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DOJ Launches Record Denaturalization Against Fraud The Department of Justice filed complaints against 25 naturalized citizens from 17 countries. Allegations include attempted murder and marriage fraud. Officials called the effort the largest in department history and only the beginning. Fox News Politics

Illegal Immigrant Gets 37 Months for Torch Attack An illegal immigrant poured lighter fluid on a burning CHP cruiser during Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. A federal judge sentenced him to 37 months in federal prison. The case follows a pattern of lax enforcement that allowed rioters to operate freely. Fox News

Schumer Backs GOP Stopgap to Dodge Shutdown Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance a continuing resolution by an 89-4 vote. Chuck Schumer endorsed the measure to keep government funded ahead of midterms. The move averted an immediate spending crisis. Fox News

DOJ Gives School District Seven Days on Gender Secrecy The Justice Department demanded Anne Arundel County Public Schools stop hiding student gender identity from parents. Harmeet Dhillon issued the ultimatum or face litigation. The policy directly cuts families out of key decisions. Fox News Politics

Trump Creates Commission to Support Military Spouses An executive order established the Military Spouse Commission chaired by Jennifer Hegseth. The panel will advise on childcare, housing, employment, and healthcare for service families. The effort aims to strengthen overall military readiness from the ground up. Fox News Politics

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Twenty-Five States Sue to Block Trump Tariffs Democratic-led states filed suit in the Court of International Trade against the latest round of global tariffs. They claim the administration is reviving duties already struck down by courts. The challenge targets core trade enforcement powers. Washington Examiner

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Sabalenka Backs Genetic Testing for Women's Tennis Aryna Sabalenka endorsed the WTA's new genetic testing policy to keep biological males out of female competition. She said she would take the test herself without complaint. The move protects fair play in the sport. Fox News

Travis Offers Ten Million for Aces Versus Boys Team Clay Travis raised his offer to ten million dollars for the Las Vegas Aces to play a state champion high school boys team. The challenge spotlights physical advantages in women's sports. The debate continues after recent player comments. Fox News

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Trump Hands Iran Final Deal Chance Before Strikes President Trump said negotiations with Iran are underway and represent Tehran's last opportunity. He warned of military action larger than any since World War II if talks fail. Diplomacy remains the preferred path for now. Breitbart

Arson Arrest Tied to Spokane Wildfire Destruction A Washington man faces arson charges in connection with the Old Trails Fire near Spokane. The blaze leveled hundreds of buildings and forced evacuations across the parched landscape. Only chimneys remained standing in some ruined neighborhoods. Fox News

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Blanche Rescinds $1.8B Deal to Secure Confirmation Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an expansive IRS settlement covering the Trump family. The move satisfied Sen. John Cornyn and put Blanche back on track for confirmation before the August recess. Cornyn announced the agreement Sunday night. Fox News

Trump Budget Slashes Smithsonian Below $1B The White House proposal cuts Smithsonian funding below $1 billion for the first time since 2020. A 162-page report targets woke ideology across the institution's nearly 700 facilities and 157 million artifacts. The cuts hit Biden-era spending levels. Fox News Politics

Moreno Demands Miller Resign Over Abuse Claims Sen. Bernie Moreno called for Rep. Max Miller to resign and seek 'serious psychological help' amid domestic abuse allegations made by Miller's ex-wife. Miller denied the claims in a Sunday X livestream, saying he has nothing to hide. The feud erupted during a bitter custody battle. Fox News Politics

Manchin Rejects Socialist Candidates Outright Former Sen. Joe Manchin said he would never support DSA-backed socialist candidates. He warned Democrats against embracing crazy far-left positions ahead of the midterms. Manchin slammed the growing popularity of those platforms. Fox News

RFK Jr. Blasts CNN Over Fauci COVID Fear Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confronted CNN's Dana Bash over the network's COVID coverage, calling it fear-driven and Fauci-directed. Bash clashed with him over demands to 'trust the experts.' Fauci's diary entries reportedly exposed private texts between Bash and the former official. Fox News

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Senate Strikes Deal to Fund Government Through December Senate appropriators reached a bipartisan deal Sunday to keep the government open through Dec. 11, avoiding a shutdown at end of September. An initial procedural vote is set for Monday night, with leaders hoping to pass the bill before recess. The measure is expected to clear the 60-vote filibuster threshold. The Hill

