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abcnews.go.compolitics2 hrs ago
Newsom Calls Trump's Election Integrity Speech a 25th Amendment Moment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to President Donald Trump's July 16 address on election integrity by calling for invocation of the 25th Amendment. Rep. Jamie Raskin unveiled related legislation the same day.
middleeasteye.netpolitics2 hrs ago
U.S. Companies Sign Energy and Other Deals with Iraq
U.S. firms signed multiple energy and commercial agreements with Iraq on Friday. The deals were announced days after President Trump met Iraq's newly elected prime minister at the White House.
nbcnews.compolitics2 hrs ago
Judge Rules Trump Administration Improperly Fired FEMA Official but Orders Only Name-Clearing Hearing
U.S. District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff ruled Friday that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated former FEMA CFO Mary Comans over her approval of migrant hotel grants. The decision orders a name-clearing hearing but stops short of restoring her position.
abcnews.go.compolitics2 hrs ago
President Trump Delivers White House Address on Election Integrity After Networks Decline to Air It
President Donald Trump spoke from the East Room on July 16, 2026, about voter records and network coverage. He called for license revocation of NBC and ABC over their decisions on the broadcast.
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nationalpost.compolitics2 hrs ago
Judge Rules Trump Administration Violated Law in Firing FEMA Official
U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff ruled Friday that the Trump administration broke civil-service rules when it dismissed FEMA Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans in February 2025. The decision rejected the use of Article II authority to bypass statutory protections for caree…
Forbespolitics3 hrs ago
Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke; Authority for New Tariffs Remains Unclear
President Trump stated on July 17 he would increase tariffs on Canada because of smoke from Canadian wildfires reaching U.S. cities. The Canadian government reported 888 active wildfires, with 122 out of control.
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politics3 hrs ago
House Republicans Release Spending Patch Extending Funding Until December 4, With No Spending Cuts Included
House Republicans released a continuing resolution Friday to keep the federal government funded through early December. The measure heads to a vote next week ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. It follows two record shutdowns since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Nbc Newspolitics4 hrs ago
Federal Officials Use Databases and Funding to Enforce State Citizenship Data Requirements
Markwayne Mullin said on July 17 that states must use a federal database to check voter rolls for noncitizens or lose access to grants. He warned election officials of fines or prison time for noncompliance ahead of the midterms.
Semaforworld12 hrs ago
US Energy Secretary Promotes Propane at Africa Clean Cooking Summit
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared digitally at a July 10 International Energy Agency summit on replacing charcoal cooking fuels in Africa with propane. The event drew $900 million in new government commitments. A DOE spokesperson tied the push to trade-focused US policy r…
newrepublic.comfinance12 hrs ago
Poll Finds Majorities Less Likely to Back Democratic Socialist, Trump-Endorsed, or MAGA Candidates
A CNBC survey of 1,000 registered voters found 32% would be more likely to support a self-described Democratic socialist candidate compared with 29% for a Trump-endorsed candidate. Democrats hold a narrow lead on the generic congressional ballot.
knowledge-leader.colliers.compolitics12 hrs ago
Survey Finds Highest U.S. Economic Pessimism Since December 2023
The CNBC All-America Economic Survey of 1,000 adults shows 61 percent pessimistic about the economy and outlook. President Trump's approval ratings stayed negative while views on the Iran military action weakened.
New York Postpolitics12 hrs ago
President Trump Releases Documents on Election System Vulnerabilities
President Trump presented declassified documents citing alleged vulnerabilities in U.S. election systems. Health officials are also examining a multi-state Cyclospora outbreak linked by some patients to Taco Bell meals.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Conditions Federal Funding on State Election Security Checks
The Trump administration stated that states must implement election security measures including secure voting machines and cleaned voter rolls or lose federal funding. President Donald Trump delivered a White House address announcing declassification of related intelligence repor…
Washington Examinerpolitics1 hr agoUpdated
Memorial Services for Lindsey Graham Set for July 28 in Washington
Services honoring the late South Carolina senator will take place in Washington on July 28 and in South Carolina the following day. Graham died suddenly at his Washington home on July 11 at age 71.
