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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 13

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 13 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    IDF Closes Probe into Brutal 2023 Abuse of Palestinians

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has closed its investigation into a brutal 2023 abuse case involving West Bank Palestinians, despite international outrage and evidence of severe violence, including sexual assault, beating, looting, and cigarette burns. The case was closed due to insufficient evidence to indict specific soldiers, although several troops were dismissed.
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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    George Santos Settles CFTC Probe Over Kalshi Bets

    Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over wagers he placed on the State of the Union earlier this year on Kalshi. Santos placed bets on whether he would attend President Trump's address in February, while also posting on social media about his attendance plans. The CFTC alleges that Santos manipulated the market by placing trades predicting he would not attend, while publicly indicating he planned to do so. As part of the settlement, Santos is temporarily banned from trading on Kalshi for three years.
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  6. PoliticsChinaUnited KingdomSci Policy

    PM Modi Inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Viveka Smaraka youth centre in Mysuru. The centre aims to inspire young Indians with nation-building and service ideals. Modi highlighted the strength of India’s youth driving its economic growth and development, particularly in sectors like AI, deep tech, space technology, and innovation. He emphasized the importance of education in mother tongue and promoting local products. The new facility will nurture youth dedicated to national service and societal welfare.
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  7. PoliticsLegislationAppointmentsElections

    Kamala Harris Calls for Revisiting Electoral College, Expanding Supreme Court, and DC & Puerto Rico Statehood

    Kamala Harris has called for revisiting the Electoral College system, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and granting statehood to Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. She made these remarks while speaking at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is considering a potential 2028 presidential run. Harris acknowledged that these proposals are controversial but emphasized the need for open conversation about them.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle East

    PH Confident of Win in Negeri Sembilan State Election

    Pakatan Harapan (PH) is confident of retaining its mandate in the Negeri Sembilan State Election, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressing confidence in PH's victory due to the high commitment of its machinery and positive campaign response. The election involves all 36 state legislative assembly seats, with voting taking place tomorrow. The Election Commission targets to announce the earliest results by 10 pm tomorrow.
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  13. PoliticsExecutiveNorth America

    Judge Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Medicaid Work Requirements

    A federal judge has declined to block new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, allowing the Trump administration to enforce rules that require chronic patients and low-income beneficiaries to prove they are physically unable to work. The decision leaves the scheme in effect from January 1, 2027, with millions of affiliates having to demonstrate at least 80 hours of monthly work, volunteering, or studies to keep their coverage. The lawsuit was filed by 25 states and the District of Columbia, with Democratic officials arguing that they would have to spend millions on hiring staff and new technological systems to verify which patients could be considered medically fragile. However, Federal Judge Richard J. Stearns rejected the request to urgently suspend the rule, although he allowed the lawsuit to continue. The magistrate ruled that the plaintiffs had not demonstrated sufficient grave and irreparable harm to justify an injunction before the rules take effect.
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  14. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Feijóo Blames Spanish Government for 'Premeditated Occupation' of Ceuta

    Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of Spain's main opposition party PP, has criticized the government for its handling of the crisis in Ceuta. Feijóo accused the government of knowing about the threat of migration from Morocco 'since the beginning of the week' and not acting to prevent it. He described the situation as a 'premeditated occupation'.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    U.S., Israel Plan Massive Bombings Against Iranian Energy Infrastructure

    CBS News reports that the U.S. and Israel are planning large-scale bombings against Iran's energy infrastructure, targeting refineries and power plants this weekend. The operation could trigger global energy crisis and reprisals in Western Asia. The U.S. has not yet made a final decision, but the strike would mark a significant shift in strategy from targeting military facilities to Iran's economic stability.
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  18. PoliticsBillArrestMiddle East

    Turkish National Arrested for Funding Hamas via Sham Charity

    Mohammad Yousef Hasna, a Turkish national, was arrested in the UK for conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Hasna used his senior role at a purported global humanitarian organization to coordinate directly with Hamas’s senior leadership regarding the delivery and distribution of funds and supplies to Gaza. He faces charges of conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism, and financing terrorism, each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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  19. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Russian Ship and Oil Refineries

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a sanctioned Russian container ship, the 'Yanina', was hit and sank in the Black Sea. The strikes were carried out using marine drones. Additionally, Zelensky reported that three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan were also targeted, causing significant damage. The refineries process millions of tons of oil annually and are located nearly 1600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
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  21. PoliticsLocal GovPeaceNorth America

    Newsom Releases Tax Returns After Years of Refusal

    California Governor Gavin Newsom released his tax returns covering 2022-2024 after a multi-year refusal, showing an annual income of $1.7-2 million, mostly from hospitality and winery interests held in a blind trust. He paid around $500,000 in combined federal and state taxes. Newsom's release was criticized for being tightly controlled, with only a small group of handpicked media outlets allowed to review the documents.
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  24. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Trump Orders Fresh Strikes Against Iran

    President Trump has ordered a new round of strikes against Iran, with operations potentially beginning as early as this weekend and lasting several days. The attacks are aimed at forcing Tehran to surrender and could target Iranian energy infrastructure, marking the largest bombing campaign to date in the war. Trump has repeatedly threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges, and has said that he is weighing a 'massive' attack on Iran. The US resumed strikes on Iran this week after nearly two weeks of nightly attacks earlier this month. Trump has also expressed frustration with Iran's failure to honor a temporary peace agreement and has complained to his associates that the deal made no sense. This is a developing story.
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