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Washington Post — Politics

House Vote Highlights Democratic Division on Israel Policy

A House vote has revealed a growing divide within the Democratic Party concerning its stance on Israel. Progressive members are focusing on public discontent over Gaza and U.S. military support as significant campaign issues.

Guardian — US

House Votes Against Measure to Cut Military Aid to Israel

The House rejected an amendment to cut military aid to Israel by a vote of 104-314 on July 15, 2026. Over 100 Democrats supported the amendment, reflecting changing attitudes within the party towards Israel amid ongoing controversies regarding the Netanyahu government.

New York Times — Politics

Nearly Half of House Democrats Support Amendment to End Aid to Israel

On July 15, 2026, nearly half of House Democrats voted in favor of an amendment to end U.S. aid to Israel. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader, facilitated discussions on this amendment, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue within the party.

New York Times — US

Nearly Half of House Democrats Support Amendment to End Aid to Israel

Nearly half of House Democrats have shown support for an amendment aimed at ending U.S. aid to Israel. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader, held two caucus meetings to address this issue, highlighting the evolving political dynamics within the party.

Ars Technica

Sheetz transitions 838 stores from VMware to StorMagic

Sheetz is migrating its 838 convenience store locations from VMware to StorMagic's virtualization platform. The transition involves moving around 11,000 virtual machines, with over 600 stores already migrated and completion expected in four months.

Washington Examiner

JD Vance comments on backlash to UFC fighter's remark about Michelle Obama

Vice President JD Vance defended UFC fighter Josh Hokit's comment about Michelle Obama, stating that the backlash was excessive. The remark was made during a victory speech at the Freedom 250 UFC fight, leading to widespread criticism. Vance expressed surprise at the public's reaction and suggested that such comments are often blown out of proportion.

The Hill

House Democrats Vote on Amendment to Cut Aid to Israel

House Democrats voted on an amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel on July 15, 2026, with the vote reflecting a nearly even split within the party. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, was viewed as a test of the party's changing dynamics regarding the issue.

The Verge

FCC to Vote on National Ownership Cap for Broadcast Stations

The FCC will vote on August 6th on whether to eliminate the national ownership cap rule for broadcast stations, which restricts ownership to companies that reach no more than 39 percent of U.S. TV households. FCC Chair Brendan Carr argues that the rise of digital platforms has made the rule outdated.

Washington Examiner

DOJ dismisses charges against Jan. 6 rioter Dominic Pezzola

The Department of Justice has dismissed all remaining charges against Dominic Pezzola, a Proud Boys member involved in the January 6 Capitol breach. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the dismissal with prejudice, preventing future revival of the charges. Pezzola had previously been convicted of several felonies related to the incident but was acquitted of seditious conspiracy.

Ars Technica

Judge Blocks Visa-Restriction Policy Affecting Content Moderation Researchers

A US District Judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a visa-restriction policy from the Trump administration that sought to deport researchers working in content moderation. The ruling, which blocks the enforcement of the policy until a lawsuit is resolved, was made on July 15, 2026.

PBS NewsHour

Vance discusses Epstein files communication issues in podcast

Vice President JD Vance discussed the communication issues surrounding Epstein files during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan. He pointed to former Attorney General Pam Bondi's comments regarding an alleged client list connected to Epstein.