# border project (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover border project. Page: Feed: --- ## [Shock Win Triggers Identity Brawl](https://republicanwire.net/shock-win-triggers-identity-brawl/) _2026-08-21 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Debbie Wasserman Schultz won a crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s newly redrawn 20th District with a decisive plurality, instantly igniting a fight over who gets to speak for a historically Black seat. Story Highlights Associated Press and others projected Wasserman Schultz the winner minutes after polls closed. Unofficial tallies showed about 45% support for her \[…\] ## [Panama Canal to cut ship traffic over El Niño-fueled drought](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/21/panama-canal-to-cut-ship-traffic-over-el-nino-fueled-drought_6756722_19.html) _2026-08-21 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ From September 3, the number of vessels allowed through each day will fall from 36 to 34 due to low water levels in two artificial lakes that feed the canal, the Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday. It will drop to 32 from September 15 on. ## [First of 1,200 US deportees land in Liberia](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/first-of-1200-us-deportees-land-in-liberia_6756719_4.html) _2026-08-21 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Liberia announced on Tuesday, August 18, that it would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year. It said they were 'free to depart the country when they so desire' or apply for asylum. ## [DOJ Bust Exposes Election-Immigration Trap](https://republicanwire.net/doj-bust-exposes-election-immigration-trap/) _2026-08-20 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Federal prosecutors say a Massachusetts resident cast a 2024 presidential ballot using another man’s identity, then filed immigration paperwork that helped push the victim toward deportation. Story Snapshot Justice Department charged Yupeng Sun with fraudulent voter registration and fraudulent voting. Affidavit says Sun admitted registering and voting in another man’s name, who denied voting.… ## [In Israel, Kushner tries to break deadlock over Trump's Gaza plan, but secures no guarantees](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/20/in-israel-kushner-tries-to-break-deadlock-over-trump-s-gaza-plan-but-secures-no-guarantees_6756713_4.html) _2026-08-20 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Meeting with Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Jared Kushner failed to resolve the main sticking point: the conditions for an Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave. ## [New US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed ship](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/20/new-us-aircraft-carrier-arrives-in-middle-east-to-relieve-long-deployed-ship_6756710_4.html) _2026-08-20 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The US military said Thursday the USS George Washington, previously operating in the Pacific, has arrived in the Middle East region to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been deployed since November 2025. Reports of degraded living conditions aboard the relieved vessel had contributed to criticism of Donald Trump's war against Iran. ## [Seven Killed in Rugged Safari Crash](https://republicanwire.net/seven-killed-in-rugged-safari-crash/) _2026-08-20 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Kenya’s aviation authority and the U.S. State Department say seven people, including five Americans, died when a tourist helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County. Story Snapshot Officials confirm seven deaths, including five Americans, in a Kenya helicopter crash. Kenya’s aviation agency reports the Eurocopter EC130 B4 went down around 9:13 a.m. local time. \[…\] ## [New Pell Hack Delivers Big For Fallen Heroes](https://republicanwire.net/new-pell-hack-delivers-big-for-fallen-heroes/) _2026-08-20 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Starting with the 2024-25 school year, children of service members who died in the line of duty can receive the maximum Pell Grant, no matter their family income. Story Snapshot The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant folded into Pell starting in 2024-25. Eligible students qualify for the maximum Pell Grant under a “special rule”. Eligibility \[…\] ## [Meta's trial challenges the greed of tech platforms](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/08/20/meta-s-trial-challenges-the-greed-of-tech-platforms_6756704_23.html) _2026-08-20 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Twenty-nine US states have taken legal action against Mark Zuckerberg's company, Meta. This trial signals a crucial societal wake-up call, reminiscent of the shift in public opinion against tobacco giants 30 years ago. ## [US capital demand for AI and defense fuels beginnings of a debt crisis](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/20/us-demand-for-capital-for-ai-and-defense-fuels-the-beginnings-of-a-debt-crisis_6756698_19.html) _2026-08-20 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The widening US budget deficit and massive investments in artificial intelligence have fueled a rise in interest rates in the debt market. The Treasury Department has been working to ease investors' concerns. ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ow4DwtMMVPFK) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [US continues efforts to undermine ICC by sanctioning two of its judges](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/20/us-continues-efforts-to-undermine-icc-by-sanctioning-two-of-its-judges_6756687_4.html) _2026-08-19 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation that targets nationals of non-ICC countries, such as Americans and Israelis. ## [US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/19/us-national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-for-first-time_6756686_4.html) _2026-08-19 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The record milestone underscores the mounting cost of government borrowing as Washington faces growing spending demands and rising interest payments. ## [Harvard Morgue Nightmare Exposed](https://republicanwire.net/harvard-morgue-nightmare-exposed/) _2026-08-19 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Harvard agreed to pay $53 million to donor families after its morgue manager stole and sold human remains, a stark breach of trust confirmed in court filings and official statements. Story Snapshot Harvard reached a $53 million settlement with families affected by the morgue thefts. A Massachusetts judge preliminarily approved the class settlement. The state’s \[…\] ## [Trump Slams Brakes: 50% Tariffs Paused](https://republicanwire.net/trump-slams-brakes-50-tariffs-paused/) _2026-08-19 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Hours before steep new import taxes were to start, President Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while a U.S.-Canada deal is finalized. Story Snapshot Trump delayed the 50% tariffs for three days, citing a deal pending final documents. Reports say the tariffs were due to start at midnight or the next \[…\] ## [DHS Move Triggers Nursing Home Chaos](https://republicanwire.net/dhs-move-triggers-nursing-home-chaos/) _2026-08-19 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Hundreds of New York nursing homes warn that ending Haitian Temporary Protected Status could strip caregivers overnight and put seniors at risk. Story Snapshot New York facilities say losing Haitian caregivers will disrupt care for vulnerable seniors. Department of Homeland Security formally moved to end Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status after agency review. U.S. Citizenship and \[…\] ## [Meta goes on trial, accused of targeting children and downplaying dangers of Instagram](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/19/meta-goes-on-trial-accused-of-targeting-children-and-downplaying-dangers-of-instagram_6756668_19.html) _2026-08-19 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The company is being sued in California by 29 US states for deceiving consumers and violating federal child protection laws by exposing young users to violent or sexual content and addiction risks. ## [Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada hours before deadline](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/19/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canada-hours-before-deadline_6756662_19.html) _2026-08-19 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is still 'important work to be done' before a deal could be reached, while Trump suggested that the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline could be revived. ## [US and South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/19/us-and-south-korea-cut-drills-short-after-trump-criticism_6756658_4.html) _2026-08-19 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The annual exercises, designed to prepare for a possible attack by North Korea, will end around a week earlier than planned. US President Donald Trump said he had told the Pentagon to curtail the exercises, citing his 'good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. ## [ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/08/19/zz-top-drummer-frank-beard-dead-at-77_6756650_30.html) _2026-08-18 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The musician, whose beats carried hits like 'La Grange' and 'Sharp Dressed Man,' had stepped back from touring last year after suffering from unspecified health issues. ## [US imposes sanctions on ICC president](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/18/us-imposes-sanctions-on-icc-president_6756646_4.html) _2026-08-18 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The sanctioning of International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan is the United States' latest salvo against the Hague-based court. Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6EnFVwZEzalc) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [FBI Files Drop: Spy, Cash And A Congressman](https://republicanwire.net/fbi-files-drop-spy-cash-and-a-congressman/) _2026-08-18 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Newly declassified FBI records say Eric Swalwell told agents he had “physical relations” with Christine Fang, whom investigators labeled a suspected Chinese operative, while the bureau found no chargeable offense. Story Highlights Declassified files say Swalwell admitted physical encounters with Christine Fang in 2015 interviews. FBI probed foreign influence, fundraising help, and an intern… ## [Quebec's separatist party rules out an independence vote while Trump in power](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/18/quebec-s-separatist-party-rules-out-an-independence-vote-while-trump-in-power_6756643_4.html) _2026-08-18 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose party is out of power but is favored to win Quebec's October elections, said 'this would be the worst possible time to reflect on our future because of Trump.' ## [ABC sues Trump's media regulator over threat to broadcast licenses](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/18/abc-sues-trump-s-media-regulator-over-threat-to-broadcast-licenses_6756642_19.html) _2026-08-18 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an 'existential threat' to its operations. ## [Trump Border Project Hits Sudden Roadblock](https://republicanwire.net/trump-border-project-hits-sudden-roadblock/) _2026-08-18 · publisher · Republican Wire_ After bulldozer videos sparked bipartisan outrage, federal officials paused a Big Bend border project they insist is roads and sensors—not a 30-foot wall. Story Snapshot U.S. Customs and Border Protection paused work in Big Bend National Park after criticism and lawsuits. Officials say plans focus on access roads, detection tech, and limited vehicle barriers—not a \[…\] ## [Reflecting Pool Case Takes A Sharp Turn](https://republicanwire.net/reflecting-pool-case-takes-a-sharp-turn/) _2026-08-18 · publisher · Republican Wire_ The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga is a case study in how quickly a simple, politically convenient explanation can collapse once the paperwork catches up with the rhetoric — and how, even after the government’s own lawyers admit the paperwork won this round, the simple explanation refuses to die. Key Points President Trump spent weeks \[…\] ## [Trump turns back on ally South Korea and signals renewed openness to Kim Jong Un](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/18/trump-berates-ally-south-korea-and-signals-renewed-openness-to-kim-jong-un_6756623_4.html) _2026-08-18 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The American president, touting his 'very good relationship' with the North Korean dictator, instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to 'substantially reduce' joint military exercises with Seoul. ## [Discord complies with Brazil order suspending livestreams after teen girl's suicide](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/17/discord-complies-with-brazil-order-suspending-livestreams-after-teen-girl-s-suicide_6756604_4.html) _2026-08-17 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The popular messaging platform ended livestreaming and video calls in the country after a 13-year-old girl was pressured into taking her own life during a broadcast. Five teenagers and one adult have been arrested in connection with the death. ## [Trump administration pauses construction of border project in Big Bend National Park](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/17/trump-administration-pauses-construction-of-border-project-in-big-bend-national-park_6756603_4.html) _2026-08-17 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The $1.7 billion border project, which has faced bipartisan opposition, broke ground earlier this month on public lands that are known for rich biodiversity, including hundreds of species of birds, bobcats, and black bears. ## [Trump Orders Major Cut To Korea Drills](https://republicanwire.net/trump-orders-major-cut-to-korea-drills/) _2026-08-17 · publisher · Republican Wire_ President Trump ordered a substantial cut to U.S.–South Korea military drills on the eve of their start, calling them costly and needlessly hostile toward North Korea. Story Highlights Trump said he instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” joint drills with South Korea. The order came hours before the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises were \[…\] ## [New Filing Brings Former Senator Into Spotlight](https://republicanwire.net/new-filing-brings-former-senator-into-spotlight/) _2026-08-17 · publisher · Republican Wire_ A court-filed allegation says Kyrsten Sinema flew to North Carolina to post a $10,000 bond for her boyfriend after his assault arrest, tying a private relationship to public power. Story Snapshot Reports say Matthew Ammel was released on a $10,000 bond after a North Carolina arrest. Coverage citing court records lists charges for assault by \[…\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FvXS7ww8B1IS) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll case](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/17/supreme-court-again-rebuffs-trump-s-push-to-toss-out-5-million-verdict-in-e-jean-carroll-case_6756593_4.html) _2026-08-17 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Trump and the Justice Department are also asking the high court to toss out a second Carroll verdict totaling $83 million. ## [Five Years Later, Afghanistan’s Grim Reality](https://republicanwire.net/five-years-later-afghanistans-grim-reality/) _2026-08-17 · publisher · Republican Wire_ Five years after America’s chaotic exit, the Taliban hold the whole country while millions of Afghans struggle without basic rights or steady work. Story Snapshot The United Nations says security has improved under Taliban rule, with nationwide control consolidated. Rights groups report sweeping bans on girls’ schooling and women’s work and movement. Aid agencies warn \[…\] ## [Trump's disastrous track record in the Middle East](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/08/17/trump-s-disastrous-track-record-in-the-middle-east_6756581_23.html) _2026-08-17 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has racked up several failures in the region, from the war he launched against Iran alongside Israel to how he has handled the Palestinian issue, demonstrating his incompetence. ## [Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-star-of-heroes-and-nashville-dies-at-36_6756579_15.html) _2026-08-17 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Hayden Panettiere, star of several popular television series including 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' and later an award-winning country music singer, was announced dead by her father, in a statement to ABC News on Sunday. ## [Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before they begin](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/17/trump-says-us-scaling-back-military-drills-with-south-korea_6756572_4.html) _2026-08-17 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ US President Donald Trump said that he is 'not happy' about US participation in joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un' and challenging a long-standing alliance aimed at deterring the nuclear-armed North. ## [How the pro-Trump right is rehabilitating Richard Nixon](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/16/how-the-pro-trump-right-is-rehabilitating-richard-nixon_6756570_4.html) _2026-08-16 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ In light of the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned from the US presidency on August 8, 1974. Now, 52 years later, the 'America First' movement claims the Republican was the victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy, drawing parallels with Donald Trump. ## [Chile: Long and twisting saga of Salvador Allende's home ends in private sale](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/16/chile-long-and-twisting-saga-of-converting-president-salvador-s-home-into-a-museum-ends-in-private-sale_6756563_4.html) _2026-08-16 