The latest political headlines, election updates, government coverage, policy stories, and national news from Blab.
In a comprehensive new assessment released today, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer who retired in 2006 argues that the two‑state solution remains the only realistic path forward for I...
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For nearly two decades, a coalition of evangelical Christian groups has poured tens of millions of dollars into a coordinated campaign that has turned a handful of laws into a continent‑wi...
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On August 4, 2026, a Michigan primary that was already a battleground for state politics ended with a surprise: physician‑turned‑candidate Abdul El‑Sayed clinched the Democratic nomina...
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Foreign observers and commentators frequently weigh in on Israeli elections, offering advice on which parties should win, which coalitions are acceptable, and which policies the government s...
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As Mohan Bhagwat, the head of India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), prepares to arrive in New York for the Universal Oneness Celebrations organized by the American Hindus for Engageme...
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Temple Emanu‑El, the oldest Reform synagogue in New York City, announced on its website that it will host a talk by New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman in October. The event, title...
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On August 19, 2026, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The announcement came from W...
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When Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez declared on ABC News’ This Week that “Woke 1 was crazy,” the phrase leapt from a viral meme to a headline‑grabbing label in the political arena. Her r...
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When Zambia’s ballot boxes were opened on August 13, 2026, the nation found itself on the brink of a political storm.The official tally released the next day confirmed that incumbent Presi...
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On 28 January 2026, Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK’s Reform UK party, stepped onto the Ritz‑Carlton’s Dubai rooftop for a private keynote address hosted by GB News. The gathering, ...
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A fresh RTL/ntv Trend Barometer poll released on 12 August 2026 paints a stark picture of German political disaffection. Only 12 % of respondents believe that parties are tackling the countr...
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When a PAC’s name says ‘Progressive’ but its money comes from Republican donors, voters are left guessing. PACs now drive almost two‑thirds of federal election spending, raising roug...
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On August 11, 2026, President Rodrigo Paz’s administration formally transmitted a draft investment law to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly. The proposal, announced five days earlier,...
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The satirical website The Babylon Bee is now in federal court, challenging a New Mexico law that would force it to add a disclaimer whenever it uses artificial‑intelligence–generated or ...
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Hunter Biden has re‑entered the public conversation with a series of high‑profile interviews that have reignited speculation that the former attorney and businessman might consider a pol...
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A July 25‑27, 2026 Economist/YouGov survey of 1,559 U.S. adults revealed a stark downturn: only 33 % approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 62 % disapprove. The resul...
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On Wednesday at 9 a.m., Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News will air a special episode featuring host Catharine Richert and two political strategists, Amy Frederiksen and Ryan Winkler. The p...
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Governor Katie Hobbs announced on Tuesday that former Mesa mayor John Giles will be her lieutenant governor candidate in the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election. The announcement was made in...
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Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (AOC) was interviewed on ABC’s morning program This Week with Jonathan Karl on Sunday. The host asked her to comment on statements made by activist Francesca Hon...
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On August 5, former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers blasted Democratic nominee Abdul El‑Sayed, asserting that the candidate “believes that America deserved 9/11.” The accusation came t...
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President Donald Trump will swear in Todd Blanche as the nation’s top law‑enforcement officer on Monday, after the Senate confirmed him on Saturday with a razor‑thin 51‑49 vote. A si...
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On Sunday, August 9 2026, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (D‑NY) appeared on ABC’s This Week and said she has not ruled out a run for president or the Senate in 2028. The interview, host...
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On August 30, Palau will host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, but the agenda is already charged with a Chinese missile test, a new security treaty proposal, and a wave of bil...
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A week ago, former New York Governor David Paterson and former Assemblyman Dov Hikind delivered a formal letter to the U.S. Justice Department, warning that a surge in antisemitic hate crime...
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