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The 3-Minute Brief: Trump Scales Back Korea Drills

The 3-Minute Brief: Trump Scales Back Korea Drills

August 17 AM — A last-minute alliance shift; Carroll’s $5 million verdict stands; Meta heads to trial; Democrats debate the economic label.

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Aug 17, 2026


The 3-Minute Brief: DOJ’s QueerDoc Subpoena Revived

The 3-Minute Brief: DOJ’s QueerDoc Subpoena Revived

August 14 PM — A divided Ninth Circuit sides with DOJ; border arrest authority expands; East Wing plans go gold; a mayor faces fraud charges.

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Aug 14, 2026

The 3-Minute Brief: Retail Sales Hit Reverse

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August 14 AM — Spending falls 0.6%; Trump rewinds carrier tech; drone tariffs rise; advance-parole rules tighten.

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The 3-Minute Brief: Kennedy Center Reopens the Court Fight

The 3-Minute Brief: Kennedy Center Reopens the Court Fight

August 13 PM — A new closure vote tests a judge’s order; Harvard wins dismissal; Flock tightens controls; a Texas firearms order takes effect.

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The 3-Minute Brief: Trump Scales Back Korea Drills

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