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Airida Gould, married to a U.S. Army veteran and a Lithuanian national, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during her green card interview in May. Despite her marriage petition being approved that day, she remains in custody and is scheduled for deportation.
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Airida Gould has been married to U.S. Army veteran Mark Gould for over ten years.
During a green card interview on May 16, USCIS approved her marriage petition.
Hours later, ICE detained her in the same government building.
She had a previous removal order from 2009, related to a missed court hearing.
Gould is currently held in ICE custody; she was transferred from Illinois to a detention center in Kentucky.
Conditions at detention facilities have been described by Gould as poor.
Her legal team has filed an Emergency Motion to reopen her case with the Board of Immigration Appeals.
The detention took place amid a broader increase in immigration enforcement by the Trump administration at appointments like green card interviews.
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Wisconsin’s Election Commission said it is illegal for people to bet on elections where they vote. The commission warned that voters who place bets on such elections could lose their right to vote or face other penalties.
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Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) issued a warning about illegal election betting.
People cannot legally bet on an election and also vote in that same election in Wisconsin.
WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe emphasized the rule to voters.
Violating this rule may lead to losing voting rights or other consequences.
The warning aims to keep election processes fair and free from corruption.
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Representative Kevin Kiley from California said he is very unlikely to support the Republican budget reconciliation bill. The House of Representatives passed a close procedural vote on the bill and will vote on it again later.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley is an independent but usually votes with Republicans.
Kiley expressed doubt about backing the GOP budget reconciliation bill.
The House held a narrow procedural vote on the Republican budget plan and passed it.
A final vote on the budget reconciliation bill is scheduled for later the same day.
The budget reconciliation process is a way to approve budget-related bills without a Senate filibuster.
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The Hill will broadcast one hour of live coverage focusing on the 2026 primary elections in Arizona. The show, airing on Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT, will feature reporters and political experts discussing election results as they happen.
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The broadcast lasts one hour, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
It covers the 2026 primary elections in the state of Arizona.
NewsNation’s Cory Smith is the main anchor for the live show.
The program includes reporters from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ.
Political analysts will join to provide insights during the coverage.
The focus is on real-time updates and detailed analysis of the primary night.
The coverage is designed to inform viewers as election results come in.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the country’s military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi after protests called for changes in military leadership. The changes come amid ongoing conflict with Russia and rising civilian casualties reported by the United Nations.
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President Zelenskyy fired Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief.
Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new military leader.
The leadership change followed protests after the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Protesters wanted better military plans and accountability due to rising Ukrainian war casualties.
The UN reported a 37% rise in civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine during the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year.
Both Ukraine and Russia have increased air strikes targeting important infrastructure.
Ukraine is short of Patriot interceptor missiles used to defend against Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian targets, including oil depots, causing casualties and damage.
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President Donald Trump has allowed US airlines again to offer direct flights to Lebanon. This decision comes after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and ends a ban that lasted over 40 years following a terrorist attack on a flight in 1985.
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President Trump reauthorized US airlines to sell tickets for direct flights to Lebanon.
The change follows a White House meeting between President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
The ban on direct flights started more than 40 years ago.
The ban began after Hezbollah terrorists hijacked TWA Flight 847 in 1985.
This is the first time since then that US airlines can fly directly to Lebanon.
The authorization is expected to improve travel and connections between the US and Lebanon.
President Trump’s move marks a significant policy shift in US-Lebanon travel relations.
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In Port Talbot, Wales, a busy section of the M4 motorway runs on elevated concrete pillars about 45 feet above some people's back gardens. Residents say the motorway provides shelter from rain and sun, and they have adapted to the noise and other effects of living close to the road.
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The M4 motorway in Port Talbot opened on 22 July 1966 and is one of the first sections of the UK motorway network.
Around 75,000 vehicles pass over the elevated section daily.
The motorway sits about 45 feet (14 meters) above some gardens and homes in the town.
Residents use the space under the motorway as a dry area and sunshade.
Noise from vehicles is described as a background sound, often unnoticed when inside homes.
People living nearby experience some litter from vehicles above.
The area beneath the motorway provides shelter for children to play even when it rains.
Building the motorway led to the demolition of homes and displacement of communities in Port Talbot.
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President Donald Trump said the United States will soon strike an area near Pickaxe Mountain in Iran. This site is a fortified underground location close to one of Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities.
