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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Prosser
Trump Seeks Birthright Citizenship Case Rehearing, Court Orders Carroll Payment Release
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intention to ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship. Separately, a federal judge ordered Trump to release nearly $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, rejecting a delay request.
Lawsuit Against AI Companies Expands Over Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Material Creation
A class action lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI has grown. Additional plaintiffs allege the companies' artificial intelligence tools produced sexually explicit images depicting them as children.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Trump, NATO Leaders Convene in Turkey for Summit
President Donald Trump will meet with NATO counterparts in Turkey for a two-day summit. Leaders plan to address foreign policy challenges, including Iran and Ukraine.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Senator Marshall Describes Recent Strikes as 'Mop-Up Operation,' Calls Major Conflict Over
Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, characterized recent military actions between the U.S. and Iran as a 'mop-up operation.' He stated that while the conflict was not 'over,' he believed its 'major' phase had concluded.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing After Regional Strikes
Two United States service members died and one remains unaccounted for after recent attacks on military facilities. These incidents occurred amid escalating hostilities where Iran targeted U.S. installations across the Gulf region.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Declassified Documents Offer Glimpse Into 2020 Election Security Inquiries
Declassified government documents, some containing redactions, have been reviewed as part of an examination into allegations of election insecurity following the 2020 presidential election. The BBC Verify team conducted the review.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
U.S. Announces Soldier's Death Amid Regional Tensions
Separately, the U.S. military announced the death of a soldier stationed in the Middle East. This development occurred as Israel issued a public warning about potential actions attributed to Iran.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Trump Addresses Canadian Wildfire Smoke, Discusses Tariffs
Former President Donald Trump on Friday addressed the issue of unhealthy air quality in the U.S. stemming from Canadian wildfires. He stated that tariffs could serve to mitigate economic impacts and provide compensation for future cross-border smoke occurrences.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
US Military Recovers Remains in Jordan, Reports Death in Iraq Incident
The U.S. military announced the recovery of unidentified human remains in Jordan during a search for a missing service member. This development follows an Iranian missile and drone attack. Separately, a U.S. service member died in an incident in Iraq.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026