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Armed Citizens Stop Idaho In-N-Out Shooter Two law-abiding gun owners exchanged fire with the Twin Falls In-N-Out attacker. Police confirmed the good guys with guns intervened during the Saturday incident. Witnesses reported one armed citizen returning fire. Breitbart

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Trump Halts Iran Strikes After Gulf Talks President Trump called off planned attacks on Iran after input from Gulf allies. He said a deal is imminent and direct negotiations on denuclearization and the Strait of Hormuz resume Monday. The decision followed discussions with regional leaders. Breitbart

Ukraine Demands 300 More Patriot Interceptors Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing partners for 300 additional Patriot interceptors as the war grinds on. A former Ukrainian official described 'scandalous situations' in bomb shelter management as internal probes widen. Ukraine's ask comes amid continued Russian strikes. Fox News

Cuba Grid Collapses, 10 Million Lose Power Cuba's state-owned grid operator reported a total collapse late Sunday. The blackout hit the island's roughly 10 million residents amid chronic fuel shortages. Blackouts have grown more frequent under the regime. New York Post

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Trump Rejects Pirro on Reflecting Pool Vandalism President Trump publicly broke with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Truth Social. He called damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a clear case of vandalism and said he disagrees 100 percent. Trump had touted the pool renovations ahead of America's 250th birthday. Fox News Politics

Louisiana Joins Alabama and Florida on Fauci Probe Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced her state will investigate Anthony Fauci for potential state crimes. She cited his Senate testimony and repeated Fifth Amendment invocations. The move follows Alabama and Florida actions that note Biden's pardon does not block state-level charges. Fox News

Harris Pushes to Pack Supreme Court and End Electoral College Kamala Harris endorsed expanding the Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College. She spoke at the National Urban League Conference while considering a 2028 run. The proposals target core structures of the federal system. Fox News Politics

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Illegal After Maryland Release ICE took custody of a Guatemalan illegal immigrant accused of rape and multiple sex crimes. Maryland authorities had released him from state jail before federal agents acted. The arrest occurred in Arlington, Massachusetts. Fox News

Obama Judge Blocks Somalia TPS Termination Again Judge Allison Burroughs issued a fresh stay on ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Plaintiffs claimed violations of Fifth Amendment due process and equal protection. The ruling creates another barrier to Trump immigration enforcement. Fox News Politics

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Prosecutors Target Fraud in $5 Billion Autism Therapy Medicaid paid over $5.15 billion for applied behavior analysis therapy from 2018 to 2024. Federal prosecutors are now pursuing alleged fraud schemes worth tens of millions. The cases focus on the rapid growth of this taxpayer-funded sector. Fox News Politics

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WNBA Coaches Downplay Males in Women's Sports Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve defended protesters' right to rally outside the upcoming Lynx-Fever game while calling on the WNBA to establish a formal transgender player policy. Stephanie White separately said she wasn't educated enough on the science of males in women's sports. Biology and sports science researchers argue males retain measurable physical advantages over female competitors. Fox News

Socialist Seeks Rent Aid on $142K Salary Brian Romero launched a GoFundMe for $2,000 in rent and groceries shortly after winning a state assembly seat. The post drew backlash once his expected $142,000 annual salary became known. Romero deleted the request. Fox News

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Tens of Thousands Surge Into Spanish Enclave Ceuta Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, prompting a Spanish military deployment. The U.S. State Department issued a new travel advisory for the area. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez then blasted Italy's Giorgia Meloni for reimposing border controls in response to the surge, and demanded an emergency EU meeting. Fox News

Homemade Bomb Kills Three at Moscow Restaurant A woman carried a homemade explosive device that detonated near an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening. The blast killed three people and injured at least 21, Russian officials said. No group has claimed responsibility, according to available reports. Fox News

Idaho In-N-Out Shooting Leaves Three Dead A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Three people were killed and seven others injured in the attack. The suspected shooter was later found dead nearby. Fox News

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Fauci Invokes Fifth 111 Times as Probes Loom Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is launching a state investigation into Fauci's COVID-era actions. Conservatives are resurfacing videos of lockdown arrests and mask mandates that followed his guidance. Fox News Politics

GOP Senators Defy Trump Over AG Nominee Standoff President Trump threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. Tillis rejected the threat, insisting the White House honor a prior commitment. Senate Republicans are nonetheless pushing to confirm Blanche before the next Congress. Fox News Politics

