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Tennessee's Thursday primaries tested a new congressional map, with incumbent Andy Ogles losing in the 5th District and a competitive race emerging in the redrawn 9th District. Republicans aim to sweep all nine House seats, while Marsha Blackburn secured the GOP nomination for governor.
A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of immigration, with about half saying he has gone too far on deportation and legal immigration restrictions, though Republicans remain broadly supportive. The poll also shows low approval on the economy and a notable rise in Republican approval on health care.
President Trump reiterated support for the anti-'weaponization' fund, threatening to push it through if Todd Blanche is not confirmed as Attorney General. The move intensifies the standoff with Republican senators blocking Blanche's confirmation.
President Donald Trump claims Morocco has named a major highway after him, a move experts say is unsurprising given US-Morocco relations and Rabat's ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara region. The 1,055-km highway links southern Morocco to Mauritania, passing through key areas of Western Sahara, and is part of Morocco's efforts to consolidate control over the territory.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration cannot deny bond hearings to immigrants detained within the United States, deepening a split among federal appellate courts. The ruling increases the likelihood that the Supreme Court will consider the issue, as the administration has already petitioned for review.
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey filed a motion accusing U.S. prosecutors of omitting key evidence and misrepresenting facts in a case over a seashell Instagram post they claim threatened President Trump. The defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated and seeks dismissal, citing failed searches linking the slang "86" to organized crime.
Leaked documentary footage reveals the late Senator Lindsey Graham claimed he convinced President Donald Trump to wage war alongside Israel against Iran, nearly weeping with joy as conflict erupted. The clips also show Graham lobbying Trump to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, though Netanyahu advised postponement. Graham, a close Trump and Netanyahu confidant, died July 11 at 71.
Strained US-Israel relations cast doubt on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing strategy of leveraging his influence with President Donald Trump ahead of Israeli elections. As the Iran war stalls and criticism of Israel grows in the US, many believe Netanyahu's Trump card is losing its effectiveness. His Washington visit aims to revive his image but comes amid a corruption trial and regional conflicts.
President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, their first in-person meeting since jointly launching the war with Iran in February. The visit comes as American public opinion grows more skeptical of the conflict and support for Israel wanes, even within Trump's Republican Party.
