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President Donald Trump has made clear in recent weeks that he’s willing to use the vast powers of his office to prevent his party from losing control of Congress in next year's midterm elections. Some of the steps Trump has taken to intervene in the election are typical, but controversial, political maneuvers taken to his trademark extremes. That includes pushing Republican lawmakers in Texas and other conservative-controlled states to redraw their legislative maps to expand the number of U.S. House seats favorable to the GOP. Others involve the direct use of official presidential power in ways that have no modern precedent, such as ordering his Department of Justice to investigate the main liberal fundraising entity, ActBlue. The department also is demanding the detailed voter files from each state in an apparent attempt to look for ineligible voters on a vast scale. And on Monday, Trump posted a falsehood-filled rant on social media pledging to lead a “movement” to outlaw voting machines and mail balloting, the latter of which has become a mainstay of Democratic voting since Trump pushed Republicans to avoid it in 2020 — before flipping on the issue ahead of last year's presidential election. The individual actions add up to an unprecedented attempt by a sitting president to interfere in a critical election before it's even held, moves that have raised alarms among those concerned about the future of U.S. democracy. “Those are actions that you don’t see in healthy democracies,” said Ian Bassin, executive director of Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan organization that has sued the Trump administration. “Those are actions you see in authoritarian states.” Trump has already tried to overturn an election Bassin noted that presidents routinely stump for their party in midterm elections and try to bolster incumbents by steering projects and support to their districts. But he said Trump’s history is part of what’s driving alarm about the midterms. He referenced Trump's attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, which ended with a violent assault on the Capitol by his supporters. “The one thing we know for certain from experience in 2020 is that this is a person who will use every measure and try every tactic to stay in power, regardless of the outcome of an election,” Bassin said. He noted that in 2020, Trump was checked by elected Republicans in Congress and statehouses who refused to bend the rules, along with members of his own administration and even military leaders who distanced themselves from the defeated incumbent. In his second term, the president has locked down near-total loyalty from the GOP and stacked the administration with loyalists. The incumbent president’s party normally loses seats in Congress during midterm elections. That’s what happened to Trump in 2018, when Democrats won enough seats to take back the House of Representatives, stymieing the president’s agenda and eventually leading to his two impeachments. Trump has said he doesn’t want a repeat. He also has argued that his actions are actually attempts to preserve democracy. Repeating baseless allegations of fraud, he said Monday during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that “you can never have a real democracy with mail-in ballots.” Earlier this month, Trump said that, because he handily won Texas in the 2024 presidential election, “we are entitled to five more seats.” An attempt to engineer GOP control of the US House Republicans currently have a three-seat margin in the House of Representatives. Trump pushed Texas Republicans to redraw their congressional map to create up to five new winnable GOP seats and is lobbying other red states, including Indiana and Missouri, to take similar steps to pad the margin even more. The Texas Legislature is likely to vote on its map on Wednesday. There’s no guarantee that Trump’s gambit will work, but also no legal prohibition against fiddling with maps in those states for partisan advantage. In response, California Democrats are moving forward with their own redistricting effort as a way to counter Republicans in Texas. Mid-decade map adjustments have happened before, though usually in response to court orders rather than presidents openly hoping to manufacture more seats for their party. Larry Diamond, a political scientist at Stanford University, said there's a chance the redrawing of House districts won't succeed as Trump anticipates — but could end up motivating Democratic voters. Still, Diamond said he's concerned. “It’s the overall pattern that’s alarming and that the reason to do this is for pure partisan advantage,” he said of Trump's tactic. Diamond noted that in 2019 he wrote a book about a “12-step” process to turn a democracy into an autocracy, and “the last step in the process is to rig the electoral process.” The Justice Department acts on Trump's priorities Trump has required loyalty from all levels of his administration and demanded that the Department of Justice follow his directives. One of those was to probe ActBlue, an online portal that raised hundreds of millions of dollars in small-dollar donations for Democratic candidates over two decades. The site was so successful that Republicans launched a similar venture, called WinRed. Trump, notably, did not order a federal probe into WinRed. Trump’s appointees at the Department of Justice also have demanded voting data from at least 19 states, as Trump continues to insist he actually won the 2020 election and proposed a special prosecutor to investigate that year’s vote tally. Much as he did before winning the 2024 election, Trump has baselessly implied that Democrats may rig upcoming vote counts against him. In at least two of those states, California and Minnesota, the DOJ followed up with election officials last week, threatening legal action if they didn’t hand over their voter registration lists by this Thursday, according to letters shared with The Associated Press. Neither state — both controlled by Democrats — has responded publicly. Attempts to interfere with voting and elections Trump's threat this week to end mail voting and do away with voting machines is just his latest attempt to sway how elections are run. An executive order he signed earlier this year sought documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, among other changes, though much of it has been blocked by courts. In the days leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to reverse his 2020 loss, Trump’s allies proposed having the military seize voting machines to investigate purported fraud, even though Trump’s own attorney general said there was no evidence of significant wrongdoing. The Constitution says states and Congress, rather than the president, set the rules for elections, so it’s unclear what Trump could do to make his promises a reality. But election officials saw them as an obvious sign of his 2026 interests. “Let’s see this for what it really is: An attempt to change voting going into the midterms because he’s afraid the Republicans will lose,” wrote Ann Jacobs, the Democratic chair of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, on X. The president has very few levers to influence an election Derek Muller, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame, said the idea of seizing voting machines in 2020 was a sign of how few levers the president has to influence an election, not of his power. Under the U.S. Constitution, elections are run by states and only Congress can “alter” the procedures — and, even then, for federal races alone. “It’s a deeply decentralized system,” Muller said. There are fewer legal constraints on presidential powers, such as criminal investigations and deployment of law enforcement and military resources, Muller noted. But, he added, people usually err in forecasting election catastrophes. He noted that in 2022 and 2024, a wide range of experts braced for violence, disruption and attempts to overturn losses by Trump allies, and no serious threats materialized. “One lesson I’ve learned in decades of doing this is people are often preparing for the last election rather than what actually happens in the new ones,” Muller said. ___ View the full article

