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Border Talks Shift Focus in Texas Senate Race

July 19, 2026

In a bid to win over voters who backed Trump two years ago, the Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico and Republican candidate Ken Paxton both turned their attention to border security during a recent tour of South Texas. Talarico’s “Frontera Tour” covered 750 miles in five days, stopping at town

politics

ICE Officer’s Past Raises Questions About Hiring Rules

July 18, 2026

Congressional Democrats are calling for a deeper look into how the Department of Homeland Security hires and trains immigration agents. The focus comes after it was revealed that an ICE officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine had long‑standing mental health problems and a history of violen

politics

Federal Push Forces Prediction Market Company to Stand Firm in Michigan

July 18, 2026

A federal agency has stepped into a legal fight over online prediction markets, telling the company Kalshi to keep its Michigan sports bets alive even after a state judge ordered them cancelled. The move uses emergency powers that the U. S. government hasn’t used in decades, sparking debate over whi

health

New Choices for Treating Women’s Urinary Infections

July 18, 2026

These latest drugs, approved by the Food and Drug Administration from 2017 to 2026, give doctors fresh tools for tackling stubborn urinary tract infections in women. They are designed to fight bacteria that have outsmarted older antibiotics, giving a broader range of action. Clinical trials sh

politics

California Faces a Battle Over Coastal Rules

July 17, 2026

California is at the center of a heated clash between state environmental groups and federal officials who want to limit the power of the Coastal Commission. The commission, created 50 years ago, protects the state’s long shoreline and has become a target for those who think it slows business. Th

politics

Trophy‑Troop Protest Takes Over the Mall

July 17, 2026

A group of anonymous artists has turned the National Mall into a carnival of mock awards, piling over forty fake trophies beside a giant gold “Iran War Participation Trophy” for former President Trump. The plastic parade of medals was set up by the Secret Handshake collective, a satirical activist c

politics

School Choice Sparks Debate Over Florida’s Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Gwen Graham, who once served in Congress and now partners with gubernatorial candidate David Jolly, stepped onto a stage in Tallahassee to voice concerns about Florida’s education system. The event, hosted by the progressive group Leon County Indivisible, marked one of her early appearances on the n

opinion

Venice Biennale: The US Pavilion That Said Nothing

July 16, 2026

The Venice Biennale is a big art event held every two years. Countries bring their best artists to show what they stand for. The United States usually uses this chance to share its values. This time, the US artist was chosen by a new group. The usual experts from the National Endowment for the Arts

opinion

Trump’s New Plane: A Costly Gamble

July 16, 2026

The president swapped a $400 million gift for an older aircraft after a NATO trip. The new plane was not fully equipped with the required security upgrades before it flew. This left the president, his staff, reporters and crew at risk. Senators from Oregon asked why taxpayer money was used for a lux

politics

House Plans Big Budget Move Focused on Iran, Farms and Elections

July 16, 2026

The House has issued a new fiscal 2027 plan that could lead to a $95 billion package, mainly aimed at spending for the Iran conflict. Four committees are tasked to draft bills by September 11, with up to $73 billion for defense and an extra $12 billion for farm support. An additional $10 billion wou