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US Congressman Blocked by Armed Settlers During West Bank Visit

US Congressman Blocked by Armed Settlers During West Bank Visit

Jerusalem, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
During a West Bank visit, US Representative Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers wielding American-made rifles, fueling sharp Washington debates over US military aid.

Senator Demands Postal Service Stop Delivery Changes That Delay Rural Mail

Senator Demands Postal Service Stop Delivery Changes That Delay Rural Mail

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Senator Amy Klobuchar urged the Postal Service to halt a plan delaying mail collection, warning it unfairly penalizes rural communities located over 80 kilometers from regional hubs.

States Must Meet New Election Rules to Receive Federal Security Funding

States Must Meet New Election Rules to Receive Federal Security Funding

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security is withholding twenty percent of federal security grants to pressure states into implementing hand-marked paper ballots and mandatory voter citizenship verification.

Congress Set to Vote on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Congress Set to Vote on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The U.S. House will vote on making daylight saving time permanent, though health experts warn the change conflicts with human circadian rhythms.

Charles Schwab Revealed as the Broker Behind Donald Trump's Sudden Stock Trading Surge

Charles Schwab Revealed as the Broker Behind Donald Trump's Sudden Stock Trading Surge

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Recent financial disclosures reveal that a legal victory triggered an automated stock-trading frenzy in Donald Trump’s Charles Schwab account, raising questions about political ethics and market scrutiny.

Journalists Subpoenaed After Exposing Security Flaws on Air Force One

Journalists Subpoenaed After Exposing Security Flaws on Air Force One

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Federal agents delivered subpoenas to New York Times journalists’ homes after they revealed the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One lacks critical antimissile defenses, sparking major press freedom concerns.

California Commits Billions to Transform Support for Special Education Students

California Commits Billions to Transform Support for Special Education Students

Sacramento, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a historic $2.4 billion special education bill, delivering an unprecedented 43% funding increase to overhaul support for California’s public school students.

New Federal Rule Opens Protected Wildlife Habitats to Mining and Drilling

New Federal Rule Opens Protected Wildlife Habitats to Mining and Drilling

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
By redefining ‘harm,’ the Trump administration has legalized habitat destruction under the Endangered Species Act, permitting industrial development as long as animals are not directly killed.

California Vows Strict Prosecution for Election Interference After Federal Board Oustings

California Vows Strict Prosecution for Election Interference After Federal Board Oustings

Sacramento, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Following the sudden dismissal of federal election oversight members, Governor Gavin Newsom warned that California will aggressively prosecute any attempts at election interference during the upcoming midterms.

Federal Authorities Override Governor's Pardon to Deport Minnesota Man

Federal Authorities Override Governor's Pardon to Deport Minnesota Man

Minneapolis, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Federal immigration authorities deported Tou Lue Vang after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked his legal status, directly overriding a recent state pardon issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.