Alors que le FC Barcelone sort d’une victoire nette contre Majorque (0-3) en ouverture de la Liga, Hansi Flick a accordé un break à ses joueurs. Mais certains ont préféré s’activer plutôt que de lever le pied. Dans ce contexte, Lamine Yamal s’est distingué en s’envolant loin de la Catalogne, direction la Principauté. Repos collectif, Yamal s’offre Monaco pour s’entraînerAprès la récupération dominicale, Flick a libéré son groupe lundi. Joan Garcia, Szczęsny, Pedri, Oriol Romeu et Dani Olmo se sont toutefois présentés volontairement à la Ciutat Esportiva, où le staff était aussi présent. De son côté, Lamine Yamal n’a pas opté pour la détente totale. L’ailier formé à la Masia a choisi Monaco, où il s’est entraîné dans une salle privée. Plus tard, il a poursuivi ses exercices à bord d’un bateau avec vue imprenable sur la Riviera française. View the full article

ViuTV節目《晚吹－怨女俱樂部》周一（18日）一集請來配音員兼紋身師的葆琳做嘉賓，她接受余迪偉、何居倬、陳皓雲訪問時，大呻自己做配音員期間遇到的怨氣。近日動畫電影《鬼滅之刃無限城篇》成為全城熱話，而葆琳就曾經配過《鬼滅》超人氣角色禰豆子，但結果卻被鬧到決定退出配音界，她解釋：「俾人鬧，因為呢個角色本身有其他人配音，但係最後就變咗我去，跟住佢哋就唔鍾意，因為本身配嗰個人佢都有Fans。」 葆琳曾為《鬼滅》的超人氣角色禰豆子配音，但就被圍攻，她現身ViuTV《晚吹－怨女俱樂部》分享經歷。（ViuTV）葆琳因為禰豆子配音，引發不少是非。（網上圖片）禰豆子長期咬著竹子，所以葆琳配音時都要咬住手指。（ViuTV）她說自己原本做紋身師，七年前因為鍾意日本聲優而報讀配音班，五年後擊敗大約六、七個對手獲得禰豆子角色，外界除了覺得新人不應該配一個這麼重要的角色外，更大原因是有人覺得她靠關係取得角色：「主要原因係私人原因，因為我參加呢個興趣班之後，個老師成為咗我老公，佢哋就覺得個角色係內定嘅。」被問覺得自己是否勝過另外六、七位配音員，她則不敢講；另外她強調自己是光明正大取得角色。 有人覺得葆琳是因為靠配音導師老公，才取得禰豆子角色，使她被狠批，有人更罵她是「雞」。（IG@ eric.c.chow）葆琳說初期配音壓力不大，但《鬼滅》一出街便是惡夢開始，遭起底及人身攻擊，她與老公都一齊被鬧：「話我好姣，又話我呢個角色唔係咁演㗎喎，又話我似Night Club啲雞，我冇落過去Night Club 。」自己一度情緒低落到「爛面」，並且暴飲暴食，她表示：「佢哋一直鬧我一直配，一直做一直鬧，不停喺一個巨大壓力嘅底下做好我Part嘢，但係又好大壓力，壓力大到成塊面爛晒。」而最終，雖然她獲邀再為《鬼滅》下集配音，但她已不敢再接，結果角色由另一位較資深的配音員頂上。 葆琳因為被鬧而壓力太大，曾導致爛面及暴飲暴食。（IG@nyanyanrin）葆琳呻這行根本很難生存，直言：「又要少錢，又要俾人鬧！」講到配音員待遇，雖然未講到實際數字，但每集酬勞少得驚人，她透露：「真係唔多， Around茶餐廳一個碟頭飯加凍飲。（主持：一個鐘？）一個Show，一集。」葆琳再爆料，指即使一套動畫有18集，但角色未必18集都出場，所以不一定賺足18集錢，當她講到有配音員一集內分飾三角，余迪偉問：「咁人哋一集可以賺到三個碟頭飯……」葆琳即否認：「不是，佢一集有三個角色，都係得一個碟頭飯。」 講到配音員待遇，雖然沒講到實際數字，但每集酬勞少得驚人，她透露：「真係唔多， around茶餐廳一個碟頭飯加凍飲。（主持：一個鐘？）一個show，一集。」即使一集配三個角色，價錢都是一樣。（ViuTV）葆琳約在2022年左右已離開配音界，但她仍想繼續追求聲優夢，希望上台表演、玩聲，做一個聲音演員。她常常在IG拍配音片，至去年4月突然爆紅，目前都有其他廣告或廣告VO工作，她坦言：「但係我好想做動畫，但係我唔做，因為我唔想喺入面……好複雜嘅人事問題。」余迪偉問她可有想過幫色情片配音，她笑笑說應該會被IG封鎖。 去年4月，葆琳因為一條《Chiikawa》飛鼠配音片爆紅。（IG@nyanyanrin）退出動畫配音後，葆琳希望將來能成為聲優。（IG@nyanyanrin） View the full article

