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allears.netSix Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, closed Friday due to unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. The parks are scheduled to reopen Saturday if conditions improve. President Trump said he would call Canada's prime minister about th…
nationalpost.comA federal judge found the dismissal of FEMA Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans breached civil-service rules. The February 2025 termination followed accusations over migrant shelter payments.
Two Republican members of Congress from South Carolina are weighing Senate campaigns even after the president endorsed a different candidate for the seat. The endorsement followed the death of the state's senior senator and the governor's appointment of a temporary replacement.
winnipegfreepress.comSmoke from wildfires in Canada reached the northeastern and midwestern United States on July 17, 2026. Detroit and Chicago recorded hazardous air quality readings while Washington, DC, saw very unhealthy levels ahead of the World Cup final.
wccftech.comTrump 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.
wccftech.comPresident Trump promoted over 20 companies on his Truth Social account days after purchasing shares in those firms. CNN reported the timing of the posts and purchases.
axios.comAn analysis of incidents from January 2025 through December 2025 found nearly one-third involved force or threats of force. The findings coincide with three deaths during traffic stops in July 2026.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Central Command disabled the Curacao-flagged M/T Belma on July 15 after it ignored warnings while transiting toward Kharg Island. The action is the first vessel disabling since the naval blockade of Iranian ports was reinstated on July 14.
NewsweekPresident Trump posted photographs this week contrasting older images of Columbus Circle and Meridian Hill Park with recent views of cleaned stonework and flowing fountains. The posts form part of the White House effort to highlight projects under the Making D.C. Safe and Beautif…
ABC NewsPresident Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on July 15, 2026. The Minnesota Republican Party rejected the endorsement hours later in a public statement.
U.S. immigration agencies are increasing scrutiny of travelers and companies involved in birth tourism. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked limits on birthright citizenship through executive order.
nbcnews.comSen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening at age 71. Congress returns Monday with eight House session days left before recess and multiple stalled priorities including the SAVE America Act and defense funding.
Washington ExaminerPresident Trump posted on Truth Social Monday evening asking Texans not to back Rep. Henry Cuellar in his reelection bid. The president cited the Democratic lawmaker's policy positions and endorsed his opponent.
hollywoodreporter.comDwayne Cortez Milton was arrested July 4 after allegedly jumping a fence into Gov. JB Pritzker's backyard. He faces a trespassing charge and was under electronic monitoring, Fox News reported. The case prompted criticism of the state's 2021 SAFE-T Act.
Republican senators are divided over legislation to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Proposals include a Russia sanctions bill Graham backed, a cryptocurrency measure, and an elections bill.
nbcnews.comU.S. Central Command rejected reports that three American service members were killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The denial followed Iranian claims of drone attacks and coincided with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
NewsweekPresident Trump posted close-up images Friday of the north entrance column bases, calling their condition deplorable and promising restoration. The post follows a tarp covering the area last week and occurs amid separate legal challenges to a proposed ballroom project.
news.sky.comMick Jagger stated during a New York Times podcast interview that performers should focus on giving audiences the best time possible rather than delivering political messages. His comments followed questions about Bruce Springsteen's repeated criticisms of President Trump on tour…
gizmodo.comNatalie Harp, 34, serves as an executive assistant to President Trump and attends almost every White House meeting. The Independent reported details from Maggie Haberman on her role funneling information and accessing the president's Truth Social account.
rediff.comThe Independent reported that President Trump posted on Truth Social on July 11 2026 criticizing the book Regime Change while stating he completed a physical at Walter Reed in May and aced cognitive tests three times. The remarks followed MSNBC comments by author Maggie Haberman…
middleeasteye.netIran and the United States presented opposing narratives on Saturday about traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides exchanged threats while pursuing talks through mediators. The exchanges followed the assassination of Iran's former supreme leader.
rt.comPresident Trump stated that the U.S. military has orders to decimate all areas of Iran for a one-year period if the government attempts to assassinate him. He added that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded with thousands more to follow.
pbs.orgPresident Donald Trump stated he has directed the U.S. military to strike Iran at unprecedented levels should Tehran assassinate him. The remarks follow recent funeral protests in Iran and a U.S. decision to end a ceasefire.
cnbc.comOfficials in Palm Beach, Florida, and Dandridge, Tennessee, unveiled new signs Thursday renaming the airport and a bridge after President Trump. The changes follow state legislation passed earlier this year and last year.
NewsweekThe Trump administration promoted discounted gasoline sales in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this week. The move follows the president's recent warnings against communism and coincides with government stakes in multiple companies.
wccftech.comThe 16-day Great American State Fair concluded with a presidential speech and fireworks on July 4. Several family members attended while the youngest son stayed away. Heat and weather caused temporary closures and evacuations.
Fox NewsPresident Trump posted a photo of himself with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social Sunday and added the caption "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED." The post marks the latest public exchange in an ongoing dispute between the two leaders.
Fox NewsPresident Trump stated on Truth Social that he directed the reopening of the National Mall after weather forced an evacuation during the July 4 event. Organizers later reopened gates and the fireworks display proceeded after a delay.
