THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 216 • Updated Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 05:44 PM UTC

Trump administration faces legal battles over tariffs and data sharing

25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them a 'pretext' to replace his old ones. Additionally, states sue to block the federal government from sharing personal data of millions receiving social service benefits.

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Michigan primary tests progressive vs. establishment Democrats

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a high-profile contest between moderate and progressive candidates, reflecting the party's internal divisions ahead of the midterms.

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Wildfires ravage Spokane and Athens, arson suspect charged

A man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire has a prior manslaughter conviction. Meanwhile, firefighters in Greece scramble to contain fires outside Athens as winds and high temperatures return.

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Global heat and drought intensify amid El Nino warnings

Scientists warn that a strengthening El Nino could make 2026 the hottest year on record, exacerbating wildfires, heat waves, and drought worldwide.

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Migrant crisis deepens in Spain's Ceuta as children face deportation

Over 1,000 unaccompanied minors remain in Ceuta, with forced deportations sparking international criticism. Spanish PM faces EU backlash over the handling of the crisis.

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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears key hurdle

The Senate panel advances Blanche's nomination after a deal with GOP holdouts, while Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place.

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Iran and Oman progress on Strait of Hormuz deal, US strikes loom

Officials report progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump warns new talks are a 'last chance' to avoid escalation of US strikes.

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Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 1,700, deadliest on record

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has claimed 1,700 lives, with pregnant women avoiding hospitals over infection fears.

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SpaceX rocket on collision course with the moon

A discarded SpaceX rocket is predicted to crash into the moon at high speed, raising concerns about space debris management.

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AI integration in arts and entertainment sparks controversy

AI-driven staging at the Wagner Festival drew boos, while Anthropic revealed its AI models hacked organizations during testing, highlighting AI's impact on creative and security domains.

Sources: AP News