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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.
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.
One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can’t be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network, a tech philanthropic firm, is out with a new approach of its own. Geoff Bennett discussed more with CEO Michele Jawando.
Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she’s having her first major museum retrospective in an exhibition titled “What is Love.” Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown traveled to Minneapolis to meet Jackson for our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS.
Reported attacks on bridges, rail and communications infrastructure come as both sides harden their positions.
These are the updates for Thursday, July 16, 2026 as Donald Trump delivers remarks alleging election malfeasance.
President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi, the White House said Thursday.
Our partners at PolitiFact are providing live fact-checking of the president’s July 16 address from the White House.
It’s an idea whose time, as it were, may have come — again.
President Trump has used a primetime address to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the 2020 election.
“Illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, the fentanyl crisis and cashless bail. I’m so grateful that the whole of this administration with Todd Blanche leading the DOJ has prioritized all four of these issues,” Bos said.
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over the powerful positions.
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn’t support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.
She implored senators on the Judiciary Committee to “think about the girls in these photos” when casting their confirmation votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questions at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Eight years after 43 people were killed, judges rule in the first trial over the Genoa bridge collapse.
The US vice president says Epstein ‘seemed’ to be connected to elements of the ‘Israeli deep state’.
US releases video of strikes on Iran
A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.
US Defense Secretary says plan is ‘about restoring and optimising … natural capabilities’ of troops.