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Trump Admin Pushes for Lafayette Square Security Fence

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:58
The Trump administration is reportedly seeking approval to install a permanent security fence around Lafayette Square Park next to the White House, arguing the move is necessary to better protect the presidential complex after protests that officials say have turned violent.

Trump Fires New Top Seattle Prosecutor

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:20
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.

Unemployment Claims Fall to Fewest in 10 Weeks: 208,000

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 07:56
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.The number of Americans applying for jobless aid in the week ending July 11 dropped by 8,000 to 208,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That's...

Rep. Tenney to Newsmax: Anti-Trump Threats Are 'Normalized'

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 07:51
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., told Newsmax on Thursday that rhetoric encouraging violence against President Donald Trump has become normalized, warning that anti-American propaganda amplified through social media is fueling threats against the president and other public officials.

Charlie Kirk Statue Set for Times Square Unveiling

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 07:37
A life-sized statue honoring slain Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk will be unveiled in New York City's Times Square on Sept. 10, marking one year since his assassination, according to the artist who created the tribute.

US to Change Visa Regulations for Foreign Students, Journalists

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 07:34
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and ​journalists on Thursday, replacing the more open-ended stays ⁠that are currently stipulated, ​according to a government notice. The new ⁠final rule would create a fixed time...

Huge Storms Feed Texas Flooding, Prompt Rescues

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 06:21
Dangerous flooding in Texas has intensified after days of pounding rain, sending emergency crews scrambling to rescue people from the rising waters before sunrise Thursday and setting off urgent warnings from forecasters: "Move to higher ground now!"

Taiwan Chipmaker Adds $100 Billion to US Chipmaking

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 05:38
Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC said Thursday it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States. The latest commitment appears to bring the company's total pledges for investment in U.S. chipmaking to $265 billion. It...

Top Officials in Arizona's Maricopa County Agree on How to Oversee Elections

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 04:51
Election officials in Arizona's most populous county reached an agreement this week on how to jointly oversee the vote, ending a prolonged legal battle.

Report: Trump Caught Off Guard by ICE Stops

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 04:45
President Donald Trump reportedly was caught off guard after learning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had suspended most vehicle stops and quickly ordered the policy reversed to preserve a key immigration enforcement tool.

Sen. Banks to Newsmax: Pass My Birthright Citizenship Bill

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 18:07
Sen. Banks, R-Ind., told Newsmax on Wed. that Congress should act quickly to codify President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal aliens, arguing his newly introduced legislation follows the roadmap outlined by the Supreme Court.

Trump: Iran Releases Wrongfully Detained US Citizen

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:52
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has released a U.S. citizen who had been wrongfully detained since late 2024, calling the move a gesture of goodwill amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran."The woman held since December 2024 is now safely...

NY Times Files to Quash Reporters' Subpoenas

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:43
The N.Y. Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the DOJ served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One.

NextEra, Dominion Seek Approval for Mega Utility Merger

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:38
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have formally asked state and federal regulators to approve their proposed merger, a deal that would create the nation's largest electric utility and power company with roughly 10 million retail customers across the Southeast, according to...

Meadows to Newsmax: Trump to Address 'Election Integrity'

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:50
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told Newsmax that President Donald Trump’s scheduled Thursday evening remarks to the nation will in part focus on "election integrity."

Fourth Lawsuit Targets Paramount Media Merger

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:36
A fourth lawsuit has been filed seeking to block Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with shareholders alleging controlling shareholders Larry Ellison and David Ellison secured regulatory approval through improper promises to President ...

Iran Threatens to Shut Down Mideast Oil After US Revives Blockade

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:25
Iran threatened to disrupt oil and natural gas exports across the Middle East as tensions with the United States escalated following Washington's reported reimposition of a blockade targeting Iran.Breitbart, citing Iranian state media, reported that the Islamic...

US Science Body Readies Climate Report Amid GOP Scrutiny

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:19
A leading US science body will launch a major report Thursday on how precisely specific extreme weather events can be tied to climate change, a growing research field underpinning billion-dollar lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.

Vance: Senate Procedural Rules Block SAVE America Act

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 15:42
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Senate procedural rules are preventing Republicans from advancing the SAVE America Act's proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, arguing that some GOP lawmakers are prioritizing chamber traditions over passing...

Tech Fears N.Y. Data Center Ban Sets US Precedent

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 15:34
New York's new moratorium on large data center construction is emerging as a potential turning point in the debate over artificial intelligence infrastructure, with Democratic leaders and industry officials warning it could inspire similar actions across the country.

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