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Today: July 16, 2026

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Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races

Senator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
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Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump cuts to clean energy linked to $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects

Trump administration policies that scaled back federal support for clean energy have led to the cancellation or delay of $83 billion in

Trump cuts to clean energy linked to $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects
Crime|US|World

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized
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Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud
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US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights,

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board

The U.S. House of Representatives' Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday urged the U.S.

US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board
Crime|Science|Technology|World

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
Economy|World

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?

Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and underlining difficulties

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US

The Trump administration is cracking down on banks lending to people living in the U.S. illegally

Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US
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Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward

Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.

Cuba’s future remains in limbo while Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy offers no clear path forward
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical
Crime|Economy|Health

US health watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings

The federal watchdog for the U.S. health department generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings over six months and barred

US health watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings
Education|US|World

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools

The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
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US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27

A new $4.7-billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block, is set to open

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27
Crime|US|World

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys

Judge grants Trump admin’s request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law
Business

The New York Times countersues EEOC, alleging ‘retaliatory, bad faith use of’ authority

The New York Times countersues EEOC, alleging ‘retaliatory, bad faith use of’ authority

The New York Times countersues EEOC, alleging ‘retaliatory, bad faith use of’ authority
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Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species

The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing damage to

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species
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Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says

Three men who witnessed the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. agent in Houston on Tuesday have challenged

Witnesses to fatal Houston ICE shooting challenge agency's account, lawyer says
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US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog

A federal judge on Friday paused a union lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from shutting down the top U.S. watchdog for consumer financial protection,

US court pauses union lawsuit against Trump consumer watchdog
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions

Bipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
Business|Environment|Health|Science

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition
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Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window

Three men who survived a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened

Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
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The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance
Crime|Political|World

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war

Israel shared intel on Iranian hardliners’ desire to target Trump, sources say, as Netanyahu looks to influence course of war
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US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill

Four U.S. senators said on Friday that they had reached agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with updated

US senators say agreement reached with Trump on Russia sanctions bill
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say

Rare earths startup ReElement Technologies has stopped seeking an $80 million Pentagon loan that was part of a broader

Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say
Business|Economy|US|World

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs

The U.S.

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
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Markets remain long TACO

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters

Markets remain long TACO
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
Business|Economy|Food

US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans

The U.S. coffee industry asked the Trump administration on Wednesday to keep Brazilian green coffee exempt from tariffs, during a session of public

US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says

Eleven more migrants deported by the Trump administration under a policy of sending them to third countries arrived in Eswatini from the United States on

Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says
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Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained

A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.

Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
Political|US|World

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices

The Trumps administration has been ramping up pressure on state election officials to make sure noncitizens aren't registered to vote

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
Arts|World

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while he

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters

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Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
Business|Economy

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told a U.S. government agency Tuesday they are willing to divest ownership stakes in some smaller railroads as

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation

A lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers

Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
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Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions

Several Latin American countries said on Tuesday they are working to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labor, urging the Trump

Latin American countries, some steelmakers argue for US tariff exemptions
Environment|US

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix landmark

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix landmark

Reflecting Pool being drained – again – as Trump administration tries once more to fix landmark
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political

ABC fights back against FCC regulators in dispute over 'The View' and equal time rules

ABC is continuing to fight back forcefully against efforts by federal regulators to reopen the question of whether its popular talk show “The View” is subject to equal time rules

ABC fights back against FCC regulators in dispute over 'The View' and equal time rules
Crime|Political|World

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
Business|Economy|World

US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests

US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests

US strikes Iran and reimposes oil sanctions as ceasefire faces one of its most significant tests
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

A lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran