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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 31

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 31 of 75.

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  3. PoliticsElectionsProtestMiddle East

    Senator Moreno Confronts Fauci, Curses at Him During Hearing

    Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) erupted at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing, using an expletive while accusing Fauci of 'crimes' related to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreno was particularly upset about Fauci's decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right and refuse to answer questions. Moreno asked Fauci if he had 'the dignity' to apologize to people he harmed during the pandemic, but Fauci continued to invoke the Fifth Amendment.
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  5. PoliticsAppointmentsPeaceMiddle East

    Adam Schiff Proposes Banning AI Political Parodies, Despite Past Deception

    California Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced bills to regulate political speech and AI-generated content, despite his own history of deception, including fabricating quotes during Trump's impeachment hearings and defending it as 'parody'. Schiff's proposals follow the use of AI videos in California primaries and influencer payments in gubernatorial campaigns.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovPeace

    New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling

    New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal gambling business by enabling users to bet on various events without a state gaming license. The suit seeks to halt Kalshi's operations in New York and recover damages, including three times the company's alleged illegal gains plus $100,000 per unauthorized wager. Kalshi has been targeted by multiple states over similar allegations.
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  12. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Indonesia's Israel Imports Surge Despite Genocide, Public Pressure

    Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, has continued importing goods from Israel despite public calls for a boycott due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Government trade data shows imports increased from $22 million in 2023 to over $54 million in 2024, peaking during intense violence in Gaza. Imports declined in 2025 but began rising again in 2026.
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  13. PoliticsElectionsMiddle East

    Michelle Bolsonaro's Senate Candidacy Uncertain as Decision Depends on Jair Bolsonaro's Health

    Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has not yet decided on her Senate candidacy in the Federal District due to her prioritizing the care of her husband, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving house arrest. Michelle has stated that she will discuss her candidacy with Jair Bolsonaro, and a decision is expected by Sunday. The Liberal Party (PL) is leaning towards supporting the re-election of Governor Celina Leão (PP). Michelle's candidacy was initially considered certain but faced doubts due to disagreements with her stepson and presidential candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro.
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  14. PoliticsLeadershipResignation

    FIFA Advisor Resigns Over World Cup Privatization Plan

    Carlos Cordeiro, a senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned in protest against FIFA's plan to sell commercial rights of the World Cup to private investors. Cordeiro, who was opposed to the creation of a commercial subsidiary for this purpose, described the proposal as 'a bad deal for football and for the future of this sport'. His resignation comes amidst growing opposition from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC, leaving FIFA facing internal and external resistance.
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  18. PoliticsWarMiddle EastSci Policy

    Xi Jinping Pushes for Military Modernization and Absolute Party Leadership

    Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of strengthening political leadership and deepening innovative development to promote military modernization at a high level. He stressed the need to achieve the goal of building a strong military by 2050 and make significant progress towards realizing the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. Xi Jinping also underscored the importance of upholding and strengthening the absolute leadership of the Party over the military, ensuring that the military always follows the Party's commands. Additionally, he called for the acceleration of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other unmanned technologies in military affairs to effectively safeguard the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    Marvel Cancels 'Wonder Man' Despite Season 2 Renewal

    Marvel Studios has abruptly canceled the Disney+ series 'Wonder Man', despite previously renewing it for a second season. The decision comes as a surprise to fans and industry insiders alike, especially given the show's critical acclaim and Emmy nomination for lead actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Sources report that a writers' room for the second season was never opened, and writers have been released to seek other projects.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Indiana Senate President Rodric Bray Steps Down After Redistricting Dispute

    Indiana Senate President Rodric Bray, who led the charge against a Trump-backed mid-decade congressional redistricting proposal, has announced he will not seek reelection. The proposal, which was expected to give Republicans an advantage in all nine congressional districts, was voted down by Bray and 20 other Republican senators in May. Bray's decision comes after a fierce backlash from conservatives and President Trump, who accused Bray of costing the Republican Party two U.S. House seats and election losses for his colleagues. Bray will remain in the Senate until 2028 but will step aside as Senate leader in November.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceWarMiddle East

    U.S. and Israel Plan Massive Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure

    The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing large-scale airstrikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, including power plants and oil refineries, as early as this weekend. The operation, which could last several days, was discussed at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Trump at Camp David. Israeli authorities have been informed and are coordinating their actions with the U.S., but President Trump has not yet given final authorization. If carried out, the operation would mark Israel's return to military action against Iran since the ceasefire organized by the U.S. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated: "As President Trump said at today's cabinet meeting, the United States will win, and Iran will not get nuclear weapons under his leadership."
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  23. PoliticsExecutiveLegislation

    Trump's Aggressive Fundraising in Second Term

    President Trump is leading a hyper-aggressive fundraising operation, calling his top fundraiser almost every night to track donations and push for larger contributions. Since returning to office, he has raised over $800 million, with companies like SoftBank, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta contributing millions to his projects. Trump's approach differs significantly from his first term, when he showed little interest in corporate fundraising.
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