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Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized three weeks after June admission amid rumors
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 and is improving while his wife Elaine Chao returns from China, amid health speculation.
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Charges dropped against California radiologist who drove family off cliff after mental health treatment
A judge dismissed all attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program.
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Ukrainian woman suspected in Monaco bombing found dead near Kyiv
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of bombing a Monaco building in June, was found dead near Kyiv with gunshot wounds on July 6, 2026.
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Russia criticizes NATO summit as alliance pledges €70 billion military aid to Ukraine
Russia closely monitored the NATO summit in Ankara, condemning military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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Trump escalates anti-communist rhetoric targeting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms
Donald Trump has intensified attacks labeling Democrats as communists to rally support before the November 2026 US midterm elections.
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Israel and Lebanon to hold ambassador-level talks in Rome mid-July 2026
Israel and Lebanon will meet in Rome on July 14-16 for direct talks to discuss de-escalation and bilateral issues amid ongoing conflict.
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Trump signals US will rely on economic pressure over military strikes against Iran amid Strait tensions
US President Donald Trump said the US is shifting from military strikes to economic pressure on Iran amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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US Interior Secretary defends Patriot Front July 4 march as protected free speech
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the white supremacist Patriot Front’s July 4 march in Washington, D.C., is protected under the Constitution.
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Judge denies Donald Trump’s request to delay $5.8 million payment to E Jean Carroll
A federal judge rejected Donald Trump’s motion to postpone a $5.8 million payment to E Jean Carroll over sexual abuse and defamation claims.
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Trump condemns communism and progressive Democrats in speech at Mount Rushmore
On July 3, 2026, President Donald Trump denounced communism and progressive Democrats while praising American identity at Mount Rushmore.
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Donald Trump Pardons 11, Including Clean Air Act Violators and Fraud Convicts
On July 3, Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine charged with violating the Clean Air Act and two convicted fraudsters.
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Heatwave in Eastern US Causes At Least 25 Deaths and Disrupts July 4 Events
A July 2026 heatwave across the eastern US killed at least 25 people and forced cancellations of major Independence Day events.
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German Chancellor Merz defends doubling defense budget amid Trump NATO criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget and will meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2035, responding to criticism from Donald Trump.
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United States marks 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026
The US celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide events and official addresses on July 4, 2026.
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Donald Trump criticizes NATO burden-sharing ahead of July 2026 summit in Ankara
Donald Trump called US-NATO burden-sharing 'ridiculous' and shared defense spending data ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
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Washington's Freedom250 fireworks show set record but raises health concerns
Washington launched 850,000 fireworks on July 4 to mark the US 250th birthday, sparking expert worries over air quality and public health.
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California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance near Tucson.
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Jho Low reportedly considered for US pardon on 250th Independence Day; Malaysia rejects application
Jho Low, fugitive linked to 1MDB scandal, is reportedly among 250 considered for a US pardon, but Malaysia refuses to recognize any such clemency.
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White House criticizes Powell for staying on Fed board as Trump pushes to replace members
Kevin Hassett slammed Jerome Powell’s continued Fed board tenure while Trump seeks to remove members including Lisa Cook.
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Lithuania agrees to remove constitutional ban on nuclear weapons amid security concerns
Lithuania’s parliament has agreed to repeal a 30-year-old constitutional ban on nuclear arms and foreign bases as security worsens in Eastern Europe.
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Syrian Foreign Minister visits Beirut, signs cooperation agreement with Lebanon
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Beirut on July 2 to meet Lebanese leaders and sign a cooperation agreement.
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Iran sets six conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid ongoing US talks
Iran demands six conditions from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Oman and the US continue amid regional tensions.
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Trump warns US will not allow China to take control of Panama Canal
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed the US will never let China take over the Panama Canal during the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening.
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Trump takes inaugural flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One to dedicate Roosevelt Library
President Donald Trump flew the newly refurbished Qatar-gifted Air Force One to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.