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July 2026

Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Adam Edelman previews two under-the-radar ballot measures that voters will decide on in next week’s primaries

Make no mistake about it — this is happening because the people have been winning on progressive issues,
Donald Trumppresident
It is dead, but you know, I wish it weren’t. To be honest with you, I think people were horribly treated, horribly abused. This has nothing to do with Todd.”

Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

The ​U.S. government proposed deep cuts to water supply for Arizona, California and Nevada during dry years in a new plan it released on ‌Friday to operate the drought-stricken Colorado River

Doug Burguminterior Secretary
This framework provides the flexibility to respond to changing hydrologic conditions while preserving the opportunity for the Basin States to continue working toward durable, consensus-based solutions,
Such reductions would devastate Arizona’s water users and its economy,
This is an important milestone, but it is not the finish line,

Letters sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance are released

We believe these distinctive linguistic characteristics may be recognizable to someone who knows or has interacted with the notes’ writer,
The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way,
Savannah Guthrieco-anchor
I’m coming on today with a very specific message,
Do not play games, law enforcement will not be able to help you,

Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nomination

But Trump’s comments Friday are only worsening tensions with the two senators

Donald Trumppresident
I will always feel that these victims of government abuse should be paid back for what they were forced to endure, their lives have been ruined!”
Donald Trumppresident
I wish it weren't [dead],
Bill Cassidyamerican physician and politician (born 1957)
Shouldn’t every American be afraid of the weaponization of the Justice Department? If there’s not adequate answers for that, then probably there needs to be somebody else,
Donald Trumppresident
Todd Blanche, a good man, should be immediately approved as U.S. Attorney General,
Donald Trumppresident
This does not sound like citizen Trump has agreed to end the Fund.”
Donald Trumppresident
The President made it clear today that the so-called Anti Weaponization Fund is still alive, which is exactly why we are attempting to formally end it.”
I’m not going to consider any other options because there’s no reason to consider other options at this point,
Thom Tillissenator
Anyone who attacked law enforcement should still be in prison, not getting a check from the federal government,
John Cornynsenators
It suggests to me as they are looking for an out to do something different than what Todd Blanche testified to at his hearing,... and that’s a problem.”
John Cornynsenators
We’re just on the front line because we’re in the Judiciary,

Immigrant who donated lifesaving kidney to his brother is detained by ICE again

José Gregorio González is inside an immigration detention center almost a year after he donated his kidney to save the life of his brother, who has end-stage renal disease

Peter Meineckeactor
Someone who’s committed a very selfless act, like donating a kidney, is still being treated like they’re a threat to this country,
Three minutes later, he replied, ‘Brother, I love you. They’re about to deport me.’ That was the only thing he wrote to me,
Peter Meineckeactor
He has no criminal record and has been dutifully complying with supervision,
It’s very hard when we siblings are so close,
While his health has more or less progressed the way you would hope following a surgery,... his brother’s hasn’t been as straightforward.”
My world came crashing down,
In violation of our nation’s laws, he illegally re-entered the country,
Peter Meineckeactor
I don’t really see a need to necessarily detain him,
He still has to attend his medical appointments, and there is no health care in Venezuela,

Giants’ Harrison Bader out for season following scooter crash that worsened foot injury

However, the aggravation “changed the nature of his evaluation” with the specialist, and Bader was set to undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the new injury

F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego, sparking fire at Miramar air base

Images of the crash show what appears to be the charred F-35 surrounded by smoke and burned grass

Netflix sued for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie is stolen from desk in its studio

Afram invested more than $45 million in the production, which took seven years to complete, and he was in the process of trying to sell the movie to Netflix or another distributor

While we do not own the rights to ‘Fortitude,’ we take content security seriously and have taken extra measures to support the filmmaker and his team,
It is not fathomable that a sophisticated buyer would invest tens of millions of dollars to acquire the film — and tens of millions more to market it — while facing the constant risk that it could appear online to be viewed widely for free at any time,

Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says

Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure

Emily Zimmergerman association football player
Attribution requires careful analysis of technical evidence alongside broader national and international threat intelligence, and our federal partners are best positioned to lead that work,

TSA discovers five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a traveler’s luggage in Alabama

Richard Cash (politician)supervisory TSA Officer
Technically, they were artillery munitions and considered prohibited items,
My first thought was, ‘I couldn’t see a fuse and need to get some help quick,
I’ve seen inert grenades and training munitions but never an Indiana Jones-esque stolen artifact-type situation,

Infantino faces FIFA revolt after adviser quits over plan to sell World Cup stake to private equity

Carlos Cordeirohe is the senior advisor to the FIFA President and is serving as senior advisor to the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup,
Carlos Cordeirohe is the senior advisor to the FIFA President and is serving as senior advisor to the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
Let me be clear: I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally,
Accordingly, the AFC calls upon FIFA to undertake an urgent review of its governance and decision-making framework”.
Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifahe has been president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) since 2 May 2013
Rather, it has exposed fundamental weaknesses in FIFA’s consultation and decision-making processes that must now be addressed,
(T... T)he proposed (FIFA Forward Enterprise) cannot realistically achieve the necessary broad consensus and unity required to move forward” and must be reconsidered
Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports,
Football should never have been placed in such a position,

New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling

Letitia Jamesattorney General
New York’s gambling laws protect children from underage betting and help combat gambling addiction,
Kalshiprediction market platform
It's sad to see this type of political theater from the leadership in our own state,
Kathy Hochulgovernor
Kalshi has chosen to ignore New York’s gaming laws, which exist to protect consumers, prevent problematic gambling, deliver funding for critical public services, and ensure that every company plays by the same rules,

50,000 cross into Spanish territory in deadly rush across border from Morocco

People are still entering. The reinforcements that have arrived are only helping the injured and other humanitarian efforts,

Men detained in Guthrie investigation file notice of claim against Pima County sheriff

The notice of claim, which is a precursor to a possible lawsuit, is addressed to Sheriff Chris Nanos and a detective

Despite requests by undersigned counsel, Sheriff Nanos and the PCSD have refused to retract their statements or to make clear that Carlos is innocent and had no involvement in the Guthrie case,
Nancy Guthrieimage in gallery
Our family is in agony,
The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months. This work is complex and time-intensive, but investigators continue to pursue every credible lead.”

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others

Ghani Balochthe Baluchistan provincial capital of Quetta, government mine inspector
The chances of finding anyone alive diminish after methane gas explosions because oxygen levels drop to zero, and rescuers are also proceeding cautiously inside the mine,