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Jul 14, 2026 President Trump notified Congress that U.S. strikes on Iran had resumed and claimed continued authority under the War Powers Act Corroborated Power and Authority
The notice asserted broad presidential control over military escalation and tested Congress's role in authorizing sustained hostilities.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump notifies Congress of resumed strikes on Iran — On July 13, 2026, President Trump formally notified Congress that the U.S.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 14, 2026 President Trump announced the reinstatement of an Iranian blockade and a U.S. security-fee role in the Strait of Hormuz Corroborated Power and Authority
The announcement asserted sweeping wartime and trade authority with limited visible congressional buy-in, raising separation-of-powers concerns.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump announces reinstatement of Iranian blockade — On July 13, 2026, President Trump announced via social media that the U.S.
- Trump announces blockade on Iran — President Trump announced the reimposition of a blockade on Iran, declaring the U.S.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 DHS and ICE paused most non-urgent vehicle stops after the Maine and Texas shootings Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The pause showed public pressure could force a temporary retreat from a tactic seen as dangerous to immigrant communities.
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- DHS Agrees to Suspend Non-Urgent Vehicle Stops — Senator Susan Collins announced that she successfully urged DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops following a deadly shooting in Biddeford, Maine.
- ICE Policy Change Following Public Pressure — ICE's decision to suspend vehicle stops comes after public pressure and criticism from lawmakers regarding recent fatal shootings.
- ICE Suspends Vehicle Stops Following Fatal Shootings — ICE agents have been directed to largely suspend vehicle stops until further notice, following two ICE-involved fatal shootings over the past week.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 The CDC continued a 30-day suspension of entry for certain travelers from Ebola-affected countries Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The order used public-health authority to restrict entry, directly affecting mobility and rights for people from named countries.
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- CDC Order Continuing Suspension of Entry from Ebola-Affected Countries — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act, continuing the suspension of entry into the United States for certain persons from
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 The CDC opened comment periods on HIV monitoring and World Trade Center health-program feedback collection Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The notices maintained federal data systems that guide health services and resource allocation for vulnerable populations.
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- CDC Seeks Public Comment on Medical Monitoring Project Data Collection — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a public comment period for the proposed revision of the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP).
- CDC Seeks Public Comment on World Trade Center Health Program Feedback Collection — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a proposed data collection project to gather feedback from World Trade Center Health Program members and providers.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 The House of Representatives had already approved the Save America Act earlier in the year Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The prior House passage established a live institutional vehicle for nationwide voting restrictions and shaped the week's legislative standoff.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- House of Representatives Approves Save America Act — The House of Representatives approved the Save America Act earlier this year, a measure that would ban mail-in ballots and impose new voting rules nationwide.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 The foreign surveillance law expired after Congress failed to renew it Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The lapse showed how disputes over intelligence leadership and oversight can disable core statutory authorities.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Expiration of Foreign Surveillance Law — A key foreign surveillance law expired in June after a compromise measure to extend it was voted down.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 Twelve Democratic-led states sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case used state courts to contest media concentration and defend institutional checks on corporate consolidation.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Democratic States Sue to Block Media Merger — A coalition of twelve Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 The Office of Government Information Services announced its annual public meeting Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The notice preserved a formal venue for public engagement on access-to-records oversight under FOIA.
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- Office of Government Information Services Annual Meeting Announced — The National Archives and Records Administration announced the Office of Government Information Services' annual meeting, scheduled for August 4, 2026.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-DOJ task force to identify and prosecute leaks to the press Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The task force formalized a stronger state response to unauthorized reporting and increased pressure on sources and journalists.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Joint taskforce announced to target press leaks — On July 13, 2026, U.S.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 President Trump signed proclamations shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The proclamations used unilateral executive power to cut land protections, disband tribal-linked stewardship, and open former monument land to extraction.
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- Modifying the Bears Ears National Monument — President Donald J.
- President Trump Modifies Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument — On October 8, 2021, President Joe Biden announced the restoration of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments to their original sizes, reversing reductions made during the Trump administration.
- Biden restores national monuments to original size — On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two proclamations that will significantly reduce the size of Bears Ears National Monument by 91% and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument by approximately 90%.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 13, 2026 President Trump announced and then quickly reversed a cargo-fee plan for the Strait of Hormuz Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The abrupt announcement and reversal showed volatile executive decision-making on war-adjacent trade powers with major diplomatic and economic stakes.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Trump Declares US Control Over Strait of Hormuz — Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% cargo fee on vessels passing through.
- Trump Walks Back Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan — Former President Donald Trump retracted his announcement to impose a 20% toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump Reverses Strait of Hormuz Fee — President Donald Trump reversed his decision to impose a 20% "reimbursement fee" on the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after announcing it.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 12, 2026 ICE agents shot and killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, though he was not the target of the operation Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The shooting intensified concerns about force, mistaken targeting, and the safety of immigrants during routine enforcement actions.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- ICE Involved in Fatal Shooting in Maine — A shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, resulted in the death of a 26-year-old Colombian man who had authorization to work in the U.S.
- ICE-related shooting incident in Biddeford, Maine — A person was shot and killed in an incident involving ICE near Pool and Hill streets in Biddeford, Maine.