Trump Initiative Hands Trucking Jobs to Veterans The Freedom Haulers initiative fast-tracks military veterans into commercial driving licenses. It follows the removal of more than 24,000 non-English-speaking commercial drivers. The announcement was made alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. Fox News Politics

House Demands Briefings on Noncitizen Voting Threats Rep. Bryan Steil called for classified DHS briefings on noncitizen voting and Chinese election interference ahead of the midterms. A federal judge blocked Justice Department access to New Jersey's unredacted voter rolls over privacy claims. The moves highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in election systems. Fox News Politics

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Economy Crawls at 1.5 Percent With Inflation Stuck U.S. GDP grew at a sluggish 1.5 percent annualized rate in the second quarter. Inflation remained elevated despite the weak expansion. The numbers underscore the economic headwinds facing American households. AP News

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Scouting America Drops DEI After Pentagon Pushback Scouting America eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women, and minority scouts from a major event. The Pentagon applied direct pressure to remove the diversity initiatives. Traditional priorities replaced identity politics under the new rules. AP News

Father Gets 15 Years for Arming School Shooter Son Colin Gray received a 15-year sentence after buying the AR-15 used in the Apalachee High School shooting. The jury convicted him despite prior mental health warnings about his son. The judge stated he failed as a parent. Fox News

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Trump Deal Forces Complete Hamas Disarmament The Board of Peace reached an agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. President Trump called it a historic and monumental step toward lasting peace. The deal follows the October 2023 attack on Israel. Fox News

Spain Sends Military to Halt Migrant Surge at Ceuta Thousands of migrants breached the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting Spain to deploy its military. At least 18 migrants died attempting the crossing, according to the New York Post. The uncontrolled surge overwhelmed the tiny territory's border infrastructure. New York Post

Iran-Backed Hackers Hit Minnesota Water Systems U.S. agencies are investigating a coordinated cyberattack on over 30 municipal water facilities in Minnesota. U.S. intelligence suspects Iran-backed actors carried out the operation, according to the Washington Post. The attack targeted critical infrastructure amid ongoing Iranian hostility toward the U.S. The Hill

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Senate Confirms Clayton as DNI on Party-Line Vote The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence by a 51-47 party-line vote. The move leaves Section 702 FISA reauthorization stalled amid the record lapse in spy powers. Clayton now oversees the 18 intelligence agencies. Fox News Politics

Senate Advances Graham Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran Senators voted 86-12 to advance the bill honoring the late Lindsey Graham. It targets Russian oil and gas with up to 500 percent tariffs on buyers including China and extends Iran penalties. The measure aims to cripple Moscow's war machine. Fox News Politics

Paul Releases Fauci Diaries Showing Private Lab-Leak Doubts Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages of Anthony Fauci's early pandemic diary entries. The documents show Fauci privately weighing lab-leak possibilities while publicly downplaying the theory. Fauci faces a Senate hearing this week. Fox News Politics

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Mail-In Voting Restrictions A unanimous D.C. Circuit panel refused to block Trump's executive order limiting mail ballots. Democrats had challenged the March order in ongoing litigation. The order's status for the midterms, however, remains unsettled — the administration separately asked the Supreme Court to weigh in. The Federalist

Democrats Head to Runoff for Georgia House Seat Marcye Scott and Everton Blair advance to an August 25 runoff in the 13th District. The special election fills the seat left vacant by the late Rep. David Scott. Republicans finished third with single-digit support. Fox News

Rhoden Defeats Bitcoin Challenger in South Dakota Runoff Governor Larry Rhoden won the state's first gubernatorial primary runoff. He turned back outsider Toby Doeden after neither cleared the 35 percent threshold in the initial round. Rhoden took office in January 2025. Fox News

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Experts Call Mamdani Grocery Plan a Taxpayer Illusion Economists question whether municipal stores can deliver claimed 30 percent savings. The plan appears to shift costs from shoppers onto taxpayers. An immigrant business group is preparing a lawsuit over the policy. Fox News Politics

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Maine Shields Illegals, Hamstrings ICE Cooperation Maine enacted three new laws restricting how local law enforcement cooperates with ICE. The measures limit police coordination with federal immigration officials. Maine joins a growing list of sanctuary-minded states undermining federal enforcement. Fox News

