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North Carolina to Eliminate Physical License Plate Stickers by October 2026

Raleigh, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
North Carolina will eliminate physical license plate stickers by October 2026, transitioning to a digital system where drivers must pay a fee to receive paper registration cards.

Spanish Prime Minister Condemns Predecessor's Comments on French Football Team

Madrid, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned predecessor Mariano Rajoy for claiming France’s football team has ‘no French players,’ sparking diplomatic outrage just days before their World Cup semifinal.

Teen Football Star Transfers Four Times in One Year to Avoid New Rules

Washington, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Seventeen-year-old Marist Veres Royal completed a record fourth transfer in eleven months to beat an August 1 federal deadline, securing a lucrative two-million-dollar life-story rights deal.

How a Major Federal Tax and Spending Law Is Shaping the Midterm Elections

Washington, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
One year after passage, a major federal tax and spending law faces backlash, with new polling showing that over half of Republicans now view the legislation unfavorably.

Senate Investigates Alleged Mismanagement of Renovation Funds at the Kennedy Center

Washington, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse expanded an investigation into the Kennedy Center following whistleblower claims of wasted federal funds, including tearing out new bathroom tile over presidential color preferences.

US and Mexican Leaders Tackle the Costly Border Sewage Crisis

San Diego, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Following a bilateral summit, leaders are pushing to integrate the Tijuana River sewage crisis into upcoming North American trade negotiations to enforce long-term economic and environmental solutions.

Longtime South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly at 71

Washington, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on July 11, 2026, South Carolina’s governor must appoint a successor, a move that could shift the balance of power in the Senate.

Senator Mitch McConnell Discloses Fall Led to Hospitalization and Postponed Senate Return

Washington, Monday, 13 July 2026.
Senator Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence, revealing a June fall linked to his post-polio condition caused his hospitalization, delaying his return to key Senate negotiations.

Federal Judge Erases Final Convictions for Far-Right Riot Leaders

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Following a Justice Department request, a federal judge permanently dismissed the remaining conspiracy convictions of four Proud Boys leaders, citing the constitutional limits of judicial power over the executive.

Mitt Romney Warns Against Leaders Over Eighty Running the Country

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Citing research on age-related brain shrinkage, former Senator Mitt Romney argued that individuals over eighty should not lead nations, ruling out his own potential 2028 presidential bid.