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Succession dispute arises in Ugandan kingdom following king's death

A succession dispute has erupted in the Ugandan kingdom of Tooro following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with the family rejecting the committee's choice of a television news anchor as his successor.

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Marco Rubio holds news conference with Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori

Marco Rubio concludes a tour of conservative-led South American countries, including a meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori, to advance U.S. counternarcotics and immigration policies.

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Republican Convention Continues with Speeches and Promises

The Republican convention featured speeches criticizing Democrats and a promise of financial incentives from President Trump.

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Trump tours National Medal of Honor Museum and delivers remarks

President Trump toured the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, and delivered remarks about his proposals for Americans.

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Discussion on Trump's proposal for $5,000 payment to American adults

Analysts are examining the feasibility of a proposal to distribute $5,000 to every American adult.

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Senate passes bill to allow sanctions on Russian gas export tankers

The Senate passed a bill that allows sanctions on Russian gas export tankers.

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Former President Bush Commends Gen. Dan Caine at Commemoration Event

Former President George W. Bush praised Gen. Dan Caine for his leadership during a commemoration event for the September 11 attacks.

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Utah governor designates September 10 as Charlie Kirk Day

Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced September 10 as 'Charlie Kirk Day' in honor of the political commentator who was killed in Utah.

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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses U.S. military resources and focus on Indo-Pacific

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi warns that the conflict with Iran is depleting U.S. weapon stockpiles and diverting military resources from the Indo-Pacific, potentially weakening deterrence against China.

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James Talarico receives endorsements from Republican officials in Senate campaign

James Talarico received endorsements from 21 Republican officials in his Senate campaign against Ken Paxton.

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Trump denies reports of damage to US war planes from Iran attack

President Trump denied reports that Iranian forces caused damage to U.S. war planes at a Jordan air base.

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Interest groups spend $31 million lobbying Congress on college sports legislation

Interest groups have spent $31 million lobbying Congress on legislation to regulate college sports.

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House Rules Committee hears member reform proposals

The House Rules Committee held a hearing where members presented various reform proposals.

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Denver files lawsuit to block ICE officers from voting sites

Denver has filed a lawsuit to prevent ICE officers from entering voting sites.

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Chip Roy Criticizes Trump Proposal for $5,000 Dividends to Americans

Rep. Chip Roy criticized President Trump's proposal for $5,000 dividends to Americans, highlighting differing views within the Republican Party.

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Andrew Hastie testifies in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case under subpoena

Andrew Hastie testified under subpoena in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case, expressing reluctance about his involvement.

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Governors may delay extradition requests under certain circumstances

Governors may indefinitely delay extradition requests if they disagree with the prosecution or the political climate of the requesting state.

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Philadelphia Inquirer editorial discusses concerns about Sen. John Fetterman's performance

The Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board criticized Sen. John Fetterman for his work habits and performance, raising concerns about his ability to fulfill his congressional duties.

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Prince Harry, Bill Nye, Chrissy Teigen to attend Clinton Global Initiative meeting

Prince Harry, Bill Nye, and Chrissy Teigen are among the influential figures attending the Clinton Global Initiative meeting hosted by Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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Baier questions Vance about Trump's $5,000 dividend promise to voters

Bret Baier questioned Vice President Vance about Trump's promise to give $5,000 to voters if Republicans maintain congressional control, highlighting concerns of potential voter bribery.

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Trump administration maintains TPS for El Salvador for the time being

The Trump administration has decided to maintain Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran nationals living in the United States for now.

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Deluzio comments on Fetterman's absence in Pennsylvania

Rep. Chris Deluzio criticized Sen. John Fetterman for his lack of presence in Pennsylvania, highlighting constituents' frustrations.

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Latest DDHQ forecast indicates tight race for Senate control

The DDHQ forecast indicates a competitive Senate race with a shift away from Republican dominance, influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling on Missouri's redistricting.

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Court rules clean drinking water is not a constitutional right

A federal appeals court ruled that access to clean drinking water is not a constitutional right, following a lawsuit by Jackson, Mississippi residents.

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Foulkes wins Rhode Island gubernatorial primary against Gov. McKee

Dan McKee lost the Rhode Island gubernatorial primary to challenger Foulkes amid scrutiny over his administration's handling of a bridge replacement project.

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Trump addresses crowd at Republican convention regarding John Thune

Trump addressed a crowd at the Republican convention, urging them not to boo Senate Majority Leader John Thune and praising Speaker Mike Johnson.

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IRS remains silent on tax implications of Trump's prediction market ties

The IRS has not commented on the tax implications of transactions involving prediction markets linked to the Trump family.

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Malta faces warnings about corruption and journalist protections

Shami Chakrabarti raised concerns about corruption and journalist protections in Malta during a Council of Europe inquiry linked to the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

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Bill O'Reilly comments on Sen. John Fetterman's political alignment

Bill O'Reilly suggested that Senator John Fetterman may align with the Republican Party due to his views on Democratic policy towards Israel.

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Missouri Secretary of State to appear in court over redistricting issues

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is appearing in court as judges consider holding him in contempt over redistricting issues.