House Panel Passes Foreign Funding Transparency Act The committee advanced the bill to expose foreign nationals funneling money through tax-exempt groups into US politics. The measure targets donations routed to political committees. Sponsors aim to close loopholes in nonprofit funding rules. Fox News Politics

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Iran Fires Missiles at US Forces in Jordan Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack. The strike, which Iran's IRGC carried out at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET, ended a brief lull that began Friday. The US and Saudi Arabia responded with joint airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Washington Examiner

Trump and Netanyahu Reaffirm Iran Nuclear Red Line President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu described their White House meeting as 'positive and productive.' Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to blocking Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Trump is weighing whether to continue negotiations with Tehran or authorize additional military action. Breitbart

Zelenskyy Says Putin Has Lost Initiative in Ukraine Zelenskyy claimed advancing Ukrainian military technology has stripped Russia of the initiative. He stated Putin is losing 30,000 soldiers per month. The assessment comes as manpower and tech losses mount for Moscow. Fox News

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Democrats Downplay 6,600 Noncitizens Added to NJ Rolls New Jersey's motor vehicle system registered roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote and allowed about 400 to cast ballots. Nineteen House Republicans demand answers from Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Democrats call the failure horrible yet reject broader fraud concerns. Fox News

Whitmer Backs Moderate to Block Far-Left Rival Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary. The move came one day before early in-person voting opened in the tight race. Stevens and El-Sayed remain locked in a neck-and-neck contest to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters. Fox News

Trump Orders Signs Directing Visitors to History Report An executive order requires disclaimers on federal sidewalks outside the Smithsonian Museum of American History. The signs direct visitors to a White House report correcting exhibits that diverge from the president's view of the nation's past. Fox News

Biden Memo Planned 3.1 Million New TPS Grants A White House memo obtained by Sen. Eric Schmitt shows plans to expand temporary protected status to over 3.1 million noncitizens in the administration's final days. The move would have left an even larger immigration backlog. Fox News Politics

DHS Slams Judge for Defying Supreme Court on TPS DHS counsel called a ruling by Judge Patti Saris open defiance of the Supreme Court. The decision preserved temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals. Fox News Politics

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Trump Threatens Substantial Tariffs Over EU Fines Trump denounced new European Union fines on Google and earlier penalties against Apple, Meta, and Amazon. He warned of substantial tariffs in response to what he called robbery of U.S. tech giants. CNBC

Trump Relaunches Trade Measures Against Forced Labor Trump revived global trade actions targeting forced labor and unfair trade practices, including new tariffs. The Daily Caller reported the White House framing the moves as tackling modern-day slavery. Daily Caller

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Starbuck Wins Ruling to Advance Google Lawsuit A Delaware judge allowed conservative activist Robby Starbuck's defamation suit against Google to proceed to discovery. Emotional distress claims will move forward. Fox News

Shiloh Hendrix Case Shows Push to Criminalize Speech A Rochester, Minnesota judge sentenced Shiloh Hendrix, 37, to 200 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. The Federalist argues the case illustrates a push by the left to treat offensive speech as punishable violence. The Federalist

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Trump Keeps Iran Strikes Going Without Clear Endgame Two weeks after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, U.S. Central Command continues daily bombing targeting Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Nuclear talks have stalled and, according to Fox News, no clear conditions have been set for halting the campaign. Fox News Politics

Europe Wildfires Force 200,000 From Homes Raging forest fires across Europe forced at least 200,000 people to evacuate. Spain declared a national emergency while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the night very difficult for thousands. Washington Examiner

Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Nashville Owner Faces Deportation Ulises Raigoza-Martinez, who entered illegally through Texas in 2021, pleaded guilty to murdering restaurant owner Matt Carney. He will face ICE deportation after serving his prison term. Fox News

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Trump DOJ Expands Religious Liberty Rules New guidance directs federal agencies to weigh religious liberty earlier in rulemaking, employment, and grant decisions. The changes follow major Supreme Court rulings on the issue. Fox News Politics

DOJ Drops Subpoenas on NYT Journalists The Department of Justice withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists in a leak probe. The case involved reporting on President Trump's use of the Qatar jet. Fox News

Voters Back Voter ID as Senate Stalls Bill A Fox News poll finds 83% of registered voters favor photo ID to register to vote across party lines. Karoline Leavitt said Trump's patience is wearing thin with John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act. Fox News Politics

States Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls More than 3,000 Alaska voters were asked to verify U.S. citizenship ahead of primaries. New Jersey's vendor blamed state officials, not a software error, for adding thousands of noncitizens to rolls. Wider spread of noncitizens on lists continues despite Democratic claims. Washington Examiner

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Trump Slaps Tariffs on 85 Nations Over Forced Labor President Trump announced tariffs of 10–12.5% on imports from about 85 countries over forced labor violations, replacing expiring duties. The action targets nations accused of using forced labor in production, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Washington Post

Senate GOP Moves to Scrap Fuel Rules Sen. Mike Crapo prepares legislation to eliminate fuel economy standards Republicans say have cost consumers billions. Free Beacon

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Media Attacks Women's Sports Defenders USA Today columnist Nancy Armour claimed the Heritage Foundation is targeting Title IX after a report on proportionality mandates. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended WNBA player Sophie Cunningham for saying men should not play in women's sports. Fox News

Education Department Ends Race-Based Discipline The Department of Education scrapped Obama-era regulations weaponized to discipline students differently based on race. The move follows the Justice Department's elimination of disparate-impact liability for Title VI. The Federalist

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Trump Weighs Massive Strike on Iran President Trump said he is close to ordering a massive attack on Iran bigger than ever before. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi presented a cease-fire proposal that Tehran rejected outright. A Fox News poll shows 56% of voters oppose U.S. military action and Trump approval on the conflict sits at 34%. Breitbart

Suspect Yells Allahu Akbar in NYC Stabbings A suspect allegedly shouted Allahu Akbar before stabbing two men on Manhattan's Upper West Side. NYPD is investigating mental health factors in the attacks officials called antisemitic. Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani posted about his residence tax plan instead of addressing the stabbings. Fox News

DHS Issues $84 Billion in Fines to Illegals Homeland Security has issued fines to more than 100,000 illegal immigrants who refused to leave after court orders. Total fines now reach $84 billion. Washington Times

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Jack Smith Swept Up Texts From 44 Lawmakers Records show the special counsel's team bypassed its own filter review process and swept up sensitive texts from 44 members of Congress, senators say. Senators called the action an abuse of power following the Trump probe. Fox News Politics

Graham's Sister Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term Darline Graham Nordone took the oath Tuesday as interim senator from South Carolina, becoming the first senator sworn in to complete a sibling's term in recent memory. She will serve out the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term following his sudden death over the weekend. Breitbart

ICE Ends Most Vehicle Stops in Policy Shift Agents received orders to stop routine vehicle stops nationwide except for targets with serious or violent criminal histories. Separately, a man fleeing ICE in St. Augustine, Florida was struck and killed by a semi-truck — the third such death in a week — and an illegal immigrant from India was sentenced to four years and eight months for a fiery California crash that killed three. Fox News

House Passes Bill to End Biannual Clock Changes The Sunshine Protection Act cleared the House with bipartisan support to make daylight saving time permanent. The Senate must still act while Trump signals backing. Fox News Politics

San Francisco Mayor Holds 74 Percent Approval Moderate Democrat Daniel Lurie built a political machine that keeps progressives out of power. Tech-backed groups spent millions to lock in the shift. Fox News

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June Inflation Report Called Best in Modern History The latest data showed cooling that outperformed expectations across key measures. The report arrived under the current administration's policies. Breitbart

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UCLA and UCSF Drop Mandatory DEI Courses Both medical schools ended required social justice classes after Free Beacon investigations and a congressional hearing — one course had claimed weight loss is a 'hopeless endeavor' and endorsed unlawful takeovers of public infrastructure. When pressed by Rep. Mary Miller on whether men can have babies, neither UCLA nor UCSF dean gave a direct yes or no answer. Free Beacon

Far-Left Podcast Calls Homeschooling Child Abuse Hosts labeled homeschooling "trickle down stupidity" and "weird as f---." They compared parental teaching to abuse. Fox News

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Trump Vows Strikes on Every Iranian Power Plant President Trump pledged to hit all Iranian power plants and bridges in coming weeks. He said any ground campaign would not involve U.S. troops and warned Tehran to negotiate or face expanded strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Fox News

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Trump Muscle Delivers Arizona Governor Nod to Biggs Andy Biggs captured the Arizona GOP gubernatorial nomination. The win sets up a November clash against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Trump-backed Jay Feely also took the GOP nod for the competitive Phoenix-area House seat. Fox News