- ICE agents kill man in Maine during surveillance operation — On July 13, 2026, a federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 12, 2026 The Department of Justice opened a grand jury investigation into UAW president Shawn Fain Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The probe affected a major labor organization during an internal election and raised questions about pressure on worker representation.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- DOJ Investigates UAW President Shawn Fain — The Department of Justice launched a grand jury investigation into United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain over allegations of pressuring a union official for personal favors.
- US Department of Justice investigates UAW president Shawn Fain — The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into allegations against Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW).
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 12, 2026 President Trump called on the Senate to prioritize the Save America Act Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The pressure campaign sought to steer the legislative agenda toward national voting restrictions rather than ordinary appropriations or policy work.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
PBS · ABC News · New York Post · The Dispatch
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- Trump calls for Senate to pass voter suppression bill — President Trump reposted a claim from Senator Mike Lee stating that 97.2% of supporters want the Senate to prioritize the voter suppression SAVE America Act when it reconvenes.
- Trump Discusses Graham's Support for Voter Suppression Act — Following Graham's death, Trump stated that Graham was actively pushing for the SAVE America Act, a voter suppression initiative.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 12, 2026 Judge Kathleen Williams voided Trump's IRS settlement and sanctioned lawyers tied to the deal Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The ruling blocked a non-adversarial arrangement that the court found lacked legal basis, reinforcing judicial checks on executive misuse of litigation.
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- Judge Voids DOJ Settlement with Trump — U.S.
- US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit — On July 13, 2026, US District Judge Kathleen Williams nullified an agreement between the government and Donald Trump regarding a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns.
- Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's IRS Lawsuit — A federal judge dismissed former President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS concerning the "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The lawsuit challenged the IRS's authority and the legality of the fund, which was intended to
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston even though he was not the intended target Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The killing raised acute concerns about lethal force, accountability, and bodily security for immigrant communities during enforcement operations.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agent — On July 11, 2026, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a business owner and father of three, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Houston, Texas.
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Jul 11, 2026 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration pushed a campaign against antidepressant use Corroborated Economic Structure
The campaign signaled that federal health policy could be steered by ideology and private ties rather than stable medical standards.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump Administration's Campaign Against Antidepressants — Health Secretary Robert F.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law without the president's signature Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The outcome showed Congress could still enact major legislation despite presidential refusal, preserving a core institutional check.
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- Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature — The 21st Century Road to Housing Act became law without President Trump's signature after he refused to sign it, linking his approval to the passage of the Save America Act, which proposes new voting restrictions.
- Became Law: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was enacted, establishing new housing policies aimed at improving access and affordability.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 Democratic lawmakers opened an investigation into the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The inquiry tested whether Congress could force disclosure about spending, contracting, and possible favoritism in a federal project.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Congressional Investigation into Reflecting Pool Project — Democratic senators and House members have launched an investigation into the Trump administration's handling of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case at the Justice Department's request Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The dismissal ended a major January 6 accountability case and raised concerns about political influence over prosecution decisions.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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- Judge dismisses seditious conspiracy case against Proud Boys — On July 10, 2026, U.S.
- Dismissal of Proud Boys Seditious Conspiracy Case — A federal judge granted the Department of Justice's request to dismiss a criminal case against five members of the Proud Boys accused of seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 The Trump administration subpoenaed New York Times journalists over reporting on security concerns involving Trump's aircraft Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The subpoenas used criminal process against reporters and threatened source protection and press independence.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
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- Trump Administration Subpoenas Journalists — The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists following reports on security concerns involving Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.
- Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Reporters — The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury regarding their reporting on security concerns about Trump's new Air Force One, donated by Qatar.
- DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters — The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to reporters from the New York Times regarding a story about security concerns related to the new Air Force One plane.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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Jul 11, 2026 CNBC published repeated coverage of Kalshi without consistently disclosing its financial relationship Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The undisclosed tie risked misleading audiences about the independence of business news shaping public understanding of markets and politics.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- CNBC's Undisclosed Financial Conflict with Kalshi — An investigation by Popular Information and Public Notice revealed that CNBC has published 58 articles since December promoting the prediction market Kalshi.
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Jul 11, 2026 President Trump fired the remaining Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission Corroborated Power and Authority
The removals weakened an independent election body and expanded direct presidential control over federal election administration before the midterms.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
PBS · The Hill · Politico · ProPublica · New York Post · The Atlantic
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- Trump fires Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission — President Trump fired the last two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent federal body that ensures election security and smooth administration.
- Supreme Court ruling cited to justify EAC firings — A White House official stated that the Supreme Court's June 29 decision in Trump v.
- Trump fires last members of election commission — President Trump fired the last three commissioners of an independent federal body that assists with election administration nationwide.
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Jul 11, 2026 President Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill to pressure Congress on the Save America Act Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move used executive leverage to tie unrelated legislation to voting restrictions, testing whether policy approval could be conditioned on election-law demands.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump announces refusal to sign housing bill — President Donald J.
- Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill — Former President Donald Trump refused to sign a major housing bill supported by both parties, protesting the lack of progress on the Save America Act.
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Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17
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