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Mitch McConnell's Hometown Newspaper Publishes Scathing 'Pre-Obituary' on Senator's 'Shenanigans'

A Kentucky columnist critiques Mitch McConnell's legacy, focusing on his Supreme Court strategy and support for Trump, arguing these will overshadow his legislative achievements.

International Business Times UK

Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation

Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’

The Guardian - US

Meet Connecticut's Aangad Singh who could have won Presidential 1776 Award competition. His parents think they know the reason why Singh lost

The Donald Trump administration set a Presidential 1776 Award competition on the occasion of America's 250th birthday which was meant to be a civic contest for high school students. Connecticut's Aangad Singh entered the competition in February, reached the final eight but did not get the award. His family thinks…

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House Republicans Spending Bill: $95B Package Advances To Fund Iran War And Voting Laws

House Republicans passed a $95 billion bill funding the Iran war and voting reforms, using reconciliation to bypass Senate filibuster. The bill faces challenges due to a tight political calendar.

International Business Times UK

Rand Paul Warns US Is 'Worse Off' Nearly Five Months Into Iran War As Hormuz Snags Spike Energy Prices: 'By Any Objective Measure…'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the United States is "worse off" nearly five months after President Donald Trump launched the Iran war, pointing to an increasingly militarized Strait of Hormuz, rising energy prices and the failure to convert battlefield gains into a lasting agreement.

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'Go Pick Up Trash': GOP Rep. Nancy Mace Lashes Out at Zohran Mamdani Over Netanyahu Arrest Call

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for Netanyahu's arrest sparks criticism from US lawmakers, exposing deep political divides over Israel and Palestine. Legal authority remains with federal government.

International Business Times UK

Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief enabler on the supreme court

The justice’s opinions have offered the president workarounds to enact his agenda despite clashes with the court

The Guardian - US

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Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment

Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seat

The Guardian - US

Trump seizes on New Jersey election error to boost misleading fraud claims

Republicans have latched on to the announcement after Trump’s lie-laden speech, but experts say DHS’s data is ‘designed to create a false argument’

The Guardian - US

US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026

The Independent UK

The real aim of Trump’s New York Times leak investigation is to punish reporters

A decade ago, experts said I’d be the last reporter to face a subpoena in a leak investigation. How wrong they were

The Guardian - US

Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

Residents along the U.S.-Mexico border said they want crossings under control and the state’s next senator to actually do something on immigration policy.

The Texas Tribune

Why would Trump agree to the Saudi nuclear deal?

The agreement offers the Saudis the same options Trump has sworn Iran will never have

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump Humiliated During Georgia Rally After Audience Member Secretly Mimics Speech Behind His Back

During Trump's rally in Georgia, an audience member's mimicry of the President's gestures and speech went viral, sparking widespread social media debate and overshadowing the event.

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Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative requiring ballot questions at an eighth-grade reading level and limiting conflicting language requirements

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 20, 2026, for a ballot initiative related to the readability of ballot measure questions.

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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures were certified in three states—Idaho, Massachusetts, and Washington

As of July 22, 149 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 21 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

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Five 2026 ballot measures address sex-based school sports eligibility and bans on certain medical procedures for transgender minors; another is pending signature verification

In 2026, voters will decide at least five ballot measures concerning sex-based requirements for school athletics and bans on certain medical procedures for transgender minors, including:

The Independent UK

Voices: Should I give a bad employee a second chance?

DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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US House approves $95 billion Iran war budget, sends Trump-backed plan to Senate

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $95 billion budget blueprint to fund the war with Iran and advance President Donald Trump's election-related priorities, overcoming resistance within Republican ranks.

The Times of India

Who is Amish Shah? Indian-origin doctor wins Arizona democratic primary

Indian-origin former Arizona state lawmaker Amish Shah won the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on Wednesday.

International Business Times UK

Illegal Immigrant Serving Up to 100 Years for Girlfriend's Brutal Murder Sues Trump for $75.5M

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, serving up to 100 years for murder, sues Trump for $75.5 million, alleging campaign ads caused emotional distress and reputation damage.

The Guardian - US

Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally

President visits swing state to promote ‘Trump accounts’ and says high prices lingering from Joe Biden’s presidency

International Business Times UK

WV Delegate David Pritt Charged With Enticing Minor After Allegedly Telling Victim to Keep Quiet or 'Open Up Hell'

David Elliott Pritt, a West Virginia lawmaker and teacher, faces federal charges for allegedly enticing a minor, highlighting concerns over child safety on platforms like Roblox and Snapchat.

International Business Times UK

ICE Officers Reveal Operational Chaos Inside Agency Amid Trump Mass Deportation Push: 'No One Is Happy'

ICE agents report exhaustion and frustration due to Trump's deportation quotas, with morale suffering as non-criminal arrests rise and serious crime investigations decline.

International Business Times UK

Joaquín Castro Accuses Trump Administration of 'Graft' Over Venezuela's Untraced Oil Billions

Democratic congressman Joaquín Castro accuses the Trump administration of mismanaging Venezuelan oil revenue, highlighting a lack of transparency as Venezuela struggles with earthquake recovery and economic challenges.

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