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Michael Grant — U.S. politics journalist

Michael Grant

Michael Grant is a US journalist who writes for major newspapers about changes in US politics and the economy.He tells his readers the truth about what's going on.

Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to Secure Attorney General Nomination

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Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to Secure Attorney General Nomination

Todd Blanche formally rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after Senate Republicans threatened to block his Attorney General nomination.

August 4, 2026

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes Resigns After Criticism Over Festival Shooting Response

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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes Resigns After Criticism Over Festival Shooting Response

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned after criticism over the department’s response and communication following a deadly food festival shooting that killed three people.

July 31, 2026

Pentagon Reclassifies Iran War Casualties, Triggering Debate Over Military Transparency and Accountability

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Pentagon Reclassifies Iran War Casualties, Triggering Debate Over Military Transparency and Accountability

The Pentagon has changed how it reports U.S. casualties from the Iran conflict, moving some deaths and injuries into a separate category. Veterans and lawmakers are questioning transparency and long-term impacts on military families.

July 28, 2026

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Claims as Global Trade Tensions Rise

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Claims as Global Trade Tensions Rise

The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, citing concerns over forced labor practices and supply chain enforcement.

July 24, 2026

House Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Keep Government Open Through December

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House Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Keep Government Open Through December

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a temporary government funding bill that would keep federal agencies operating through December 4, 2026, avoiding a potential shutdown before the midterm elections.

July 22, 2026

Texas Flash Flood Emergency: Guadalupe River Surges as Deadly Flood Wave Hits Hill Country

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Texas Flash Flood Emergency: Guadalupe River Surges as Deadly Flood Wave Hits Hill Country

Severe flash flooding has struck Texas Hill Country as the Guadalupe River surged dangerously, triggering emergency warnings, rescues, evacuations, and widespread damage.

July 17, 2026

Supreme Court Justices Ask Congress to Increase Security Due to Increasing Threats

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Supreme Court Justices Ask Congress to Increase Security Due to Increasing Threats

U.S. Supreme Court justices ask Congress for more money for security, citing increasing threats against judges and court staff amid heightened safety worries nationwide.

July 15, 2026

Melat Kiros Defeats Longtime Incumbent in Colorado Democratic Primary Upset

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Melat Kiros Defeats Longtime Incumbent in Colorado Democratic Primary Upset

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros has defeated long-time incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s Democratic primary, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.

July 1, 2026

Raúl Castro Indicted Over 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Attack

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Raúl Castro Indicted by U.S. Over 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown

The United States unsealed a federal indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people.

May 21, 2026

Sotomayor Apologizes to Kavanaugh: SCOTUS ICE Dispute

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Justice Sotomayor Apologizes to Kavanaugh Over ICE Arrest Comments

In a rare move,Justice Sonia Sotomayor issues a public apology to Brett Kavanaugh following a heated public dispute regarding Supreme Court views on ICE enforcement.

April 16, 2026

Sam Altman Attack: Man Charged with Attempted Murder

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Man Charged with Trying to Kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

A man has been charged with an attack on the house of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman,which has raised concerns about the safety of executives in the tech industry.

April 14, 2026

Trump Doubts U.S.-Iran Ceasefire After Kuwait Drone Strikes

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Trump Questions U.S.-Iran Ceasefire After New Drone Strikes

In a nutshell, President Trump is questioning the viability of the recent ceasefire with Iran after reports of drone attacks in Kuwait.This has made people question the work being done to bring peace to the Middle East.

April 10, 2026

Dramatic Long Island Yacht Rescue: 4 Saved by Coast Guard

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Dramatic Coast Guard Rescue: 4 People Saved from Yacht Off Long Island

The U.S. Coast Guard saves four sailors from the broken-down yacht "Proudfoot" in 12-foot seas off Moriches Inlet.This morning, the boat washed up on Fire Island.

April 6, 2026

Authorities stated the vehicle was loaded with commercial-grade explosives and gasoline to increase the explosion

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FBI Calls Michigan Synagogue Attack Hezbollah-Inspired Terror Plot

FBI says the Temple Israel attack in Michigan was a Hezbollah-inspired terror act targeting the Jewish community, raising concerns over domestic radicalization.

March 31, 2026

Trump's Signature Will Be on U.S. Paper Money in 2026

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Trump's Signature Will Be on U.S. Paper Money in 2026

The U.S. Treasury said that President Trump's signature will be on paper bills to celebrate the American Semiquincentennial.

March 27, 2026

U.S. sends 82nd Airborne to the Middle East while Iran talks ceasefire

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U.S. sends 82nd Airborne to the Middle East while Iran talks ceasefire

The Pentagon is sending thousands of elite 82nd Airborne soldiers to the Middle East as President Trump suggests a 15-point peace plan to end the dispute with Iran.

March 25, 2026

US Strikes Iran and Hezbollah Targets as Middle East Conflict Widens

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US Strikes Iran and Hezbollah Targets as Middle East Conflict Widens

The conflict between Iran and Israel is spreading throughout the Middle East, with strikes in Tehran and Lebanon, more deaths, and more worries about a larger war in the region.

March 5, 2026

Abigail Spanberger — first woman elected governor of Virginia

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Abigail Spanberger makes history as the first woman to be governor of Virginia

Find out how Abigail Spanberger made history by becoming the first woman to be governor of Virginia.This was a big step forward in the state's politics and the country's leadership.

November 5, 2025

Food assistance programs at risk during U.S. government shutdown

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Food assistance programs are in danger as the U.S. government shuts down

Find out how the U.S. government shutdown is threatening food assistance programs, which hurts low-income families, nutrition services, and food security all over the country.

November 5, 2025

Ballot box and U.S. currency — cost of living affecting voter behavior

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How the cost of living is affecting how people vote in the U.S

Learn how rising costs of living are changing how people feel about voting and how they choose candidates in the US, with information about economic issues and political trends.

November 5, 2025

Dick Cheney — portrait; former U.S. Vice President, died at 84

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Dick Cheney, who was Vice President of the United States, dies at 84

Read breaking news on the death of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney at age 84, his political legacy, key career moments, and impact on American history.

November 4, 2025

Donald Trump warns he may cut federal funds if Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

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Donald Trump Says He Will Cut Federal Funds if Zohran Mamdani Wins

Donald Trump, the former president, said he would think about withdrawing federal subsidies to New York City if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the 2025 mayoral election. The statements, which were made just days before the votes opened, have caused controversy and brought up the issue of political intervention in local government again.

November 4, 2025

Progressive lawmakers challenging Democratic Party leadership

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Progressives Take on the Leaders of the Democratic Party

Find out how progressive leaders are changing the Democratic Party establishment, changing the priorities of politics, and changing the direction of U.S. politics.

November 3, 2025

Historic U.S. government shutdown — Capitol building and closed federal offices

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Historic U.S. Government Shutdown

Stay updated on the Historic U.S. Government Shutdown, its nationwide impact, political implications, and how it affects federal services, workers, and the economy.

October 1, 2025

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