Trump News for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein’s ranch.

Fuel cost United 84% more than normal in the past three months as the war raged on.

The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.

"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.

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Trump slams New York's pause on AI data center, warning it could drive investment to states like Texas, amid debates over the infrastructure's impact.

The Treasury unveiled a $1 gold coin featuring a portrait of Trump, breaking the tradition that US currencies shouldn't feature living persons.

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The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.

Among Democratic voters, Israel’s reputation is in tatters. Polls show Democratic voters have dramatically unfavorable views of Israel. Three incumbent Democrats who’ve supported Israel lost primaries in recent weeks; pro-Israel groups are spending millions o…

As a new video emerged capturing gunshots and yelling in a fatal shooting in Maine involving federal immigration officers, the governor called on Congress to reform ICE.

The National Park Service installed new panels at the slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia -- a move that drew criticism from advocates.

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. During a lengthy pod...

In 2024 the United Kingdom’s Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, won back the prime minister’s office after more than a decade out of power. He told a jubilant crowd: “Change begins right here!” Starmer was right that British voters wanted change; unfortun…

Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.

The Justice Department subpoenaed a group of New York Times journalists who reported on security problems with the new Qatar-donated Air Force One.

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Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent released a rendering of a commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.

The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Do...

It took weeks for the CDC to issue a health advisory over the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases.

At least 13 senators have previously voted against the Sunshine Protection Act or voiced their opposition to it.

Contradicting a federal judge, the acting attorney general, who blessed that cozy arrangement, insists it was not a product of collusion or self-dealing.

Well, it was fun while it lasted. And even while it still (theoretically) lasts, it’s really nothing more than the Fifth Circuit saying rights can violated, but only for 90 days at a time. Earlier this month, the Fifth Circuit managed to deliver a very un-Fif…

On Tuesday, Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress, seeking a $14 million budget increase for security measures.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new testosterone screenings for troops 30 and older. Screening is automatic, but treatment is voluntary.

Legal experts weigh in on Yale's decision to negotiate with the DOJ for a potential resolution over alleged race discrimination in their admissions processes.

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The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund has filed a motion seeking to bar the U.S. from sharing information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it nece...

Jay Clayton, often in circuitous fashion, avoided saying Joe Biden won 2020 race during his confirmation hearing.

Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.

The House just voted to enshrine daylight-saving time. Doctors say it's bad for our health.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced questions from senators on the handling of the Epstein files, crime statistics and a Trump settlement with the IRS...

US forces fired precision munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile sites on Wednesday.

Last year, the Marco Rubio-run State Department announced that it would start denying visas to people who worked in misinformation/disinformation research, content moderation, fact-checking, or other compliance and trust & safety roles. So, yeah, if you were …

Chief of staff Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s closest aide, and FBI Director Kash Patel helped personally orchestrate a sprawling investigation last w...

Blanche's actions have raised questions about the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.

There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.

Officials say the move is part of a boarder effort to deter China from taking military action in the South China Sea.

Donald Trump believes that being elected president means he should never be challenged, never be asked to justify his actions, and never be given less than absolute loyalty and deference. He also clearly believes the office is there to serve him, rather than …

By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) - Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through th...

US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.

The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.

The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.

The White House nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to head the nation’s top public health agency

Jay Clayton, who would be the next national U.S. intelligence chief, flat-out refused to answer to the Senate who won the 2020 election.

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a s...

The Trump administration's latest nominee to lead the nation' top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators on Wednesday when th...

Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.

Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.

Senators let FISA lapse over concerns about Trump's acting DNI Bill Pulte.

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.

“Nothing can restore the 104 days stolen from me,” Khalil wrote in an accompanying statement. “But let’s be clear, the same government that targeted me for speaking out is using taxpayer dollars to fund Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.”

The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.

BIDDEFORD, Maine - The woman stood in a hallway of her apartment building, pressing her hands up against a window as she took in a scene of unfathomable viol...

It might in the short term, but not in the long term.

Donald Trump responded to the uproar following ICE killing two men in vehicles in less than a week, writing that the agency is "doing a GREAT job."

Trump and Iran might keep talking. Or they might keep bombing. Or both.

In late 2024 the Biden FTC under Lina Khan passed new “click to cancel” rules that made it easier to cancel subscriptions and services, promising to punish the worst offenders. It was a direct response to decades of sleazy behavior from companies (from AOL to…

By pushing for ever-tougher AI safety laws, Anthropic is drawing a distinction between its state lobbying strategy and OpenAI's campaign to streamline a set of rules across the country.

I connected with experts to find out where our air quality is headed, and if air purifiers are the breath of fresh air we need.

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new polic...

The late senator's sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.

Israel's relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the 'ceasefire' and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.

Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.

In the wake of two fatal ICE-involved shootings in less than a week, the Department of Homeland Security is now instructing agents to suspend most vehicle st...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he and his team are “restoring trust” in the Justice Department, moving to...

US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

In Tuesday’s episode of “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent boasted about the sex lives of Trump’s America.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to appear before a Senate committee on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing as the next director of the CDC.

Blanche will likely need the votes of all Judiciary Committee Republicans.

Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and leadership shortages, and new layers of political review.

The results of CNBC’s annual “10 worst states to live in” are out, and the roster is entirely and unsurprisingly comprised of GOP-led states.

Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.

It's become the knee-jerk DHS policy to simply insist that those they've killed had "weaponized their vehicle" against law enforcement.

Donald Trump says the US is going to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure if there is no deal by next week.

Last time this happened the Senate passed it. It never became law.

Trump’s nominee for attorney general has repeatedly subverted justice to benefit his boss.

The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking...

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.

Will the richest person in the world get a slap on the wrist?

How sodium-ion batteries could change the world. Plus, the evolution of handedness with an ancient worm and how scientists are revealing the mysteries of the deep ocean.