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Federal Court Blocks Immediate Loss of Immigrant Work Permits

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy, saving thousands of immigrants from losing their work permits and facing immediate deportation starting July 22.

Congress Moves to Mandate AM Radio in New Vehicles

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
As automakers phase out AM radio due to electric vehicle interference, bipartisan US lawmakers are pushing to mandate the technology as a vital emergency broadcast lifeline.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills Faces Federal Criminal Investigation

Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Representative Cory Mills’ finances, compounding existing ethics inquiries as he prepares for his upcoming August primary election.

Defense Contractors Scramble to Replace Foreign Parts Under New Mandate

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
A July 20, 2026, executive order forces defense contractors to eliminate foreign-sourced radio components by January 2027, triggering an urgent, high-stakes overhaul of domestic military supply chains.

Kalshi Launches New Platform to Track Midterm Election Odds

New York, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Kalshi’s new Midterms Hub merges real-time betting odds with polling data, reflecting a growing trend where 75% of users visit the platform for political research rather than trading.

IRS Chief Denies Allegations of Spying on Bank Colleagues

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
IRS Commissioner Frank Bisignano denied allegations of spying on bank colleagues, including Wells Fargo’s current CEO, ahead of a scheduled congressional inquiry on July 27, 2026.

White House Redirects Billions in Research Funds to Artificial Intelligence

Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
The White House is reshaping $200 billion in annual research spending, bypassing traditional universities to fund individual scientists and artificial intelligence to outpace global technological competition.

Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Wins Key Arizona Congressional Primary

Phoenix, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Yesterday, former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a crucial November election that could decide control of the House.

Ethics Report Reveals Dozens of Private Prison Stock Trades Managed for President Trump

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Since January 2025, President Trump’s brokers executed 29 private prison stock trades, raising sharp conflict-of-interest concerns as these companies secure billions in government contracts.

New York City Mayor Concedes He Lacks Power to Arrest Israeli Prime Minister

New York City, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded New York City cannot legally arrest Benjamin Netanyahu during his September 2026 visit, defusing a major diplomatic clash over international warrant enforcement.