From Donald Trump's first day back in office, he vowed to unravel California's sway over the nation's auto-emission standards by eliminating the state's progressive zero-emission mandates. He made good on that promise within the first several months of his second term. After a series of controversial congressional votes in May, Trump signed legislation that effectively nullified several of California's auto-emission standards, including the state's landmark regulation to ban selling new, gas-only cars statewide by 2035. Several weeks later, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order reaffirming California's commitment to its emissions goals, and effectively sending state agencies back to the drawing board in light of a newly antagonistic federal government. Their task: to reassert California's climate leadership and identify policies to boost zero-emission vehicle sales. At stake isn't just sales numbers for car and truck manufacturers, but California's ambitious climate agenda and the health of millions of its residents. Without the federal rebates and subsidies to support widespread adoption electric vehicles, the state will almost surely fall short of its greenhouse gas reduction targets and remain in violation of federal air quality standards. Unless, that is, Sacramento steps in, in a big way. On Tuesday, state officials delivered an eight-page report to the governor's office detailing several strategies to do just that. It focuses on boosting zero-emission vehicle adoption and reducing tailpipe emissions in communities dealing with some of the nation's worst air quality and most rapidly intensifying effects from global warming. In Southern California, alone, about 1,500 residents die annually due to exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board, one of the agencies that authored the report. "Clean air efforts are under siege, putting the health of every American at risk," Randolph said. "California is continuing to fight back and will not give up on cleaner air and better public health. We have a legal and moral obligation." The report comes amid a statewide slump in electric vehicle sales, expiring federal clean-vehicle subsidies and widespread economic uncertainty from Trump-imposed tariffs. Read more: Trump's EPA puts California in its crosshairs with its proposed car rules In the document, California officials argued that one of the most important ways to counteract federal actions is to find state funding to restore subsidies for zero-emission vehicles. Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will end federal tax credits for zero-emission vehicles — up to $7,500 for car buyers — on Sept. 30. Because electric vehicles generally cost more than their gas-powered counterparts, government incentives were critical in encouraging Americans to buy cleaner cars. Not long after Trump's election, Newsom committed to restore funding for a state rebate program if Trump eliminated the federal tax credit. The previous state program, which ended in 2023, provided $1.49 billion in funding for more than 594,000 electric, hydrogen or plug-in hybrid vehicles, according to the state Air Resources Board. That offered thousands of consumers up to a $7,500 rebate for purchasing or leasing a new zero-emission vehicle or plug-in hybrid, and the initiative prevented drivers from burning more than 456 million gallons of fuel, according to estimates. A new round of state subsidies for zero-emission vehicles would likely require state lawmakers to introduce new legislation or to create a specific allocation for that purpose in California's budget bill next year. Daniel Villasenor, a spokesperson for Newsom's office, said the state’s cap-and-trade program — the state's leading climate program that generates $4 billion annually — could be the source of new zero-emission vehicle incentives. Read more: As Trump's EPA reverses landmark climate policy, California could lead a resistance "The Governor and his team are reviewing the recommendations set forth in the report," Villasenor said. "As the Governor said when he signed the executive order, California will continue our world-leading transition to cleaner cars." Last year, more than 1.75 million new cars were sold in California; over 25% of those were zero-emission or plug-in hybrids, according to state data. As of June 30, about 900,000 cars have been sold in 2025, and 22.3% are zero-emission or plug-in hybrids. Tesla registered only 76,000 new cars statewide, well off its pace last year, when it sold around 200,000. Adrian Martinez, director of the nonprofit Earthjustice's "Right To Zero" campaign, said government subsidies are critical for California to not only meet its clean air and climate goals, but to also stay economically competitive. "It's smart for California to think about how they can [counteract] some of the reckless behavior of the federal government," Martinez said. "It's incredibly important right now, because there's huge environmental need for these zero emission vehicles. But there's also huge economic benefits from facilitating and advancing electric vehicles, including a lot of jobs in California." State officials have advised the governor's office to consider other financial inducements to zero-emission drivers, such as free or reduced costs to drive in lesser-congested toll lanes on California highways. Electric car owners, who are permitted to drive alone in carpool lanes with a state-issued decal, are poised to lose privileges on Sept. 30 without federal authorization. The report calls on the California Public Utilities Commission to explore financial incentives to make electric-vehicle charging less expensive as electricity prices have risen substantially. It also broadly proposes expanding and maintaining the state's electric-vehicle charging networking, which has been plagued by broken charge ports, long wait times and too few stations. In addition, state officials stressed the need to lead by example. The state operates a fleet of more than 35,000 vehicles, and it is essential, the report says, that new vehicles purchased be zero-emissions. "One of the opportunities is whether or not the state fleet might be able to move even faster [than our requirements]," Randolph said. "I think it's a wonderful opportunity for sate fleets to show how zero-emission vehicles can be deployed." Beyond incentives and demonstrating its own purchasing power, environmental advocates say California and local regulators must continue to adopt innovative regulations within their own authority. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta sued the federal government moments after Trumped signed legislation that overturned California's auto emissions standards, including the Advanced Clean Cars II — the regulation that which would have banned the sale of new gas-only cars by 2035. Read more: Stakes are high for California’s signature climate program As Bonta continues to fight for the landmark rule, Newsom's executive order in June instructed the California Air Resources Board to begin drafting the state's next major regulation in the coming months: Advanced Clean Cars III. There aren't specifics, at this point, so it's unclear if it is intended to build on existing regulation or act as an alternative measure if Trump succeeds in defeating Advanced Clean Cars II. In either case, state officials are signaling that California does not intend to shelve its environmental agenda. "The world is accelerating forward toward cleaner vehicle technologies, and is going to watch the U.S. fade into the rearview mirror because this administration is choosing to quit the race," Randolph said. "This report shows California is still going to keep up the momentum." This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. View the full article

美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）8月19日受訪時表示，俄羅斯總統普京（Vladimir Putin，又譯普丁或蒲亭）和烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskiy）正在安排雙邊會晤，以討論結束俄烏戰事，重申戰爭中的「殺戮」必須停止。 另外，美國媒體稍早時間引述政府消息人士報道，白宮正考慮以匈牙利首都布達佩斯（Budapest）作為美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普） 、普京及澤連斯基三方會晤的地點。路透社隨後指白宮官員透露，特朗普和匈牙利總理歐爾班（Viktor Orbán）18日曾就烏克蘭加入歐盟的談判通話。該官員也稱，兩人也談及布達佩斯作為三方會談舉辦地的可能性。 圖為2025年8月18日，烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskiy）到訪白宮，與美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）會面。（Reuters）美國白宮發言人萊維特（ Caroline Leavitt）8月19日亦稱，有關普京與澤連斯基之間的會晤正在推進。她表示，俄烏領導人都表示願意坐下來談判，美國的國家安全團隊將在這方面為兩國提供協助。她又稱，目前正就會面考慮「多種選項」，但她透露可能的地點。 美國Politico同日報道，美國特勤局已着手為三方峰會做準備，雖然特勤局通常會考察多個地點，且最終地點也可能發生變化，但布達佩斯已逐漸成為白宮的首選。報道稱，在布達佩斯的峰會將由匈牙利總理歐爾班（Viktor Orbán）領導，自特朗普首任總統以來，歐爾班一直與特朗普總統關係密切。 圖為2025年4月19日，人們在匈牙利布達佩斯的漁人堡（Halaszbastya）參觀。（Getty Images）報道指出，普京向特朗普稱傾向在莫斯科會面，而法國總統馬克龍（Emmanuel Macron，又譯馬克宏）則力推瑞士日內瓦。瑞士外交部長亦已表明，如果選擇以中立著稱的日內瓦作為和談地點，即使普京已被國際刑事法院（ICC）以戰爭罪發出逮捕令，但瑞士承諾予以「豁免權」。 報道又稱，對於烏克蘭來說，匈牙利作為會面地點將是個艱難選擇，因為這讓人想起1994年《布達佩斯備忘錄》。當時，美國、英國和俄羅斯承諾維護烏克蘭的獨立、主權和對其邊界的尊重，以換取烏克蘭放棄核武。但普丁在2014年對烏克蘭的軍事行動證明，這項協議毫無意義，因為簽署國均未派遣軍隊反擊。 北約軍事領袖20日會議　討論烏克蘭局勢與安全安排如何給烏克蘭安全保障　特朗普：美國不會派兵　德法英有意派部隊美烏歐峰會｜默茨對特朗普「訓話」期間　梅洛尼翻白眼惹議｜有片特朗普和平獎賭局　美利堅治世的幻象特朗普晤澤連斯基展標紅俄控區地圖　英媒：或施壓烏克蘭割地求和 View the full article

