The top US news headlines for August 7, 2026, feature major political developments on birthright citizenship, a high-stakes cabinet nomination fight, and significant corporate legal penalties.⚖️ Politics & Cabinet NominationsBlanche Nomination at Risk: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced their opposition to Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General. This leaves his confirmation in serious jeopardy.Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders: President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship. This follows a June Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous attempt.🏢 Corporate & EconomyMeta Child Safety Penalty: A federal judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to New Mexico to establish a teen mental health fund following lawsuits over platform safety.US-Canada Trade Friction: Canadian official Mark Carney defended trade positions after President Trump publicly labeled Canadians "nasty" during ongoing trade discussions.Market Activity: US stock indices hit new record highs while broader economic growth slowed slightly amid fluctuating inflation data.🇺🇸 National HeadlinesLouisiana Bacteria Deaths: State health officials confirmed that flesh-eating bacteria in warm coastal waters have caused at least five deaths in Louisiana so far this year.Water System Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity experts warned that America's 152,000 public water systems face severe security gaps making them highly vulnerable to foreign hackers.Campaign Law Violation: A Minnesota judge ruled there is probable cause that gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell violated campaign laws by giving away promotional pillows at a July 4th parade.