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Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Alarm; Lindsey Graham's Death Opened Door
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham had one dying wish - the thing he fought for behind the scenes: a nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia, but only if the kingdom signed a peace agreement with Israel and joined the Abraham Accords.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:29:53 EDTUS Hits Iran for 12th Night as Tensions Rise
The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:45:50 EDTSenate Eyes Funding Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Senate Democrats appear confident Congress can pass a continuing resolution to avoid a third government shutdown this year.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:26:54 EDTJim Jordan to DOJ: Hit Jack Smith for False Statements
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith for possible prosecution, alleging Smith made false statements under oath.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:18:00 EDTDemocrats Raise Concerns Over US-Saudi Nuclear Pact
Congressional Democrats are signaling opposition and raising concerns about a nuclear pact the U.S. signed Wednesday with Saudi Arabia that gives the kingdom a pathway to enriching nuclear fuel and commits it to using U.S. firms to supply its reactors.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:50:40 EDTTeen Drops Mental Health Lawsuit Against Meta
A teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's alleged harms to children's mental health without a trial.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:18:36 EDTHilton Asks Anti-Trump Californians to Back Him for Governor
Republican Steve Hilton launched his general election campaign for California governor Wednesday with a gambit to win over left-leaning voters who dominate the state: Even if they loathe President Donald Trump, he said, they should consider voting for him.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:39:35 EDTTrump Rallies Around 'Trump Accounts' During Ga. Speech
President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the administration's new "Trump Accounts" investment program, saying millions of children have already enrolled in what he called one of the most significant provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:27:03 EDTWashPost: Trump Weighs Military Options in Mali
The Trump administration is weighing possible military action in Mali against JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaida, according to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the deliberations, The Washington Post reported.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:50:26 EDTMusk: Grok AI Will Make Full-Length 'Odyssey' Movie
Elon Musk said Wednesday that xAI's Grok Imagine will produce a full-length movie based on Homer's "The Odyssey" before the end of the year, saying it will be "historically accurate and true to the art of Homer."
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:08:25 EDTTrump Backs Collins Against 'Pee-Wee' Ossoff
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to nationalize Georgia's marquee 2026 U.S. Senate race, portraying Sen. Jon Ossoff as part of what he described as the Democratic Party's drift toward communism while urging voters to replace him with Rep. Mike Collins.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:56:48 EDTReport: Trump to Expand AI Power Pledge
President Donald Trump is expanding a White House initiative designed to keep the booming artificial intelligence industry from driving up electricity bills for American families, adding nearly 200 new participants to the administration's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:21:42 EDTHouse Adopts GOP's $95 Billion Budget Plan for Iran War, Trump Priorities
The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:18:50 EDTMexico Seeks DOJ Investigation of ICE Deaths
Mexico has launched a legal and diplomatic campaign seeking accountability for the deaths of 17 Mexicans during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, escalating its response to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:27:22 EDTHegseth Taps UNC, Va. Tech to Replace Ivy League Ties
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech are the first universities approved for the War Department's Senior Service College Fellowship program since Secretary Pete Hegseth ended military education partnerships with several Ivy League schools.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:11 EDTTexas Instruments Forecasts Q3 Revenue to Beat
Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue above analysts' estimate Wednesday, signaling a recovery in industrial chip demand and growing momentum for its AI data ​center chips.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:05:44 EDTTesla Posts Cash Burn on Surging AI, Robotaxi Capex
Tesla reported negative free cash flow in the second quarter for the first time in more than two years as the Elon Musk-led EV maker accelerated spending on AI infrastructure, battery capacity, robotaxis, and next-generation manufacturing.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:56:24 EDTSenate Crypto Bill Would Bar Officials' Tokens
The Senate has unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the House-passed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act that would expand federal regulation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets while also prohibiting presidents and other federal officials from issuing or sponsoring digital ...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:01:40 EDTUS, Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement Wednesday that clears the way for American companies to participate in the kingdom's planned nuclear energy program while strengthening economic and strategic ties between the allies.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:55:00 EDTIBM Cuts Outlook as Customers Prioritize AI Spending
IBM cut its annual revenue growth forecast Wednesday, days after shocking Wall Street with a warning that corporate spending was shifting toward AI-focused data-center gear at the expense of its software and mainframe computers.
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