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Iran directs Houthis to ready Bab al-Mandeb Strait closure amid US strikes
Iran ordered Houthi allies to prepare to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure amid escalating regional conflict.
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Iran warns of regional infrastructure destruction if US targets its assets amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran warned it will destroy Gulf infrastructure if the US attacks Iranian targets amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz conflict.
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US Vice President JD Vance accuses Israeli officials of blocking Iran war diplomacy
US Vice President JD Vance accused members of the Israeli government of funding a campaign to derail US-Iran war negotiations.
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White House Weighs Releasing Classified Intelligence on China and 2020 Election Interference
The White House is considering releasing classified intelligence on China’s alleged ability to interfere in the 2020 US presidential election.
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JD Vance Admits Trump Administration Mishandled Release of Epstein Files
US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration mishandled communications and delayed releasing Jeffrey Epstein documents.
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Trump Secretly Switched Planes Leaving Turkey in July Over Iranian Threats
Former President Trump used a secret plane switch departing Turkey in July due to credible Iranian assassination threats.
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US Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani
A US judge dismissed bribery and fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on August 10, 2026.
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Trump Secretly Swapped Planes in Turkey Due to Iranian Missile Threat
Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Ankara on July 8 amid a credible Iranian threat, departing on a different aircraft than officials and reporters.
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Trump signs order recommending fewer childhood vaccines and splitting MMR shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting recommended childhood vaccines and calling to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots.
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Trump signs executive order cutting US childhood vaccines and splitting MMR shot
On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an order reducing recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11 and ordering MMR vaccine to be split into three shots.
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Man killed by tractor-trailer while fleeing immigration agents in Florida
A 28-year-old man died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a run from immigration agents in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 14.
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Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups over alleged anti-Palestinian conspiracy
Mahmoud Khalil filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court accusing Trump officials and pro-Israel groups of targeting him for pro-Palestinian activism.
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US and Iraq announce large oil deals and troop withdrawal by September 2026
President Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi announced major US-Iraq oil deals and a full US troop withdrawal by September 30, 2026.
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Trump urges Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon to ease tensions
On July 14, 2026, US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to begin redeploying forces out of Syria and Lebanon to reduce tensions.
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US Appeals Court Allows Over 3,000 Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Over Social Media Addiction
The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Meta, TikTok and other firms must face lawsuits alleging addictive design targeting youth.
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Over 175,000 US Visas Revoked Since Trump’s 2025 Return Amid Immigration Crackdown
Since January 2025, more than 175,000 non-immigrant US visas have been revoked under Trump’s tightened immigration enforcement.
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US forces launch first combat naval drone strike on Iranian Bandar Abbas base
On July 12, 2026, US forces used three Corsair sea drones to attack Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base, targeting maintenance facilities for submarines and ships.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz talks stall amid blockade
President Trump demands Iran pay reparations for casualties, linking compensation to Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid ongoing blockade.
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July 2026 Sets New Heat Record for Contiguous US at 76.9°F, Surpassing 1936
The contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record in July 2026, with an average temperature of 76.9°F, NOAA announced yesterday.
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Two Teenagers Arrested After Targeted Shooting Kills Five in East St Louis
Two teenagers were arrested July 12 after a targeted mass shooting in East St Louis killed five family members and injured two others.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Recovering from Fall and Pneumonia, Delays Senate Return
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in recovery after a June fall and pneumonia, postponing his return to the Senate floor beyond mid-July.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to secure US oil, gas, and investment deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Washington in July 2026 to sign oil and gas agreements and deepen US-Iraq economic and security ties.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, prompting varied international reactions
US Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11 after a brief illness, drawing praise from allies and condemnation from Iranian media.
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University of Chicago Law School bans electronic devices for first-year students starting fall 2026
University of Chicago Law School will prohibit phones, laptops, and tablets in first-year classes to prevent AI misuse starting fall 2026.