President Donald Trump has spent the past several days on a diplomatic sprint, setting the groundwork for a potential trilateral meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss pathways to end the yearslong war. But despite the back-to-back meetings with delegations from both countries, along with a contingent of European leaders, daylight still remains between Putin’s long-standing demands and the conditions outlined by Zelenskyy and his European allies. Nevertheless, after official talks with Zelenskyy and the European leaders came to a close Monday — but while the heads of state were all still gathered for dinner at the White House — Trump declared on social media that he was arranging a bilateral meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, to be followed by a trilateral conference that Trump would attend. While trilateral talks could mean the start of serious negotiations to end the yearslong war, something Trump has vowed to do since entering office in January, he still has several steps ahead of him to successfully orchestrate such a conference — starting with getting both leaders to the negotiating table. Here are five questions we’re asking as the White House prepares for a possible trilateral: Will Putin actually agree to meet Zelenskyy? Trump’s big plan for a direct meeting between the warring leaders hinges on Putin’s willingness to meet his Ukrainian counterpart face-to-face. It’s not a likelihood to count on. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday told Russian state media that any meeting would have to take place "step by step, gradually, starting from the expert level and then going through all the necessary stages" — a similar line the Kremlin has used to stall during previous attempts to get the two leaders in the same room. But Lavrov didn’t rule out a meeting altogether, saying Putin wouldn’t necessarily decline attending either a bilateral or trilateral summit. It’s not the first time the Kremlin has dangled the possibility of a Putin-Zelenskyy conference to delay serious peace talks while Russia continues attacking Ukraine. Despite suggesting a meeting with Zelenskyy in May, Putin sent a delegation rather than attending the summit himself after Zelenskyy demanded a ceasefire as a precursor for negotiations. What's the breakdown of the security commitments between Europe and U.S.? According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the key “breakthrough” coming out of Monday's summit was Trump's willingness to commit to security guarantees for Ukraine, for which Putin expressed openness during Friday’s Alaska summit. But it's unclear what exactly the U.S.’s participation could look like. During a call with “Fox and Friends” Tuesday, Trump said European allies would “front load” security commitments, and gave his “assurance” that the U.S. wouldn’t put boots on the ground in Ukraine. Instead, Trump said, “a couple countries,” namely France, Germany and the United Kingdom, were likely to provide troops. But the U.S. could still contribute in other ways — including air support, which Trump also floated to Fox on Tuesday. A senior official told POLITICO this week that “I don’t think there’s a red line” for the U.S.’s potential role in long-term peace-keeping efforts. Where would the potential meeting take place? The White House is in the process of selecting a location for the potential trilateral — should it come to fruition. The list of possibilities isn’t long. Due to the International Criminal Court’s active warrant for Putin’s arrest over his alleged role in abducting children in Ukraine during the war, the Russian leader is limited in the number of countries he’s able to visit without facing possible apprehension. Switzerland would grant Putin “immunity” if he were to visit the country for peace talks, the Swiss foreign minister said Tuesday. But while French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva as a possible gathering place — and Putin pushed to host in Moscow — another location has emerged atop the White House’s list of preferences. The U.S. Secret Service is making plans for the meeting to take place in Budapest, Hungary, POLITICO reported on Tuesday, though plans are yet to be finalized. A Budapest summit would make Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Trump ally, the host for the pivotal gathering. It would also set up a potentially painful historical echo for Ukraine. After allies promised to protect the country’s territorial integrity in exchange for Kyiv relinquishing its nuclear weapons with the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, their commitment proved meaningless when Ukraine’s partners failed to provide military support in the face of Russia’s 2014 attack. Are territorial concessions still on the table for Trump? Perhaps the biggest obstacle in the way of a potential trilateral: Putin’s demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine. Trump has indicated openness for what he has termed “land swapping” — which would involve Russia relinquishing some of the Ukrainian territory it has occupied during its war, but retaining other swaths of land, including parts of the Donbas region that Russia doesn’t currently hold. Putin has made clear that he won’t even consider ending his war on Ukraine without a successful territorial grab. But Zelenskyy has no intention of trading land for a peace deal. According to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who joined Monday’s White House summit, the subject of territory didn’t come up in the day’s talks, essentially postponing discussions until Zelenskyy and Putin meet face-to-face. But any condition of territorial concession heading into a hypothetical trilateral would likely quash a guarantee of Zelenskyy’s participation. Will Trump alternate his allegiance again? Trump’s Monday visit with Zelenskyy and a coterie of European leaders seemed to place the U.S. president back in Ukraine’s corner. But there’s no guarantee he’ll stay there. Trump spent the better part of his administration thus far lauding Putin, publicly berating Zelenskyy, and stopping and restarting weapons shipments to the war-torn country — before finally tiring of his Russian counterpart’s lack of serious engagement in peace talks and expressing distrust in his intentions. But the U.S. president was swayed by Putin again after their meeting on Friday — for which he rolled out the red carpet — echoing Putin’s demands to do away with talk of a ceasefire agreement in favor of longer-term peace negotiations, as well as the Kremlin’s long-standing condition that Ukraine must never join NATO. While Trump’s support for Ukraine appeared to be back on after Monday’s summit, Putin could pull Trump back into the Kremlin’s orbit once again, potentially leaving Europe and Ukraine out in the cold. View the full article

