President Trump used a primetime speech to allege vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems and foreign meddling, releasing declassified materials and calling for a national voter ID law.

As the 2026 World Cup nears its close across the United States, Mexico and Canada, preview coverage has centered on an expected final between Spain and Argentina, with attention focused on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada spread over the American Midwest and Northeast, prompting air quality alerts in 16 states and drawing responses from President Trump and members of Congress.

A broadened immigration enforcement effort reached airports, workplaces and city streets in July, prompting both support and objection as lawmakers pressed for answers on specific incidents.

A competitive 2026 Senate map is emerging, with Democrats citing a fundraising edge and shifting voter identification while Republicans build their strategy around immigration and presidential endorsements.