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Special Counsel Bypassed Protocol to Access Text Messages of Forty-Four Lawmakers
Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Newly released Justice Department records show former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team bypassed internal protocols to directly access the text messages of forty-four bipartisan members of Congress.
US Treasury Debuts New Dollar Coin Featuring President Trump
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new one-dollar coin featuring President Trump’s face, bypassing a century-old law banning living presidents on currency by citing 250th-anniversary commemorative rules.
Minnesota Seeks Recovery of Business Grants Following Vetting Failures
Saint Paul, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Minnesota is recovering economic development grants after vetting failures revealed state funds were mistakenly awarded to ineligible businesses, including one listing a vacant lot as its address.
President Trump Plans Major Prime-Time Address to the Nation This Thursday
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
President Trump’s upcoming Thursday address will tackle critical national security issues, focusing on newly reinstated naval blockades against Iran and declassified intelligence regarding U.S. election vulnerabilities.