President Trump on Tuesday complained that the Smithsonian museums in Washington were “out of control” with content that painted the country in a negative light, including about slavery. “The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of ‘WOKE,'” Trump posted on Truth Social. “The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been — Nothing about Success, nothing about Brightness, nothing about the Future,” he added. “We are not going to allow this to happen, and I have instructed my attorneys to go through the Museums, and start the exact same process that has been done with Colleges and Universities where tremendous progress has been made,” Trump wrote. “This Country cannot be WOKE, because WOKE IS BROKE.” The White House last week launched a review of the Smithsonian museums to bring them into “alignment” with Trump’s directive to “celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.” The letter instructed eight of the Smithsonian’s museums — including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of American History, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of the American Indian — to replace exhibits that include “divisive or ideologically driven” material with “unifying, historically accurate” content. In a statement, the Smithsonian said its work “is grounded in a deep commitment to scholarly excellence, rigorous research, and the accurate, factual presentation of history.” The Smithsonian’s 21 museums contain numerous exhibits covering a wide array of topics. Among them are the nation’s history with slavery, technological advancements in space and flight, America’s various military campaigns and the evolution of the entertainment industry. The Smithsonian came under scrutiny earlier this month after it removed a display that highlighted Trump’s impeachment cases. The display at the National Museum of American History was later restored and updated version with information about Trump’s impeachments. Trump has used the power of the presidency to target numerous institutions he disagrees with during his second term so far, including colleges and universities and law firms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s Columbia Heights, usually lively with vendors, has been abnormally quiet, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement surge. While troop deployments and foot patrols in downtown areas and around the National Mall have gotten the most attention, life in historically diverse neighborhoods like Columbia Heights is being reshaped as well. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. View the full article

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — A request by state leaders could change Medicaid coverage for thousands of low-income parents across the Palmetto State. In late June, Governor Henry McMaster asked Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy and the federal government for permission to adjust Medicaid eligibility through the Section 1115 waiver. To be eligible, the plan would require a person to work or be enrolled in approved educational program for at least 80 hours a month. “It’s a half step in that direction of helping out some people who need help,” said David Anderson, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Services Policy and Management at USC. For years, many South Carolinians have fallen into what’s called “the coverage gap,” meaning they earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford insurance on the federal marketplace. In a letter, McMaster expressed optimism about the request. “Granting South Carolina the authorities necessary to reinstitute this initiative will strengthen the Medicaid program’s dual missions of financing health services and improving opportunities for independence, self-reliance, and prosperity for the state’s citizens,” he wrote. “People have a very hard time predicting exactly how many hours that work and how those hours actually show up and then record them correctly because one thing we have to remember, low wage work is sometimes very unpredictable,” Anderson continued. Sue Berkowitz with the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center said that requirement could do more harm than good. She said she has lots of questions for the Governor. “I would ask him to spend a day or two with impacted people and see what barriers are in front of them before you put these barriers up because if you truly believe that healthcare is important for work, then let’s talk about how you make it work,” she said. Anderson said South Carolinians who qualify and maintain eligibility are much better off. “We know from the Oregon Medicaid Experiment that health insurance coverage immediately produces substantial mental health gains,” he said. “It produces substantial financial protection.” The waiver was filed in late June and the federal government is currently reviewing it; experts said a decision could take several more months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSPA 7NEWS. View the full article

The smiling mugshot of a Kentucky woman who claimed she was "stressed out" when she allegedly caused five-figures in damage to her ex-boyfriend's car has gone viral. Stephanie Carlquist, 31, allegedly poured salt into the engine of the vehicle and glitter into the air vents, slashed a tire, cracked the rearview mirror and windshield and broke the vehicle's radio screen, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital. She has been charged with first-degree felony criminal mischief. Jail records indicate she posted $12,000 bail and has been released pending an upcoming arraignment. Mugshot of Stephanie Carlquist taken Aug. 14, 2025Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct And Indecent Exposure After Wnba Sex Toy Incident The damage allegedly occurred between July 6 and July 20. According to the complaint, Carlquist caused an estimated $12,464 in damage to the vehicle, which was co-owned by Carlquist's ex-boyfriend's mother. It was deemed "completely damaged … beyond repair" and totaled by a Goodyear repair shop. Read On The Fox News App The complaint said that Carlquist partially admitted to the alleged crime in an email to her ex-boyfriend's mother. Accused Anti-israel Arsonist Turns Himself In For Allegedly Torching 10 Nypd Vehicles Ahead Of Protest: Feds "The only thing I did was put glitter in the air vents and hurt the windshield," she allegedly said. "He was overdue for oil and motor and everything else. Oh, and the tire." She also offered to pay for the damages and to give her ex-boyfriend her vehicle, according to the complaint. Carlquist, who is pregnant, said she was "stressed out" when she caused the damage. The Madison County Detention Center in Kentucky.Her father stepped in to try to avoid his daughter being charged with a felony, according to the complaint. In a text to her ex-boyfriend, Carlquist's father allegedly said "he’s sure they can come to a better solution than Stephanie taking a felony charge, so nobody gets hurt anymore." Fox News Digital reached out to Carlquist's attorney. Original article source: Woman's smiling mugshot goes viral after alleged $12K car vandalism spree against ex-boyfriend View the full article

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — More wrong-way driving detection systems are being installed this week in Connecticut, and according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), they have been effective. News 8 Investigates: Wrong-way detection systems activated more than 300 times in the last year The CTDOT and state police are working together to put up more of the systems as soon as possible in areas like on and off-ramps. There are a total of 236 ramps that have been identified by the CTDOT and state police as “high risk,” according to CTDOT Spokesperson Josh Morgan. By the end of next week, 190 systems will be installed. Accident log data from state police have been used to determine which ramps are considered “high risk.” The systems have LED blinking lights and an alarm that is sent to state troopers and a CTDOT alert center, which is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, Morgan said. “They can look and see that driver continued on the highway, and if the driver stopped and turned around,” Morgan said. Since 2023, the wrong way systems have been activated nearly 600 times, according to the data. Out of the 600 activations, more than 81% of drivers self-corrected, meaning they turned around — and stayed alive. Man accused of DUI, driving wrong way on I-84 New locations include South Windsor, Farmington, Windsor and Cromwell. State Police Sgt. Luke Davis says these systems help troopers respond faster. If you ever see headlights coming at you from the highway, safely move out of the vehicles way and come to a complete stop and call 911, Davis said. Many of these wrong way fatal crashes involve alcohol, so be aware of an on-coming car especially at night. Watch the full story in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WTNH.com. View the full article

Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported from the United States and jailed in Mexico about one month after he was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles’ Studio City area. Arrest documents from Mexico’s National Detention Registry show Chávez Jr. was taken into custody Monday. He was transferred from a border checkpoint to police custody and jailed in Sonora, Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was asked about the deportation proceeding during her morning press conference on Tuesday. Julio César Chávez Jr during a press conference ahead of his fight against Jake Paul at Honda Center, in Anaheim, Calif., on June 26. (Cris Esqueda / Golden Boy/Getty Images file)“I understand he was deported. I don’t know if it was yesterday or this morning, but we’re informed that he was going to arrive in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said. The president also said, “There was an arrest warrant [against Chávez Jr.]. This was communicated several weeks ago. When he was arrested there [in Los Angeles], there was an arrest warrant in Mexico from the Attorney General’s Office.” Chávez Jr. was arrested in July outside his home by federal agents in Los Angeles’ Studio City area in connection with an active warrant in Mexico, the Department of Homeland Security said. The 39-year-old former WBC middleweight world champion was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents just days after he was defeated by influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul in 10-round cruiserweight fight at Honda Center in Anaheim. The arrest stemmed from allegations of links to the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, according to the DHS. After Chávez Jr.’s arrest, Sheinbaum confirmed the country has had a warrant for his arrest since 2023 that was part of an investigation that began in 2019. Sheinbaum said Mexico hadn’t previously arrested the boxer on a 2023 arrest order because he had been mostly been in the United States since. Chavez Jr. claimed the middleweight title in June 2011 and defended the title three times. The son of a former multi-division boxing champion was born in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, and embarked on his professional boxing career as a teenager, making his debut in September 2002. The arrest came after weeks of federal immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area after President Donald Trump made the issue a central part of his campaign. Operations have been reported in residential areas, car washes, home improvement store parking lots and other locations. The DHS said Chavez Jr. entered the country in August 2023 with a B2 tourist visa that was valid until 2024. He filed an application for Lawful Permanent Resident status last year based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, whom the department also accused of having connections to the Sinaloa Cartel “through a prior relationship with the now-deceased son of the infamous cartel leader Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman.” In December, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services made a referral to ICE that Chavez Jr. is an “egregious public safety threat,” DHS said. In January, Chavez was allowed to re-enter the country at the San Ysidro Port of Entry near San Diego. He is accused of multiple “fraudulent statements” on the application for lawful permanent residence, according to the DHS, which deemed him removable from the United States on June 27. “This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate with an active arrest warrant for trafficking guns, ammunition, and explosives was arrested by ICE. It is shocking the previous administration flagged this criminal illegal alien as a public safety threat, but chose to not prioritize his removal and let him leave and come back into our country,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Under President Trump, no one is above the law—including world-famous athletes. Our message to any cartel affiliates in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over.” Chavez Jr. has faced legal troubles in the United States, including a January 2024 arrest of illegal possession of an assault rifle. He spoke with NBCLA after the arrest and said he was “ready to move forward.” NBCLA spoke with Chávez Jr.’s attorney after the DHS announced the arrest. “This appears to be nothing more than another headline to terrorize the Latin community,” attorney Michael A. Goldstein said, referring to immigration enforcement operations in Southern California. “On the case involving guns, a court granted mental health diversion, which Mr. Chávez was both eligible and suitable for under state statutes. He is in full compliance with his diversion, has completed all requirements asked of him, and we expect the case to be dismissed under the diversion statutes. Goldstein was asked in July about the cartel allegations. “This is the first we’ve ever heard of these outrageous allegations,” he said. In January, the Trump administration designated drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in an order that said the organizations “constitute a national-security threat beyond that posed by traditional organized crime.” Family members released a statement at the time of the arrest in July. “Our family is profoundly concerned with the situation. During these difficult times, we reiterate our complete and unconditional support for Julio. We trust fully in his innocence and his character as we do the justice system in Mexico and in the U.S., hopeful the situation will clear up, adhering to his rights and the truth,” wrote the Chavez family in the statement. During the immigration enforcement raids in Southern California, the administration has highlighted arrests involving undocumented individuals with violent crime convictions. Those who have been caught up in the nationwide raids include asylum seekers, people who overstayed their visas and migrants awaiting their day in immigration court. Through Aug. 1, nearly 56,600 migrants had been taken into ICE detention since the start of President Trump’s second term, according NBC News, which used ICE data both public and internal as well as data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. About 29% of those in detention had criminal convictions; 24.7% had pending criminal charges; 46.8% were listed as “other immigration violator;” and 11.9% were fast-tracked for deportation. This article was originally published on NBCNews.com View the full article

A crash and truck fire on the New Jersey Turnpike in Rutherford blocked all lanes on Aug. 19. At around 3:34 p.m., the crash happened on the "Western Spur northbound south of Interchange 16W-NJ 3 in Rutherford," according to the NJ Department of Transportation's 511NJ.com. The traffic report said all lanes are blocked from the crash. The New Jersey State Police did not immediately respond to questions asking about potential injuries, delays and specific information about the crash. This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ Turnpike shut down by truck fire in Rutherford View the full article

