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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Trump Tax Immunity Settlement

US Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by lawmakers about a controversial $1.8 billion fund linked to a tax immunity deal for former President Trump.

Jul 15, 2026, 7:38 PM South China Morning Post World

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D.C. Proposes $6 Million Fee for Robotaxis Amid Union Opposition

The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act aims to legalize commercial autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., but labor unions voice concerns over its impact.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 7:05 PM

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French Parliament Approves Landmark Assisted-Dying Bill

France moves closer to legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, pending constitutional approval.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:57 PM

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Telstra and Regulator Face Scrutiny Over Emergency Service Outage

Telstra and the Australian Communications and Media Authority prepare for parliamentary questioning following a nationwide network outage that disrupted emergency calls.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:51 PM

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French MPs Approve Assisted Dying Law with Strict Conditions After Years of Debate

France's National Assembly passes a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under stringent criteria, despite repeated Senate rejections.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 6:10 PM

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Elon Musk's xAI Sues South Carolina Man Over Sexualized Deepfakes Using Grok AI

xAI files lawsuit against Terry Harwood for alleged misuse of Grok AI to create child sexual abuse material, highlighting the company's enforcement efforts against such violations.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:07 PM

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European Commission Signals EU-Wide Social Media Identity Verification Amid Open Internet Concerns

President Ursula von der Leyen announces plans for an age-verification scheme to restrict minors' access to social media, while a notable U.S. lawsuit involving author Neil Gaiman emerges.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:57 PM

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Democrats Question Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Investigations During DNI Confirmation Hearing

Jay Clayton’s confirmation as director of national intelligence is critical to restoring U.S. foreign surveillance powers, but Democrats pressed him on Trump’s efforts to reopen 2020 election probes.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:47 PM

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Louisiana Chili's Worker Fired Amid Pronoun Dispute, Restaurant Cites Harassment

Wesley Kirk Ford Jr. claims he was terminated for refusing to use a coworker's preferred pronouns, while Chili's says the firing was due to repeated harassment.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 5:14 PM

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MET Sues Under Armour Over Bioceramic Apparel Dispute Involving Tom Brady

Multiple Energy Tech alleges false marketing and misuse of confidential information by Under Armour in a lawsuit tied to bioceramic sleepwear endorsed by Tom Brady.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 4:48 PM

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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls for Dismantling of ICE at Hill Nation Summit

The New York Democrat urges a deep discussion on the future of Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid recent fatal shootings and ongoing immigration enforcement debates.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:56 PM

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Nearly Two Decades After Heller, Practical Gun Rights Remain Largely Unchanged

An analysis of the impact of the Supreme Court's Heller decision finds minimal changes to gun rights over 18 years, contrasting with other landmark rulings.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

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Canadian Woman in ICE Custody After Allegedly Slapping Teen Wearing Trump and ICE Clothing in New Jersey

Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, was charged with assault and child endangerment following an incident on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk during the Fourth of July weekend.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:19 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 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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Nearly Blind Student Among Hong Kong’s Top DSE Scorers Plans Career Advocating for Vulnerable

Top scorers in Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education exams overcame adversity, with many aiming to give back through medicine, law, and public service.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 1:26 PM

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Senator Bernie Moreno Revives 1993 Harry Reid Birthright Citizenship Bill, Challenges Democrats

Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno plans to circulate legislation mirroring a 1993 proposal by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aimed at redefining birthright citizenship and cutting immigration.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PM

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Court Rules Ban on ‘Personal, Impertinent or Slanderous Remarks’ in City Council Comments Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court struck down a City of Bossier City policy restricting public comments at city council meetings, citing First Amendment protections.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:08 PM

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Jay Clayton to Testify at Senate Confirmation Hearing for DNI Nomination

After a delay caused by President Trump’s request, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on July 15, 2026.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:03 AM

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Proposal Emerges to Confiscate AI Company Stock in the United States

A new plan targeting AI company stock ownership has surfaced, raising questions about government involvement in the tech sector.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 10:48 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

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AGC Seeks to Declare Raymond Ng and Iris Koh Vexatious Litigants Over 'Lawfare' Claims

Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers requests court orders to restrict the couple from filing lawsuits, citing a pattern of strategic litigation funded by crowdfunding.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:32 AM

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Kenya High Court Rejects Rastafarians' Bid to Legalise Cannabis for Religious Use

The court ruled against the Rastafarian community's claim that cannabis prohibition violates their constitutional rights but called for a nationwide discussion on cannabis policy.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:46 AM

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Brazilian Court Sentences Couple to 50 Days for Homeschooling Neglect

Audato and Ieda Denardi were convicted of intellectual neglect by a Brazilian court and sentenced to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their children.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 8:32 AM