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Saturday, July 25, 2026

The News Roundup – Domestic and International (The 1A) 2026-07-24

Domestic

Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the U.S. The American death toll now stands at 18.

In Maine, Democrats have chosen their replacement candidate to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson is a former state lawmaker and is stepping in to fill the void left by Graham Platner. Platner stepped aside after allegations of sexual assault.

And a Florida pastor is suing OpenAI over dangerous health advice he received from ChatGPT.
Interview:

https://the1a.org/segments/iran-deaths-maine-openai/

International

After the resumption of the war with Iran, both Washington and Tehran are digging their heels in over the Strait of Hormuz. This week President Donald Trump promising vengeance if Iran continues killing American service members.

Ukraine sent more than 400 drones to Moscow after Russia targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles.

And French lawmakers approve a blanket social media ban for children under 15.
Interview:

https://the1a.org/segments/the-news-roundup-international-47/

OpenAI Hacking Fiasco Exposes a “Deeply Insufficient” System to Protect the Public – Mother Jones

OpenAI was testing its own hacking capabilities, and the brakes came off; the tool broke out and onto the open internet, and that’s when the mischief began...

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/open-ai-hacking-scandal-hugging-face/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFpCkJEjeZY

AOC Dismantles Trump's 'Communists' Attacks With A Dose Of Reality | HuffPost Latest News

“Just think about how impossible it has been to raise the minimum wage in America in 10, 15, 20 years. We can’t even raise the minimum wage. Do Republicans really think that this stuff is going to happen? No, they don’t. They’re trying to scare people because they don’t want us talking about the fact that we all have a right to health care in this country.”…

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-communism-attacks_n_6a633452e4b0f1b7fc52914e

RFK Jr. promised to stop the ‘aggressive suppression’ of these controversial drugs. He’s making progress. - POLITICO

But Food and Drug Administration drug reviewers warn there’s insufficient evidence that certain peptides — amino acids that increasing numbers of Americans are buying on the unregulated market and injecting into their bodies — provide those benefits without also causing harm...

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/24/rfk-peptides-influencers-fda-weightloss-01011418

Meet the MI candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate

Absentee ballots have gone out, early voting begins tomorrow, and the primary is 11 days away. If you’re still undecided about who you’re voting for in Michigan’s two marquee statewide races, we’re bringing you a special edition of the newsletter this week. Take a listen to the candidates who want your vote!…

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-07-24/meet-the-mi-candidates-running-for-governor-and-u-s-senate

Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners

A Harris Poll survey, conducted exclusively for the Guardian, found earlier this year that seven in 10 Americans said they paid higher prices because of Trump’s tariffs, and 72% of voters believe the tariffs have had a negative rather than a positive impact on consumers.

This belief persisted even among Republican voters: 64% agreed that Trump’s tariffs had led to higher prices, and 60% said tariffs have had a negative impact.

American consumers have also been pummeled by the effects of the war in the Middle East, which have sent energy costs and gas prices soaring. The rise in energy prices has also led to a surge in inflation, which jumped to a three-year high this May.

Trump and his administration, however, are adamant that his policies have only improved the lives of American consumers. During a heated exchange before US senators on Wednesday, Greer appeared to claim Trump’s policies had not driven prices higher. Asked by the Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren if the tariffs had increased prices for American families, Greer said: “No.”…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/trump-administration-trade-tariffs

Trump orders content warnings installed outside Smithsonian history museum - POLITICO

The order comes two days after House Republicans grilled Hartig about the museum’s programming, accusing her of capturing America’s story “from a leftist, progressive viewpoint.”

Hartig, in turn, rebuffed the report’s findings, inviting lawmakers to tour the museum.

“I believe what you shall find is not an institution that has forgotten its country,” she said, “but one that loves it enough to tell the full sweep of our history.”…

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/24/trump-content-warnings-smithsonian-01012076

State canvassers finds Michigan’s ‘Money out of Politics’ effort has sufficient valid signatures • Michigan Advance

“Today’s vote is a momentous victory for Michiganders who are fed up with what has become the norm – corrupt, pay-to-play politics. After nearly a year of tireless organizing by volunteers and supporters, voters are one major step closer to making their voices heard at the ballot box to rein in out-of-control corrupt spending by big corporations and state-regulated utilities. Today is proof that a people-powered movement can stand up to some of the most powerful special interests in Michigan,” McGillivray said. “Now we must continue to mobilize across the state because our opposition, backed by billion-dollar corporations, is going to do anything they can to stop us from holding them accountable and changing the way our politics work in Lansing.”…

https://michiganadvance.com/2026/07/24/board-of-state-canvassers-finds-michigans-money-out-of-politics-effort-has-sufficient-valid-signatures/

List of soldiers killed in Iran war removes most recent four

“Let me explain this absurd ruse: The Pentagon is pretending there have been two Iran wars separated by a brief cease-fire,” Massie wrote on social media. “The reality: By going more than 90 days without congressional authorization,” the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, “IS BREAKING THE LAW and must be held accountable”…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/pentagon-service-members-killed-iran

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IGClpux8d0

'Dumbest thing I've read in 14 years': Dem Rep. blasts Trump admin report detailing Cuban threat

On Monday, the State Department released a 100-page report titled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism", which blames the country for the rise of Democratic socialism and warns that it is a threat to the United States. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), who just returned from a trip to Cuba, joins Antonia Hylton with his reaction to the report.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Xnp6EPiS4