POLITICSTrump Blames Affordability Problems on Biden in Michigan SpeechThe president also assured supporters that negotiations over ending the war in Iran, a conflict that has sent fuel and energy prices soaring, are continuing in a “friendly” fashion.NY Times·July 27, 2026
POLITICSPlatner energized Maine's Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engagedDemocrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.NPR·July 27, 2026
POLITICSTrump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictionsA lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.Al Jazeera·July 27, 2026
POLITICSInside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to CongressThe former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.NPR·July 27, 2026
POLITICSAs Communities Unite Against Europe’s Wildfires, Politicians Trade BlowsSpain’s center-left accused conservatives of underfunding the disaster response, while critics of France’s government decried delays.NY Times·July 27, 2026
POLITICSTrump backs 'fantastic' Warsh while calling for lower rates and citing 'bad intentions' of other Fed officialsPresident Trump Monday voiced support for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh while insisting that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world.CNBC·July 27, 2026
POLITICSKalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.NPR·July 27, 2026
POLITICSUganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger<p>Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition</p><p>Uganda has launched <a href="https://x.com/OPMUganda/status/2079977034479026390">emergency food relief distribution</a> after <a href="https://nilepost.co.ug/news/357339/photos-karaThe Guardian·July 27, 2026
POLITICSUganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger<p>Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition</p><p>Uganda has launched <a href="https://x.com/OPMUganda/status/2079977034479026390">emergency food relief distribution</a> after <a href="https://nilepost.co.ug/news/357339/photos-karaThe Guardian·July 27, 2026
POLITICS'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.BBC News·July 27, 2026
POLITICSClimate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terracesLimited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.Al Jazeera·July 27, 2026
POLITICSPakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seatsThe fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.Al Jazeera·July 27, 2026