Month: August 2026

ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSJustice DepartmentTodd Blanche’s DOJ comes into focus as his confirmation vote nearsTrump critics and some Justice Department veterans say the acting attorney general has shown a willingness to comport with Trump’s demands for loyalty.Listen to this article00:0000:00Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination04:12Get more newsLiveonAug. 4, 2026, 6:38 PM EDTBy Ryan J. ReillyTodd…

Olympic canoeist charged by Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool caseAmid Trump’s criticism of the decision to drop the case, attorneys for David “Davey” Hearn said prosecutors shouldn’t be allowed to try to bring new charges.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The Lincoln Memorial and the drained reflecting pool; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro…

In Gaza, a mass funeral three years after deadly Israeli strikeAhead of a planned mass funeral, hundreds gathered to pay their respects in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, photos and video showed. Some scattered flower petals around the wrapped bodies.Listen to this article00:0000:00The funeral of 112 members of the Hassayna and Abu Sharia clan in Gaza…

Democrat drops out of South Dakota’s Senate race, clearing path for independent candidate Julian Beaudion ended his campaign after winning the Democratic nomination in June, leaving GOP Sen. Mike Rounds with an independent challenger in November.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., faces re-election this fall. Al Drago / Bloomberg via…

Jeanine Pirro’s job status uncertain after heated Oval Office meeting with TrumpPirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, faces additional pressure to secure indictments and convictions against Trump’s targets.Listen to this article00:0000:00U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 7:44 PM EDTBy Garrett Haake,…

Americans fight economic gloom with makeup and movie ticketsAs expensive summer vacations and home remodels are being put on hold, toys and treats are helping to fill the gap.Listen to this article00:0000:00Movie theaters are benefitting from the indulgence economy. In May, AMC had its highest attendance for that month since 2019.Gary Hershorn / Getty Images…

Missouri voters block GOP-led effort to raise bar to pass constitutional amendmentsThe push came after progressives in the solidly Republican state found success with ballot measures related to abortion, health care and the minimum wage. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Opponents of the ballot measure vastly outspent supporters on Missouri’s airwaves.Christian Gooden /…

Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher to face off in Kansas governor’s raceNBC News projects that Masterson and Holscher won their primaries in a solidly Republican state where the outgoing governor is a Democrat. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Cindy Holscher wins Democratic primary for Kansas governor, NBC News projects03:06Get more newsLiveonAug.…

Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematchBell won, NBC News projects, with ad support from a pro-Israel super PAC, while Bush had backing from prominent progressives.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary rematch, NBC News projects01:56Get more newsLiveonAug. 4,…

Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justicesThe Republican-controlled Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the primary ballot after the state Supreme Court ruled against the party on issues like abortion.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.Tammy Ljungblad / Kansas City Star / Tribune News…