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US Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz risks global shipping security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and urged nations to help secure global maritime trade.
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Mass shooting in downtown Tucson injures 10 including suspect
A mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona's nightlife district injured 10 people including the 21-year-old suspect on July 19, 2026.
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US boosts aerial refueling fleet in Israel amid rising conflict with Iran
The US sent 14 additional refueling aircraft to Israel over the weekend to support an existing fleet as strikes against Iran escalate.
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Senate Committee Holds Anthony Fauci in Contempt over Covid-19 Hearing
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer pandemic-related questions.
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US to Resume Maritime Blockade on Iran Starting July 14, 2026
The US military will enforce a maritime blockade on all Iranian ports and oil terminals from July 14, 2026, 2000 GMT.
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Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law without Trump’s signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 12 after President Trump refused to sign it in protest over stalled voting rights legislation.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak affects 31 US states, Michigan reports most cases
As of early July 2026, 31 US states reported cyclosporiasis cases with Michigan hardest hit, over 1,250 confirmed cases recorded there.
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Trump Threatens US Trade Cutoff With Spain Over NATO Dispute, Softens Tone After Spending Rise
President Trump ordered a US trade cutoff with Spain at a NATO summit but eased his stance after Spain increased defense spending.
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NATO chief backs US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary' amid rising tensions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte endorsed US strikes on Iran after attacks on over 80 Iranian targets in early July 2026.
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Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocative remarks amid diplomatic tensions
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced a policy to ignore US President Donald Trump's provocative comments to avoid NATO disputes.
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Small fires break out on Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's Fourth of July fireworks
Multiple small fires on Brooklyn Bridge's temporary fireworks platforms were quickly extinguished during New York's July 4 celebration.
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US and Israel Sign Agreement to Build Permanent Embassy in Jerusalem
The United States and Israel agreed on July 1, 2026, to build a permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem on land leased for 99 years.
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Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic Primary
29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District Democratic primary.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders restricting birthright citizenship and banning birth tourism.
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Trump denies US munitions shortages amid Iran war, threatens legal action against leakers
President Donald Trump denied shortages of US munitions in the Iran war and threatened long jail terms for officials leaking classified information.
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FAA investigates loss of separation between Marine One and commercial jet at Reagan National
On August 4, the FAA began investigating a loss of separation incident involving Marine One carrying President Trump and an Envoy Air jet near Reagan National Airport.
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North Korean missile unit with 90 personnel deployed in western Russia to strike Ukraine
North Korea has deployed about 90 missile unit personnel in Russia's Voronezh region to support missile strikes against Ukraine, Ukraine announced August 5.
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US Marine Corps F-35B crashes near San Diego, pilot ejects safely
A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near MCAS Miramar on July 31, with the pilot ejecting safely.
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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing on COVID-19 funding allegations
Former infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci declined to answer Senate questions on July 29, 2026, invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 15 times.
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US launches 11th night of strikes on Iran; Trump warns of attack on Pickaxe Mountain site
The US conducted airstrikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night and President Trump threatened a heavy strike on the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
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Trump directs resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights as Lebanon deploys troops to pilot zones
US President Trump ordered direct US-Lebanon flights to resume after Lebanon began deploying troops in southern pilot zones amid Israeli withdrawal.
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Army veteran arrested after fire, incendiary attack outside NYC federal building housing ICE and FBI
Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old Army veteran, set fire and deployed incendiary devices outside 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan on July 20.
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Two US Troops Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on Jordan Base Amid Rising Conflict
Two US soldiers were killed and a third went missing in an Iranian missile attack on a Jordan air base on July 17, 2026.
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US Soldier Killed in Northern Iraq During Disposal of Downed Iranian Drone
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton died on July 18 in Iraq during a controlled explosion of unexploded Iranian drone ordnance.