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House Panel Considers Criminal Referral for Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

House Panel Considers Criminal Referral for Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
The House Judiciary Committee is considering a criminal referral for Jack Smith, alleging he misled Congress about secretly accessing text messages from 44 lawmakers.

Florida Shields Consumers From Soaring AI Data Center Energy Costs

Florida Shields Consumers From Soaring AI Data Center Energy Costs

Tallahassee, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Governor DeSantis is shielding Florida households from rising utility bills by blocking tax-exempt AI data centers from passing their massive electricity grid upgrade costs onto local ratepayers.

Vice President Vance Admits Missteps in Handling Epstein File Disclosures

Vice President Vance Admits Missteps in Handling Epstein File Disclosures

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Vice President JD Vance admitted the Trump administration mishandled communications regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s files, blaming former Attorney General Pam Bondi while suggesting Epstein had deep-state intelligence ties.

Vice President JD Vance Rallies House Republicans Behind New Ninety-Five Billion Dollar Budget Plan

Vice President JD Vance Rallies House Republicans Behind New Ninety-Five Billion Dollar Budget Plan

Washington, Friday, 17 July 2026.
Vice President JD Vance is pressing House Republicans to pass a $95 billion budget package, attempting to bypass Senate rules to fast-track strict new voter registration laws.

Republican Senator Threatens to Block Major Federal Voter ID Bill

Republican Senator Threatens to Block Major Federal Voter ID Bill

Washington, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Senator Thom Tillis vowed to stall the Trump-backed SAVE America Act, calling its 60-day voter ID implementation timeline logistically impossible ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.

White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over Alleged Speech Bets

White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over Alleged Speech Bets

Washington, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
The White House suspended teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez amid a federal investigation into alleged insider trading, after he reportedly used upcoming speech drafts to bet on prediction markets.

Billions in Taxpayer Funds Fuel Rapid Growth of Unregulated Private Schools

Billions in Taxpayer Funds Fuel Rapid Growth of Unregulated Private Schools

Phoenix, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
In July 2026, surging state voucher programs face intense scrutiny as lax oversight allows individuals with criminal records to open private schools using billions in public funds.

Why Social Media Bans for Teenagers May Do More Harm Than Good

Why Social Media Bans for Teenagers May Do More Harm Than Good

Washington, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Psychologist Candice Odgers warns that banning social media isolates vulnerable teens and ignores root issues, noting that 85% of Australian youth bypassed similar restrictions.

John Fetterman Warns He Will Exit the Democratic Party Over Israel Stance

John Fetterman Warns He Will Exit the Democratic Party Over Israel Stance

Washington, D.C., Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Senator John Fetterman threatened to leave the Democratic Party if it officially adopts an anti-Israel platform, a move that could severely disrupt the Senate’s delicate balance of power.

Kamala Harris Leads Early 2028 Presidential Poll of Michigan Democrats

Kamala Harris Leads Early 2028 Presidential Poll of Michigan Democrats

Detroit, Thursday, 16 July 2026.
A July 2026 poll reveals Kamala Harris leads early 2028 Democratic preferences in Michigan with 25% support, closely followed by Pete Buttigieg amid emerging voter demographic divisions.