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U.S. Adds Two Mexican Cartels to Terrorist List
The State Department listed the Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations on July 16, adding a new legal tool to the U.S. crackdown on cartel networks.
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Ukraine Protests Follow Zelenskyy's Defense Minister Shake-Up
The removal of Mykhailo Fedorov has turned a wartime cabinet reset into a test of public trust in Kyiv's military leadership.
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Daylight Saving Time Passed the House. What Changes Next?
The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent. Here is what would change, who could opt out, and why the Senate is the next real test.
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Trump Address Tonight: What to Watch Before 9 p.m.
What is confirmed before President Trump's July 16 prime-time address, what remains unclear, and what to watch after the speech starts.
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Darline Graham Is Now a Senator. Here Are the Next Election Dates.
Darline Graham has been sworn in to finish Lindsey Graham's Senate term. The next key dates are July 21, August 11, a possible August 25 runoff and the November 3 general election.
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Todd Blanche Hearing: What Happens Next for the AG Nomination
Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing continues with a second Senate Judiciary session. Here are the issues senators raised and what to watch next.
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U.S. Disables Tanker as Hormuz Blockade Risks Widen
U.S. forces disabled a tanker headed toward Iran after the blockade resumed, while Iran threatened wider energy disruption and Gulf states faced missile alerts.
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Gibraltar Border Fence Comes Down Under New EU-UK Deal
Gibraltar and Spain have removed the frontier fence under a new EU-UK treaty, easing daily crossings while shifting Schengen checks to the airport and port.
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Cuba’s Socialist History, Year by Year: 1959–2026
Cuba’s socialist history from the 1959 revolution through the 2026 economic reforms, with every year placed in political, economic and international context.
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Supreme Court Asks Congress for More Security Money
The Supreme Court's fiscal 2027 budget request puts security at the center after same-day testimony, rising threat data and new questions about how courts protect judges.
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Darline Graham Takes Senate Seat as South Carolina Sets August Primary
Darline Graham was sworn into the U.S. Senate on July 14 after South Carolina's governor appointed her to finish Lindsey Graham's term. Here are the election dates that come next.
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Could the Iran War Bring Back the Draft? What Would Have to Happen First
There is no U.S. military draft today. Here is what Congress, the president and Selective Service would have to do before anyone could be inducted.
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U.S. Restarts Iran Port Blockade as Hormuz Tensions Rise
The United States has resumed a naval blockade against Iranian ports after renewed attacks tied to the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions for energy markets and regional diplomacy.
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ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Focus on Body Cameras and Oversight
An ICE agent fatally shot a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. The FBI is investigating, and senators are calling for a full account of what happened.
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Senate Absences and Vacancies: What Actually Changes
Sen. Mitch McConnell's recovery and Lindsey Graham's death renewed questions about Senate attendance, vacancies, quorum rules and how close votes are counted.
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How Trump’s Iran War Became an Open-Ended Conflict
A timeline of how the 2026 U.S.-Iran war evolved from Operation Epic Fury into a continuing fight over the Strait of Hormuz, regional bases and an unsettled cease-fire.
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Until Further Notice
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz was closed until further notice after an incident involving a commercial vessel, escalating risks for shipping and energy markets.
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Missouri Flooding Forces Mass Rescues as More Rain Threatens the Region
Missouri declared an emergency after destructive flash flooding forced mass rescues, including an airlift from a summer camp, with more storms possible.
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U.S. Demands Hormuz Guarantee as Iran Talks Continue Without a Ceasefire
The U.S. is demanding an Iranian guarantee of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz while talks continue without a ceasefire.
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U.S.-Iran Strikes Put Hormuz Ceasefire in Doubt
U.S. and Iranian strikes are testing the fragile ceasefire and raising new questions about Gulf security, shipping lanes and oil prices.