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Washington Examiner

DOJ charges Florida congressional candidate for threatening President Trump

William Upham, a former Marine and congressional candidate in Florida, has been arrested and charged by the DOJ for threatening President Trump. Upham's statements, made in social media videos, included claims that Trump is the Antichrist and called for his death. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

The Daily Beast

CNN Host Explains Network's Decision Not to Air Trump's Speech Live

CNN host John King explained that the network would not air President Trump's speech live due to his history of misleading statements about election integrity. The decision was made to allow time for reviewing newly declassified documents he planned to present. ABC News and NBC News also opted not to air the speech live, continuing their regular programming while providing streaming coverage.

Washington Examiner

Trump to Address Election Integrity in Primetime Speech

President Donald Trump will give a speech on election integrity and interference from the Oval Office on Thursday at 9 p.m. The address will cover declassified findings related to the 2020 election and may also touch on the war in Iran and the economy. Major networks have opted to stream the speech rather than broadcast it on their primetime channels.

The Daily Beast

Trump Hosts Election Activists Ahead of Primetime Address

On July 17, 2026, election denial activists met at the White House for a briefing led by Cleta Mitchell ahead of President Trump's address about the 2020 election. Participants were reportedly asked to keep the discussions confidential. The White House has not commented on the meeting, and major networks have confirmed they will not air Trump's address live.

New York Post

Nashville police officer resigns after incidents at middle school

Lisa Vidrios, a former officer with the Metro Nashville Police Department, has resigned following her admission of engaging in sexual activities with a fellow officer at Madison Middle School. These incidents reportedly took place while students were in close proximity.

New York Times — US

Air Quality Affected by Wildfire Smoke in Midwest and East Coast

Wildfire smoke has led to hazardous air quality conditions affecting millions in the Midwest and East Coast. While improvements are anticipated in the East this weekend, the Upper Midwest may continue to experience high pollution levels.

Ars Technica

SpaceX cancels Starship launch due to engine startup issues

SpaceX has canceled a planned test flight of its Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster due to an issue with the engine startup sequence. The countdown was aborted shortly before the scheduled launch time, and engineers are now preparing to drain the rocket's propellant tanks.

PBS NewsHour

Texas flash floods result in two fatalities in Hill Country region

Recent flash floods in Texas have led to the deaths of at least two individuals in the Hill Country region. The National Weather Service indicated that the flooding was caused by several days of heavy rain, impacting the same river that experienced a tragic incident last summer.

Guardian — US

Trump to Deliver Speech Amid Speculation on Elections and Iran

Donald Trump is set to give a televised speech tonight, with speculation surrounding its content, particularly regarding elections and Iran. Ty Cobb, a former legal advisor to Trump, voiced concerns that the speech may be used to justify an emergency declaration related to the elections.

Fox News — Latest

DHS Requests Custody of Bangladeshi Immigrant Charged with Murder

The Department of Homeland Security has requested the transfer of Akbor Miah, a Bangladeshi immigrant charged with the murder of his sister-in-law, into federal custody. Miah, who illegally reentered the U.S. after being deported, faces a first-degree murder charge in Florida, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. Evidence linking him to the crime includes DNA and a bullet found in his vehicle.

Axios

House Speaker Mike Johnson Plans Early Vote on Funding Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold an early vote on a short-term funding bill next week, ahead of the September deadline for government funding. The strategy may involve a failed vote that could strengthen Johnson's position for future negotiations, particularly regarding Pentagon funding. GOP senators express skepticism about the timing and implications of the proposed continuing resolution.

Washington Examiner

Rep. Pat Ryan to Refund AIPAC Contributions Amid Policy Shift

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) plans to refund contributions from AIPAC following a shift in his position on U.S. aid to Israel. He has received approximately $791,782 from AIPAC since 2022, and his recent comments reflect a significant change in his political stance. His GOP opponent criticized this decision as an attempt to appease certain factions within the Democratic Party.

Fox News — Latest

Lone survivor of canoe trip arrested on charges related to fatal incident

Michael Collins, the lone survivor of a canoe trip that led to the drowning of Dominick Tocci, has been charged with operating a boat under the influence. The incident occurred on March 21, and Tocci's body was recovered days later. Collins is scheduled to appear in court on July 23.

Fox News — Latest

JD Vance Discusses Perception of California's Decline on Joe Rogan's Podcast

During a podcast with Joe Rogan, Vice President JD Vance discussed the decline of California, comparing his experiences in Los Angeles to visiting a U.S. Embassy in a developing country. He expressed concern over the visible poverty in the city and noted that Rogan shared similar sentiments about the state's challenges.