Singer Diana Vickers recalled a "bizarre" encounter with Leonardo DiCaprio, describing him as a man who surrounds himself with young women through his circle of friends. On her podcast, she linked the experience to Hollywood's culture of power and immaturity, while reflecting on her own relationships with younger and older men. Meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio was recently seen in Ibiza with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 27, and admitted in an interview that turning 50 made him more direct about relationships and his future. Diana Vickers Reveals Awkward First Meeting With Leonardo DiCaprioZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAVickers has lifted the lid on a "bizarre" encounter she once had with DiCaprio after being invited to his home. The 34-year-old singer opened up about the experience while chatting with her "Just Between Us" podcast co-host, sex columnist Alice Giddings, during a discussion about relationships with large age gaps. Vickers recalled that she was introduced to DiCaprio years ago through one of his friends, who invited her over under the impression that it would be a lively gathering. Instead, she "ended up just sitting with him watching telly." "It was a really, really bizarre moment," Diana admitted, adding that the Oscar winner likely wouldn't even remember their brief meeting. Reflecting on the moment, she described DiCaprio as "a man in Hollywood with so much fame and power, who doesn't want to grow up," and speculated that she was far from the only young woman casually brought around by his inner circle. "I think he has this system," she noted, per the Daily Mail. Diana Vickers Claims Leonardo DiCaprio Keeps Attractive Male Friends Around To Help Him 'Source' Hot WomenMEGAAccording to Vickers, DiCaprio tends to keep a circle of attractive male friends who, in turn, "source these hot women for him." "That stuff happens a lot in Hollywood. These men have got so much fame and power, and they don't want to grow up," she remarked. "They just want to be surrounded by beautiful young women all the time. I am not generalising Leo here, I think that's just what happens. It's quite weird, actually." The former "X Factor" star shared her story during a podcast episode where she and Giddings took a call from a listener named Hannah, who was struggling in her relationship with an older man. CAN/Capital Pictures / MEGAVickers admitted she's dated both younger and older men herself, but said that relationships with younger partners were more challenging for her due to their "immature energy." "A lot more women are dating younger men now," she shared. "One of the last guys I dated was five years younger than me – I did feel it. It was why we didn't work out. When you're older, you want to put in the graft – you want to see things through. You don't dwell on smaller things as much." She added, "This guy just gave off immature energy – he was constantly holding on to things. I think I may have acted immaturely because he was less mature. It made me feel less of my older, feminine energy. I sort of reverted back. It was a lot of fun, though." Leonardo DiCaprio Was Recently Spotted On A Yacht With His Model Girlfriend, Vittoria CerettiXavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGAMeanwhile, DiCaprio was recently seen spending a day at sea with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 27, in Ibiza. According to images obtained by the Daily Mail, the Oscar-winning actor, 50, appeared pensive as he sat on the deck of a luxury yacht with a towel wrapped around his waist after a swim. DiCaprio showcased a noticeably slimmer physique in blue swim trunks, while Ceretti drew attention in a revealing thong bikini that highlighted her toned frame. The model paired her look with a casual baseball cap while moving around the yacht. The Actor Reflects On Dating At 50: 'There's No Time To Waste'Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGAThe yacht sighting comes shortly after DiCaprio made unusually candid remarks about his dating life. Speaking in an interview with Esquire UK for its Autumn issue, the Hollywood star admitted that at his age, "there is no time to waste" when it comes to relationships. Reflecting on the challenges of dating as an older man, DiCaprio said he feels the need to be more direct about what he wants from a partner, even if that honesty can sometimes cause relationships to break down. He added that reaching 50 has prompted him to think differently about the future. Leonardo DiCaprio's Dating History And An Ex's DefensMEGADiCaprio and Ceretti were first linked in August 2023, marking one of the actor's most high-profile relationships in recent years. Before dating the Italian model, he famously ended a five-year relationship with actress Camila Morrone in 2022, just a month after she turned 25. Over the years, DiCaprio has been connected to several well-known models, including Gigi Hadid, Nina Agdal, and Toni Garrn. This pattern has fueled a longstanding public narrative that he rarely dates women past their mid-twenties. However, not all of his exes share that view. Kristen Zang, who dated the star in the 1990s, defended him in 2022, clarifying that she was the one to end their relationship after realizing she had "outgrown" it. View the full article

Former Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) raised more than $3.6 million in the first 24 hours after he launched his comeback campaign for the Senate on Monday. Brown’s campaign said in a release Tuesday that the donations came from all 88 of Ohio’s counties and 95 percent of them were less than $100, averaging $53 per donation. The release states that $3 million went to Brown’s campaign itself, while the other $600,000 went to affiliated joint fundraising committees that can support his campaign. “Ohioans are fired up to send Sherrod Brown to fight for them in the Senate,” Brown campaign manager Patrick Eisenhauer said in a statement. “Sherrod has lived his life by three principles: standing up for workers, treating everyone with dignity and respect, and working as hard as possible for the people of Ohio. He’s running to be a voice for Ohioans and fight back against politicians doing the bidding of corporations and billionaires.” Brown’s entrance into the Senate race against Sen. Jon Husted (R) is a win for Democrats who are hoping to make the contest competitive as they face a tough map to win back control of the Senate next year. Ohio has increasingly voted for President Trump through each of his three presidential campaigns, but Brown was the last Democrat elected statewide and has consistently outperformed the top of the ticket. He lost reelection last year by about 3.5 points to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). Husted was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President Vance and is running in a special election to serve the remainder of the term. Whoever wins the election would have to run again in 2028 if they wish to serve a full term. Brown has sought to develop a reputation for himself as a champion of the working class and Ohioans. Still, he will face an uphill battle in a state that has increasingly elected Republicans statewide in recent years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

A Texas Democrat who spent the night on the House floor of the state Capitol on Monday after refusing to give her consent for a police escort to leave the building has filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging “illegal confinement.” State Rep. Nicole Collier told MSNBC’s Ali Vitali on Tuesday that she is willing to stay in the chamber “as long as it takes.” “This is the fight that all of us have in resisting, you know, the end of our democracy, basically,” Collier said. After fleeing the state two weeks ago to protest the Texas GOP’s effort to institute a new congressional map designed to give Republicans five more seats in the U.S. House, Texas Democrats returned home this week, allowing the redistricting effort to proceed. State House Speaker Dustin Burrows is requiring all Democrats who returned to be supervised by the Texas Department of Public Safety if they leave the chamber to guarantee their attendance for Wednesday’s vote on the new map. Because she willingly returned to her duties, Collier argues there’s no need to compel her attendance, so she cannot be forcibly detained. “The moment that the directive was issued, I felt like it was wrong,” Collier told Vitali from the House floor. “It’s just wrong to require grown people to get a permission slip to roam about freely, so I resisted. I objected, the only way I knew how.” When Vitali asked what was achieved by fleeing the state given that the gerrymandered map remains on track for approval, Collier said Texas Democrats have succeeded in making the word “gerrymandering” a “household name” and prompting action from states such as California, where Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a Nov. 4 special election in hope of redrawing his state’s electoral map to offset GOP gains in Texas. Texas Democrats will “continue to fight through a legal battle on the floor,” said Collier, adding: “They say take that high road — well, you know, that high road has crumbled. We’re on a dirt road, and we’re going to meet them on that dirt road and get down and dirty, just like they are.” This article was originally published on MSNBC.com View the full article

