Bruce Pearl, a Jewish Republican and former college basketball coach, expresses concern about rising antisemitism in both left- and right-wing circles, especially among young people. He calls on parents, teachers, and coaches to actively lead efforts against hate to protect future generations and the country.
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Bruce Pearl identifies as a proud Jew and Republican.
He notices increasing antisemitism in some conservative groups, mainly spread by a small group of podcasters and influencers.
Antisemitism has been growing on college campuses, with 742 incidents recorded in 2024, a large increase from previous years.
Pearl says antisemitism started on the political Left, especially in schools and universities, where support for Israel has declined.
Some conservative figures, such as Tucker Carlson, have been linked to promoting antisemitic ideas.
Pearl emphasizes the importance of guiding young men positively to prevent hate from spreading.
He shares his experience of using history and visits to Israel to teach young players about courage, strength, and commitment.
Pearl urges adults in leadership roles to take responsibility and fight antisemitism actively.
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After Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to take over his Senate seat in South Carolina. President Donald Trump suggested this replacement, and the South Carolina governor officially swore her in to finish Lindsey Graham’s work.
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Lindsey Graham died suddenly and did not have a spouse or children.
His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to fill his Senate seat.
President Donald Trump recommended Darline Graham Nordone for the position.
Darline has no previous experience in elected office but was active in local government.
Lindsey Graham legally adopted his sister to help her access military benefits if needed.
Darline will have full senatorial powers but not her brother’s seniority or committee roles.
Republican leaders will decide her Senate committee assignments.
It is common in US politics for family members to be appointed to fill seats of deceased legislators.
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The Hill Nation Summit took place in Washington to bring together lawmakers from both parties, government officials, and journalists. They discussed important topics such as the upcoming midterm elections, healthcare changes, the cost of living, and artificial intelligence.
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The event was the second Hill Nation Summit.
It was held in Washington, D.C.
Attendees included lawmakers from both political parties and administration officials.
Journalists from The Hill and NewsNation participated in the conversations.
The summit focused on issues like midterm elections happening in less than four months.
Topics discussed included affordability (cost of living), artificial intelligence, and healthcare reform.
The goal was to share updates and insights on current political and policy matters before the elections.
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The article discusses a shift in the United States' approach to its role in international relations. The U.S. now expects allies to contribute more to their own defense while providing them with energy, displaying confidence in its global position.
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The U.S. provides energy to its allied countries.
The U.S. asks its allies to pay for their own defense costs.
This approach shows the U.S. feels strong and essential in global affairs.
The country no longer seeks approval or apology for its influence.
The change reflects a new stance in how the U.S. interacts with the world.
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The Hill Nation Summit will take place in Washington on Wednesday, July 15. This event is organized by The Hill and NewsNation and aims to bring together people from different political views to discuss important topics.
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The summit is held for the second year in a row.
It takes place in Washington, D.C.
The event is scheduled for July 15.
The Hill and NewsNation are the event hosts.
The summit encourages bipartisan, or two-party, discussions.
Participants talk in a series of conversations about current news and issues.
The event focuses on fostering reasoned and respectful dialogue.
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The UK government plans to set a social media curfew overnight for 16 and 17-year-olds, disabling apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by default, though teens can opt out. Parenting experts suggest ways to reduce kids' screen time, such as setting limits calmly, involving teenagers in discussions, turning screen use into learning moments, and modeling good habits.
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The UK government will introduce an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds.
Popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube will be unavailable during curfew hours by default.
Teens can choose to opt out of this curfew if they want.
Features like auto-play videos and infinite scrolling will be disabled to reduce addictive use.
Experts say parents should set screen limits calmly, not during arguments.
Talking with teens about social media’s impact helps cooperation.
Turning screen time into learning moments teaches digital literacy.
Parents should model good screen habits since kids often copy adults.
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ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has stopped its traffic stop operations after a second shooting involving its agents. A 26-year-old Colombian delivery driver was shot and killed in Maine because officers thought he was someone else with an arrest warrant.
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ICE suspended certain traffic stop activities following two recent shootings involving its agents.
The most recent shooting killed a 26-year-old Colombian delivery driver in Maine.
ICE officers mistakenly believed the driver was a different person wanted by authorities.
These incidents are drawing criticism of President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies.
The shootings occurred within a few days of each other.
The situation sparked public demonstrations calling for action.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. agency handling immigration enforcement.
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One person died and three are missing after a pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Rescue teams found 20 people on the boat, mostly family members attending a memorial service, and several others were injured but stable.
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The boat capsized about 600 yards from Alcatraz Island.
The San Francisco Fire Department received the distress call at 3:37 p.m. local time.
A man found in the water was given CPR but died after being brought to shore.
There were 20 people on the boat, mostly family members at a memorial service.
Three people were injured and taken to the hospital, all in stable condition.
Thirteen people returned safely and were not injured.
Witnesses reported rough seas and the boat taking on water before flipping over.
Rescue efforts involved the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard and continued into the evening.
