
Noting fresh diary entries and testimonies, reporters describe how Fauci’s past interactions with Katie Miller and Stephen Miller have been scrutinized as part of ongoing political and health-care debate, with fresh implications for trust and policy.
Trump has floated JD Vance as a top pick for 2028 and has publicly questioned allies about a potential ticket with Marco Rubio. Donor dinners and private polling fuels fresh talk as opponents scrutinize the shifting landscape ahead of midterms.
Hunter Biden defends his father’s presidential pardon in a BBC interview, acknowledging criticism but portraying it as a necessary move in a fraught political moment. He discusses his father’s health, his own legal troubles, and the broader impact on American public life.
Lebanon and Israel have identified a shortlist of potential foreign partners to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament, with the United States overseeing which nations participate. Negotiations remain in the early stages, and the next round is scheduled for early September.
Hunter Biden has told the BBC that his fathers prostate cancer has metastasized further, reaching his bones and beyond. He has described the disease as painful and debilitating while saying the 83-year-old former president remains active publicly. Biden revealed the diagnosis in May 2025 and has been undergoing radiation and hormone therapy.
Colombia has recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, joining the United States as the only UN member state to back Israel’s claim. The move follows the new president’s pledge to align more closely with Israel and to restore ties after disagreements with the previous administration. Reactions are swift, with Syria and other regional powers condemning the decision as a breach of international law.
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP meme coin has collapsed after a volatile debut. Despite headlines and a planned burn, liquidity issues and a string of rapid price swings have left many investors facing sharp losses as the token trades well below its peak.
Stocks have risen modestly after the Fed signalled further rate increases this year, while bond yields stay elevated amid inflation concerns and energy pressures. Investors wait for clarity on the trajectory of policy and energy costs as the election cycle looms.
President Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran will end "immediately after" the November midterm elections and predicted oil and gasoline prices will fall once voting is over. His comments have come as Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, US fuel prices and diesel records have risen, and Republican leaders are campaigning at a two‑day midterm convention in Dallas.
The Mirror and New York Post report that Don Jr.'s Bahamas wedding, funded in part by Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to Putin, has intensified exchanges between the Trump siblings. The drama extends to Hunter Biden and domestic incidents involving unrelated parties, creating a swirl of family controversy that feeds into broader political theatre.
Sen. John Curtis has asked the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. over his business ties, foreign gifts and a Russian oligarch-funded wedding party. Curtis has demanded the same scrutiny for Hunter Biden and cited reporting that Umar Kremlev paid substantial costs for Trump Jr.'s Bahamas celebrations in May.