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Ilhan Omar Calls for US to Join International Criminal Court Amid Trump Administration Opposition

Representative Ilhan Omar introduces a resolution urging the US to ratify the Rome Statute and join the ICC, countering efforts by former President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to undermine the court.

Jul 16, 2026, 11:02 PM Al Jazeera

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Trump Administration Finalizes Stricter US Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

New rules cap student visas at four years and restrict foreign journalists' stays, with Chinese nationals facing even shorter limits, sparking criticism from media rights groups.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 10:43 PM

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Nine Venezuelans Plead Guilty in Nashville Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Migrant Women

Federal prosecutors reveal a family-run operation that lured women with fake job offers, forcing them into prostitution under threat and debt bondage.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:19 PM

Former DOJ Lawyer Liz Oyer Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

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UN Supports Gaza Farmers Rebuilding Amid Ongoing Challenges; WFP Highlights West Bank Violence

The UN is aiding Palestinian farmers in Gaza to restore agriculture after conflict devastation, while the World Food Programme warns of risks from settler violence in the West Bank.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 10:02 PM

Top Trump Officials Host 66-Nation Meeting Targeting Leftwing Violence

Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller led a conference focused solely on leftwing activism, amid rising rhetoric labeling political opponents as communists.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 9:01 PM

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Todd Blanche Defends Trump IRS Settlement as 'Typical' Despite Unprecedented Immunity

During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PM

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US Tightens Visa Duration Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

New rules finalized by the Trump administration restrict student visas to four years and limit foreign journalists’ stays to 240 days, with shorter terms for Chinese journalists.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:06 PM

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Alleged Feeding Our Future Fraud Ringleader Extradited from Somalia to Face US Charges

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was arrested in Somalia and brought back to the United States to face 31 counts related to a $250 million pandemic-era fraud scheme involving federal child nutrition programs.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 6:46 PM

House Vote Reveals Growing Fracture in Democratic Support for Israel

Over 100 House Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel, signaling a shift in party consensus amid changing public opinion.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 6:28 PM

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Baltimore Police Hunt Six Teens After Elderly Man Beaten Outside 7-Eleven

Surveillance footage shows a group of hooded suspects attacking an elderly man with weapons outside a Baltimore gas station, prompting an ongoing police search.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:38 PM

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U.K. Proposes Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits 40-Year Low Amid Political Releases

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 after multiple releases authorized by recent administrations to influence oil prices.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:13 PM

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Reveals Assassination Attempt Hours After Swearing-In

Bessent highlights violent political extremism from the left, referencing an upcoming sentencing tied to the attack.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 3:46 PM

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DHS Declares ‘All-Out War’ on Immigration Scammers Amid Doubling of Fraud Complaints

The Department of Homeland Security intensifies efforts to combat a surge in immigration-related scams that have defrauded victims of over $94 million in the past five years.

ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 3:16 PM

Trump Fires Newly Appointed US Attorney in Seattle Less Than an Hour After Swearing-In

Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as US attorney for Seattle but was removed by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office, underscoring tensions between the judiciary and the administration.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 PM

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Marco Rubio Leads International Coalition Against Violent Far-Left Extremism

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts officials from 65 countries to address rising transnational threats from violent far-left extremist groups.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:15 PM

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US Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence Amid Controversy

More than 65 countries convene to address what the US calls a renewed threat from far-left terrorism, sparking debate over the designation's implications.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 1:08 PM

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EU Court Upholds Spanish Amnesty Law for Catalonia Independence Leaders

The European Union’s top court ruled that Spain’s 2024 amnesty law for Catalan separatists complies with EU law, supporting efforts to ease political tensions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:48 PM

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Remembering Justice John Paul Stevens on July 16, 2019

On July 16, 2019, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away, marking a significant moment in U.S. Supreme Court history.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:56 AM

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Disturbance at Perth’s Casuarina Prison Injures Officer and Causes Extensive Damage

A major incident involving about seven prisoners at Western Australia’s maximum-security Casuarina Prison resulted in significant damage and an injured prison officer.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:23 AM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM

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Foreign Tourism to the U.S. Declines Amid Travel Restrictions and Sentiment Shift

Since President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, international tourism to the United States has dropped significantly, influenced by new travel policies and changing traveler attitudes.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 10:45 AM

Donald Trump to Meet Darline Graham at White House Amid Election Speech Plans

Darline Graham appointed to Senate seat after brother Lindsey Graham's death; Trump to deliver primetime speech on election security and US Mint releases commemorative coin.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:42 AM