Politics & World Affairs — August 8, 2026
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill. The bill allows new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy and now heads to the House. It honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham — who championed the measure before his death in July.
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DOJ accuses Duke Law of bias. The Justice Department alleges Duke Law School gave Black applicants 3.5 times higher admission chances than equally credentialed Asian applicants, in defiance of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.
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Report details Hong campaign hire. An OnlyFans model and sex worker advocate reportedly serves as deputy campaign manager for democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s Wisconsin governor campaign.
The Fox News report also identifies the staffer as a former child star, in addition to her work on the adult content platform and her advocacy for sex workers. The senior role, described by the outlet as deputy campaign manager, places her among the top ranks of Hong’s bid for the Wisconsin governorship.
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