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sbs.com.aupolitics14 hrs ago
Anti-Abortion Groups Rally at Capitol After Planned Parenthood Regains Medicaid Access
Anti-abortion groups gathered outside the House side of the Capitol on a Thursday morning in July 2026 to press for defunding Planned Parenthood. The House Budget Committee advanced a reconciliation bill framework without provisions to block federal funding to the organization.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 hrs ago
Trump Gives Half-Hour Speech Three Months Before Midterms
President Donald Trump gave a 30-minute address containing unproven assertions on election fraud. France 24 reported the speech also targeted broadcasters that declined live coverage.
slate.compolitics15 hrs ago
Republicans Outspent Democrats $36 Million on Immigration Ads Across 88 Races
NPR analysis of AdImpact data shows Republicans ran nearly 300 immigration ads from January through June 2026 across 88 races in 27 states. Democrats ran 62 ads in 20 races across 11 states during the same period.
middleeastmonitor.compolitics15 hrs ago
U.S. Strikes Target Iranian Sites as Tehran Hits Shipping and U.S.-Linked Bases
U.S. Central Command struck Iranian coastal defenses to enforce a naval blockade. Iran responded with attacks on U.S.-linked sites and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments through the strait averaged 20 million barrels daily in 2024.
ABC Newspolitics17 hrs ago
Trump Orders Justice Department to Prosecute Over Declassified Election Documents
President Trump released redacted files alleging foreign interference and noncitizen voting in 2020. He directed the Justice Department to pursue cases and called for new election legislation.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 hr agoUpdated
Trump Says China Hacked Voter Data of 220 Million People in 18 States, Orders Investigations
President Trump delivered a 26-minute address from the White House East Room on July 16, 2026, alleging foreign compromise of U.S. election systems and directing federal agencies to investigate. He called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act while his approval rating stood at…
politics1 day ago
Iranian News Outlet Releases Video on U.S. President Security Routes
An Iranian state-linked news agency published a video showing routes and security details for President Trump. The video includes Persian text and English subtitles. It follows several days of reported threats from multiple sources.
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forbes.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Bridge Near Bandar Abbas on July 16
@MarioNawfal reported U.S. strikes on a key bridge around Bandar Abbas the night of July 16. The action followed President Trump's earlier warning that power plants and bridges would face targeting the next week. An F-35 also declared an inflight emergency over UAE airspace durin…
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Usa Todaypolitics1 day ago
Washington Post/Ipsos Poll Shows 37 Percent Approve of Trump's Job Performance, Other Averages Range 39-41 Percent
A July 8-13 survey of 2,648 adults found 37 percent approve of President Donald Trump's job performance while 61 percent disapprove. Majorities also disapproved of his handling of the economy and the Iran conflict.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Ben Shapiro Criticizes JD Vance’s Comments on Joe Rogan Podcast
Ben Shapiro posted on X that he heard Democratic positions while listening to Vice President JD Vance on Joe Rogan's podcast. Shapiro called for a different 2028 Republican candidate. The Hill reported the comments after Vance's nearly three-hour interview.
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
White House Says No Meeting Scheduled Between Trump and Netanyahu
White House officials said no appointment was confirmed despite Israeli reports of a Monday visit. Netanyahu's office canceled a planned trip after former Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral was postponed.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 hrs agoUpdated
DHS Flags Over 250,000 Potential Noncitizens on Voter Rolls in Four States; Nevada Disputes Scale
The Department of Homeland Security matched records and flagged more than 190,000 names in California and 35,000 in New Jersey. Combined totals across California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania exceed 256,000. A forthcoming report puts the figure at least 278,000 based on st…
gamereactor.eupolitics1 day ago
Iran judiciary says no American prisoner released after U.S. president statement
Iran's judiciary stated that no U.S. citizen held in its prisons had been released or exchanged. The statement followed a claim by President Trump that an American detained during the prior administration had been freed.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
President Trump Scheduled for Primetime Address on Election Security and Iran
The speech begins at 9 p.m. ET and will address election security along with other topics including Iran. Trump has urged passage of the SAVE America Act and fired leaders of the Election Assistance Commission.
rove.mefinance1 day ago
India and South Africa Plan Expansions to Strategic Oil Reserves
India and South Africa are increasing emergency crude stockpiles after IEA members released 400 million barrels in March. The expansions follow U.S. releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under both the Trump and Biden administrations.
