Unbiased Updates

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  • Trump revives 2020 election claims in speech; Wildfire smoke spreads across US

    President Donald Trump says foreign governments are still targeting U.S. elections, and he’s promising to lock them down.

    Plus, one senator demanded Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before earning his vote. The meeting happened, but it left some of those survivors deeply dissatisfied.

    And wildfire smoke is spreading across the U.S., turning skies orange and sending air quality downhill.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, July 17, 2026.

    13 min
  • Iran threatens wider attacks as war expands; Trump set for prime-time address

    Iran is threatening to widen the war if the U.S. escalates again. The next phase of the conflict may be closer than ever.

    Plus, President Donald Trump promises “really big news” in Thursday night’s prime-time address, but Democrats are skeptical about what he will reveal.

    And the Pentagon is rolling out new testosterone screenings for troops — a policy already drawing questions.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, July 16, 2026.

    13 min
  • Trump warns Iran war about to get ‘really bad’; 3 missing after San Francisco Bay tragedy

    U.S. strikes on Iran enter a fourth straight night, and President Donald Trump warns things could get “really bad.” He also issues one of his biggest economic threats as the conflict escalates.

    Plus, after two deadly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) incidents in a week, the agency abruptly changes how it makes arrests.

    And a memorial service on San Francisco Bay ends in tragedy when a boat capsizes. The search continues for three people who never resurfaced.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

    9 min
  • Iran fires back after overnight strikes; Maine ICE shooting raises new questions

    U.S. strikes on Iran enter a third straight night, and Tehran is already firing back. Plus, President Donald Trump is making an even bolder claim about the Strait of Hormuz.

    Also, another Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation ends in a deadly shooting, but officials now say the man who died wasn’t the person agents were trying to arrest.

    And Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat stays in the family. His younger sister heads to Washington as a high-stakes race to replace him takes shape.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

    11 min
  • US, Iran both claim Hormuz control; Graham cause of death revealed as race to replace begins

    Both the U.S. and Iran now say they control the Strait of Hormuz. And a new round of strikes is pushing the ceasefire closer to the brink.

    Plus, one of the GOP’s most influential Senate seats is suddenly up for grabs. The race to replace Lindsey Graham is already taking shape in South Carolina.

    And some of America’s coldest cities are about to feel more like the Deep South. Why forecasters say parts of the country could experience dangerously rare heat this week.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, July 13, 2026.

    9 min
  • ICE admits wrong man killed in Texas; Israel shares new Trump assassination intel

    ICE agents say the Mexican man killed during a Houston traffic stop wasn’t the person they were looking for. So why did the stop turn deadly anyway?

    Plus, Israel reportedly warned the U.S. about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. But not everyone in Washington is convinced by it.

    And the roommate of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk testifies with a striking claim. He says the suspect admitted the shooting — and told him he regretted it.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, July 10, 2026.

    11 min
  • US, Iran trade new strikes; Platner exits Maine Senate race

    The U.S. strikes Iran for a second straight night. More than 90 targets have now been struck as President Donald Trump warns Tehran it could get much worse.

    Plus, Democrats are back to square one in Maine. Graham Platner drops out amid mounting pressure, forcing the party to replace its nominee in a race that could decide the Senate.

    And Kentucky’s governor demands answers from Sen. Mitch McConnell. After nearly three weeks of silence, Andy Beshear says Kentuckians deserve a public update on the senator’s health.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, July 9, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’; Criticizes NATO allies over defense, Greenland

    President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

    Plus, Republicans insist they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell as rumors about his health continue to spread. But their message leaves one key question unanswered.

    And Democrats are already preparing for a post-Platner race before he’s even left it. New contenders are wasting little time stepping forward.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

    11 min
  • Macron safe after Syria blasts; Platner weighs dropping Senate bid after rape allegation

    President Donald Trump heads to Turkey seeking greater NATO defense commitments. But Ukraine and Iran could complicate the talks.

    Plus, Maine Democrats face a growing problem. A new rape allegation has their Senate nominee weighing whether to stay in the race.

    And after days of controversy, Team USA is heading home. Belgium routs the Americans despite Folarin Balogun’s return.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

    10 min
  • Kyiv battered in Russian assault; Trump’s FIFA intervention ignites backlash

    Russia hits Kyiv overnight with another massive barrage just before NATO leaders meet.

    Plus, Iran is burying its longtime supreme leader, but one person is still missing from public view.

    And a call from President Donald Trump is turning into a World Cup firestorm. And now America’s leading scorer is back on the field after FIFA reversed his suspension.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, July 6, 2026.

    11 min

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