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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Jefferson County

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce App Age Verification Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted Texas to enforce a state law requiring app stores to verify buyers' ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading applications or making in-app purchases. The decision overturns lower court orders that had blocked the law's implementation. Challengers argued the law violates First Amendment rights.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Trump Addresses 2020 Election in Upcoming Speech

Former President Donald Trump plans to address the 2020 presidential election in an upcoming speech. He is expected to introduce new allegations of foreign interference related to the election outcome. This marks a continuation of his previous statements regarding the 2020 vote.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Trump Proposes Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Toll for Passage

Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and impose a toll on vessels seeking safe passage. This proposal follows a series of regional attacks that increased concerns about potential conflict.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Senate Democrats Question Trump-Affiliated Companies on IRS Settlement

Top Senate Democrats have requested information from companies linked to former President Donald Trump. Their inquiry focuses on a 2021 settlement reached with the IRS concerning disputed tax deductions. The lawmakers seek details about the agreement's terms and the negotiation process.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Review to Explore Funding Options for Social Care System

An independent review plans to consult the public on how to fund social care, as its leader, Baroness Louise Casey, described the current system. The review aims to address the challenges facing social care provision.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

U.S. and Iran Conduct Further Strikes Following Diplomatic Standoff

The United States and Iran have engaged in new military strikes. These actions mark the ninth consecutive day of U.S. bombing after peace talks concluded without an agreement on a memorandum concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

French Lawmakers Approve Social Media Age Restriction

French lawmakers have passed a bill requiring parental consent for children under 15 to register for social media accounts. The legislation mandates platforms verify the age of users and obtain parental authorization.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

U.S. Soldier Dies in Iraq After Iranian Attack, One Injured

A U.S. soldier died in Iraq following an Iranian attack, with another soldier sustaining injuries, the U.S. military reported. This incident marks a further loss for American forces, coming one day after two soldiers were killed in Jordan.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Landowners Challenge Infrastructure for Data Center Power Needs

Expanding data center operations require new transmission lines, which often cross private land. Landowners are increasingly challenging these infrastructure developments. This trend highlights a growing conflict between utility expansion and property rights.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Two US Service Members Killed in Jordan

Two United States service members died Friday in Jordan during an attack involving ballistic missiles and drones, according to US Central Command. Authorities reported one additional service member remains missing. The command released this information on Saturday.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Supreme Court to Review Airplane Seizure Over Beer Transport

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the seizure of an Alaska bush pilot's airplane. The pilot challenges the forfeiture, arguing it violates the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause after prosecutors sought the plane's seizure over a passenger's six-pack of beer.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026