The news to know for Thursday, July 23, 2026!

We'll tell you about the GOP's sweeping defense bill that would fund the military, set new priorities, change some rules, and even rename a major federal department.

Also, where the White House is redirecting hundreds of billions of dollars in research funding.

And how an OpenAI model went rogue during a test, hacking another company all on its own.

Plus, why three more major airports are ditching TSA, what to expect now that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall, and all about "Jimothy" — the raccoon that is taking over social media and beyond.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

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