ZeroHedgePresident Donald Trump posted a photo of a $100 bill with his signature on Truth Social on July 3. The Treasury Department had announced in March that the signature would appear on future currency. Senators questioned the decision in April.
yahoo.comAlliance heads gather Tuesday and Wednesday in the Turkish capital. The session follows recent U.S. remarks on European reluctance to back operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
EuronewsThe U.S. president posted a photo on social media showing himself next to the Italian prime minister with the caption 'Needs a restraining order.' The post came hours before a NATO summit scheduled for 7 and 8 July in Ankara.
washingtonpost.comFIFA suspended the automatic one-match ban for a U.S. forward shown a red card in the round of 32. The Belgian football association said it is reviewing options over the decision.
abcnews.go.comA fireworks show organized by the White House Commission and Pyrotechnico received public recognition. The display marked the Freedom 250 event.
cnbc.comThe House speaker stated that birthright tourism has devalued the 14th Amendment and called for legislation or a constitutional amendment. President Trump urged Congress to act after the Supreme Court declined to rule on an executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
news.sky.comPresident Donald Trump posted on Truth Social overnight July 4-5 that over 273 Americans have been shot in Chicago since the Iran conflict started. The Washington Times reported the post followed the July 4 fireworks on the National Mall. Chicago recorded 678 shootings and 208 mu…
nbcnews.comTreasury officials displayed a redesigned $100 bill bearing President Trump's signature. The notes are scheduled for circulation ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
The IndependentThe president shared memes on Truth Social depicting two Democratic Senate candidates as Pee-wee Herman and Alfred E. Neuman. The posts came hours after an Independence Day eve speech at Mount Rushmore. The candidates are running in Georgia and Texas.
NewsweekThe president posted images on Truth Social comparing Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff to Pee-wee Herman and Texas State Representative James Talarico to Alfred E. Neuman. The posts came as both candidates campaign ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump granted full executive pardons to six people on Friday. The move covers convictions linked to disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks. Fox News reported the announcement via a Truth Social post and Oval Office remarks.
news.sky.comA video posted on Truth Social showed the president in a doctor costume alongside altered clips of several public figures discussing a condition labeled Trump Derangement Syndrome. One of the individuals featured responded publicly with criticism of the president.
abcnews.go.comPresident Trump's administration and Freedom 250 have organized a seven-hour program of flyovers and demonstrations over the National Mall. A presidential speech and the largest fireworks display in history are set to follow.
Heads of state will gather in the Turkish capital to review alliance commitments and support for Ukraine. The summit follows strains over U.S. troop decisions and Iran operations. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump said current U.S. support for NATO is one-sided and cited European allies' absence during the Iran war. He posted spending comparisons and referenced a prior NATO summit pledge.
cnbc.comPresident Donald Trump met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to push the SAVE America Act. Sen. Thom Tillis said the bill lacks funding and time to implement before the November midterm elections.
foxnews.comU.S. President Donald Trump listed specific annual contributions by NATO members on Truth Social on July 2. The post preceded a summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey.
The government-funded investment accounts will open Saturday for children born during President Trump's second term. Micron will add $250 million through employee matches and one-time deposits in seven states.
upi.comE. Jean Carroll asked a federal judge to order payment of a nearly $5.8 million civil verdict against President Donald Trump. Trump wants to delay disbursement while he seeks Supreme Court rehearing.
President Trump said Republicans will hold their first midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10. The two-day event comes roughly two months before the November elections.
nbcnews.comPresident Trump met with a former Colorado elections clerk on Tuesday after her release from state prison earlier this month. The clerk had been convicted in 2024 on seven counts related to 2020 election procedures.
chicago.suntimes.comThe U.S. president posted on Truth Social congratulating President Xi and China for a reported win on birthright citizenship. The message compared U.S. policy to China's approach.
abcnews.go.comThe Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a Federal Reserve board member is entitled to notice and an opportunity to respond before termination. The attorney for the board member said efforts to pursue criminal charges will fail.
thegatewaypundit.comPresident Trump posted on Truth Social on June 30 demanding immediate price reductions at gasoline retailers. The national average price stood at $3.85 per gallon.
washingtonpost.comThe House Rules Committee voted 8-4 on Monday to attach the SAVE America Act to the annual defense authorization bill. The procedural step follows conservative protests over the election measure and precedes related floor votes on Tuesday.
Al JazeeraThe president posted on social media ordering fuel retailers to lower prices at once and warning of unspecified problems if they do not comply. The directive follows recent increases in U.S. pump prices linked to the conflict with Iran.
upi.comPresident Trump announced Monday he will nominate Keith Sonderling to serve as permanent U.S. Secretary of Labor. Sonderling has held the acting position since April after the prior secretary resigned.
wnd.comPresident Donald Trump stated that Iran requested direct talks set for Tuesday in Doha. Iranian officials rejected any planned negotiations with the United States on ending the Middle East war.
theiranproject.comIran's Foreign Ministry stated it will not hold negotiation meetings with the U.S. side in the coming days. A U.S. delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is traveling to Doha for meetings with Qatari and Pakistani officials.
theiranproject.comThe two sides reached an understanding to halt further attacks following several days of exchanges around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said commercial vessels can now transit the waterway freely while talks on a permanent end to hostilities continue.
Washington ExaminerPresident Trump said Sunday he will meet with Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for mayor of the District of Columbia. He stated he will not allow her proposed policies to be implemented in the city.
dailykos.comPresident Trump said the federal government will start work on the public course Sept. 1 and reopen it after redesign. The project follows a May agreement with the National Links Trust and a recent court ruling on notice requirements.