As the shutdown drags on, the threat of permanent cuts is mired in politics
President Trump is meeting with his budget director, Russ Vought, about what additional cuts to make during the shutdown, and
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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California vows to ‘instantly’ cut funding to universities that cave to Trump ‘compact’
Governor Gavin Newsom urges schools not to sign ‘radical agreement’ to cuts to departments, students and speech Any California universities
Read MoreSenior member of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang arrested
The alleged head of the gang’s armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK.
Read MoreHamas says it will respond ‘soon’ to Trump’s proposal to end Gaza war
Egypt’s foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.
Read MoreIsrael stops 41 boats in aid flotilla with one ‘still sailing strong’
Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested as final boat is presumed intercepted in Palestinian waters Israel says
Read MoreIsraeli settler who killed Awdah Hathaleen still harassing Palestinians
Israeli settler Yinon Levi is back disrupting the occupied West Bank village of Umm al-Kheir.
Read MoreTreasure hunters discover $1m in silver and gold coins off Florida coast
Valuables were being transported in 1715 from American colonies when a hurricane wrecked a Spanish fleet Hidden beneath the turquoise
Read MoreTrump memo says US in ‘non-international armed conflict’ with cartels
Memo reported by US media shows Trump justification for strikes on alleged drug smugglers experts say likely illegal.
Read MoreOfficial quits after dispute over Trump’s Eisenhower sword gift to King Charles
The library director reportedly rejected a request for the White House to gift an Eisenhower sword to King Charles.
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Pope Leo’s religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here’s what makes it unique
“Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It’s unbelievable.” (Image credit:
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