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The Hill newspaper says that holding immigrants in detention should not lead to death. It argues that immigration centers must follow the law, be accountable, and protect people's lives. The piece calls for changes to prevent deaths in detention facilities.
Both political parties have contributed to a constitutional crisis by treating important rights as statutory laws. Statutory rights can be changed or removed by a simple majority in Congress. Because of this, the survival of those rights now depends on what the Supreme Court justices allow. This makes rights less stable and more vulnerable to political shifts.
In August, more than a dozen states will hold primary elections. Important Senate races are taking place in Michigan and Alaska. Key House primaries are also happening in Missouri, Virginia, and Wisconsin. These contests will help decide which candidates appear on the November ballot.
Alex Jones calls for immediate Trump impeachment
Russia is losing in Ukraine. Its propaganda has changed. Now, Russian propagandists say different things.
Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, announced his economic plan. He spoke at a rally in McAllen on July 14, 2026. The plan focuses on giving tax breaks to businesses and families. Paxton says the tax cuts will help the Texas economy grow.
Jessica Treviño, a mother of three with DACA status, was deported to Mexico in March 2026. The government said her deportation was based on unauthorized travel, which ended her DACA protection. She says she had valid DACA and no criminal record, and she is suing the federal government. The lawsuit asks the court to stop the deportation and restore her status.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review his corruption conviction. He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for using his power to benefit himself and allies. Madigan says the jury received wrong instructions during his trial.
The Democratic Women’s Caucus asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller. They cite allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex‑wife, Emily Moreno, which were reported by The New York Times. Miller, a Republican from Ohio, is seeking re‑election in a competitive district.
Kizza Besigye, a Ugandan opposition leader, collapsed in court. He was taken to hospital and is now unconscious. His wife says he is in intensive care. He faces treason charges. Some people are asking the government to release him.
Record high say Trump not paying attention to most important problems: Survey
Police arrested dozens of people at a London rally supporting Palestine Action. The protest took place after Andy Burnham became prime minister. It was the first rally in support of the proscribed group since his appointment. Officers said the arrests were for public order offences.
A new path to leadership for US foreign aid
Watch: Trump delivers eulogy honouring Lindsey Graham
People who voted for Cornyn in the first round are now making a choice. They must decide between two candidates: Paxton or Talarico. Some of these voters might choose to stay home and not vote. This decision is happening before the November election.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the fight of Make America Healthy Again advocates is not partisan. She criticized the U.S. healthcare system for causing a lot of anxiety among people. Ocasio-Cortez added that she meets and works with MAHA activists.
Six months ago, ICE said it would give its officers body cameras. Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee say ICE has not kept that promise. They wrote a letter to the Homeland Security secretary and the acting ICE director asking for an explanation. The lawmakers note that several deadly encounters between ICE officers and the public have happened since the pledge.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born member of parliament to 'go back to your own country'. He made the comment during a parliamentary debate. Many people criticized the remark as racist and offensive. Peters later apologized and said he did not mean to insult anyone.
Bill Pulte is the acting director of national intelligence. He says he will hand over his role to Jay Clayton on Monday. This ends his two‑month term in the position. Pulte is also known as a Trump‑appointed housing regulator.
President Trump uses three tactics with Republican senators: persuade them, ignore them, or bully them. This week he sent two top aides to a Senate GOP lunch to argue for a third reconciliation bill that includes parts of the SAVE Act. After the lunch, his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, met with Senate GOP leaders. The strategy does not always work, but it often creates drama.
Trump's actions toward Iran caused oil prices to rise and removed sanctions on Russian oil. This gave Putin's economy a big boost, saving it from crisis. In return, Putin sends weapons, money, and intelligence to Iran, which helps Iran keep fighting. Iran also supports Putin's war in Ukraine, creating a cycle of mutual aid.
In the US, anti-abortion activists are facing a problem. More women are having abortions now than before a court decision. This decision, called Roe v Wade, was made in 2022. It allowed women to choose to have an abortion. Now, many women are getting abortion pills by mail.
Trump's homelessness policy facilitates court-ordered treatment, overhauls funding
DOJ tests limits of never-before-used court to deport suspected terrorist
Early voting begins in Wisconsin primary featuring chaotic Democratic governor's race
Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time," criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after a Senate hearing. Maher said Fauci told "actual lies" about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. Fauci had invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during the hearing. Maher made these comments on Friday's show, days after the Wednesday hearing.
Even Maga is falling out of love with JD Vance. If only his rivals weren’t even worse … | Arwa Mahdawi
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Rep. Ro Khanna calls for a "Marshall Plan for America" to fight wealth inequality
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarifies he didn't call opponent an "ogre"
White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says
Former Democratic operative explains why she turned independent
U.S. looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions of dollars, documents say
Democrats are focused on affordability. Some say they should focus on democracy too
Watch: Vance, Thune remember Lindsey Graham at U.S. Capitol service
Key takeaways from Michigan's final Democratic Senate primary debate
Senate staffer remembers Lindsey Graham's impact, says he "knew how to speak to people"
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Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
