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Federal Judge Erases Final Convictions for Far-Right Riot Leaders

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

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.

FDA Proposes New Rules to Secure the Nation's Medicine Supply

FDA Proposes New Rules to Secure the Nation's Medicine Supply

Washington, D.C., Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Released July 10, 2026, the FDA’s proposal simplifies drug tracking by letting decentralized manufacturing networks register as a single entity, targeting supply chain vulnerabilities and foreign imports.

Trump Threatens Major Military Strikes on Iran to Keep Vital Shipping Lane Open

Trump Threatens Major Military Strikes on Iran to Keep Vital Shipping Lane Open

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Following reports of an assassination plot, President Trump warned Iran that 1,000 missiles are prepared to strike unless the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane remains open.

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.