McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid Ahead Of August Primary

 

Lansing, Mich. Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Peters, posting on X to thank volunteers and staff after polling showed her support at 6% in a June 16 survey by Mitchell Research & Communications. Her...

Michigan Democrat McMorrow Withdraws From Senate Primary Race

 

Washington — Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, July 5, turning the three-way Democratic primary into a head-to-head contest between U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and public-health advocate Abdul El-Sayed; McMorrow posted a three-minute video on X pledging her full support to the...

United States limits NATO access to Mythos AI

 

United States – The United States has tightly restricted access to Anthropic’s advanced cybersecurity model Mythos, fueling tensions with European NATO allies ahead of a key summit in Ankara on July 7–8. Washington has limited the tool to roughly 100 U.S. cybersecurity institutions and companies, citing national security concerns and...

Washington: Trump touts disputed Iran military claims

 

In Washington, D.C., on July 5, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a delayed "Salute to America" keynote on the National Mall as part of the United States' 250th independence anniversary celebrations. The event was postponed several hours due to severe thunderstorms and lightning, forcing a temporary evacuation before crowds...

Washington DC sees masked Patriot Front march

 

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, hundreds of masked members of Patriot Front, a neo-fascist white nationalist group, marched through Washington, DC as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence. The demonstration, reportedly led by Patriot Front founder Thomas Rousseau, began in front of Union Station before moving...

Washington, DC fairgoers clash with National Guard

 

In Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026, tensions flared at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall as attendees confronted National Guard troops enforcing temporary event closures. The fair is a key element of the multi-day “Freedom 250” celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and stretches...

United States runner Nikki Hiltz criticizes Supreme Court ruling

 

American Olympic middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary and competes in women’s events, publicly reacted to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes. On Tuesday, the Court ruled 6-3 in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox that West Virginia and Idaho may enforce...

United States launches nationwide 'Trump Accounts' savings app

 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 5, 2026, launched the nationwide “Trump Accounts” mobile application, expanding access to federally backed investment accounts for minors under 18. Created by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, the program aims to build...

United States weighs OpenAI equity transfer proposal

 

OpenAI is exploring a plan to transfer about 5% of its equity to the U.S. government, according to a Financial Times report published Thursday. At OpenAI’s reported post-money valuation of $852 billion after a March funding round, the stake would be worth roughly $426 billion. The proposal, led by CEO...

United States Democrats target Trump’s soaring wealth

 

Democratic candidates across the United States are increasingly framing Donald Trump’s rapidly expanding personal fortune as a central campaign issue, arguing it highlights corruption and a disconnect from Americans’ economic struggles. The shift comes after Trump disclosed that his personal income exceeded $2 billion last year, followed by a high-profile...