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NPR (The Associated Press) - Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight

White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday. Why it matters: Scharf begins his job just two months before the midterms, when a possible Democratic House could put him at the center of fights over subpoenas, testimony and executive privilege. The big picture: Scharf is the latest of Trump's former personal lawyers to land a powerful legal job in the administration. - Todd Blanche, another former Trump lawyer, was confirmed as attorney general Saturday. - D. John Sauer, who argued Trump's Supreme Court immunity case, has served as solicitor general since 2025. - Scharf was on Trump's legal team in the same case. State of play: Scharf replaces White House…

Why is the role of White House counsel expected to be significant following the November midterms?
If Democrats take control of either the House or the Senate in November, the White House counsel could be at the center of legal battles involving subpoenas, testimony, and executive privilege.
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What is the connection between Will Scharf and the White House ballroom construction project?
As chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, Scharf has worked to clear the way for the construction of the Trump White House ballroom, a project that an appellate court halted on a Friday.
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Which former personal lawyers of President Trump have taken powerful legal roles in the administration?
Will Scharf is one of the former personal lawyers in the administration; other examples include Todd Blanche, who was confirmed as attorney general, and D. John Sauer, who has served as solicitor general since 2025 and argued Trump's Supreme Court immunity case.
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What specific roles has Will Scharf held prior to becoming White House counsel?
Scharf has served as White House staff secretary, a role where he oversaw the flow of documents to and from the president, and he also chairs the National Capital Planning Commission.
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What are the responsibilities and functions of the White House counsel?
The White House counsel advises the president and senior staff on legal issues and helps manage responses to congressional investigations.
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Who is set to take over as White House counsel on September 1, and who is he replacing?
Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.
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NPR (Brittney Melton) - Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms

A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms.

How might Iran's negotiation strategies affect upcoming elections?
Iran is reportedly playing a long game with negotiations, which could have an impact on the midterms.
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What has been revealed regarding the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan?
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at the elite art school located in Michigan.
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NPR (Natalie Krebs) - Some disabled people want to advance their careers. They say Medicaid rules stop them

Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.