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Alien Terrorist Court Holds First Case
The U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court held its first-ever hearing this week but stopped short of ruling on the govt.'s request to remove a noncitizen it alleges is connected to terrorism, instead directing officials to provide additional information supporting their case.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:39:12 EDTMexico Ministries Investigate Cyclospora Linked to Mexican Farm
Mexico's health and agricultural ministries announced they are investigating a large outbreak of a foodborne illness in the U.S. linked to iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico and sold at Taco Bell. Cofepris, Mexico's sanitary regulator, and Senasica, the country's agricultural...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:34 EDTAP-NORC Poll: Jewish Americans on Israel-Gaza, Antisemitism
The Associated Press surveyed more than 1,000 Jewish adults in the U.S. to better understand their views on Israel's military actions in Gaza, their opinions of the political parties, and their experiences with prejudice in the United States.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:36 EDTRep. Ralph Norman to Seek Graham's S.C. Senate Seat
Ralph Norman, a Republican member of the U.S. House from South Carolina, plans to run for U.S. Senate in the state following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, Norman said on Fox News on Saturday.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:20:58 EDTGov. Evers Endorses David Crowley for Wis. Governor
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is endorsing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary, a day after the race was shaken up by the departure of another candidate, and just weeks ahead of the primary election.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:43:42 EDTAnnie Andrews: Graham's Death Scrambles Race, Not Campaign
Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews told Newsweek in an interview published Saturday that the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has scrambled South Carolina's Senate race but not her campaign, as state officials set an Aug. 11 special Republican primary to...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:24:28 EDTTrump Jokes US Should Host Next World Cup Alone
President Donald Trump joked Friday that the United States should consider hosting a future FIFA World Cup without Canada or Mexico, drawing laughter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a World Cup event in New York. Speaking ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:56:19 EDTTexas Tests Flood Warnings After Deadly Disaster
After deadly floods killed more than 100 people in Texas' Hill Country last July, officials vowed major changes in hopes of preventing the failures that contributed to the high death toll.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:28:45 EDTDoctors Question Pentagon Testosterone Screening
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older, which he says will help to maintain military readiness. But many medical professionals warn it might do nothing of the...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:36:16 EDTUS-Iran Fighting Escalates With Infrastructure Targeted
Iran on Saturday struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.A month after they agreed a preliminary deal aimed at ending their war, fighting has...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:09:42 EDTCanadian Wildfire Smoke Shrouds D.C. in Haze
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday and enveloping the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:08:55 EDTSen. Blackburn Revives Ban Birth Tourism Act
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has reintroduced legislation that would ban giving birth as a permissible basis for obtaining a temporary U.S. visa while adding birth tourism as a deportable offense under federal law.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:26:16 EDTDHS Warns TPS Holders to Take Exit Offer
The Trump administration warned temporary protected status holders Friday that their window to accept a $2,600 stipend and a free flight home is closing fast.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:33:52 EDTAIPAC Removes Donation Buttons for Democrats
AIPAC has removed donation buttons for Democrats who voted to cut aid to Israel from its campaign website.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:07:32 EDT18 States, D.C. Seek to Join Suit on Wind Energy Freeze
A coalition of 18 Democrat-led states and the District of Columbia is seeking to join a lawsuit filed by renewable energy trade associations challenging the Trump administration's pause on new wind energy approvals.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:54:06 EDTColo. ICE Facility Worker Arrested in Protester Shooting
An employee of the private contractor that runs the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder after police said he fired a single shot at demonstrators.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:42:24 EDTParamount Offers to Delay Warner Merger as Judge Weighs TRO
A federal judge in California said Friday she will rule by Wednesday on whether to temporarily block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after the company told the court it would not close the deal until at least mid-August.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:02 EDTLt. Gov. Rodriguez Exits Wisconsin Governor's Race
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ended her candidacy for governor on Friday, upending a closely watched race in a swing state.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:53:01 EDTNapa DA Files Hit-and-Run Charge Against Paul Pelosi
Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley on Friday filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge and an infraction for an unlawful turning movement against Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after his brown convertible struck a...
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:56:43 EDTJames Carville: AOC Unlikely to Win Dem Nomination
Democrat strategist James Carville said Democrats are unlikely to nominate their most liberal candidate for president, arguing that the party's primary electorate has historically favored more moderate contenders.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:20:32 EDT