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A voter casts her ballot in Colorado's primary election at Denver's Central Library on June 30.

Democrats are focused on affordability. Some say they should focus on democracy too

Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party figures say Democrats should also talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded election claims.

Jerome Powell held what's likely to be his last meeting as Fed chair, with questions lingering about whether he'll opt to remain on the central bank's board.

Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.

President Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding

President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, attends a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to make that possible."

President Trump during an event announcing the expansion of a foster care initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House on Aug. 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom

President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom.

The entrance to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 13, still draped with the tarp that has been in place for months.

How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?

The Kennedy Center's profile has already shifted. If the shutdown is approved by a federal judge, its primary stages will not reopen until at least 2028 and audiences may decline further.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on Aug. 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

Former New York congressman George Santos is being investigated by federal regulators over his trading activity on the prediction market site Kalshi.

DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi

The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at her Berlin party headquarters Friday for talks with members of potential coalition parties to form a new government.

Germany's Merkel, Weakened After Poor Election Showing, Struggles To Form Government

The unprecedented prospect of a repeat election looms as Merkel and her diverse would-be coalition partners try to surmount differences. "This could be the end of Angela Merkel," warns a commentator.

Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations

Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller presented the nominees on Wednesday morning. The Pitt led all shows with 25 nominations, followed closely by the final season of Hacks with 24.

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