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US Justice Department Denies New Mexico’s Request for Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.

Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 PM Al Jazeera

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House Passes State Department Funding Bill Amid Controversial Voting Restrictions Push

On July 15, 2026, the House approved a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill funding the State Department and national security programs, while also advancing the contentious Save America Act linked to the spending measure.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:17 PM

Mexico Requests US State Attorneys General Investigate Immigrant Deaths in ICE Custody

Following the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Mexico formally asks US authorities to investigate deaths of Mexican immigrants during immigration enforcement operations.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 9:22 PM

Germany Warns US Against Election Interference Amid New Funding Scheme for Maga-Aligned Groups in Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautions the US government over a State Department initiative offering grants to far-right aligned causes in Europe ahead of German state elections.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 7:02 PM

politics

Pentagon Explores Military Options Against Cuba Amid Rising Tensions

Senior U.S. defense officials have reviewed potential military actions targeting Cuba, including a large-scale air assault by the 101st Airborne Division, while the Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 6:55 PM

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12 States Sue to Block Paramount–Warner Bros. $110 Billion Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A coalition of state attorneys general challenges the largest Hollywood merger in history, citing harm to competition and the entertainment industry.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 PM

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Wildfires Trigger State of Emergency and Air Quality Alert in Northern Minnesota

Louis County declares emergency as wildfires spread across northern Minnesota and cross from Canada, prompting evacuations and health warnings.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:24 PM

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Taco Bell Takes Precautionary Measures Amid Multistate Cyclospora Illness Investigation

Amid a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to fresh produce, Taco Bell is voluntarily removing select fresh ingredients while health officials continue their probe.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 4:35 PM

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Head of Fake Nigerian Government Agency Arrested After Weeks on the Run

Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who led a bogus agency operating from Nigeria's presidency office, was detained following a court-issued warrant.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 3:34 PM

politics

Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Venezuela's Interim Government to Begin Formal Talks with Opposition on August 1

The talks aim to establish a route map towards democracy amid ongoing political tensions and recent natural disasters.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:17 PM

Former Obama White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to Testify on Epstein Ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, ex-White House counsel under Barack Obama, will appear before the House Oversight Committee regarding her connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PM

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Trump Officials Unveil Private Sector Blueprint for Post-USAID Foreign Aid

The Trump administration outlines a shift from traditional foreign aid to private investment and trade as the main drivers of global development.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:52 PM

investigations

Arkansas Private School Founder Arrested Amid Abuse Allegations, Yet State Funding Continues

Despite abuse allegations and the arrest of its founder, The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain in Arkansas continues to receive public funds amid limited state oversight of private schools.

ProPublica | Jul 15, 2026, 11:10 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies

Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Global Authorities Restrict Data Centre Construction Amid AI Boom

Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

ICE Suspends Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings of Two Men in Maine and Texas

Following the deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders suspension of most vehicle stops amid calls to remove ICE from the streets.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 6:40 AM

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Taco Bell Temporarily Removes Ingredients Amid Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Over 3,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan, prompting Taco Bell to take precautionary measures while investigations continue.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 5:35 AM

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Houston Prosecutor Prepared to Charge ICE Agents in Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent, while immigration lawyer Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents some involved immigrants, faces separate felony charges.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 AM

politics

New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers

Governor Kathy Hochul halts new permits for large data centers to develop a regulatory framework addressing environmental and community impacts.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AM

Florida Executes 74-Year-Old Convicted Murderer, One of State’s Oldest Prisoners

Dennis Sochor was put to death at Florida State Prison near Starke, marking the state’s 10th lethal injection this year and one of the oldest executions in Florida’s history.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 1:46 AM

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'Wonderful' California Nurse and Mother Angelica Brophy Missing After Casino Visit; Car Found Abandoned at Palomar State Park

Angelica Brophy vanished on July 6 after visiting a Southern California casino and driving to Palomar Mountain. Authorities continue to search for her following the discovery of her abandoned car.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 9:49 PM

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74-Year-Old Dennis Sochor to Become Florida's Oldest Executed Inmate for 1982 Teen Murder

Dennis Sochor faces execution at Florida State Prison after the Supreme Court denied his appeal in the killing of 18-year-old Patricia Gifford.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:23 PM

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New Mexico AG Urges Reform After Report Reveals Racial Disparities in Gallup-McKinley Schools

A state investigation finds Indigenous and Hispanic students face disproportionate suspensions and expulsions compared to white peers in New Mexico’s largest Native American school district.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM