New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has been criticized for not lowering state flags to half-staff in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, despite a White House proclamation. State Senator Joe Pennacchio formally requested the flag to be lowered and expressed disappointment in Sherrill's decision, highlighting the need for bipartisan respect in honoring public figures. Other New Jersey leaders, including Senator Cory Booker, publicly recognized Graham's contributions.
Liz Oyer, a former DoJ lawyer, testified against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, stating she was fired for not supporting the restoration of gun rights for Mel Gibson. Oyer emphasized her refusal to engage in political favoritism during her testimony.
U.S. forces launched new attacks on July 16, 2026, amid rising tensions with Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have expressed openness to further negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, donated $1 million to the super PAC Public First, which supports AI regulation. This donation is part of a broader effort by Anthropic and its employees to influence AI policy through political contributions. Public First Action, the organization overseeing the PAC, aims to promote safety regulations for AI technologies.
Protests occurred in Ukraine on July 16, 2026, in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, known for his reformist approach and contributions to Ukraine's defense, faced challenges in his relationship with military leadership, which ultimately led to his removal. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about political dynamics and corruption within the Ukrainian government.
Next week, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill and a stock trading ban for its members. This session marks the last week before the House's August recess.
Democratic candidates are currently raising more funds than Republicans in significant Senate races. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff leads with $42 million in campaign funds.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to comment on allegations against Senator Ruben Gallego, who reportedly had relationships with two House staffers. Gallego acknowledged the relationships and stated he would not discuss the matter further, while the Senate Ethics Committee recently dismissed a probe into his conduct.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refrained from commenting on allegations against Senator Ruben Gallego, who reportedly had relationships with two House staffers. Gallego admitted to the relationships and has faced scrutiny due to his connection with former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Gallego, which he described as politically motivated.
Hawaii's Governor Josh Green is pushing for a new LNG terminal to reduce the state's oil dependency, while local Democratic senators express caution regarding the proposal. Concurrently, conservationists are mounting legal challenges against changes to the Endangered Species Act. Oil prices remain stable amid geopolitical tensions, and public finance for critical minerals is increasing significantly.
President Trump will give a primetime address on Thursday, focusing on issues related to voting machines and election integrity. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the address's emphasis during her first briefing since returning from maternity leave.
The WNBA has postponed the game between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings due to mechanical issues with the Liberty's charter flight. The game is now set for July 20, 2025. The Liberty are currently struggling with their performance, having lost seven of their last ten games.
The Ukrainian CERT center has warned that the Russian hacking group Sandworm is using a technique called Clickfix to compromise devices in Ukraine. This method involves displaying a CAPTCHA that requires users to input text containing malicious scripts, leading to malware installation or data exfiltration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denied any tensions within the Democratic caucus over a recent vote to cut $3 billion in aid to Israel. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, was supported by 103 Democrats but ultimately failed 314-104. The vote has reignited discussions within the party regarding U.S. support for Israel amidst ongoing conflicts.
The Gallup World Poll from 2025 reveals that a growing number of people globally feel their communities are good places for minority groups. The survey was published on July 16, 2026.
Iraqi authorities have seized around $19 million in cash and gold jewelry linked to a former oil minister. The operation involved locating assets in various hideouts.
The US military has conducted strikes on Iran for the sixth consecutive night, according to US Central Command. This escalation comes after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on locations in Jordan and Gulf states.
Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to former President Trump, has been reported to have placed bets on the words that would be used in Trump's speeches. This was disclosed by the betting platform Kalshi after a speech in Miami Beach.
Linus Torvalds has publicly supported the use of AI coding tools in the Linux kernel, stating that the project is not anti-AI. He suggested that critics could fork the project or walk away. His comments were made in the context of discussions about the Sashiko code review system, which claims to find many bugs but also produces false positives.
During a Senate hearing, Senator Thom Tillis criticized OMB Director Russell Vought regarding the performance of the Department of Government Efficiency. Tillis questioned Vought about the lack of successful initiatives from DOGE.
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