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Investigation Exposes Right-Wing Political Recruitment Pipeline at Cambridge University

Cambridge, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
A six-month investigation reveals billionaire Peter Thiel and Reform UK established a covert student recruitment pipeline at Cambridge University, sparking serious safeguarding and foreign influence concerns.

Ohio Imposes Strict New Rules to Crack Down on Medicaid Fraud

Columbus, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Governor Mike DeWine signed a bipartisan law introducing biometric tracking for healthcare providers and upgrading food stamp cards, threatening high-volume fraudsters with severe first-degree felony penalties.

Trump Switches Presidential Planes Mid-Journey After Security Warning

Mildenhall, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Amid tensions with Iran, President Trump swapped his new Qatari-gifted jet for an older Air Force One because the retrofitted aircraft lacks critical anti-missile defense systems.

Federal Planners Evaluate Proposal for Massive Washington Triumphal Arch

Washington, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Federal planners are reviewing Donald Trump’s proposed 76-meter triumphal arch, a massive structure twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial that faces legal challenges from veterans.

New Supreme Court Rulings Force States to Rewrite Business Regulations

Washington, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Recent Supreme Court rulings have shifted regulatory power to the states, forcing companies to navigate a complex patchwork of local laws that dramatically increases corporate compliance costs.

Troy Jackson Launches Campaign for Maine Senate Seat

Augusta, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Following Graham Platner’s sudden withdrawal over misconduct allegations, progressive Troy Jackson launched his Senate campaign, already leading incumbent Susan Collins 49% to 44% in recent polling.

Houston Demands Answers After Federal Agent Fatally Shoots Longtime Resident

Houston, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Family and community leaders demand transparency after federal agents fatally shot a longtime Houston resident with no criminal record who was actively seeking a legal work permit.

Why Actor Michael Rapaport Changed His Mind About Donald Trump

New York, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
After years of harsh criticism, actor Michael Rapaport stopped insulting Donald Trump, citing Trump’s crucial role in securing the release of Israeli hostages following the October 7 attacks.

Judge Orders Donald Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 Million After Appeal Fails

New York, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Donald Trump’s appeal, a federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, ending years of legal delays.

President Trump Mistakenly Claims Japan Launched Missile Attack on US Carrier

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
At a NATO summit, President Trump mistakenly claimed the “Islamic Republic of Japan” fired 111 missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier, confusing the critical ally with Iran.