CNN’s Michael Smerconish Criticizes Networks for Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Speech
Smerconish argues viewers should be trusted to evaluate President Trump’s claims, condemning major networks for refusing to broadcast the speech live.
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Smerconish argues viewers should be trusted to evaluate President Trump’s claims, condemning major networks for refusing to broadcast the speech live.
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CNN host Michael Smerconish condemned major networks for refusing to broadcast former President Trump’s primetime address on election fraud, arguing viewers should be trusted to judge the remarks themselves.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleges a large number of non-citizens are registered voters in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada, but experts warn of possible overcounting.
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Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must decide on Britain's support for US military actions against Iran as talks continue over the use of British bases.
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has halted campaign donations for over two dozen House Democrats who voted to restrict U.S. military aid to Israel in the 2027 fiscal funding bill.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 1:03 AMpolitics
Central Command reports expanded attacks across Iran, while the IRGC claims retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf and Syria.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 AMpolitics
President Trump cited declassified documents to claim vulnerabilities in U.S. elections and accused China of attempting to influence the 2020 election, while intelligence reports offer nuanced assessments.
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