US invests $469 million in artillery plant that has not produced rounds, report finds
A Pentagon watchdog report indicates that an artillery plant, funded with $469 million by the US government, has yet to manufacture any of the necessary 155mm r
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50 articlesMan fleeing ICE officers in Florida struck and killed by tractor-trailer
A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed by a tractor-trailer while fleeing ICE officers in St. Augustine, Florida, on Tuesday morning. This incident is part of a s
Man fleeing ICE officers in Florida struck and killed by tractor-trailer
A 28-year-old man fleeing ICE officers was killed by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine, Florida, on Tuesday. The incident occurred after the vehicle he was in
Hilton Grand Vacations terminates employee over alleged racial insult to Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee for allegedly sending a racial insult to Chelsea Gray, a player for the Las Vegas Aces. Gray shared the message on
California man arrested after leaving backpack with meth in rideshare vehicle
A California man was arrested for leaving a backpack with 355.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine in a rideshare vehicle. The drugs, valued at over $30,000, we
Rescue Operations Underway After Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz
Emergency crews are conducting rescue operations following the capsizing of a boat between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The situation is ongoing
RaeLynn files for divorce from husband after over ten years of marriage
RaeLynn has filed for divorce from her husband, Josh Davis, after over ten years of marriage. The couple shares a four-year-old daughter, and RaeLynn expressed
Supreme Court Justices Testify Before Congress on Security Funding and Other Issues
On July 14, 2026, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees regarding a proposed
House GOP Faces Challenges in Advancing Reconciliation Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to advance a reconciliation bill that includes significant funding for defense and agriculture. However, divisions
Man killed by truck in Florida after fleeing ICE agents
A man was killed by a tractor-trailer in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 14, 2026, after fleeing from ICE agents. The incident involved four individuals who ran
Todd Blanche's Role in Epstein Case Under Review Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, is under scrutiny for his role in the Epstein case as he approaches a confirmation hearing. He was responsible for ov
Todd Blanche's Involvement in Epstein Case Under Review Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Todd Blanche, acting attorney general, is facing scrutiny for his involvement in the Epstein case as he approaches a confirmation hearing. He was responsible fo
Trump warns of continued strikes on Iran until negotiations yield results
President Donald Trump announced that the US will continue military strikes on Iran until negotiations yield results. He emphasized the importance of reaching a
Trump warns of potential US strikes on Iranian infrastructure
President Donald Trump has indicated that the US may increase military strikes against Iranian infrastructure if negotiations fail. This comes after the US rein
Trump reverses decision on Hormuz tolls amid ongoing conflict with Iran
President Trump has changed his stance on tolls in the Hormuz Strait, indicating a shift in U.S. policy during an ongoing conflict with Iran that has lasted mor
Trump outlines plans for potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure
President Donald Trump announced plans to target Iranian power infrastructure if negotiations do not proceed. In an interview, he indicated that U.S. strikes wo
Durbin reports Blanche called DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'mistake'
Senator Dick Durbin reported that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund as 'a mista
Lorde comments on AI glasses during performance
Lorde addressed the topic of AI glasses during a recent performance, highlighting concerns about authenticity in the modern world. She noted the challenges in d
Lorde comments on AI glasses and perceptions of reality
Lorde addressed the complexities of reality in the digital age during a performance, highlighting the difficulties in distinguishing what is real. Her comments
Senator Susan Collins Comments on Political Reactions to ICE Shooting in Maine
Senator Susan Collins commented on the political reactions to a shooting incident involving ICE in Maine, expressing disappointment that potential candidates ar
Senator Susan Collins Comments on Political Reactions to ICE Shooting in Maine
Senator Susan Collins commented on the political reactions following a shooting involving ICE in Maine. She expressed disappointment at potential candidates usi
Federal immigration agent involved in fatal shooting of motorist in Maine
On July 14, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed a motorist near Portland, Maine. This incident is the second use of deadly force by ICE within a w
Gallup Poll Shows Low Confidence in US Institutions
A Gallup poll conducted from June 1 to June 15 shows that only 27 percent of respondents have confidence in major U.S. institutions. This figure represents a de
Heating oil customers to receive compensation due to price increases
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Trump discusses potential ground invasion of Iran's Kharg Island
President Donald Trump indicated he might order a ground invasion of Iran's Kharg Island if U.S. forces degraded Iran's military capabilities sufficiently. Khar
Maine Senator Angus King Criticizes Federal Credibility in ICE Shooting Investigation
Senator Angus King of Maine has raised concerns about the credibility of federal authorities in the investigation of the shooting death of Joan Sebastian Guerre
U.S. Conducts Strikes and Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran
The United States has initiated a fourth night of airstrikes and is reestablishing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. President Trump indicated that these actio
Experts Discuss U.S.-Iran Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
PBS NewsHour's Nick Schifrin led a discussion on the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion included pers
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh states inflation will be resolved
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced that inflation will be resolved during a session with the House Financial Services Committee. The CDC reported nearl
Inflation Rate Decreased in June, Impact on Households Remains
Inflation rates showed a greater-than-expected decrease in June 2026, according to a recent report. However, many households are still feeling the effects of hi
ICE Admits Potential Existence of Documents Related to Agents at Polling Places
ICE has acknowledged that it may have thousands of documents related to the potential deployment of immigration agents at polling places, following a court disc
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Social Security Funding Shortfall
On July 14, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to address the projected Social Security funding shortfall by 2032. The legislation
Maine Democrats Criticize Senator Susan Collins Following ICE Shooting
Maine Democrats are criticizing Senator Susan Collins following a fatal shooting by ICE, linking her to the agency's actions. The incident has intensified polit
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Pulled Over for Traffic Violation in Las Vegas
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo was pulled over for a red light violation in Las Vegas on May 15. The police officer did not issue a citation following the brief i
ICE Suspends Vehicle Stops Following Shootings
ICE has suspended vehicle stops temporarily following two fatal shootings in Texas and Maine. The directive from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin co
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Pulled Over for Traffic Violation
Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada was stopped by police for a traffic violation in May, during which he identified himself to the officer. The officer chose not t
Supreme Court Justices Testify Before Congress on Security Funding
Trump Discusses Potential U.S. Ground Invasion of Iran
President Donald Trump indicated he would not rule out a ground invasion of Iran if necessary, during an interview with Fox News. He discussed military strategi
Former Election Assistance Commission Chair Discusses Challenges in Election Preparations
Election preparations are essential and involve various levels of government. Thomas Hicks, the former chair of the Election Assistance Commission, highlighted
Polls Indicate Decline in Trust for Trump on Immigration Issues
Polling data shows a significant decline in public trust for President Donald Trump regarding immigration policies, with 58% of Americans now expressing distrus
OpenAI reportedly developing a screenless speaker device
OpenAI is in the process of developing its first hardware device, which is a screenless speaker. The device is designed to have moving mechanical elements and a
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett Testify Before Congress on Budget Needs
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on July 14, 2026, requesting additional funding for security due to rising th
Research Reveals Vulnerability in Microsoft's Secure Boot Standard
A recent study by ESET has found that Microsoft's Secure Boot standard has been vulnerable for most of its existence, allowing attackers to bypass protections o
Investigation into Trump Includes Text Messages from Congress Members
Former special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump included text messages from nearly 50 members of Congress, bypassing required revi
Senator Cornyn expresses concern over Attorney General's role in Trump IRS settlement
Senator John Cornyn has raised concerns about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's role in a settlement that would shield President Trump and his family from
Deputy US Marshal Fatally Shot While Serving Arrest Warrant in Louisiana
Deputy US Marshal Drew Hanson was fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana. Clarence Frazier Jr. has been charged with murder and could face se
Pipeline and port projects in Gulf region accelerate amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Pipeline and port construction projects in the Gulf are accelerating in response to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Some projects are anticipated to be operat
Man Dies After Being Struck by Truck in St. Augustine Incident
A man was killed after being hit by a truck at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida. The incident occurred while he was allegedly fleeing from ICE agents, bu
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Mehdi El Youbi, a Moroccan rapper, has been arrested in Casablanca. Activists report that this incident is part of a broader trend of increased repression by Mo
Gen. Dan Caine urges defense contractors to expedite weapon production
General Dan Caine addressed defense contractors at the Defense and Innovation Summit, urging them to accelerate the production of weapons. He acknowledged the c