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President Trump announced the U.S. will target the area near Pickaxe Mountain in Iran.
Pickaxe Mountain is a fortified underground site linked to Iran’s nuclear program.
The strike is planned to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Trump said the U.S. will hit that area "very heavily" and "pretty soon."
He was asked if Iran moved nuclear equipment to the site and said it only matters if Iran has uranium there.
Trump mentioned that the U.S. tracks nuclear material to understand where the activity is.
The comments came during a news briefing on Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. plans to continue attacking targets in Iran, including a specific location called Pickaxe Mountain. He also mentioned that the military campaign will soon face real budget limits as the Pentagon asks for more funding.
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President Trump stated that the U.S. is not withdrawing from Iran.
The U.S. intends to increase aerial attacks on Iranian targets.
Pickaxe Mountain is identified as a key target for these attacks.
The war effort will soon encounter financial limits due to budget constraints.
The Pentagon is requesting additional funding to support military activities related to Iran.
Analysts, like Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council, have provided commentary on the situation.
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Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by President Donald Trump shortly after being sworn in. Rogoff has filed a lawsuit arguing that his removal was illegal because he was court-appointed, not a presidential nominee confirmed by the Senate.
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Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges to be U.S. attorney for western Washington.
He was fired less than an hour after being sworn in by an order from President Trump.
Rogoff’s lawsuit claims his removal violates the Constitution and ignores the court’s authority.
Usually, U.S. attorneys are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
If there is a vacancy and no Senate-confirmed attorney, judges can appoint an interim U.S. attorney.
The Justice Department said firing court-appointed attorneys is within the President’s power.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges did not consult the administration when selecting Rogoff.
The western Washington district has not had a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since 2023.
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The wreckage of a Pan Am plane that crashed near Puerto Rico in 1952, killing 52 people, has been found 2,000 feet underwater. This crash prompted the safety announcements we hear on every flight today about life vests and emergency exits. Explorers used an advanced underwater drone to locate the plane's remains.
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The Pan Am plane, named Clipper Endeavor, crashed on Good Friday in 1952.
52 people died after the plane sank quickly in the ocean near Puerto Rico.
Survivors said panic made it hard to find life vests and rafts.
This crash led to the safety rules requiring flight attendants to explain emergency procedures before flights.
The wreck was found at a depth of around 2,000 feet using an autonomous underwater drone.
The discovery took years of research, using old Coast Guard and Pan Am records, and maps from Air Force pilots.
The search was helped by a company that usually works with military drones designed to find underwater mines.
The find may give hope to families searching for wreckage from other ocean crashes, like Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told U.S. senators that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. Senators questioned Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine about the current situation in the conflict.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before U.S. senators on Tuesday.
Hegseth reported that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion to date.
Senators asked questions about the progress and status of the conflict.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine also took part in the hearing.
The discussion focused on U.S. military involvement with Iran.
CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns provided coverage of the event.
The hearing was part of congressional oversight of defense matters.
The cost figure reflects U.S. government spending related to the conflict.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is considering all possible responses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days. Both leaders agreed to increase talks soon to try to reach a trade deal, but Carney did not confirm if he would visit Washington for negotiations.
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President Trump plans to impose a 50% tariff on many goods from Canada starting in 30 days.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is exploring all options to respond.
Carney and Trump agreed to "intensify discussions" about a possible trade deal soon.
Carney did not confirm any travel plans to Washington for further negotiations.
The tariffs threaten to impact trade between Canada and the United States.
The situation is part of ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
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President Donald Trump said on July 21, 2026, that the United States is not finished with Iran and may soon target an underground nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain. This statement comes amid ongoing conflict and military actions between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
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President Trump announced a possible US attack on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex.
Pickaxe Mountain is an underground facility related to Iran’s nuclear program.
The announcement was made on July 21, 2026.
The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes recently.
Three US soldiers have been killed in the conflict since the last ceasefire ended.
The situation has increased tensions in the Middle East, affecting countries like Lebanon and Israel.
President Trump continues to support allies in the region, including Lebanon.
This conflict involves concerns over nuclear weapons and regional security.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans aged 65 and older has dropped to 39 percent, according to a recent Economist/YouGov poll. This marks his lowest support within this key voting group in nearly three months, while his overall approval rating is 36 percent with 60 percent disapproval.
