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Justice Dept 1 of 9

Justice Department tells Milwaukee its ban on masked federal agents is unconstitutional, demanding assurances by July 17 that the city won't enforce it.

Letter rebukes mayor's Gestapo comparison

Source: The Wisconsin Examiner

July 11, 2026

Fighting Back 2 of 9

Arizona organizers train 250 election observers to respond if National Guard troops or ICE agents show up at polling places during the midterms.

Memorial for ICE shooting victims opened training

Source: The Arizona Mirror

July 11, 2026

Health 3 of 9

Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 3,000 cases across 31 states, matching a normal full year in one event, as the government has yet to name the contaminated food.

State counts outrun CDC's tally

Source: Your Local Epidemiologist

July 11, 2026

Congress 4 of 9

Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands Sen. McConnell "just tell us what's going on" 27 days into a hospitalization his office describes only as continuing recovery.

911 audio indicated McConnell unconscious

Source: USA Today

July 11, 2026

Censorship 5 of 9

FBI Director Patel runs the New York Times leak investigation from the White House at its direction, hours before four reporters receive grand jury subpoenas.

Grand jury testimony ordered next week

Source: The Independent

July 11, 2026

Culture 6 of 9

Sen. Whitehouse expands his Kennedy Center probe after whistleblowers describe no-bid contracts and rushed cosmetic work ordered to meet Trump's FIFA Peace Prize deadline.

Bathroom floor torn out over color

Source: The Hill

July 11, 2026

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