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Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Four Republican U.S. senators on Thursday proposed repealing landmark California vehicle emissions rules in a bid to prevent the state from imposing stricter tailpipe requirements than the federal government. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in June sent the... Read More.

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms - and sidestep the... Read More.

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top U.S. infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeland Security... Read More.

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By Jason Lange and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Five months into the U.S. war with Iran, Americans who expect the Middle East to slide toward chaos outnumber those who see the war bringing more stability by three to one, according to a... Read More.

In deep-red Tennessee, governor’s race becomes showdown between staunch Trump allies

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Tennessee Republicans head to the polls on Thursday to choose their nominee for governor in a tightening race between two of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress: U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Representative John Rose. Blackburn,... Read More.

At Trump’s DOJ, watchdogs gutted as misconduct complaints soar

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

By Andrew Goudsward and Brad Heath WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - In one courtroom after another, federal judges have accused U.S. President Donald Trump's Justice Department of an extraordinary spate of misconduct, including making false statements, failing to comply with court orders and improperly using... Read More.

Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

LAS VEGAS/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran seemed "to be working out quite well," reiterating his positive portrayal of the negotiations on the Iran war without elaborating on the specifics of the discussions. DETAILS: • "I hear they are doing... Read More.

After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

NEW GLARUS, Wis. (AP) - Sarah Miller, a software engineer from the liberal stronghold of Madison, has heard all of the chatter about a civil war in the Democratic Party between progressives and moderates. But all she cares about is winning. That's why Miller said... Read More.

A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary

Thursday, August 6 by SRN News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A new Tennessee congressional map that carved up a majority Black district in Memphis is making its electoral debut Tuesday in a primary election that will determine the nominees for a Republican attempt at a clean sweep of the state's... Read More.

US and say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close

Wednesday, August 5 by SRN News

CAIRO (AP) - Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical... Read More.

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Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

In deep-red Tennessee, governor’s race becomes showdown between staunch Trump allies

At Trump’s DOJ, watchdogs gutted as misconduct complaints soar

Trump reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks

After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin

A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state’s primary

US and say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close

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