United States · Politics
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Donald Trump Pardons 11, Including Clean Air Act Violators and Fraud Convicts
On July 3, Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine charged with violating the Clean Air Act and two convicted fraudsters.
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Heatwave in Eastern US Causes At Least 25 Deaths and Disrupts July 4 Events
A July 2026 heatwave across the eastern US killed at least 25 people and forced cancellations of major Independence Day events.
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German Chancellor Merz defends doubling defense budget amid Trump NATO criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget and will meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2035, responding to criticism from Donald Trump.
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United States marks 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026
The US celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide events and official addresses on July 4, 2026.
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Donald Trump criticizes NATO burden-sharing ahead of July 2026 summit in Ankara
Donald Trump called US-NATO burden-sharing 'ridiculous' and shared defense spending data ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
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Washington's Freedom250 fireworks show set record but raises health concerns
Washington launched 850,000 fireworks on July 4 to mark the US 250th birthday, sparking expert worries over air quality and public health.
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California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance near Tucson.
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Jho Low reportedly considered for US pardon on 250th Independence Day; Malaysia rejects application
Jho Low, fugitive linked to 1MDB scandal, is reportedly among 250 considered for a US pardon, but Malaysia refuses to recognize any such clemency.
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White House criticizes Powell for staying on Fed board as Trump pushes to replace members
Kevin Hassett slammed Jerome Powell’s continued Fed board tenure while Trump seeks to remove members including Lisa Cook.
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Lithuania agrees to remove constitutional ban on nuclear weapons amid security concerns
Lithuania’s parliament has agreed to repeal a 30-year-old constitutional ban on nuclear arms and foreign bases as security worsens in Eastern Europe.
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Syrian Foreign Minister visits Beirut, signs cooperation agreement with Lebanon
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Beirut on July 2 to meet Lebanese leaders and sign a cooperation agreement.
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Iran sets six conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid ongoing US talks
Iran demands six conditions from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Oman and the US continue amid regional tensions.
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Trump warns US will not allow China to take control of Panama Canal
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed the US will never let China take over the Panama Canal during the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening.
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Trump takes inaugural flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One to dedicate Roosevelt Library
President Donald Trump flew the newly refurbished Qatar-gifted Air Force One to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan Citing Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before troop withdrawal.
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US starts deporting migrants to Palau under 2025 resettlement deal
The US has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a December 2025 agreement for resettlement in exchange for funding.
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NATO summit in Albania in 2027 faces uncertainty amid US concerns and low defence spending
Plans for NATO's 2027 summit in Albania are unclear due to US resistance and Albania's low defence spending, amid rising demands for higher NATO budgets.
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NPR Retracts False Report on Justice Alito's Retirement
NPR retracted a false story claiming Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito retired, admitting a mishearing caused the error.
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Grassroots Movement Sweeps US Targeting Flock License Plate Cameras Over Privacy
A growing grassroots movement across the US is disabling and protesting Flock’s license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns.
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US Pentagon orders defense firms to speed weapons production amid Iran war stockpile strain
The Pentagon directed major US defense contractors to accelerate weapons production and expand capacity due to depleted stockpiles from the Iran conflict.
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56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home amid license suspension
Illinois authorities found 56 decomposing bodies improperly stored at South Chicago Chapel and suspended funeral director Johanna Morgan's license.
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US Intelligence Warns Putin May Launch Limited Attacks on NATO Starting Fall 2026
US intelligence warns Russian President Vladimir Putin may conduct limited attacks against NATO members from autumn 2026 through 2029 to test alliance resolve.
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Trump denies US munitions shortages, warns leakers will face jail time
President Donald Trump denied claims of US munitions shortages and warned of jail sentences for leakers amid conflicting reports about military stockpiles and a Cabinet clash.
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FAA reports brief loss of separation between Trump’s Marine One and passenger jet near Reagan National
On August 4, 2026, Marine One carrying President Trump came briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan National Airport.