House GOP Punts Shutdown Fight Past Midterms Speaker Mike Johnson pushed a short-term spending bill through the House. The measure keeps the government funded through Dec. 4, after the Nov. 3 midterms. Johnson warned Democrats would force a shutdown before the election. Fox News

House Advances Bill to Lock In Trump Border Rules Republicans moved the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act forward. The measure would criminalize visa overstays, end catch and release, and tighten asylum eligibility. Separately, 6,600 noncitizens were found on New Jersey voter rolls as Democrats continue blocking election-integrity legislation. Fox News Politics

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Oil Jumps Four Percent as Iran Talks Collapse Oil prices rose sharply after Secretary of State Rubio said Iran is 'not serious' about peace talks. Hopes for a Middle East ceasefire faded as U.S. Central Command struck Iranian targets for an 11th straight night. Tehran's demand for control of the Strait of Hormuz is driving the standoff. CNBC

Trump Admin Withholds Over $1B in Medicaid Funds The Trump administration deferred more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and noncompliance. The move is the latest in a series of punitive steps the administration has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led states. Washington Times

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Smithsonian Director Stumbles on Sex and Race Questions Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig appeared stumped when Rep. Nancy Mace pressed her on gender questions tied to drag queen displays at the museum. A separate House Republican also asked whether Mickey Mouse is racist, citing an exhibit linking the character to blackface minstrelsy traditions. House Republicans highlighted the museum's woke content in both exchanges. Fox News Politics

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Rubio Warns Iran of Consequences Over Hormuz Threats Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Iran it faces consequences for violating commitments. Tehran seeks illegal control of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command struck Iranian targets for the 11th straight night. Fox News

Trump Orders Direct U.S. Flights Back to Lebanon President Trump directed airlines to resume direct service after meeting Lebanon's president. He called Lebanon a country of great intellect. The administration has taken steps on Hezbollah the world will notice. Fox News Politics

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DOJ Probes Harvard China Scholarships That Exclude Americans The Justice Department opened an investigation into Harvard financial aid programs funded by Chinese donors. The review examines whether the scholarships unlawfully discriminate against U.S. citizen students in violation of the Civil Rights Act. Fox News

Johnson Advances SAVE Act Through Reconciliation Vote Speaker Johnson's plan to embed key SAVE America Act provisions in a budget reconciliation bill cleared the House Rules Committee. The move bypasses Democratic opposition and opens a filibuster-proof path for election integrity measures. Fox News

Convicted Killer Demands 75 Million and Citizenship Brandon Ortiz-Vite, the illegal immigrant convicted of murdering Ruby Garcia, filed a handwritten lawsuit against President Trump. He seeks 75 million dollars, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship. Fox News Politics

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Trump Imposes 50 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Goods President Trump placed a 50 percent duty on Canadian alcohol, dairy, hockey sticks and other products. The administration cited Canada's discriminatory trade measures against American autos as the reason for the new tariffs. Breitbart

Trump Orders Probe of Biased Climate Manual for Judges President Trump directed an investigation into the manual used to advise federal judges on climate science. Taxpayers should not fund what he called climate fraud that judges should never have relied upon. The Federalist

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Trump Vows Iran Pays Many Times Over for U.S. Deaths President Trump pledged Iran will pay many times over for each American service member killed. The U.S. death toll reached 17 after three more servicemembers died in a 24-hour period. Central Command launched its tenth straight day of strikes to degrade Iranian capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Breitbart

Ortega Ends Elections to Lock In Permanent Rule Daniel Ortega declared Nicaragua will never again hold elections once his term ends. The move eliminates any remaining path for opposition candidates to challenge his grip on power. Fox News

State Report Details Cuba's Fifty-Year Campus Infiltration The State Department report shows the Communist Party of Cuba made infiltrating American universities a top priority for decades. The 100-page document links the regime to U.S. protests including those after George Floyd's murder. Cuba's efforts began in the 1960s and continue to target American politics and institutions. Breitbart

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Trump Joins Spain World Cup Trophy Ceremony President Trump awarded medals and the trophy to Spain after their 1-0 win over Argentina. He stood with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and briefly joined the team photo. The event closed the 2026 tournament hosted in the United States. Fox News

Vance Family Welcomes Fourth Child Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance announced the birth of their son Alec Neel Vance. Both mother and baby are healthy. The couple shared the news on social media Sunday morning. Fox News