manilatimes.netscience1 day ago
American Diabetes Association Delays Journal Piece on Conference Protest Pending Review
@statnews reported that ADA leaders prevented Diabetes Care editors from publishing an editorial and accounts about five specialists ejected from the group's June meeting in New Orleans. The pieces remain available on an open-access site.
ibtimes.co.ukworld1 day ago
Iran Damages Three U.S. Bases in Bahrain Qatar and Kuwait
Satellite imagery from July 12 shows damage to a warehouse at the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and a building at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A former United Nations base camp and industrial area in Kuwait were also struck.
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middleeastmonitor.compolitics1 day ago
Iran-Aligned Iraqi Militia Group Offers $10 Million Reward for Killing Trump
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a $10 million bounty for the killing of President Donald J. Trump. The group tied the reward to its accusations over the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The reward is described as funded by donation…
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ABC Newsworld1 day ago
U.S. Officials Convene 66 Nations on Political Violence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a July 16 meeting with representatives from 66 countries to discuss rising left-wing political terrorism. Officials outlined new financial tracking and legal steps under National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
politics1 day ago
DHS Finalizes Rule Capping F, J, and I Visas at Four Years Maximum and 240 Days for Journalists
The Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule July 17 2025 that limits F and J visa holders to the length of their academic program up to four years. The measure also caps I visas for foreign journalists at 240 days with a 90-day limit for Chinese nationals and shortens…
uctoday.compolitics1 day ago
ICE Officer Kills Mexican Immigrant in Houston Traffic Stop
@CBSNews reported that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died July 7 after an ICE agent shot him during a Houston traffic stop. Federal and local authorities are investigating conflicting accounts over whether the van posed a threat or contained drugs.
thehollywoodgossip.compolitics1 day ago
Nicki Minaj defends Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz after Rep. Randy Fine urges his removal
Rapper Nicki Minaj posted on X in support of Alex Bruesewitz after Rep. Randy Fine urged President Trump to fire the outside adviser. Fine voted against a procedural rule on the SAVE America Act and said he would block further rules until Bruesewitz is removed.
kpbs.orgpolitics1 day ago
California Survey Finds 66 Percent Oppose Newsom Ban on New Gas Vehicles
A Public Policy Institute of California poll shows opposition to the 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicle sales has risen since 2021. Governor Gavin Newsom signed new rebates to offset expired federal incentives.
revolver.newspolitics11 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Refundable Bond for Some Green Card Applicants
The State Department is evaluating authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to require bonds from visa applicants likely to become a public charge. Officials said the measure would give applicants with resources another option to demonstrate self-sufficiency.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Illinois Mother Testifies at Senate Hearing on Attorney General Nominee
Jennifer Bos described her daughter's death and a private conversation with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing. The testimony occurred on July 16, 2026, before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
President Trump ordered U.S. flags at half-staff nationwide through Saturday evening. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill did not lower state flags despite a request from a Republican state senator.
politics1 day ago
Federal Agent Fatally Shoots Motorist in Biddeford, Maine; Victim Was Not Target of Operation
A federal immigration agent killed a motorist in Biddeford on Monday. The victim was not the target, and agents were not wearing body cameras. The incident marks the second deadly force use by ICE on U.S. soil in a week.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Tillis Questions Vought on DOGE Accomplishments at Senate Hearing
Sen. Thom Tillis pressed OMB Director Russell Vought for specific examples of Department of Government Efficiency successes during a July 10 Senate Banking Committee hearing. DOGE had ceased operations six days earlier after claiming $214 billion in savings.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship for Children of Unlawful Immigrants, Blocks Trump Order
The Supreme Court ruled June 30 that children born in the U.S. to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth. Sen. Eric Schmitt introduced legislation two weeks later and sent a letter July 16 requesting federal agencies investigate citizenship documents issu…
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
ICE Officers Resume Traffic Stops With Body Camera Requirement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers received new guidance Thursday allowing traffic stops only when at least one participating officer wears a body camera. White House and DHS officials confirmed the policy change and outlined a 60-day timeline for full rollout.
