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Global Favorability Shifts Toward China and Xi Jinping Over US and Trump, Pew Survey Finds

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals declining global views of the United States and former President Trump, while China and its leader Xi Jinping gain increased favorability.

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Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a photo to address health rumors, but it sparked new conspiracy theories despite verification by the Washington Post.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Confirmation Hearing

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The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 9:13 PM

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Jonathan Swan: Trump Fixated on Becoming a 'Great Man of History' in Second Term

In their new book 'Regime Change,' journalists Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman explore former President Trump's historical ambitions and his reaction to comparisons with dictators.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:27 PM

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Trump Intelligence Nominee Jay Clayton Highlights Role in Shaping US-China Economic Strategy

Jay Clayton, nominated for director of national intelligence, emphasized his potential contribution to US economic policy with China during a Senate confirmation hearing that underscored Beijing as a key geopolitical challenge.

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Democrats Oppose Sanctions Bill Over Concerns of Expanded Tariff Powers for Trump

Democratic lawmakers criticize the Sanctioning Russia Act 2026, warning it grants President Trump excessive tariff authority amid efforts to sanction Russia over its war in Ukraine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:03 PM

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Sen. Jon Ossoff Challenges Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Claims During Confirmation Hearing

During a tense July 15, 2026 confirmation hearing, Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, about the administration’s emphasis on debunked 2020 election fraud claims.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 8:02 PM

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Global Favorability Shifts: More People Now Favor China Over the US, Pew Study Finds

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that in 25 of 36 countries, China is viewed more favorably than the US, marking a significant shift in global opinion.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:42 PM

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Ocasio-Cortez Urges Media Caution Ahead of Trump’s Election Speech

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cautions news outlets against amplifying falsehoods in President Trump’s upcoming remarks on election integrity.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 7:28 PM

Houston Community Demands Accountability After Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s Death by ICE Agent

More than 100 people gathered at Houston City Hall on July 15, 2026, calling for an independent investigation and justice following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 7:04 PM

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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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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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Senate Questions Todd Blanche’s Loyalty to Trump During DOJ Confirmation Hearing

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny over his allegiance to former President Donald Trump and the independence of the Department of Justice.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:44 PM

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Sen. Cassidy Rebukes Trump’s ASPR Nominee Over Hepatitis B Vaccine Claims

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Sean Kaufman, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, for spreading misleading information about the hepatitis B vaccine.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 5:43 PM

Jay Clayton Refuses to Confirm Biden’s 2020 Election Victory During Intelligence Chief Hearing

Jay Clayton, nominated to replace Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, declined to state that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 4:47 PM

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National Review Urges Trump to End Protracted Iran Conflict

A conservative analysis calls on President Trump to avoid further humiliation by swiftly resolving the situation in Iran.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 4:45 PM

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Epstein Survivors Attend Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein were present at the July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who defended the Justice Department's handling of Epstein-related files and pledged to restore public trust.

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House Republicans Propose $90 Billion Reconciliation Bill for Iran War, Election Funding, and Farm Aid

The GOP aims to pass a party-line budget resolution allocating $90 billion for military spending, election-related measures, and agricultural assistance amid ongoing tensions in Iran.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 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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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