Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office sent an email Tuesday that included a compilation of statements from senators and acquaintances claiming they spoke to the former majority leader for similar lengths of time and discussed related topics. McConnell’s office provided no new details on his health despite his nearly month long hospitalization. Several of McConnell’s colleagues and acquaintances, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings, made similar statements about McConnell that McConnell’s staff later shared in an email obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. “As the Senator continues to recover, we will be sure to keep you updated. Wanted to flag the…Open
Inmates ended up in possession of firearms, which they fired at the guards
A two-day Negombo prison revolt in Sri Lanka left 26 dead, including seven prison guards, and resulted in 77 hospitalized — 23 prison officials and 54 inmates — with officials saying the violence was due to narcotic drugs. The riot that broke out in the prison was between two rival groups of prisoners, permanently convicted inmates and those temporarily imprisoned. It began on Sunday and started growing more violent on Monday. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told the Sri Lankan parliament that he believed the riot was linked to narcotic drugs and prison gang rivalries, according to the Associated Press (AP). He claimed that the riot began with those who had informed the guards about the other groups’ illegal drug…Open
It became mandatory Tuesday for citizens of the European Union’s 27 member states to allow their cars to track their movements using artificial intelligence. The European Union’s General Safety Regulation mandated Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) systems that track drivers’ body movements, such as eye and head movements, in every new vehicle sold after July 7, according to Access Newswire. “This is a driver support system,” Martin Krantz, CEO and Founder of Swedish AI company Smart Eye, told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview. “It’s a life-saving technology. It really helps to prevent accidents. It’s probably gonna be just like with the seat belt and the airbag.” Smart Eye is one of the leading…Open
‘Tonight, I am a candidate for the presidential election.’
A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Union funds but significantly reduced the political penalty against the National Rally leader, clearing the way for her to compete in France’s 2027 presidential election. The ruling marks a major victory for Le Pen after a lower court’s 2025 decision effectively barred her from seeking public office for five years, according to the BBC. However, the appeals court shortened the ban and said they believe the penalty has already been served. French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president in 2027 but orders her to wear electronic tag https://t.co/lWqJDu97es — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) July 7, 2026 The Associated Press…Open
‘The paperwork wouldn’t be destroyed until July 5th, 2086’
Gun Owners of America (GOA) tore into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over a proposed rule targeting the retention of firearms sales records. ATF announced the proposed guidelines in a post on X Monday, stating that the agency would no longer retain firearms sales records “indefinitely.” GOA took exception to the proposal in its own X post Monday. (RELATED: Pro-Second Amendment Group, Red State Brawl In Court) “If you bought a gun today, the paperwork wouldn’t be destroyed until July 5th, 2086 under this ATF rule,” GOA posted. “A gun store could keep a record of your gun purchase for 29 years 364 days and go out-of-business. Then ATF would keep the gun record for another 30 years.…Open
Garth Brooks announced his “Blame It All On My Roots Tour” on social media on Tuesday, revealing that he will kick off the fun in Indianapolis, Indiana, this summer. “The wait is over…” the country megastar wrote in an Instagram post. ” Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, at 10:00 AM EDT at Ticketmaster.com/GarthBrooks -Team Garth.” In true Brooks fashion, his team has not announced any additional tour stops, leaving fans in anticipation for more information about upcoming shows. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) The country music star priced every single ticket for his arena tour at the same price - $150.00. “Every seat in the house, one fair price,” Brooks’ team wrote in…Open
‘ABA’s influence on future lawyers cannot be overstated’
An education watchdog is urging America’s law school accreditor to end rather than hide its policy requiring law schools to embed DEI in their curricula. Defending Education (DE) called for the American Bar Association (ABA) to repeal a policy that requires law students to study DEI , according to a press release Monday. Sixty-two law schools appear to still follow that policy as of April, DE previously reported . (RELATED: Here’s How Law Schools Are Training The Next Generation Of Immigration Activists) The ABA did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. ABA’s Standard 303(c) required law schools to include “bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism” in their graduation…Open
‘Understand what NFL and other high contact sport athletes might be struggling with’
The family of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland revealed Tuesday that he was diagnosed with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Kneeland’s family shared the heartbreaking news eight months after he died by suicide at the age of 24, according to a Concussion & CTE Foundation press release. Following his death, his brain tissue was donated for research through the foundation, according to ABC 8 News. An examination conducted by researchers at the Boston University CTE Center reached the diagnosis. CTE can only be confirmed after death because it necessitates signs of eroding brain tissue, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center and chief of neuropathology for…Open
Throughout the World Cup, two cultures infamous for their savagery have been celebrated by fans across the world, but a chant honoring the heroism of an important World War II battle is getting… shamed out of existence? Mexico’s national soccer team was recently eliminated by England on Sunday, but their team and fanbase have always leaned heavily into the country’s Aztec past. The home stadium in Mexico City is named the “Azteca ,” while the Mexican jerseys feature elaborate Aztec patterns. (RELATED: ‘What A Clown Show’: Dave Portnoy Blasts ‘Embarrassing’ US Men’s Soccer After Shameful World Cup Elimination) Norway has moved on to the quarterfinals, which means we can expect more plastic Viking horn helmets and…Open
EXCLUSIVE: ICE Arrests Foreign National Charged With Voting In Multiple Federal Elections
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an Australian national who is now charged with voting in multiple federal elections. Denise Nataly Migliore, a lawful permanent resident (LPR) from Australia, is accused of knowingly making false claims of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, according to information provided to the Daily Caller. Absolutely right. If every vote counts, then every illegal vote does too, “cancelling” the vote of a real American citizen. We need to restore trust in our elections and pass the SAVE America Act. https://t.co/TenNTtHlgC — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 7, 2026 Authorities allege Migliore then cast ballots in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections in…Open