No, Congress Can't Just Overrule the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship Plus: An unconstitutional war is back on. Reason · Jul 16
R. Kelly Formally Asks Trump to Commute 31-Year Prison Sentence R&B singer R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence, marking his most significant legal effort yet after years of unsuccessful appeals challenging convictions for racketeering, sex trafficking and child sexual abuse crimes. Latin Times · Jul 16
Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care The defense secretary has announced a screening program for troops. Get ready for a high-T Department of War The Guardian - US · Jul 16
‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home Replacement of panels with version that’s sympathetic to enslavers comes amid effort by Trump to dismantle diversity initiatives The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor Delay seen as move to protect interests of Matthew Moroun, the owner of nearby Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donor The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Rick Scott Slams Progressive Democrats Over Defense Bill Blockade and Says AOC's Influence Is Pushing Schumer Toward 'Crazy Ideas' Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) criticized progressive Democrats over government spending and defense policy disputes, arguing that socialist ideas could weaken individual freedom and the American economy. Benzinga · Jul 16
Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – as it happened We’re now closing this blog. Please join us on our new live blog covering Donald Trump’s speech to the nation tonight. The Guardian - US · Jul 16
First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX stock deflates—and Wisconsin officials want him investigated for election 'bribery' Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Jul 16
Inflation May Be Cooling, But Many Workers Still Aren't Feeling Richer. Salaries' Data Show Why Lower gas prices helped ease inflation in June, but many Americans say rising costs for housing, food and other essentials continue to strain household budgets. International Business Times · Jul 16
Trump is taking longer than any modern president to approve disaster aid: report When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid The Independent UK · Jul 16
Elizabeth Warren Grills Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Over Stanley Druckenmiller Ties: 'Who Gave You $100 Million?' Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh was subjected to intense questioning by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) regarding potential ethics violations. Benzinga · Jul 16
Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House. Euronews · Jul 16
Why Foreign Tourism to the U.S. Is Declining Under Trump A combination of travel restrictions and anti-American sentiment has led to a decrease in international tourism during Trump's second term. Reason · Jul 16
Salon · Jul 16 FCC received Paramount gifts before deal Ethics experts say that by accepting the gifts, FCC commissioners are compromising the agency’s impartiality
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 'He's Not Going to Make It': Doctor Claims Trump's Health Is Rapidly Deteriorating Before End of Term A doctor on a political podcast expressed concerns about Donald Trump's health, citing speech and movement issues. The claims are based on observation, not official medical reports.
Ballotpedia · Jul 16 Oakland could join 47 other of the 100 most populous U.S. cities with strong mayor governments Welcome to the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Brew.
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 Why does the US want to ‘dismantle’ the international criminal court? Marco Rubio has offered nonsensical rationale in attacking the court. The Trump administration’s real goal is impunity
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Women Say They're Feeling Poorer Under Trump: New Poll Reveals Cost of Living Crisis Is Hitting Hard A new NWLC poll finds 42% of US adults feel worse off under Trump, with 74% of women worried about gas and groceries as real pay remains flat.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 FBI agents search drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Trump looks to pin refurb disaster on vandals President Trump claimed as recently as this week that the Reflecting Pool was ‘slashed with a knife’ or ‘box cutter’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16 Fury as 'infamous far-right figure' set to perform at Trump Turnberry A far-right activist is set to 'perform' at one of Donald Trump's Scottish golf resorts later this week
The Independent UK · Jul 16 US attacks oil tanker with Hellfire missiles as Trump sends new warning to Iran IN FULL
The Times of India · Jul 16 China charms world, now more popular than US; Xi Jinping tops Donald Trump on trust: Report Recent global surveys reveal that China's image is increasingly favorable compared to that of the United States. Under Xi Jinping's leadership, he commands greater trust internationally than Donald Trump does. While personal freedoms remain a strength for the US, this advantage is slowly diminishing as China is perceived to engage…
Benzinga · Jul 16 Peter Schiff Says Scott Bessent Is 'Misinformed' on Gold Certificate Redemption Claim: 'Why Should We Trust' Fort Knox? Renowned economist Peter Schiff on Wednesday called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent‘s remarks during an interview about old gold and silver certificates “misinformed,” questioning the secretary’s understanding of U.S. currency history.
Benzinga · Jul 16 Jamie Dimon Backs Philadelphia Navy Yard With $24 Million as US Defense Spending Surges, Says 'The Arsenal of Democracy Has Been Reignited' Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), has announced a $24 million initiative aimed at rejuvenating the American shipbuilding industry.