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Senate Questions Intelligence Nominee Jay Clayton on Election Integrity and Media Subpoenas
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
On July 15, 2026, intelligence nominee Jay Clayton faced sharp Senate questioning after refusing to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, fueling concerns over agency politicization.
Federal Regulators Accepted Luxury Gifts From Paramount During Major Merger Reviews
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
A new investigation reveals top federal communications officials accepted luxury gala tickets from Paramount, including a $125,000 skybox experience, while seeking regulatory approval for multi-billion-dollar mergers.
Senate Questions Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche in High-Stakes Hearing
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
On July 15, 2026, nominee Todd Blanche faced intense Senate questioning, highlighted by his controversial role in establishing a $1.776 billion compensation fund for January 6 participants.
Special Counsel Bypassed Protocol to Access Text Messages of Forty-Four Lawmakers
Washington, D.C., Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Newly released Justice Department records show former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team bypassed internal protocols to directly access the text messages of forty-four bipartisan members of Congress.
US Treasury Debuts New Dollar Coin Featuring President Trump
Washington, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new one-dollar coin featuring President Trump’s face, bypassing a century-old law banning living presidents on currency by citing 250th-anniversary commemorative rules.