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Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters

● AP • 17 July 2026 • 2:04 PM

Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters.

Hegseth backs low-altitude military flyovers as a series of maneuvers draws scrutiny

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 10:10 PM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny.

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National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump’s term

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 10:10 PM

President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term.

Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump’s own

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 7:28 PM

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets.

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Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 6:43 PM

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Labor is trying to win over U.S. senators.

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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 6:43 PM

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases.

AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 10:34 AM

A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.

Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday’s national address

● AP • 16 July 2026 • 4:10 AM

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on topics he said will include elections and voting machines.