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7:00 AM ET, August 29, 2026

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TMZ.com:
Kanye Exec Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana  —  MILO YIANNOPOULOS KANYE EXEC IN ICE CUSTODY ... Apprehended in Louisiana … Milo Yiannopoulos has been apprehended by ICE in Louisiana ... TMZ has learned.  —  The controversial political personality is currently being held at an ICE detention center, per inmate records.
Luke Barr / ABC News:
Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE  —  DHS said the commentator ""chose to overstay his welcome.  Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said Friday.
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Safiyah Riddle / Associated Press:
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
Telegraph:
Milo Yiannopoulos detained and faces deportation from US
Discussion: Reason, Forbes and The Daily Caller
Sarah N. Lynch / CBS News:
At the FBI, a history of hiring prostitutes or stealing from employer may no longer be a barrier to being hired  —  The FBI previously refused to hire job applicants if they admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer — or engaging in acts of bestiality.
Discussion: Mediaite and Political.org
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Aamer Madhani / Associated Press:
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves  —  President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country's oil reserves.
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New York Times:
Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela's Oil  —  The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves.  A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.  —  President Trump said late Friday …
New York Times:
Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens  —  The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotions …
Discussion: The Hill, Political.org and emptywheel
New York Times:
Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite to Developer  —  The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system.  Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed.  —  The Trump administration has proposed trading away a small parcel …
Lindsay Whitehurst / Associated Press:
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect  —  The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots.
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Kathy Gilsinan / Politico:
Lawsuit alleges Freedom Fuel gas stations touted by Trump are selling stolen fuel  —  A lawsuit filed this month alleges that there's a simple reason some stations in the Freedom Fuel Network — the chain of discount gas stations promoted by the White House — have been able to sell gas so cheaply …
Discussion: Mediaite
Marissa Martinez / NOTUS:
National Park Service Green-Lights Trump's Arch  —  The NPS will focus on pursuing measures to minimize the arch's impact on the surrounding historic area, rather than choosing a new site altogether.  — Copy  —  The National Park Service released a report Friday in support …
Discussion: Associated Press and The Guardian
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Matthew Daly / Associated Press:
National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
Discussion: The Independent
NBC News:
Pete Hegseth is talking about a possible run for president in 2028, sources say  —  The defense secretary has floated a White House run with close friends and associates, two people said.  And Hegseth sparked speculation with an event in Iowa this month.  —  WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary …
Wall Street Journal:
White House Teleprompter Operator Settles Insider-Trading Probe  —  Gabriel Perez agreed to pay a penalty and give up winnings to federal regulator CFTC  —  WASHINGTON—The White House teleprompter operator under investigation for placing bets using proprietary information reached a settlement …
The White House:
Establishing the United States Space Academy  —  By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:  —  Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Space is a critical domain for American national security, economic growth …
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Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Trump announces creation of US Space Academy
Chris Cameron / New York Times:
Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Foreign Students Who Criticized Israel  —  The ruling was a win for Stanford's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and it followed another court victory for students targeted by the Trump administration last year.  —  A federal judge in California ruled …
Victor Nava / New York Post:
John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton a ‘poor campaigner’ - says he won't help ‘lazy’ candidate in Texas Senate race  —  Sen. John Cornyn slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as a “lazy” and “poor campaigner” Friday as he explained why he won't help the Republican Senate nominee in his race against Democrat James Talarico.
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Molly Hennessy-Fiske / Washington Post:
Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers
Tony Romm / New York Times:
High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near  —  To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction.  Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder.  —  A series of concerning economic snapshots for President Trump have been released …
New York Times:
Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates  —  Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.  —  Josh Greene is a rising left-wing social media star with his own podcast, nearly 800,000 followers and access …
Discussion: New York Times
Robert Jimison / New York Times:
In Georgia, Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script  —  Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn't moderated his message in his critical race.
Discussion: Breitbart
Washington Post:
The White House says its ballroom is 65% complete.  Its documents suggest otherwise.  —  The claim, made in government filings to the Supreme Court, is contradicted by budget and other records.  —  Summary  —  The Trump administration told the Supreme Court two weeks ago that construction …
Discussion: Alternet.org
Axios:
Scoop: AOC shakes up team ahead of 2028 decision  —  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is shaking up her team with several departures and new aides, sources tell Axios.  —  Why it matters: The personnel changes come months before the progressive leader will decide whether to launch a presidential campaign.
Ayden Runnels / The Texas Tribune:
Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras  —  The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state's Flock surveillance network.  —  TAKE OUR CONTENT — PLEASE!
Peter Baker / New York Times:
For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace  —  The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump's own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.  —  President Trump the other day posted a heroic image of himself backed by an aircraft carrier …
Wall Street Journal:
Drain on U.S. Munitions From Iran War Raises Fears Over Ability to Deter China, Russia  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth oversees the shift of munitions using an ‘orders book’ under longstanding Pentagon procedures  —  The U.S. has rushed so many munitions to the Middle East to fight Iran …
Discussion: Politico and Military.com
Wall Street Journal:
Republicans Are Worried About the Midterms.  Trump Is Focused on His Legacy.  —  As Trump faces political challenges and sagging poll numbers, he is on a mission to cement his legacy  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump this week offered his 13 million Truth Social followers a blunt assessment of how he hopes history will remember him.
Discussion: HuffPost
Jake Lahut / The Bulwark:
MAGA's 2028 Civil War Is Already Here  —  JD Vance's allies believe there is a mysterious plot underway to thwart his prospective 2028 run.  Are they right—or just paranoid?  —  JD VANCE'S POLITICAL OPERATION is growing increasingly annoyed by what it sees as a brewing plot to sabotage …
Discussion: The Daily Beast
 
 
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Joe Perticone / The Bulwark:
House GOPer in Private Meeting: Trump's Exhausting Our Voters
Discussion: Alternet.org, Daily Kos and Politico
Heather Knight / New York Times:
California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation
Discussion: State of California
Anna Betts / The Guardian:
Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property
New York Times:
Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE
Discussion: HotAir
 Earlier Items: 
Politico:
‘I do not know what happened to the others’: Trump's third country deportations spark global debate
Discussion: CBS News
Drew Friedman / Federal News Network:
Trump officially plans for civilian federal pay freeze in 2027
Discussion: NOTUS and GovExec.com
Meredith Lee Hill / Politico:
Trump pollster says Abdul El-Sayed's polling lead is a ‘fake narrative’
Discussion: RedState
Lara Seligman / Wall Street Journal:
Hegseth Weighs Summoning Top Military Leaders to Quantico for Second Time
Discussion: NewsMax.com
Brian Beutler / Off Message:
The Case For Hard Truths Told Well
Discussion: Semafor and The Atlantic
Spectrum News NY1:
Trump loses again in bid to erase his N.Y. hush money conviction
Rick Maese / Washington Post:
Trees are coming down by the dozen as Trump's D.C. golf makeover nears
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Alternet.org
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Josh Gerstein / Politico:
The firings of three Stars and Stripes journalists are on hold until September 4, when a judge set an injunction hearing to pause the firings during litigation

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple TV raises prices in the US, with the monthly price up by $2 to $14.99, its fourth increase in four years; the individual Apple One tier rises $2 to $21.95

Alexandra S. Levine / Bloomberg:
Meta intensifies its pressure campaign on TikTok and YouTube, running full-page ads in US newspapers demanding they adopt comparable teen safety protections

 
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