Gov. Abbott Dismisses Texas GOP Election Concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently dismissed Republican concerns about the upcoming November midterm elections, despite polls suggesting tight races in the state. Speaking on Friday at the Texas governor’s mansion in Austin, Governor Abbott emphasized his belief that voters will ultimately choose Republican candidates over Democrats. A Texas Pulse poll conducted in late July indicated […]
US-Korea Drills, Chinese AI Discussed on GPS
A recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS, released on August 23, 2026, explored several pressing global issues, including the reduction of US-South Korea military drills, the rapid advancement of China’s artificial intelligence industry, and the impact of climate change. The program also examined the V-Dem Institute’s recent downgrade of US democracy. The discussion began with […]
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling the policy was contrary to law and exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department had paused the issuance of immigrant visas from nearly 40% of the world’s nations in January, including […]
Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Visa Ban Illegal
A federal judge on Friday, August 21, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling determined that the policy violated federal immigration law by discriminating based on nationality. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, presiding in the Southern District of New York, stated […]
Tim Scott backs Darline Graham despite debate flub
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary runoff election scheduled for this week. Scott dismissed concerns arising from Graham’s recent debate performance regarding national security. Scott described Graham as the real deal, highly qualified, […]
South Carolina Faces Fourth Election in 11 Weeks
South Carolina Republicans are preparing for their fourth primary election in 11 weeks on August 25, a delayed runoff to select a U.S. Senate nominee. This special primary became necessary after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away in July, leaving his seat vacant. The upcoming runoff follows an initial special primary on August 11, where none […]
Chief Justice allows Trump ballroom work to proceed
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily permitted construction to continue on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. This order comes as the Supreme Court reviews the Trump administration’s emergency request to intervene in ongoing lawsuits regarding the project. The temporary decision was issued just hours before lower-court rulings would have mandated a […]
Fry Endorses Darline Graham in SC Senate Runoff
U.S. Representative Russell Fry has endorsed Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff. Fry announced his support on Friday, citing Graham’s capacity to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda and her understanding of the challenges faced by everyday people as key reasons for his backing. Fry, who finished third in the special primary […]
SC Governor Vetoes State Budget Items
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his line-item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 state budget. The Governor’s office stated that the final budget incorporates 92% of his executive budget proposals. Key initiatives funded in the budget include an income tax cut, pay raises for teachers and law enforcement, a freeze on college tuition, and […]
Senator Ossoff calls Trump ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
US Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, recently escalated his public dispute with President Donald Trump, referring to him as a draft-dodging, crook president during a campaign event in Georgia. Senator Ossoff made these remarks while defending Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy captain, whom he described as embodying American heroism. Senator Ossoff criticized […]