FBI considers using AI in 2020 probe The move came as part of President Trump’s continued push to discredit the results of the 2020 election Salon · Jul 17
Climate change driving more rains that lead to deadly flash floods, experts say Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Green Card Bond Under Latest Immigration Crackdown The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 bond for green card applications, as it intensifies its immigration crackdown. Benzinga · Jul 17
Dem senator says she fears Trump may send troops to seize ballots during midterm elections Senator Elissa Slotkin says that she believes President Trump is ‘willing to really do anything to win’ the midterm elections The Independent UK · Jul 17
Current price of oil as of July 17, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why. Fortune · Jul 17
Experts cast doubt on Trump and DHS chief’s claim 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in four US states – as it happened Markwayne Mullin backs president’s unproven claims and threatens states as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advance The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Trump alleges China interference in US elections amid suspicion he's prepping for mid-term loss President Donald Trump alleged China compromised American election data extensively. He claimed Beijing illicitly acquired millions of US voter files. Critics questioned these claims, citing public data availability and intelligence assessments. Intelligence agencies concluded China did not attempt to alter vote counts. The timing of these allegations raised concerns among… The Times of India · Jul 17
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slump as Trump Says U.S. Is Going 'Great'— Netflix, Coca-Cola, Nebius in Focus (UPDATED) (Editor’s note: The ETFs and economic data were updated.) Benzinga · Jul 17
Cyclists have fewer options for safe riding in US national monuments as Trump removes protections Changes made will put the squeeze on trail riders and bikepacking routes Cycling Weekly · 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
Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China In October 2011, Hillary Clinton stood in Islamabad next to Pakistan's foreign minister and delivered one of the most quoted warnings in the history of US-Pakistan relations. A country that keeps snakes in its backyard, she said, cannot expect them to bite only the neighbours. Eventually, she warned, those snakes… The Times of India · Jul 17
‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing president’s posts first The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Mark Carney Pushes Back on Trump's Gordie Howe Bridge Revenue Deal, Says Canada Keeps All Toll Money Until $4.7 Billion Debt Is Cleared Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada will not share toll revenues from the new $4.7 billion bridge with the U.S. until its initial investment is recouped. Benzinga · Jul 17
Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' dramatically scales down Gaza plan Donald Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace' has dramatically scaled down its plan for Gaza, according to reports The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Euronews · Jul 17 How do citizens of NATO countries view the alliance? NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens' opinions of the military alliance are generally positive, there are significant difference between countries.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Fresh Trump strikes on Iran kill seven as US marines storm tanker IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Iranian airport and bridges hit as US forces board ship amid ports blockade – as it happened Southern rail station also attacked, Iranian media says, as IRGC claims to have destroyed US fighter jets stationed in Jordan
The Times of India · Jul 17 Trump will attend FIFA World Cup final, says White House; Argentina prez Milei to skip event The White House on Thursday confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, where he is expected to join FIFA president Gianni Infantino in presenting the trophy to the winners.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures China has urged the United States to withdraw its new discriminatory visa regulations. Beijing stated it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures against the US. The United States moved on Thursday to tighten visa durations for foreign students. Cultural exchange visitors and journalists will also face shorter visa periods.…
Euronews · Jul 17 Trump Media to sell faster access to key market-moving social media posts Customers will receive posts from Truth Social’s “most influential accounts” in milliseconds through a service aimed at financial institutions and professional traders. The feed could include Donald Trump’s market-moving posts, although the company has not confirmed which accounts will be covered.
Benzinga · Jul 17 Analyst Says Americans Spent '$308 Million More' on Gas in a Day as Prices Near $4 a Gallon The surge in oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East has caused a spike in gas prices, with GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan saying the situation has gas very close to reaching $4/gallon again.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 Truth Social to Sell Faster Access to Trump's Market-Moving Posts: Wall St. Traders Gain a Millisecond Edge Truth Social's premium data service offers Wall Street firms rapid access to Donald Trump's influential posts, sparking debates on market fairness and potential disadvantages for retail investors.
Fortune · Jul 17 U.S. companies have finally gotten $71 billion in tariff refunds, but they’re using it to offset inflation caused by the Iran war “The Middle East conflict is really driving more inflation…so we are going to use the majority of the tariff refund to offset these higher costs,” the McCormick & Company CFO said.
The Conversation · Jul 17 Trump is rehashing old claims the 2020 election was stolen. His real aim: sowing doubt in the midterms US President Donald Trump has used a rare nationwide prime-time address to again claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen, US voting machines cannot be trusted, and a “deep state” conspiracy has covered it all up.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan, to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.