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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · St. Pete Beach
Gaza death toll reaches 73,000 as military operations continue amid ceasefire
Palestinian officials report the death toll in Gaza has exceeded 73,000 as Israeli military operations persist. Israel says it targets Hamas militants and responds to ceasefire violations, including attacks from armed groups.
Primary Care Doctors Voice Concerns About Telehealth Companies' Role in Obesity Drug Prescribing
Primary care doctors have expressed concerns about telehealth companies' expanding role in prescribing obesity medications, citing potential conflicts between providing medical care and controlling drug costs. Insurance companies increasingly require patients to use specific telehealth platforms before approving prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
GOP Strategist Describes Friction Between Trump and Congressional Republicans
A Republican strategist described strains between President Trump and GOP members of Congress over the direction of the party. Doug Heye characterized Trump's approach to Republican leadership as seeking significant authority in party decisions.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Trump Lauds Potential Iran Deal Amid GOP Concerns
Former President Donald Trump has characterized a potential agreement with Iran as a win for the U.S. This assessment comes as Republican lawmakers express varying perspectives on the proposed deal.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Ceasefire Leaves Iran and U.S. at Standoff After Escalation
A ceasefire agreement has halted fighting between Iran and the United States and restored access to a critical shipping lane. The accord returns both sides to their positions before the conflict began, though thousands died in the exchange.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Trump Nominates James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will nominate James M. McDonald, one of his personal attorneys, to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The position oversees federal prosecutions in Manhattan, the Bronx, and several surrounding counties.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Trump's Support Among Independents Declines Across Multiple Polls
Recent polling data shows former President Donald Trump has lost ground with independent voters across multiple surveys. The decline marks a notable shift in a demographic group that has shaped recent electoral outcomes.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Journalist traces dismantling of Black-owned medical institutions across the South
Investigative journalist Nicole Carr examines how Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South a century ago, only to watch them dismantled through segregation and policy. Her book traces that history through her own family's experience.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Trump Shifts Attention to Ukraine as Iran Conflict Recedes
President Donald Trump has begun prioritizing efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, signaling that his administration views the Iran situation as moving into the background of its foreign policy agenda.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026