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August 16, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Blanche declines to pledge Justice Dept independence
Attorney General Todd Blanche, in his first interview since confirmation, defended his deference to Donald Trump and declined to pledge Justice Department independence.
Lula launches Workers' Party reelection bid
Brazil's Lula launches a reelection campaign, citing the Workers' Party he helped found in 1980 and his 2002 election as Brazil's first working-class head of state.
AIPAC-linked spending tops $3 million in Swalwell race
AIPAC's super PAC and allied groups have spent more than $3 million over two weeks in the race to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned after misconduct allegations.
Tropical Storm Lala soaks Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala regains strength near Hawaii, soaking the Big Island with rain and wind without making landfall, according to satellite imagery from Saturday.