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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.

Most American Voters Now Demand a Slowdown in Artificial Intelligence

Washington, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
A new poll reveals that two-thirds of American voters want to slow down artificial intelligence development, with over half favoring political candidates who support an AI pause.

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Meets Trump to Secure Vital Energy Deals

Washington, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
On his first foreign trip, Iraq’s new businessman-turned-prime minister meets President Trump to secure critical energy investments and an eight-billion-dollar IMF loan to stabilize his nation.

Supreme Court Justices Request Urgent Funding Boost to Combat Rising Personal Threats

Washington, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
Testifying before Congress for the first time since 2019, justices warned of a projected 38% threat increase, citing personal experiences with swatting and bulletproof vests.

New York Pauses Large Data Center Construction to Protect Power Grid

Albany, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
On July 14, 2026, New York became the first state to pause large data center construction, enacted by Governor Hochul to protect the power grid from AI demands.

New Federal Law Blocks Large Corporations from Buying More Single-Family Homes

Atlanta, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
Enacted on July 11, 2026, a landmark federal law bans institutional investors owning over 350 homes from buying more, threatening fines up to $1 million to protect everyday buyers.

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.

New Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Social Security Funding Crisis

Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Bipartisan senators introduced the PROMISE Act to avert a projected 2032 Social Security insolvency, forcing Congress to vote on securing the critical retirement program’s funding for 50 years.