abcnews.go.comai1 day ago
Senate Vote Preserves Medicare AI Prior Authorization Pilot, Rejects Democratic Halt Measure
The U.S. Senate voted 46-50 on July 16 to block a Democratic-led bill targeting a Trump administration Medicare pilot. The WISeR test uses artificial intelligence for prior authorization decisions.
gizmodo.compolitics1 day ago
White House Teleprompter Operator Placed on Leave; Kalshi Freezes Over $90,000 in Speech-Content Bets
The White House placed its teleprompter operator on paid administrative leave July 16 pending a federal investigation into bets placed on President Donald Trump's speeches through the Kalshi prediction market. The staffer, identified as Gabriel Perez, allegedly made tens of thous…
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wccftech.comtechnology14 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Media to Launch Paid Truth API for Real-Time Posts
Trump Media & Technology Group will begin selling institutional access to millisecond feeds of Truth Social posts on August 1. The service includes a 2022 archive and runs continuously.
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thewire.inpolitics1 day ago
Senate Democrats Seek IRS Confirmation on Trump Family Tax Audits
Senate Democrats on July 16, 2026, sought clarification from the IRS about whether it plans to protect President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses from tax audits. The request was made public the same day NBC News published its report.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Documents on DOJ Access to Lawmakers' Texts in Jack Smith Probes
The GOP-led panel on Tuesday disclosed that the Justice Department obtained messages from 44 members of Congress during Jack Smith's probes. Several Democratic senators declined to comment while one Republican called Smith a political hack.
tvinsider.compolitics1 day ago
House Republicans Advance Voter ID and Citizenship Proof Measures Through Reconciliation Spending Bill
President Donald Trump has pressed congressional Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections. The measure lacks Senate support to overcome a filibuster, leading House leaders to pursue components via a $95 billion spe…
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
President Trump to Deliver Primetime Address on Election Security July 16
President Donald Trump will speak at 9 p.m. ET on July 16 about election security and plans to share what he called really big news. Usa Today reported the address follows his 2024 election victory and past legal challenges to 2020 results.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 day ago
Karoline Leavitt Holds First White House Briefing After Maternity Leave
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt led her first daily briefing on Thursday after returning from maternity leave. She had left the post in April for the birth of her second child and resumed full duties this week.
nymag.compolitics1 day ago
Acting Attorney General Blanche Testifies He Recused from Trump Cases but Dismissed Jan. 6 Convictions
Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate during his confirmation hearing. Sen. Adam Schiff questioned his prior work on Trump cases while Blanche defended his ethics compliance.
uctoday.compolitics1 day ago
White House Considers Political Review of Federal Grants
The Trump administration is reviewing a plan to add political oversight to federal grant decisions. Academics, city leaders and members of Congress have urged reconsideration of the proposal.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Secretary of State Rubio Says U.S. Will Designate More Far-Left Groups as Terrorist Organizations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that additional far-left groups will be designated as terrorist organizations. He referenced the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson along with attempts on President Trump's life. The State Depar…
realitytea.compolitics1 day ago
Poll Finds 23 Percent of Americans Expect Better Iran Deal From Trump, 37 Percent Expect Worse
A Washington Post-Ipsos survey shows limited public confidence that President Trump will secure a stronger agreement than the 2015 JCPOA. CNN reported that Trump has referenced the prior deal more than three dozen times since the current war began.
ndtv.compolitics1 day ago
President Trump Says He Is Open to Targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
President Trump stated on Wednesday that he would consider ordering strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The comments came during renewed U.S. military strikes and a reinstated naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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theverge.compolitics23 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Issues Final Rule Restoring Public Charge Standard for Immigration Applications
The final rule issued July 17 allows immigration officers to consider any use of public benefits when evaluating applications for legal permanent residence. It reverses a 2022 Biden-era limit and takes effect September 18.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Scheduled to Deliver July 4 Address on Foreign Election Interference
President Donald Trump will speak on the National Mall about foreign efforts to influence U.S. elections. The address coincides with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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markets.businessinsider.comfinance1 day ago
U.S. Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall to 208,000, Lowest in 10 Weeks
The Labor Department reported Thursday that new jobless claims dropped 8,000 to 208,000 for the week ending July 11. The reading came in below the 219,000 forecast and marked the lowest level in 10 weeks.