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White House Redirects Billions in Research Funds to Artificial Intelligence

White House Redirects Billions in Research Funds to Artificial Intelligence

Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
The White House is reshaping $200 billion in annual research spending, bypassing traditional universities to fund individual scientists and artificial intelligence to outpace global technological competition.

Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Wins Key Arizona Congressional Primary

Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Wins Key Arizona Congressional Primary

Phoenix, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Yesterday, former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a crucial November election that could decide control of the House.

Ethics Report Reveals Dozens of Private Prison Stock Trades Managed for President Trump

Ethics Report Reveals Dozens of Private Prison Stock Trades Managed for President Trump

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Since January 2025, President Trump’s brokers executed 29 private prison stock trades, raising sharp conflict-of-interest concerns as these companies secure billions in government contracts.

New York City Mayor Concedes He Lacks Power to Arrest Israeli Prime Minister

New York City Mayor Concedes He Lacks Power to Arrest Israeli Prime Minister

New York City, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded New York City cannot legally arrest Benjamin Netanyahu during his September 2026 visit, defusing a major diplomatic clash over international warrant enforcement.

U.S. Requests Legal Immunity for Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez

U.S. Requests Legal Immunity for Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez

Washington, Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
The Trump administration has requested diplomatic immunity for Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, shielding her from a Florida lawsuit brought by three tortured American citizens to protect foreign relations.

New Jersey Software Glitch Accidentally Registers Thousands of Non-Citizens to Vote

New Jersey Software Glitch Accidentally Registers Thousands of Non-Citizens to Vote

Trenton, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
A New Jersey software glitch erroneously registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote, with nearly 400 casting ballots, fueling intense national debates over election security and system integrity.

Federal Government Halts $1 Billion in Healthcare Funds for California and Minnesota

Federal Government Halts $1 Billion in Healthcare Funds for California and Minnesota

Washington, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
The Trump administration froze over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota today, July 21, 2026, citing suspicious claims, including billing for deceased patients.

Defense Secretary Seeks Urgent Funding as Pentagon Faces Cash Shortage

Defense Secretary Seeks Urgent Funding as Pentagon Faces Cash Shortage

Washington, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
With funds depleting within weeks, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before Congress to secure emergency billions as the military conflict with Iran rapidly escalates.

Trump Orders Federal Review of Climate Guide Used by Judges

Trump Orders Federal Review of Climate Guide Used by Judges

Washington, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
President Trump has ordered a federal review of the National Academies of Sciences, targeting a taxpayer-funded climate guide for judges that critics claim is politically biased.

Supreme Court to Decide if Government Can Seize an Airplane Over a Six-Pack of Beer

Supreme Court to Decide if Government Can Seize an Airplane Over a Six-Pack of Beer

Washington, Monday, 20 July 2026.
The Supreme Court agreed on July 20, 2026, to decide if Alaska’s seizure of a $95,000 airplane over a passenger’s six-pack of beer violates constitutional limits on excessive fines.