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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Media to Avoid Airing Trump's Upcoming Speech

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on media outlets to refrain from airing President Donald Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity, citing concerns over misinformation. Trump's address is set for Thursday and will cover topics related to election security and the SAVE America Act, which seeks to enhance voter ID requirements.

Washington Post — Politics

House Vote Highlights Democratic Division on Israel Policy

A House vote has revealed a growing divide within the Democratic Party concerning its stance on Israel. Progressive members are focusing on public discontent over Gaza and U.S. military support as significant campaign issues.

Guardian — US

House Votes Against Measure to Cut Military Aid to Israel

The House rejected an amendment to cut military aid to Israel by a vote of 104-314 on July 15, 2026. Over 100 Democrats supported the amendment, reflecting changing attitudes within the party towards Israel amid ongoing controversies regarding the Netanyahu government.

Al Jazeera English

Iran claims peace deal voided following US attacks

Iran has declared that a peace agreement is no longer valid following new US military actions. The US confirmed a series of attacks on Wednesday night, with reports of explosions occurring in several Iranian cities.

New York Times — Politics

Nearly Half of House Democrats Support Amendment to End Aid to Israel

On July 15, 2026, nearly half of House Democrats voted in favor of an amendment to end U.S. aid to Israel. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader, facilitated discussions on this amendment, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue within the party.

New York Times — US

Nearly Half of House Democrats Support Amendment to End Aid to Israel

Nearly half of House Democrats have shown support for an amendment aimed at ending U.S. aid to Israel. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader, held two caucus meetings to address this issue, highlighting the evolving political dynamics within the party.

Ars Technica

Sheetz transitions 838 stores from VMware to StorMagic

Sheetz is migrating its 838 convenience store locations from VMware to StorMagic's virtualization platform. The transition involves moving around 11,000 virtual machines, with over 600 stores already migrated and completion expected in four months.

Washington Examiner

JD Vance comments on backlash to UFC fighter's remark about Michelle Obama

Vice President JD Vance defended UFC fighter Josh Hokit's comment about Michelle Obama, stating that the backlash was excessive. The remark was made during a victory speech at the Freedom 250 UFC fight, leading to widespread criticism. Vance expressed surprise at the public's reaction and suggested that such comments are often blown out of proportion.

The Hill

House Democrats Vote on Amendment to Cut Aid to Israel

House Democrats voted on an amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel on July 15, 2026, with the vote reflecting a nearly even split within the party. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, was viewed as a test of the party's changing dynamics regarding the issue.