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Trump’s approval among seniors (65+) fell to 39 percent, the lowest since late April.
Overall approval rating for Trump is 36 percent, with 60 percent disapproval.
The poll surveyed 1,602 U.S. adults from July 17 to July 20, with a 3.3 percent margin of error.
Seniors are a crucial voting group as they typically vote at higher rates than younger Americans.
Trump’s approval among seniors was previously in the low- to mid-40s during May, June, and early July.
A similar poll by Echelon Insights showed 38 percent approval and 62 percent disapproval among seniors in early July.
White House spokesman responded by emphasizing President Trump’s achievements and ongoing efforts.
Changes in senior voters' approval may affect upcoming 2026 congressional elections.
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In Michigan, Representatives Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are competing in the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Mike Rogers for a U.S. Senate seat. The primary is important because Michigan is a swing state with close election results, and Democrats want to keep control of this Senate seat after Senator Gary Peters decided to retire.
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Haley Stevens is supported by the Democratic establishment, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Abdul El-Sayed is considered the progressive candidate, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
The Democratic primary will be held on August 4, with the winner facing Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Michigan voted for President Donald Trump in two of the last three presidential elections but also has strong Democratic wins in statewide races.
The seat is currently held by Democrat Gary Peters, who is retiring.
Analysts say Michigan voters are hard to predict, making the Senate race uncertain.
Stevens flipped a Republican House seat in 2018 and is seen by establishment Democrats as more electable.
El-Sayed would be the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected and promotes policies like Medicare for all, informed by his past public health experience.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanded his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief and offered former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov a government role focused on unifying Ukraine’s technology sector.
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General Oleksandr Syrskyi was removed as commander-in-chief following mass protests in Kyiv and other cities.
Protesters wanted Syrskyi gone, accusing him of representing an old Soviet-style military leadership.
Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces.
Zelenskyy thanked Syrskyi for his military achievements, including defending Kyiv and operations in Kharkiv and Kursk.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, supported by protesters, publicly criticized Syrskyi and pushed for reforms.
Zelenskyy offered Fedorov a government position to coordinate Ukraine’s technology sector.
Drapatyi pledged to serve responsibly and to respect the soldiers defending Ukraine.
It is uncertain if these changes will satisfy protesters or calm public unrest.
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Amazon reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over claims that it signed up customers for Prime without clear permission and made it hard to cancel. Eligible customers can claim refunds up to $51 by July 27.
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The settlement totals $2.5 billion, with $1.5 billion set aside for consumer refunds.
The FTC accused Amazon of using confusing designs to enroll people in Prime and make cancellations difficult.
Amazon denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle and change some subscription processes.
Eligible customers must have enrolled or tried to cancel between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025.
Refunds are limited to $51 per person but may vary based on total eligible claims.
Some customers were already paid automatically in an earlier phase and do not need to claim again.
The deadline to request a refund is July 27.
The FTC warns consumers about scams asking for money to claim the settlement.
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Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans approved moving forward with a budget plan called reconciliation 3.0. The plan includes $73 billion for defense and intelligence, but GOP leaders still face challenges getting all conservative members to agree.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is leading the effort on the new budget plan.
The House Republicans voted to advance a third reconciliation package.
The budget plan includes $73 billion for defense and intelligence.
This funding is related to ongoing conflict needs.
Conservative hardliners in the GOP have some disagreements about the proposal.
GOP leaders are working to keep their members united on the budget framework.
The budget package still has important hurdles before becoming law.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has replaced the country’s military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapati and plans to bring back the defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after protests. Drapati will lead a reorganisation of the army and continue precision attacks on Russia, while Fedorov’s exact role remains unclear.
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President Zelenskyy fired commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Mykhailo Drapati, a respected general, is appointed as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces.
Drapati is known for fighting Russia since 2014 and pushing military reforms.
Zelenskyy will reinstate defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after nationwide protests demanded his return.
Protesters threatened ongoing demonstrations until Fedorov was restored.
Drapati and Fedorov are allies focused on modernizing Ukraine’s military technology and strategy.
Zelenskyy thanked Syrskyi for his leadership during major battles and counter-invasion operations.
Drapati’s job includes reforming Ukraine’s defense strategy, army structure, and overseeing mobilization efforts.
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