Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, will hold her first press briefing on Thursday after returning from maternity leave. She is expected to discuss various topics, including Iran and the upcoming midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has overturned a temporary suspension of vehicle stops by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following criticism from his supporters. The suspension was initially implemented after ICE-involved shootings, but Trump ordered its reversal to maintain his administration's immigration enforcement agenda.
A lawsuit has been filed against David and Larry Ellison by shareholders who allege that they made an illegal deal with President Trump to facilitate Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit claims that this agreement could pose significant financial and legal risks for Paramount. The company has denied the allegations and stated it has no knowledge of any commitments made to Trump.
Clarence A. Frazier Jr., a 48-year-old man from Alexandria, Louisiana, has been charged with the murder of deputy U.S. marshal Drew Hanson, who was shot while serving an arrest warrant. The incident occurred on July 13, and Frazier faces a potential death penalty if convicted.
The New York Times has filed a motion against subpoenas issued by the Trump administration to its reporters, following coverage of the new Air Force One. The newspaper's top lawyer described the subpoenas as 'abusive.'
R Kelly has submitted an appeal to President Donald Trump seeking a reduction of his 31-year prison sentence. He was convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and producing child abuse images, receiving a 30-year sentence in 2021, followed by an additional 20 years in 2022 for related charges.
Senator John Fetterman has expressed that he may leave the Democratic Party if it becomes officially anti-Israel. He voiced his concerns during an interview, highlighting recent actions by party leaders and the growing influence of progressive candidates who he believes are distancing the party from traditional support for Israel.
Federal authorities have charged 30 individuals linked to the West Coast Crips in a drug operation near Petco Park in San Diego. The indictment, unsealed on July 15, 2026, details allegations of a crack cocaine market at a specific location.
Kevin O'Leary and Fox News are being sued for defamation by two Utah nonprofits after O'Leary claimed they were connected to the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit follows O'Leary's retraction of his statements, in which he admitted he had no evidence to support his claims. Fox News has apologized but the plaintiffs assert that reputational damage has already been done.
Kevin O'Leary and Fox News are being sued for defamation by two Utah nonprofits over claims that the nonprofits are affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit follows O’Leary's repeated accusations on Fox News, which he later retracted, stating he had no evidence to support his claims. The plaintiffs argue that reputational damage has already occurred despite subsequent apologies from both O’Leary and Fox News.
Republican Representative Randy Fine has threatened to vote against President Trump's agenda unless adviser Alex Bruesewitz is removed from his position. Fine's dissent was evident when he voted against a rule related to a key voting regulation bill. The situation has escalated into a public dispute between the two on social media.
On July 16, 2026, President Donald Trump confirmed the release of Dena Karari, an Iranian-American woman detained in Iran since December 2024. Her attorney stated she was accused of espionage related to her work with a U.S. nonprofit. Trump characterized the release as a 'gesture of goodwill' from Iran, which has been criticized for detaining foreign nationals for political leverage.
On July 15, 2026, President Trump announced that Iran released Dena Karari, an American woman detained since December 2024. Her attorney confirmed the release, stating she was accused of espionage related to her work with a U.S. nonprofit. This is the first release of an American from Iranian custody since 2023.
Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, addressed a fan's suggestion on social media about signing LeBron James. In response, Kerr stated, "We got him," as he prepares for his 13th season with the team.
Joe Flacco criticized Shedeur Sanders for wearing a helmet visor during practice in a recent episode of Netflix's "Quarterback" show. Flacco expressed that visors are more about looks than functionality, stating that they can be annoying and fog up. Despite Flacco's comments, Sanders continued to wear a visor in minicamp as the preseason approaches.
In an interview, Vice President JD Vance warned that the Republican Party must address economic issues affecting young Americans to prevent the election of a socialist president. He criticized decades of economic policies that have weakened the middle class and emphasized the need for solutions to improve home ownership and worker bargaining power.
President Trump announced a proposal to replace undocumented truck drivers in the U.S. with veterans during a military investment summit in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2026. The plan focuses on addressing the legal status of truck drivers in the country.
President Trump announced a plan to replace undocumented truck drivers in the U.S. with veterans during a military investment summit in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The proposal aims to address the presence of truck drivers without legal status.
House Democrats have requested an independent investigation into two recent ICE-related fatalities, urging that the investigation be conducted without interference. The deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero have raised concerns about accountability and transparency in law enforcement actions. Nearly 200 lawmakers signed a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, emphasizing the need for access to witness testimonies and protection from deportation for those involved.
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