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Federal Court Blocks Illinois From Offering In-State Tuition to Undocumented Students

Federal Court Blocks Illinois From Offering In-State Tuition to Undocumented Students

Chicago, Sunday, 26 July 2026.
A federal judge ruled Illinois’ tuition discounts for undocumented immigrants unconstitutional, stating the policy violates federal law by favoring non-citizens over out-of-state U.S. citizens.

US Senator Proposes Giving Parents Access to Children's AI Chat Logs

US Senator Proposes Giving Parents Access to Children's AI Chat Logs

Des Moines, Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Senator Ted Cruz is drafting legislation to grant parents access to their children’s AI chatbot logs, highlighting growing bipartisan momentum to regulate minor interactions with artificial intelligence.

House Republicans Demand Criminal Investigation of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

House Republicans Demand Criminal Investigation of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
House Republicans have referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith for prosecution, accusing him of concealing how his team obtained private text messages from 44 members of Congress.

Trump Threatens Europe with New Tariffs Over Google Fine

Trump Threatens Europe with New Tariffs Over Google Fine

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Reacting to a €890 million European penalty against Google, President Trump threatened the EU with retaliatory tariffs and a trade investigation, an intervention the tech giant openly welcomed.

Elon Musk Admits He Got Carried Away with Government Efficiency Role

Elon Musk Admits He Got Carried Away with Government Efficiency Role

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
In a candid interview, tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he got “carried away” with politics during his tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency, signaling a retreat from Washington.

Excluded Cannabis Developer Claims Vindication After Federal Scientist Highlights Research Gaps

Excluded Cannabis Developer Claims Vindication After Federal Scientist Highlights Research Gaps

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
After the DEA barred cannabis developer MMJ from rescheduling hearings for lacking evidence, the agency’s own scientific witness testified to the exact research gaps MMJ sought to address.

President Trump Orders Warning Signs Installed Outside the National Museum of American History

President Trump Orders Warning Signs Installed Outside the National Museum of American History

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
On July 24, 2026, President Trump ordered warning signs installed outside the Smithsonian history museum, directing visitors to alternative, government-approved sources to correct alleged historical inaccuracies.

President Trump Speaks at Rescheduled White House Press Dinner

President Trump Speaks at Rescheduled White House Press Dinner

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
President Trump attended a heavily downsized press dinner Friday, rescheduled after an April assassination attempt at the original venue forced a chaotic evacuation.

New Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Latest Global Tariffs

New Lawsuit Challenges President Trump's Latest Global Tariffs

Washington, Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Hours after taking effect, President Trump’s new global tariffs faced a federal lawsuit by the legal team that successfully overturned his previous tariff regime in February.

Appeals Court Blocks Administration From Re-Detaining Georgetown Scholar

Appeals Court Blocks Administration From Re-Detaining Georgetown Scholar

Washington, Sunday, 26 July 2026.
The Fourth Circuit blocked the re-detention of scholar Badar Khan Suri, creating a major legal split over whether the government can detain immigrants for political speech.