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Cuba experiences second nationwide blackout in five days

Cuba has experienced its second nationwide blackout in five days, attributed to issues within its electricity grid. Contributing factors include a prolonged fuel blockade and the country's deteriorating energy infrastructure.

PBS NewsHour

Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race

Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from the Senate race in Maine. The state is important for Senate control, and Democrats were looking for a candidate to run against Republican Senator Susan Collins.

Fox News — Latest

Michigan Senate candidate criticizes AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery'

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, criticized AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' in a recent post. His remarks highlight concerns about foreign influence in U.S. elections, particularly in his primary race against pro-Israel candidate Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed also addressed questions regarding his tax returns and foreign assets.

Fox News — Politics

Michigan Senate candidate criticizes AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery'

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan, has labeled AIPAC donations as 'legalized bribery' while criticizing the influence of foreign interests in American elections. His comments come ahead of a primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, who has defended the U.S.-Israel alliance. El-Sayed's financial disclosures reveal a net worth between $580,000 and $1.7 million.

Washington Examiner

DHS Links Counterterrorism Grants to State Election Security Policies

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that states must implement specific election security measures to qualify for federal homeland security grants. The new requirements include verifying voter eligibility and conducting manual audits of ballots. Failure to comply may result in a reduction of grant funding.

The Hill

Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the AI firm attempted to obtain confidential information about Apple's products and processes through interviews with its employees. The lawsuit was filed in a California federal court on July 10, 2026.

PBS NewsHour

New housing bill to become law despite presidential veto

A housing bill has passed Congress with bipartisan support and is set to become law without President Trump's signature. The president declined to sign the bill due to dissatisfaction with the Senate's actions regarding his election legislation, the SAVE Act.

PBS NewsHour

DHS Reports Man Killed by ICE Was Not Target of Operation

The DHS confirmed that a man killed by an ICE agent in Houston was not the target of an immigration operation. Meanwhile, the family of a deceased teenager off the coast of Mississippi is seeking an investigation, and the CDC reported the spread of an intestinal parasite to over 30 states.

abcnews.com

Suspensions of Apache Pilots Lifted After Public Outcry

The South Carolina National Guard has lifted the suspensions of eight Apache pilots who flew low during the "Salute from the Shore" event on July Fourth. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the reversal, which was supported by local lawmakers. The Guard stated the suspensions were a routine measure and not disciplinary.

apnews.com

President Trump Removes Members of Election Assistance Commission

President Trump has dismissed members of the Election Assistance Commission who opposed his citizenship documentation proposal for voter registration. The White House confirmed the changes, which include the removal of two Democratic members and the resignation of a Republican member. Critics argue that this move politicizes the election process, while experts suggest it will not significantly alter election operations.