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President Trump Claims 'Affordability' Is a Fake Word Created by Democrats

President Trump Claims 'Affordability' Is a Fake Word Created by Democrats

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
During a White House address, President Trump dismissed ‘affordability’ as a fake Democratic term, despite severe housing market pressures where middle-income families can afford fewer than 25% of homes.

Homeland Security Threatens to Withhold Emergency Funds Over Voter Roll Audits

Homeland Security Threatens to Withhold Emergency Funds Over Voter Roll Audits

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to withhold FEMA grants and prosecute state officials who refuse federal demands to audit voter rolls, escalating federal-state tensions ahead of the midterms.

U.S. Immigration Agency Signs $125 Million Deal to Investigate Voter Fraud

U.S. Immigration Agency Signs $125 Million Deal to Investigate Voter Fraud

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
ICE’s new $125 million contract with Thomson Reuters marks the first time the agency will use commercial personal database access to target voter fraud, raising major privacy concerns.

U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Surging Oil Industry Profits

U.S. Lawmakers Propose New Taxes on Surging Oil Industry Profits

Washington, D.C., Friday, 17 July 2026.
As oil firms reap a staggering $30 million per hour in excess profits from the Iran conflict, U.S. lawmakers propose taxing these gains to fund relief for struggling consumers.

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Exits Governor Race After Campaign Financial Scandal

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Exits Governor Race After Campaign Financial Scandal

Madison, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the gubernatorial primary after discovering double-counted donations left her campaign hundreds of thousands of dollars short weeks before the election.

Senate Confrontation Sparks Debate Over Proposed $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts

Senate Confrontation Sparks Debate Over Proposed $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Senator Bernie Sanders challenged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over proposed $700 billion Medicaid cuts, which researchers warn could cause 50,000 annual deaths while wealthy estates receive tax breaks.

U.S. Ends Decades-Old Policy to Cap International Student Visas at Four Years

U.S. Ends Decades-Old Policy to Cap International Student Visas at Four Years

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Ending a 1978 policy, a newly finalized U.S. rule caps international student visas at four years, forcing those needing more time to obtain explicit government approval.

Maine Senate Candidates Call for Abolishing Federal Immigration Agency After Fatal Shooting

Maine Senate Candidates Call for Abolishing Federal Immigration Agency After Fatal Shooting

Biddeford, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Following the fatal shooting of an unintended target by a federal agent in Maine, Democratic Senate candidates have unified to demand the total abolition of ICE.

House Panel Considers Criminal Referral for Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

House Panel Considers Criminal Referral for Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
The House Judiciary Committee is considering a criminal referral for Jack Smith, alleging he misled Congress about secretly accessing text messages from 44 lawmakers.

Florida Shields Consumers From Soaring AI Data Center Energy Costs

Florida Shields Consumers From Soaring AI Data Center Energy Costs

Tallahassee, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Governor DeSantis is shielding Florida households from rising utility bills by blocking tax-exempt AI data centers from passing their massive electricity grid upgrade costs onto local ratepayers.