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Bernie Sanders Explodes at Scott Bessent Over $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts During Explosive Senate Clash

Bernie Sanders confronts Scott Bessent over proposed Medicaid cuts and estate tax breaks, questioning the fairness of prioritising tax relief for the wealthy over healthcare funding.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Bernie Sanders Points To '2 Americas' as Poll Shows 66% Of Americans Can't Afford Groceries, Including Those Earning Over $100,000: 'We Can Do Better...'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the United States has become “2 Americas,” contrasting the combined wealth of the country’s richest technology billionaires with the financial struggles many Americans face buying groceries.

Benzinga · Jul 17

Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicants

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financially support themselves in the United States. Applicants would likely receive the bond back after becoming US citizens, which takes years. Immigration lawyers express concerns that this could prevent lower-income…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Applying for a US green card? Your fate will be in the hands of Trump's officers

A new public charge rule will assess immigrants' reliance on government aid. Immigration officers will gain broader discretion in evaluating applicants' circumstances. This regulation replaces the Biden-era framework with a case-by-case approach. The rule primarily affects family and employment-based green card applicants. It is scheduled to take effect on September…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Why American elections are so complicated - and secure

President Donald Trump said he is using federal authority to secure U.S. elections, claiming they risk being "stolen." Election experts say the U.S.'s decentralized system, with over 10,000 local jurisdictions, makes widespread fraud highly unlikely.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Trump alleges meddling by China and ‘deep state’ cover-up in 2020 election

Critics accuse the president of trying to sow confusion and spread misinformation in the run up to crucial polls in November.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

White House Brands ABC and NBC 'Cowards' After Trump Speech Broadcast Snub

Major US networks ABC, NBC, and CNN will stream President Trump's address online, bypassing traditional TV broadcasts amid scrutiny over the speech's content.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

What is SAVE America Act? Here's all about Trump's plan to overhaul voting in America

Save America Act What is it? A Republican-backed bill, the SAVE America Act, mandates citizenship proof for registration and photo ID for voting. This legislation has passed the House but faces Senate filibuster challenges and requires bipartisan support. Supporters claim it enhances election security and restores public confidence in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

In speech to nation, Trump declassifies intelligence claiming Chinese interference in 2020 elections

US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving claims about election security despite intelligence findings that Beijing did not alter the 2020 vote he lost. The move reinforces Trump's push to make election integrity a central issue ahead of November's congressional midterm elections.

France 24 · Jul 17