Texas House Holds Call Session on Aug. 20
The Texas House of Representatives holds a call session for the legislative session at 11 a.m. ET on Aug. 20, as Democratic state lawmakers...
Democrats Push Back on Texas Redistricting Map, Back California Ballot Measure
The Texas Legislature is moving ahead with a congressional redistricting map that would give Republicans additional seats, while Democrats in California are putting a...
Kicking addiction: Hong Kong team seeking redemption at Homeless World Cup
A team of Hong Kong footballers and coaches, who have struggled with gambling and drug abuse, are aiming to overcome their pasts by competing...
Netanyahu demands Gaza City is taken faster than planned
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that Gaza City be captured more quickly than previously planned. Advertisement The “timeline for conquering the last...
India to grow Tejas fighter fleet with 97 additional aircraft
On 19 August, an additional purchase of 97 Tejas Mk1A light fighters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the approval of India’s apex...
Russia says it must be part of Ukraine talks as Nato military chiefs meet
Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent...
Nebraska Announces Plans for ‘Cornhusker Clink’ Detention Center
Nebraska is partnering with the Trump administration to open “Cornhusker Clink,” a detention center to house illegal immigrants awaiting deportation or other proceedings, in...
Trump Calls for Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Resignation Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
President Donald Trump urged Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to resign following allegations of mortgage fraud. “Cook must resign, now!” Trump said in an...
California Republicans File Suit to Block Democrats’ Redistricting Plan
California Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit on Aug. 18 to block a redistricting plan backed by Democrats. Championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the plan...