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Marco Rubio stands with arms crossed and JD Vance also with arms crossed in the background. Black and white photo.
US NewsJuly 18, 2026

State Department Launches Crackdown on Universities Accepting Funds from Foreign Adversaries on U.S. Watch Lists

By Tommy Flynn

The Trump administration is moving aggressively to protect American higher education from foreign influence, with the State Department and partner agencies announcing new scrutiny and potential consequences for universities that accept money from entities appearing on U.S....

Lindsey Graham
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 18, 2026

Memorial Services Scheduled for Late Sen. Lindsey Graham

By Tommy Flynn

South Carolina officials and the family of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham have announced a series of memorial services to honor the longtime Republican lawmaker who died suddenly at age 71. The schedule includes private and public events over the coming days, allowing colleagues,...

Screenshot of Trump's address from the White House YouTube channel.
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 18, 2026

Pressure Mounts for Prosecutions and Firings of Intelligence Officials Accused of Hiding Election Interference Information from Trump

By Tommy Flynn

Calls are intensifying for the prosecution and dismissal of intelligence community officials accused of deliberately concealing foreign election interference information from President Donald Trump and Congress. The push follows declassified documents released during Trump’s...

Senator Markwayne Mullins
US NewsImmigration & BorderJuly 18, 2026

DHS Warns TPS Holders Time is Running Out, Urges Self-Deportation as Protections Expire

By Tommy Flynn

The Department of Homeland Security is warning recipients of Temporary Protected Status that their protections are ending and they should take advantage of self-deportation options before enforcement actions intensify. The message comes as the Trump administration moves to wind...

DC National Guard Leaders being Deputized for DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force in August 2025.
US NewsJuly 17, 2026

DC National Guard Deployment Extended Through End of Trump Term

By Tommy Flynn

The deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., has been extended through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term, according to officials. The decision aims to maintain security in the nation’s capital amid ongoing threats and heightened activity around...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, May 20, 2025. Photo: Freddie Everett / U.S. Department of State via Flickr / United States Government Work
US NewsWorld NewsJuly 17, 2026

Antifa the focus at Rubio-hosted international summit

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted what he described as the growing threat of left-wing terrorism Thursday at a ministerial he convened at the State Department comprising representatives from over 60 countries. The summit comes months after the...

Screenshot of Trump's address from the White House YouTube channel.
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 17, 2026

Trump Declassifies Trove of Documents in National Address Exposing Foreign Interference, Intelligence Suppression, and Election Vulnerabilities (Video)

By Tommy Flynn

In a prime-time address from the White House Thursday night, President Donald Trump unveiled declassified intelligence records that reveals extensive foreign meddling in U.S. elections, particularly by China, and a coordinated effort by elements within the intelligence community...

Trump Reinstates ICE Vehicle Stops After Brief Pause, Citing Effectiveness Against Illegal Immigration
US NewsImmigration & BorderJuly 16, 2026

Trump Reinstates ICE Vehicle Stops After Brief Pause, Citing Effectiveness Against Illegal Immigration

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump directed the resumption of vehicle stops by ICE agents, ending a temporary pause implemented amid recent incidents. The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to aggressive enforcement against illegal immigration and criminal networks. The...

The U.S. Capitol Building is shown in Washington, D.C.
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 16, 2026

SAVE America Act Passes House but Senate Path Uncertain After Graham's Death

By Tommy Flynn

The House passed the SAVE America Act on a party-line vote, advancing key election integrity reforms including citizenship verification for voter registration and photo ID requirements at polls. However, the bill's prospects in the Senate remain unclear, particularly following...

Blanche Signals Willingness to Probe Smith for Alleged False Testimony on Congressional Text Messages
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 16, 2026

Blanche Signals Willingness to Probe Smith for Alleged False Testimony on Congressional Text Messages

By Tommy Flynn

Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, indicated during his confirmation hearing that he is open to investigating and potentially prosecuting former Special Counsel Jack Smith for allegedly lying to Congress about accessing lawmakers’ private text...

President Trump watches the start of Operation Epic from Mar-a-Lago.
US NewsWorld NewsJuly 15, 2026

Trump Tells Trey Yingst US Will Escalate Strikes on Iran, Targeting Bridges and Power Plants Next Week Absent Deal (Video)

By Tommy Flynn

President Donald Trump warned in an interview with Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst that the United States will intensify military pressure on Iran, including strikes on bridges and power plants next week, unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The comments underscore the...

Smoke covers downtown Los Angeles after two days of major fires across the region, Jan. 9, 2025. Photo: Kenneth Schrupp / The Center Square
US NewsPolitics & ElectionsJuly 15, 2026

U.S. House votes to make daylight savings time permanent

By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – U.S. House lawmakers voted 308 - 117 to pass a bill Tuesday making daylight savings time year-round, sending the legislation to the Senate. , introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanen, R-Fla., would end the nearly nationwide biannual clock changing and make daylight...