Johnson Warns Marxism Advances in Primaries Speaker Mike Johnson told the Alliance Defending Freedom Summit that Democratic Socialist candidates are gaining ground. He called for a return to the nation's founding principles. Johnson framed the contest as a direct battle against Marxism. Fox News Politics

Jackson Locks Down Maine Democratic Nomination Troy Jackson secured delegate support after rivals Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah dropped out. The former state senator now leads the race to face Susan Collins. The state convention is set for next weekend. Fox News

Hunter Biden Faults Garland for Trump Failure Hunter Biden labeled Merrick Garland the greatest mistake of his father's administration. He blamed the attorney general for failing to prosecute Trump. The comments surfaced Sunday. Fox News

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Teamsters Push 75% Tariffs on Mexican Beer The Teamsters urged President Trump to impose tariffs up to 75 percent on imports like Modelo and Corona. The union says the move would protect American brewery jobs. The call centers on bringing production back to the United States. Fox News Politics

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Gibson Warns Writers of Satanic Opposition Mel Gibson told Randall Wallace that Satan would come after them before they began writing The Resurrection of the Christ. The warning came during early work on the Passion sequel. Wallace shared the account publicly. Fox News

Newborn Surrendered at Texas Safe Haven Box A newborn was placed in a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in The Woodlands. Authorities confirmed the surrender on Monday. The box offers an alternative to abandonment. Breitbart

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ISIS Set to Exploit U.S. Iraq Withdrawal U.S. forces plan to finish their Iraq pullout by September 30. An expert warned ISIS fighters in Syria have grown from 2,000 to 10,000. The group is described as actively waiting in the gaps. Fox News

U.S. Service Member Killed in Drone Detonation Central Command reported a service member died during the controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq. Remains likely belonging to a service member declared missing in Jordan on Friday were also discovered. The incidents follow recent Iranian missile and drone attacks that killed two American service members in Jordan. Washington Examiner

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Mamdani Explores Arresting Netanyahu in NYC New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing whether city police can detain Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly. He cited the ICC warrant issued in 2024. The move signals open hostility toward Israel from city hall. Fox News

White House Releases Election Vulnerability Files The White House declassified four batches of documents covering voting-system vulnerabilities and alleged foreign access to voter data, including China's acquisition of voter registration records. The releases followed a Trump speech on election integrity. Fox News Politics

NYC Welfare Cash Hits 30-Year High City data shows $2.6 billion paid in cash assistance last year. Nearly 865,000 residents received payments. The total marks the highest level in three decades under current policies. Fox News Politics

Cuellar Warns Socialists Hijack Democrats Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar stated that democratic socialists treat the party as a vehicle for their agenda. He rejected the DSA platform outright. Cuellar said the goal is a nationwide rollout of radical policies. Fox News

Miller Confirms Debanking Push on Illegals Stephen Miller said the administration is cutting financial access for illegal immigrants to drive self-deportation. The policy removes banking services as a lever to encourage people to leave voluntarily, according to Miller. Fox News Politics

House Expands Birth Tourism Crackdown Rep. Brandon Gill's task force is subpoenaing birth tourism firms nationwide. Operators now face potential criminal conspiracy charges. The effort targets companies that exploit U.S. citizenship rules. Fox News Politics

Mamdani's Sweep Ban Creates 12-Block Camp A homeless encampment now stretches twelve blocks near the Intrepid Museum. Mamdani's order blocking NYPD sweeps allowed the site to expand unchecked. Residents and tourists report rising disorder. Fox News Politics

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US Retaliates After Iran Kills Two Troops Iran struck two Jordan bases on Friday, killing two U.S. service members and leaving one missing. Centcom launched airstrikes the next evening in direct response. Four other Americans were evacuated and later released. The Hill

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ICE Nets Record 238 Criminal Illegals in One Day ICE's Rio Grande Valley office arrested 238 illegal immigrants in a single day. The haul included convicted gang members and violent offenders. Enforcement priorities delivered clear results in South Texas. Fox News

House Democrats Split on Cutting Israel Aid More than half of House Democrats voted for an amendment to slash $3.3 billion in aid to Israel — roughly 100 members — with leadership split between Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark taking opposing sides. The Massie measure was always expected to fail, but functioned as a test vote ahead of midterms. The fracture signals a genuine realignment in the party on Israel. Fox News Politics