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Former Chilean president Gabriel Boric wanted to turn the site into a museum and a memorial. The home of his predecessor, who took his own life during General Pinochet's coup in 1973, was instead purchased by a private company that had outgrown its offices. ## [Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/16/divisions-within-iran-s-leadership-weigh-on-talks-with-the-us_6756559_4.html) _2026-08-16 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The Revolutionary Guards control more than military operations: They also impose their demands on Iran's president and his negotiators, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column. ## [Trump's silent Iran war: Withheld information, shifting objectives and skilled deception](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/15/trump-s-silent-iran-war-withheld-information-shifting-objectives-and-skilled-deception_6756537_4.html) _2026-08-15 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ US media have reported on deteriorating living conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, deployed for over eight months. Yet the White House has shown little willingness to provide information on the conflict. ## [Venezuela frees over 130 political prisoners amid post-Maduro talks](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/15/venezuela-frees-more-political-prisoners-amid-post-maduro-talks_6756525_4.html) _2026-08-14 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The move comes a day after opposition figure Dinorah Figuera vowed to fight for the release of political prisoners in formal talks with the interim government. A first round of the US-brokered talks kicked off last week and wrapped up on Wednesday. ## [US plan for electric-shock gloves for ICE agents sparks abuse concerns](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/14/us-plan-for-electric-shock-gloves-for-ice-agents-sparks-abuse-concerns_6756521_4.html) _2026-08-14 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Critics fear the devices could be misused by an agency already facing scrutiny over its use of force and the training of its officers. ## [Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO and pleads guilty to stalking charges](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/14/luigi-mangione-admits-to-killing-unitedhealthcare-ceo-in-guilty-plea_6756516_4.html) _2026-08-14 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ 'On the morning of December 4, I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan and he died,' Mangione told a federal judge as he pleaded guilty to stalking his victim. His lawyers moved to have separate state murder charges dismissed on double jeopardy grounds. ## [Brazilian police recover eight stolen Matisse engravings](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/08/14/brazilian-police-recover-eight-stolen-matisse-engravings_6756494_30.html) _2026-08-14 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The works were found at a home in the town of Sao Bernardo do Campo, near Sao Paulo, and the man who had them was arrested, police said. ## [Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/14/trump-announces-tariffs-of-up-to-100-on-imported-drones_6756487_4.html) _2026-08-14 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ A White House statement said the tariffs will 'encourage increased domestic production' of drones and their components, and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. ## [Three men executed by lethal injection on same day in US for the first time since 2010](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/14/three-men-executed-by-lethal-injection-on-same-day-in-us-for-the-first-time-since-2010_6756486_4.html) _2026-08-14 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ Tennessee, Oklahoma and Alabama all put inmates to death on Thursday. Having three executions in one day is a coincidence in scheduling, but one which also reflects a trend of increased executions in the US. ## [US court rules Trump can end tariff exemption for small parcels](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/13/us-court-rules-trump-can-end-tariff-exemption-for-small-parcels_6756481_19.html) _2026-08-13 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The President's tariff agenda has faced a series of legal pushbacks since he imposed sweeping duties on trading partners after returning to the White House last year. ## [US court dismisses Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/13/us-court-dismisses-trump-administration-s-antisemitism-lawsuit-against-harvard_6756478_4.html) _2026-08-13 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ A federal judge in Boston ruled that incidents cited by the Department of Justice were "too isolated and episodic" to prove Harvard violated civil rights law during pro-Palestinian campus protests. ## [US court awards $29 million in damages to family of Boeing plane crash victim](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/13/us-court-awards-29-million-in-damages-to-family-of-boeing-plane-crash-victim_6756451_4.html) _2026-08-13 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The civil suit was brought against Boeing by Naoise Connolly Ryan, widow of Michael "Mick" Ryan, an engineer with the UN World Food Programme. ## [Venezuelan government and opposition wrap first round of talks](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/13/venezuelan-government-opposition-wrap-first-round-of-talks_6756450_4.html) _2026-08-13 · Americas : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The two sides issued a joint statement, highlighting agreements on reforming the judiciary and seeking access to earthquake recovery funds. ## [White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/12/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-step-down_6756439_4.html) _2026-08-12 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ President Trump hailed Leavitt as 'one of my most trusted aides' as he announced she would step down at the end of the month.