# TODAY'S NEWS, July 21-22, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-07-23T00:38:00+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-july-21-22-2026-HPrn6s24
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## Resource

Trump and Republicans are portrayed as entering the 2026 midterm cycle from a position of strength, with improving fundraising, growing voter registration in key states like Florida, and new election procedures that supporters believe will strengthen mail ballot security. The Democratic Party is described as facing internal ideological conflict, declining public trust, and concerns from some party figures about its direction. The update also highlights AI industry financial concerns, immigration enforcement actions, business and economic developments, international geopolitical stories, entertainment news, and several cultural trends. Many of the claims presented are opinionated or disputed and would require independent verification.

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