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Day: July 16, 2026

What to expect from Trump’s address as he revisits 2020 election loss

President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. The speech marks an escalation of his years-long effort to relitigate the election he lost. His repeated false claims about the 2020 vote have been rejected by courts, election officials and independent assessments, which found no evidence of widespread fraud. Liz Landers reports.

The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That’s because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It’s led to flight delays, the closure of pools and beaches, and the cancellation of many other outdoor activities. Stephanie Sy reports.

News Wrap: Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy’s firing of defense minister

In our news wrap Thursday, thousands of Ukrainians protested President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire his defense minister, Gaza health officials say Israeli attacks in recent days have killed at least a dozen people, at least one person has been killed in flooding that’s affecting central and southern Texas and a White House teleprompter operator is accused of insider trading on prediction markets.

Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress

Israel’s war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A separate provision aimed at strengthening U.S.-Israel cooperation is also exposing sharp differences. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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