Trump News for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in the back of the garbage truck as it was compacting trash, knocking the sanitation worker off his feet and leaving him with a concussion and eye injury.

Hey Uncle Sam, if you thought GPT-5.6 and Claude Fable 5 were scary, get a load of Kimi K3

US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.

President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose n...

Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.

In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.

Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed action in the coming days or weeks.

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. President Donald Trump seemed visibly irked when asked about his plans for Iran on Tuesday. “You don’t know …

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News on Tuesday that the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is "under control."

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. would target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain.

We asked 3 immigration lawyers to break down what international students should know about F-1 student visa changes announced last week.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate on Tuesday to request more funding for Donald Trump's war against Iran.

UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide.

When AI is everywhere, offering AI-free options may be very appealing. That's the bet Substack is making.

By Jonathan Stempel July 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by 18 Democratic-led states, Washington, D.C. and New York City over a n...

President Trump’s polling woes continue as his approval rating struggled again in a new Economist/YouGov poll.

Relations between Canada and its largest trading partner have been tested by Trump's repeated jibes, threats and tariffs

The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.

Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.

With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.

State leaders from both parties told ABC News they are making preparations in case the federal government tries to interfere with how they run elections in November.

US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Anthea Hartig defended the museum’s work amid sharp criticism from the White House.

"Any current or former military personnel who support this president have earned the title that he has given you: suckers and losers."View Entire Post ›

The Trump administration continues to pretend migrants don’t have due process rights. It does this despite racking up nearly 10,000 rulings to the contrary — losing in roughly 90% of the petitions brought by ICE detainees. While the Fifth Circuit continues to…

About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver's licenses and other state IDs were improperly registered to vote in...

About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver's licenses and other state IDs were improperly registered to vote in...

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro's convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that in...

The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Libya, proposing to allocate nearl...

Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon's “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.

A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision ordering the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, opening the door to the re-arres...

Five days after blaming China for “the largest compromise of election data in history,” President Donald Trump shrugged off Beijing’s actions and said the Un...

West Oakland residents push legislation to block a coal terminal that could lead to air pollution in their area.

And it would be a shame if you heard the joke that they didn't want you to hear...

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end 'state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever'.

Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March.

Veteran and former journalists are renewing their calls on the White House Correspondents’ Association to speak out on the Trump administration’s attacks on reporters and press freedom when he attends its rescheduled dinner on Friday. A letter to the WHCA, or…

JPMorgan CEO warned of inflation risks, said the US should strangle Iran's economy, and argued that being insecure is a CEO's biggest enemy.

The decision is the latest court victory for US President Donald Trump’s campaign targeting foreign student protesters.

Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who has been targeted for deportation by the Trump administration. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the lower court lacked jurisdiction in the case. [ more › ]

Anthropic's Levant Alpöge, a former Harvard valedictorian, used Claude's Fable 5 to find something that mathematicians have failed to since 1939.

The trade war caused exports to Canada to fall. Now, Trump is pointing to that fact to justify more tariffs.

US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump's temporary tariffs expire on Friday.

A new report found that—because of funding cuts—at least 1,000 requests made by indigenous victims of violence were ignored last year.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is looking into whether Chinese open source AI models were built on stolen IP.

Whitney Cummings performed a comedy set at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the Kennedy Center. But according to the comic, her closing joke won’t be seen in the Netflix broadcast of the event, which streams on July 21. C…

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History pushed back on Tuesday against a recent White House report that branded the institution...

The Department of War disclosed a massive spike in U.S. military casualties, but it’s still not showing in the official count. The post “Cover-Up” Unravels as Pentagon Admits Nearly 100 Injured in Iran Strikes appeared first on The Intercept.

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

Bryson DeChambeau, seen below mocking the two-stroke penalty he received, had his request denied both by Trump and R&A officials.

When the Kennedy Center honored Bill Maher with its Mark Twain Prize at a ceremony last month, there were a number of jokes at the expense of the center’s chairman, Donald Trump, who was not present. One quip, though, did not make it into the stream of the ce…

In his first interview with an LGBTQ publication, Pastor Doug Wilson reveals that as many as 20 people in the government align with his church’s ideology.

US leader imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.

After cultivating an image of absolute authority, Donald Trump's border czar was exposed as just another lackey

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.

La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".

Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

In Arizona, people are receiving requests for information after deadlines have already passed, and SNAP is being taken from the hungry.

"Well said, Bardem, and well done, España," one netizen wrote, agreeing with the actor's remarks.

Sally Quinn, the self-appointed spokesperson of Washington society, exemplifies the elitism repelling both parties

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.

Burnham is attempting to act quickly ​to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

The office he’s favored to win is the one that certifies Arizona’s elections and tells voters they can trust the count. He was part of the “kraken” lawsuits that tried to ov…

Trump's State Department has prioritized aid for white South Africans and anti-communist organizations.

Steven Cheung is one of the administration’s most scurrilous characters, known for rumormongering and pulling disgusting insults that hit every problematic button under the sun.

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

314 Action, which has been criticized for ties to pro-Israel lobbying in the past, shows a shake-up in Michigan

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin reintroduced a bill that would strengthen college accreditation and prevent unmanageable student debt.

The lawsuit comes as the FDA retracted an earlier statement that lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora.

The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.

Game theory says the best AI safety regulation is strict and targets everyone in the supply chain, according to the paper.

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching an investigation into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted as an unregistered foreign agent for multiple countries, reques...

Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’

Farage's crisis after revelations of substantial crypto donations prompts broader political questions over donor clout.

Many white evangelical Christians view Donald Trump as chosen by God to lead despite not seeing him as personally devout

The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the terri...

"I never would've predicted that he would go the path that he's gone now, because he did seem really smart," the director-actress said in a wide-ranging conversation about misogyny

Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Lebanese government.

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday ove...

A viral World Cup final video showing Trump beside Spain star Rodri has reignited questions about the president's reported height.

President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan said Monday he wants body cameras "as soon as possible" for ICE officers.

The two senators are the swing votes necessary to advance the attorney general nominee out of the Judiciary Committee next week.

Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions.

Washington vows revenge for US military casualties, while Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.