Ben Rhodes, who served as former President Obama’s deputy national security adviser, expressed skepticism on Tuesday that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine could materialize in the near future. In an interview on MSNBC’s “Chris Jansing Reports,” Rhodes said it appears the two sides remain far apart on key issues — like details of security guarantees for Ukraine and potential NATO troop deployment — and the former Obama aide said he doesn’t think Russian President Vladimir Putin will back away from his long-standing positions simply to give President Trump a brief political victory. “Clearly, these are issues. Vladimir Putin knows this. He’s not going to make a deal just to give Donald Trump, like, a good news cycle here. He doesn’t want any non-Ukrainian troops on Ukrainian soil. And so, this is a huge gap here,” Rhodes said on MSNBC. “This is the question, when you get down to the brass tacks of what does a final deal look like,” Rhodes said. “You have to deal with these things. Otherwise, what you’re looking at is kind of a frozen conflict.” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday afternoon that U.S. air support in Ukraine could be part of security assurances as it works to come to a peace agreement with Russia. But she reiterated that Trump does not want U.S. troops on the ground in Kyiv. Rhodes said it seems Trump would be comfortable with European nations sending troops, but he noted the division is not always clear and asked what the U.S. would do if those NATO troops in Ukraine were attacked. “Those troops, what happens if they’re attacked by Russia? What happens if Russia reinvades? They’re NATO countries, right? Does NATO come to the assistance of those troops?” Rhodes said. He noted those troops in Ukraine would “usually depend on kind of a NATO logistics and supply chain to rearm themselves, to train themselves,” adding a deal would need to figure out “What is the U.S. participation in that? What is the NATO participation in that?” Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) said Tuesday that President Trump is “taking cues about democracy” from Russian President Vladimir Putin after Trump announced Monday he was planning to sign an executive order to get rid of mail-in ballots. “Look, mail ballots are secure,” Griswold said on “CNN News Central.” “They cannot be hacked because they’re a piece of paper. That is increasingly more important as Trump has made our elections less secure since taking office again.” “He’s disbanded much of the federal government’s work on countering foreign disinformation and is obviously taking cues about democracy from a dictator, Putin,” she added in an interview with CNN’s Kate Bolduan. “And more than that, Kate, Trump himself knows that mail ballots are safe.” Her comments come just five days after Trump met with his Russian counterpart in Alaska about the over three-year war in Ukraine. The Colorado official’s remarks also follow a Monday Truth Social post in which Trump reemphasized his long-standing distaste of mail-in voting, saying other countries have dropped the practice “because of the MASSIVE VOTER FRAUD ENCOUNTERED.” “I am going to lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS, and also, while we’re at it, Highly ‘Inaccurate,’ Very Expensive, and Seriously Controversial VOTING MACHINES, which cost Ten Times more than accurate and sophisticated Watermark Paper, which is faster, and leaves NO DOUBT, at the end of the evening, as to who WON, and who LOST, the Election,” Trump wrote. “WE WILL BEGIN THIS EFFORT, WHICH WILL BE STRONGLY OPPOSED BY THE DEMOCRATS BECAUSE THEY CHEAT AT LEVELS NEVER SEEN BEFORE, by signing an EXECUTIVE ORDER to help bring HONESTY to the 2026 Midterm Elections,” the president added. The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment. In Colorado, all voters automatically receive a mail-in ballot. Voters also have the option to vote in person instead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is prepared to “crush” Russia’s economy with a new wave of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Graham, who spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning, has pushed the president for months to support his sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill that would impose steep tariffs on countries that are fueling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by buying its oil, gas, uranium, and other exports. The legislation has the backing of 85 senators, but Trump has yet to endorse it. Republican leaders have said they won’t move without him. “If we don’t have this thing moving in the right direction by the time we get back, then I think that plan B needs to kick in,” Graham said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Senate, now away from Washington for the August recess, is scheduled to return in September. Graham’s call with Trump came less than 24 hours after high-stakes meetings at the White House with Zelenskyy and several European leaders. Trump and the leaders emerged from those talks sounding optimistic, with the expectation being that a Putin and Zelenskyy sit-down will happen soon. Still, Trump’s comments to Graham, one of his top congressional allies, mark the latest sign that pressure is building — not just on Putin, but on Trump as well. “Trump believes that if Putin doesn’t do his part, that he’s going to have to crush his economy. Because you've got to mean what you say,” Graham told reporters in South Carolina on Tuesday. As Congress prepares to return to session in early September, the next few weeks could become a defining test of whether lawmakers and international allies are prepared to act on their own if Trump doesn’t follow through. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the lead Democrat pushing the bill with Graham, says there is a “lot of reason for skepticism and doubt” after the meetings with Trump, especially because Putin has not made any direct promises. He said the Russian leader has an incentive to play “rope-a-dope” with Trump. “The only way to bring Putin to the table is to show strength,” Blumenthal told the AP this week. “What Putin understands is force and pressure.” Still, Republicans have shown little willingness to override Trump in his second term. They abruptly halted work on the sanctions bill before the August recess after Trump said the legislation may not be needed. Asked Tuesday in a phone interview whether the sanctions bill should be brought up even without Trump's support, Graham said, “the best way to do it is with him.” “There will come a point where if it’s clear that Putin is not going to entertain peace, that President Trump will have to back up what he said he would do,” Graham said. “And the best way to do it is have congressional blessing.” The legislation would impose tariffs of up to 500% on countries such as China and India, which together account for roughly 70% of Russia’s energy trade. The framework has the support of many European leaders. Many of those same European leaders left the White House on Monday with a more hopeful tone. Zelenskyy called the meeting with Trump “an important step toward ending this war.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that his expectations “were not just met, they were exceeded.” Still, little concrete progress was visible on the main obstacles to peace. That deadlock likely favors Putin, whose forces continue to make steady, if slow, progress on the ground in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters after talks at the White House that Trump believes a deal with Putin is possible. But he said sanctions remain on the table if the process fails. ___ Associated Press reporter Meg Kinnard contributed to this report from Florence, South Carolina. View the full article

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