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A new poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped significantly among younger Americans aged 18 to 34. This decline highlights a growing gap between generations that could affect voter behavior in the 2026 midterm elections.
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President Trump’s overall approval rating is 38%, with 61% disapproving, according to a July 2026 poll by Echelon Insights.
Among voters aged 18–34, approval is 35% while disapproval is 65%, showing stronger negative views in this group.
Compared to July 2025, Trump’s net approval has dropped by 15 points overall and 14 points among younger voters.
Since January 2025, at the start of Trump’s second term, approval among younger voters has fallen by 37 points on a net basis.
Younger voters played a key role in the 2024 election and their changing opinions may influence turnout and results in the 2026 midterms.
The poll surveyed 1,004 likely voters between July 9–13, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.6 points.
The White House responded by stating the president has made historic progress on jobs, inflation, and housing, and expects more positive results soon.
Multiple polls show similar trends, with Trump’s approval hovering near 39% nationally in mid-2026.
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Jay Clayton, the US attorney for southern New York, will have a Senate intelligence committee hearing to become the new director of national intelligence. He would replace Bill Pulte, who is currently acting director but faces criticism due to his background and loyalty to President Trump.
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Jay Clayton is nominated to be the next director of national intelligence.
Bill Pulte is currently acting director of national intelligence, appointed by President Trump.
Senators from both parties have concerns about Pulte’s experience and loyalty to Trump.
Republicans initially scheduled a hearing for Clayton to block Pulte’s permanent appointment.
President Trump stopped Clayton from attending the hearing, letting Pulte remain acting director.
Pulte has fired some intelligence officials since becoming acting director.
Clayton previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission under Trump’s first term.
Clayton has no experience in intelligence agencies but supports Trump’s claims about election fraud.
Clayton expressed skepticism about election integrity during an interview related to California elections.
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In 1974, the United States tried keeping daylight saving time all year to save energy during an oil crisis. The plan made winter mornings very dark, causing safety worries about children and commuters, and support quickly fell. Congress ended the experiment within the same year and returned to switching clocks twice a year.
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The U.S. adopted permanent daylight saving time starting January 6, 1974, to conserve energy during the 1973 oil crisis.
President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act into law in December 1973.
At first, 79% of Americans supported the idea of year-round daylight saving time.
Permanent daylight saving time made winter sunrises about one hour later, causing dark mornings for many.
Children had to wait for their school buses in the dark, and some carried flashlights for safety.
Concerns grew due to traffic accidents involving children in dark mornings.
Support dropped to 42% by February 1974 amid safety concerns and darker winter mornings.
Congress reversed the law and ended the permanent daylight saving experiment by October 1974.
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The Trump administration plans to create automatic investment accounts called Trump Accounts for millions of American children. These accounts allow children to save money with tax advantages until they turn 18, and the government aims to enroll all eligible kids, possibly creating accounts for every child at birth.
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Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for American children with Social Security numbers.
Accounts can receive up to $5,000 per year, with tax-deferred growth until withdrawals start at age 18.
Children born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 seed deposit from the government.
Some companies and donors will match or add to this initial government contribution for certain children.
The accounts currently require parents to apply manually using IRS Form 4547 during tax filing.
President Trump and officials want to switch to automatic enrollment for all newborn children.
The Treasury Department supports increasing sign-ups to ensure every eligible child owns a Trump Account.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz helped develop the idea and praised President Trump’s commitment to automatic enrollment.
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Jay Clayton is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Trump had previously delayed Clayton's hearing amid controversy over the acting DNI pick and concerns about surveillance programs.
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Jay Clayton is nominated by President Trump for the permanent position of DNI.
The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
President Trump delayed Clayton's confirmation last month to wait for a replacement in Clayton’s current U.S. attorney role.
Trump’s earlier choice for acting DNI, Bill Pulte, faced criticism from the Senate.
A warrantless surveillance program under Section 702 has lapsed amid the leadership delay.
Clayton previously led the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York.
Clayton was head of the Securities and Exchange Commission during President Trump’s first term.
Clayton may be questioned about subpoenas to New York Times journalists regarding security on the new Air Force One plane donated by Qatar.
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The CDC reports 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across 34 U.S. states since May 1, with 141 people hospitalized and no deaths. They believe the actual number of illnesses is much higher and continue to investigate the outbreak’s source.
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Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite found in contaminated food or water.
Symptoms include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and weight loss.
The CDC has confirmed 1,645 cases and 141 hospitalizations from May 1 to mid-July, with no deaths.
More than 5,100 additional possible cases are still being analyzed.
Cases have been reported in 34 states, with some states like Michigan reporting thousands more than federal totals.
The outbreak source is not yet identified, but past outbreaks were linked to fresh produce such as leafy greens, berries, and herbs.
The CDC and FDA are working with states to identify and control the outbreak.
People with symptoms are advised to see a healthcare provider and avoid eating underwashed or raw produce until more is known.
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President Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, Todd Blanche, will have a Senate hearing today where he is expected to face difficult questions. The Senate is also holding other important nomination hearings, while recent events involving immigration enforcement agents have raised concerns and calls for changes.
