Trump News for Thursday, July 23, 2026

White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as 'historic'.

Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. New evidence shows how much they may affect people with respiratory issues.

Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state's June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to...

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have to giv…

Joseph Gerth, a columnist for the Louisville Courier Journal, published a piece reflecting on McConnell's career despite him still being alive.

The tariff closely resembles a proposal issued in June.

The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada is intensifying negotiations with the United States to reach a comprehensive trade deal but is prepared...

America's war on Iran has cost the US nearly $110 billion. Now, the Trump administration wants another $67 billion.

The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani told those who own second homes in the city worth of $5 million to look for notices about the pied-à-terre tax coming soon.

Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, or Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La in Persian, is part of a volcanic arc that formed tens of millions of years ago and is made of a tough-to-penetrate rock

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. During his campaign to become mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani famously vowed that he’d arrest Israeli Prim…

A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.

Usually it's not great when a person in power tells others to just give up and do what they want.

Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.

A federal judge is asking how the Pentagon’s new screening program and hormone replacement therapy impact its justification for banning transgender servicemembers.

Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

The president is flip-flopping on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 10…

Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump has seemingly called off a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia after his energy secretary already formally signed it. What happened? On Wednesday, the Trump administration formally concluded what’s called a “123 Agreem…

In 1978, the Federal Trade Commission, the agency that regulates unfair or deceptive advertising, proposed limiting TV ads for sugary foods on programs targeted at children. The Washington Post’s editorial board scoffed that the plan would “turn the agency in…

A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs. Most of those workers live outside the U.S., in conflict zones or poor areas where other job opportunities are scarce. In impoverished …

Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, has sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a dramatic about-face regarding the war. Loomer had spent years minimizing Russia’s invasion of…

Moderate Democrats want to put a stop to Trump’s meme coin self-dealing. But that might cut off campaign donations from crypto interests. The post Trump’s Crypto Corruption Puts Centrist Democrats in Bind appeared first on The Intercept.

The Trump administration’s continual trend towards maximum awfulness means that every report seems to be “I’ve got bad news and I’ve got worse news.” What was already …

We spent a few years pointing out the ridiculousness of the whole “TikTok ban” moral panic, and the fact that all of the “concerns” magically melted away after Trump became president and then effectively gifted a controlling stake to some of his friends shoul…

Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen...

What caused the ongoing outbreak of cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite currently spreading across the United States? Michigan officials have been saying for weeks that they believed the outbreak may be linked to bagged salad or salad kits. What we were…

More than two dozen states on Thursday sued the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election and immigration conditions to receive billion...

The TSA Gold+ program aims to expand the use of private contractors while retaining federal oversight. Three airports are set to participate.

Concerns are growing over a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.

The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal.

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut after Lebanon’s President meets with Donald Trump.

A new Washington Post/Ipsos poll offers Trump's gilded D.C. makeover a worse rating than Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

By Ragini Mathur and Avinash P July 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell to multi-week lows on Thursday, as disappointing early Big Tech earnings revived concerns...

The Senate was also expected to vote on War Powers resolution, in largely symbolic move attempting to reign in Trump.

A new bill would require major AI companies to include kill switches on their most powerful models.

Attorneys for the New York Times will be in court Thursday to fight a series of subpoenas they allege were to attempt to retaliate against and intimidate reporters.

Can AI be the partner Darwin always dreamed of?

At his rally, Trump admitted, “You may be paying a little bit more,” and pleaded for more time, while saying the Iranians “break every deal they make.”

“The federal government must be held accountable for the abusive and unlawful conduct of its agents,” Janki Kaneria at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, which filed the lawsuit, said in a statement.

Claim casts further confusion over deal to launch US-supported civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia.

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When you open a credit card, you probably expect your home address expecting it to stay with your bank. According to 404 Media, it doesn't — the address travels through a chain of data brokers and ends up with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which can se…

The Donald Trump-approved "Keystone Light" project from Bridger Pipeline and South Bow could be even bigger and more dangerous than Keystone XL.

Two weeks into a renewed bombing campaign against Iran, with US forces taking casualties and allies wary of the conflict escalating further, President Donald...

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

The bureau's refusal to investigate cases involving federal immigration officers makes it a partner in cover-up

Saudi Arabia aims to join the region's nuclear club after it signs a deal with the US.

Last month I wrote a feature for The Verge exploring how Republicans had hijacked the Biden-era infrastructure bill to redirect billions of dollars away from next-generation fiber, and instead funnel it into the pockets of billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezo…

Anthropic's head of economics, Peter McCrory, says AI is working better with humans for now. Mark Cuban says that may never change.

The fine is part of a major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels which says it is seeking to ensure fair competition.

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ABC News' Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on the AI generated ads allegedly promising miracle cures, using fake doctors and wellness influencers.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Just in time for the run-up to midterms, the Trump admin is driving the Middle East further into chaos and gas prices are skyrocketing.

The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security.

Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.

Health service told to ensure ministers don't mistake before-and-after comparisons for cause and effect

My morning reads: • Tesla’s Cratering Cybertruck Sales Evoke Ford Edsel Comparisons: Both automakers expected consumers to buy hundreds of thousands of their futuristic models per year. Tesla’s pickup is missing the mark by a wider margin. (Bloomberg) • Bitco…

From weapon stockpiles to diplomatic options, the U.S. is operating from a place that has few levers left

The Trump administration made up a group to spread fear and conspiracy theories.

Donald Trump spoke to the crowd, a mystery man went viral for mimicking the president’s signature gestures in full view of the cameras.

The Trump administration is once again threatening to impose high tariffs. White House allies worry it’s undercutting the GOP’s affordability message.

A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026

When Melania Trump steps out in public, she often wears designer sunglasses. On Sunday, she attended the World Cup in reflective glasses from Dior.

As Michigan Democrats debate who is their best candidate for Senate, the presumptive Republican nominee, Mike Rogers, has a frank private assessment of the f...

These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.

Trump administration signs nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Trump ramps up aggression against Iran despite declining support, House passes Pentagon funding bill.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 'reaffirmed ​readiness' for political ​and diplomatic settlement to Russia-Ukraine war.

Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has overshadowed the ASEAN gathering in Manila.

Strikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.

The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brough...

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

With Lula polling ahead and tariffs squeezing Brazil's economy, the Bolsonaro family's Washington strategy is faltering.

Senate Democrats condemn Social Security Administration commissioner for “politicized” email to benefits recipients

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Bill to fund war on Iran and a handful of Trump priorities passes largely along party lines, faces Senate uncertainty.

The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.

Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.

Trump administration takes action to address ‘forever students’.

Researchers share their views on the US health policy spanning topics from vaccines to nutrition.