Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on three international television programs on August 1, 2026, discussing U.S.-Iran tensions centered on the Strait of Hormuz and energy infrastructure threats, as well as Egyptian-mediated efforts to implement a Gaza agreement. The appearances came … Continue reading Vadum talks Iran war, Gaza, US politics on TV in Egypt and India
President Donald Trump on July 31 formally appealed a federal judge’s ruling that found his lawsuit against the IRS over a leak of his tax returns was collusive self-dealing filed for an “improper purpose.” Trump had voluntarily dismissed the $10 … Continue reading Trump appeals judge’s ruling that his IRS lawsuit was collusive self-dealing
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World’s World Report in India on July 30, 2026 (July 31 in New Delhi) to discuss several international stories. On the Gaza front, Vadum addressed the Trump administration’s Board of Peace framework for … Continue reading NewsX World appearance: Gaza plan, Cuba reforms, and Ceuta migrant surge
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court began hearing its first-ever case on July 30 after the Trump administration activated the obscure federal court earlier this month. In 1996, Congress created the court, which is permitted to rely on classified evidence in … Continue reading Long-dormant court holds historic first public hearing
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World in India on July 30, 2026, to discuss two major developing stories: Saudi Arabia’s launch of a new multinational maritime defense alliance and President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he may temporarily withdraw … Continue reading Vadum discusses Saudi maritime alliance and Trump AG nomination fight on NewsX World
Republican-led states on July 29 filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court seeking to reinstate key parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order on election integrity that a federal district judge blocked. The states argued that the Massachusetts-based judge … Continue reading Republican states ask Supreme Court to restore Trump’s election integrity order
On July 28, 2026, investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World in India to discuss two related stories: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks with President Donald Trump, and ongoing Iran-Oman discussions over the future … Continue reading NewsX appearance: Netanyahu in Washington, Iran talks, and the Strait of Hormuz
Former FBI Director James Comey argued in a new motion filed July 28 in federal court in North Carolina that the indictment brought against him for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump is an example of a vindictive and selective prosecution. … Continue reading Comey asks federal court to dismiss ‘86 47’ indictment, alleges vindictive prosecution
The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court on July 28 to intervene in the defamation dispute between President Donald Trump and writer E. Jean Carroll. The DOJ is arguing in the petition in United States v. Carroll that … Continue reading DOJ and Trump ask Supreme Court to review $83.3 million Carroll verdict
The Trump administration has apparently missed the July 27 deadline for filing a petition seeking a rehearing in the birthright citizenship case after the justices struck down an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. As of early evening on July 28, … Continue reading DOJ misses deadline to reverse birthright citizenship ruling
On July 27, 2026, Matthew Vadum joined host Rana Elkassas on QNews in Egypt for its Think Tank program for a discussion of the relationship between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The segment examined the two … Continue reading Vadum discusses Trump-Netanyahu differences on QNews Think Tank program
President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on July 27 to lift a lower court order blocking key parts of his executive order restricting voting by mail. The Epoch Times obtained a copy of the new emergency application in … Continue reading Trump asks Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in voting to take effect
Former FBI Director James Comey formally asked a federal district court in North Carolina on July 27 to dismiss the indictment charging him with threatening President Donald Trump. Comey argues in the new motion to dismiss that when he posted … Continue reading Comey asks federal court to dismiss charges he threatened Trump
A federal appeals court ruled 2–1 on July 24 that federal law overrides a key part of a Texas social media law that requires platforms to monitor and filter material deemed harmful to minors. A provision in the state law … Continue reading Fifth Circuit blocks key part of Texas social media law aimed at protecting minors
I was going through my smartphone to clear out old photos and happened upon one I took near the University of the District of Columbia on June 6, 2020. It shows a young, masked woman with a shaved head standing … Continue reading The idiocy of the COVID era summed up in a photograph
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World in India on July 23, 2026, to analyze the ongoing legal battle involving social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. At the time of the broadcast, the brothers were in U.S. federal … Continue reading Vadum discusses Tate brothers’ UK extradition fight and Rubio comments on NewsX World
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled 2–1 on July 23 that a federal district court has authority to hear a Georgetown academic’s challenge to his detention by immigration authorities. The ruling appears to create a split … Continue reading Appeals court creates circuit split allowing district courts to block deportations
Republicans on a congressional task force accused the American Bar Association (ABA) of using its role as the nation’s sole law school accreditor to impose allegedly discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Their statements were aired at a public … Continue reading House Republicans say ABA is pushing DEI on law schools
On July 21, 2026, (July 22 in India) NewsX World’s international news program World Report, aired a segment examining New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s latest comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion came amid reports that Netanyahu … Continue reading NewsX World covers Mamdani’s backtrack on Netanyahu arrest threat; Vadum calls it a necessary retreat from overreach
I like the German word schadenfreude. It refers to the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction derived from another person’s misfortune. It’s a feeling commonly experienced when villains get punished. It’s a delightful loanword to use when commenting on bad people. I … Continue reading The joy of anticipatory schadenfreude, a.k.a. schadenvorfreude