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Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, is nominated for U.S. attorney general.
Blanche will be questioned by the Senate Judiciary Committee in a potentially tough hearing.
A single Republican vote against Blanche could block his appointment.
Blanche has been acting attorney general since Pam Bondi was fired by President Trump.
Other hearings today include nominees for intelligence chief and CDC director.
Federal immigration agents recently killed two men in separate shootings, sparking public concern.
Advocacy groups want ICE removed from street enforcement roles due to these incidents.
South Carolina’s governor appointed Darline Graham to temporarily fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.
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President Donald Trump is intensifying his conflict with The New York Times after the Department of Justice issued subpoenas to four Times journalists. The subpoenas relate to the newspaper’s reporting on security issues involving a jet given by Qatar to be used as Air Force One.
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The Department of Justice subpoenaed four New York Times journalists.
The subpoenas are connected to reporting about security concerns.
The story involved a jet donated by Qatar meant for Air Force One.
President Trump has had a long-standing dispute with The New York Times.
This action represents a new phase in his conflict with the newspaper.
The DOJ’s subpoena request happened over a recent weekend.
The move is part of a government investigation involving news reporting.
Air Force One refers to the official airplane used by the U.S. President.
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Two men who were not the targets of immigration enforcement were fatally shot by ICE agents in separate incidents in Texas and Maine. Advocacy groups and officials are calling for ICE to be removed from public streets and for investigations into the shootings.
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Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was shot and killed by ICE agents in Maine during a surveillance operation.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by ICE agents in Houston, Texas, while driving with work crew; he was not the target of the operation.
Both men had no criminal history; Salgado Araujo was close to gaining legal status and Durán Guerrero was authorized to work in the US.
ICE and DHS said the men acted dangerously during attempts to stop their vehicles, claims disputed by witnesses.
Witnesses say Durán Guerrero tried to stop his vehicle before he was shot, and his family witnessed the incident.
Advocacy groups describe the shootings as extrajudicial killings and want ICE removed from public streets.
Some call on Congress to stop funding ICE and limit its jurisdiction.
Civil rights groups and elected officials request independent investigations into both deaths.
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Over 1,600 webpages on the U.S. Department of Energy website that offered advice on saving energy and lowering utility bills were removed in early July 2026. These deletions happened around the same time the Trump administration proposed weakening energy efficiency rules for appliances like air conditioners and heaters.
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At least 1,662 Department of Energy webpages about utility bill savings and energy tips were deleted by July 3, 2026.
The deleted pages were mostly from the department’s “energy saver” section, which provided guidance on protecting the electrical grid during heatwaves.
The removals coincide with President Trump’s administration pushing to roll back energy efficiency regulations for home appliances.
The proposed rollback would reverse decades of policies that help reduce household energy costs and improve appliance efficiency.
Some deleted pages were last active on July 1 and 2, just after New York City’s mayor asked residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a heatwave.
Critics say the webpage removals and rule rollbacks reduce public access to helpful energy-saving information and could increase costs for consumers.
The Department of Energy did not explain when or why these webpages were deleted or whether it was linked to the new appliance efficiency proposal.
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A U.S. court case may reveal who hired hackers to attack American climate activists who criticized ExxonMobil. Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit faces charges related to hacking and wire fraud, with allegations that a lobbying firm working for ExxonMobil ordered the hacks.
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In 2015, reports showed ExxonMobil scientists knew since 1982 that fossil fuels cause climate change but funded denial campaigns.
Climate activists targeting Exxon found themselves attacked by phishing emails in 2016.
Amit Forlit, an Israeli private investigator, was arrested and charged with hacking and wire fraud, possibly facing up to 45 years in prison.
Court documents allege the hacking was commissioned by DCI Group, a lobbying firm representing ExxonMobil.
ExxonMobil spent over $3 million on lobbying with DCI Group, including $320,000 in 2015.
ExxonMobil and DCI Group deny any involvement in the hacking and say they follow the law.
The U.S. Justice Department began investigating in 2018 after reports of phishing attacks on climate activists.
Forlit pleaded not guilty and is fighting extradition from the UK to the U.S.
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James “Fergie” Chambers, a wealthy American donor who gave more than $1 million to projects supporting Palestine, was arrested in Spain. The U.S. government, under President Trump’s administration, has requested his extradition on charges related to alleged support for Hamas, while some groups warn this may discourage political support for Palestine.
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Chambers was arrested in Ibiza and is held without bail in Madrid, Spain.
The Spanish high court has 40 days to decide on the U.S. extradition request.
If approved by the court, Spain’s Council of Ministers makes the final decision.
The indictment against Chambers is sealed, meaning details are not public.
Chambers has donated over $1 million to humanitarian projects in Gaza.
He is an heir to the Cox Communications family fortune and funds progressive causes.
Some Spanish politicians and human rights groups say the arrest has political motivations and may harm free expression.
The case is the first known U.S. extradition request for a citizen accused of supporting Hamas.
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