Blanche Pledges End to Mail-Order Abortion Pills AG nominee Todd Blanche told senators the Biden mifepristone rules "were wrong" and that the DOJ is "not defending what Biden did." He pledged to prioritize stopping mail-order access to the abortion pill if confirmed, though declined to go into specifics. The commitment came during his confirmation hearing in an exchange with Sen. Josh Hawley. The Hill

Graham Sanctions Push Advances After His Death A bipartisan Senate group unveiled Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions package after his death. The White House had backed the measure hours before he passed. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, now holds the South Carolina seat on an interim basis, with Sen. Tim Scott floating her as a permanent successor. Fox News

Fetterman Draws Red Line on Anti-Israel Turn Senator John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it abandons Israel. He called support for the Jewish state a non-negotiable position. The warning came amid growing party debate over aid. Washington Examiner

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Trump Summit Locks In Nearly $10 Billion in Deals The Pennsylvania defense summit produced more than 30 agreements worth nearly $10 billion. The contracts are expected to create over 4,000 jobs. Trump announced the investments at McCormick's event. Washington Examiner

Veterans to Replace Illegal Truck Drivers Trump announced automatic commercial licenses for veterans who drove heavy trucks in the military. The change targets positions held by illegal immigrants now facing removal. The policy prioritizes American workers with proven experience. Washington Examiner

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Vance Warns Socialism Looms Without Economic Fixes JD Vance told Joe Rogan that decades of offshoring and low-wage immigration are driving young Americans leftward. He said the trend risks electing a socialist president. GOP policy must address the underlying pressures. Fox News

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Iran Releases Detained American Amid Blockade Iran freed an American woman held since December 2024. Trump called the move a gesture of goodwill. U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker heading to Kharg Island the same day. Fox News

Allies Add Nearly $150 Billion Under NATO Pressure NATO members have increased defense spending by nearly $150 billion. The figure reflects renewed alliance demands for higher contributions. The push continues toward a 5 percent GDP target by 2035. Fox News Politics

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McMaster Picks Graham Sister to Hold Senate Seat Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Trump-endorsed Darline Graham Nordone to finish her brother's term after the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The move keeps the GOP seat in Republican hands for the remainder of the term. Nordone steps in immediately as the party protects its narrow majority. Fox News Politics

Hegseth Forms DOJ Task Force to Nail Leakers Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth launched a joint task force with the DOJ to identify and prosecute officials who leak classified information to journalists. The effort aims to restore discipline and shield sensitive operations. Prosecutions will proceed under the full force of the law. Fox News

Trump Pushes Bill to End Birthright Citizenship The Citizenship Act targets children of illegal immigrants and birth tourists by applying exceptions from the Wong Kim Ark case. Trump advances the measure to close a long-standing loophole through legislation. The effort follows a judicial roadmap and renewed focus on enforcement. Fox News Politics

Three-Time Deportee Kills Child in Stop-Sign Crash A three-time deported illegal immigrant allegedly ran a stop sign and killed six-year-old Calli Toler in North Carolina. The incident has intensified the border enforcement debate in a key House race. The family is shattered — and the system that kept releasing him bears the blame. Fox News Politics

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CNBC Ranks Only Red States Worst to Live CNBC placed solely red states in its top ten worst places to live. Census data shows Tennessee, Texas, and Utah leading the nation in population growth. The survey clashes with actual migration patterns. Fox News

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Mamdani Faces Growing Manhattan Homeless Camp A large homeless encampment has formed near Manhattan's Intrepid Museum under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, drawing resident complaints as the mayor outlines the city's response. Mamdani has offered few concrete answers. Socialist city hall, predictable results. Fox News

Brown Professor Flags Mass AI Cheating Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano reported forty students posted suspiciously perfect midterm scores. The incident points to widespread AI use and weak university responses. Academic standards at elite schools continue to erode. Fox News

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Trump Restarts Hormuz Blockade and Demands Tolls President Trump proposed a 20 percent toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz and moved to reimpose the blockade amid the Iran conflict. Iran launched two cruise missiles at tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in the Strait, killing one mariner and wounding at least eight others. The route remains the epicenter of U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran. Washington Examiner

Europe Keeps Buying Russian Arctic LNG European nations spent billions in the first half of 2026 on Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas according to shipping data. The purchases continue despite NATO defense commitments against Moscow. The revenue directly supports Putin's war machine. Fox News Politics

ICE Shooting in Maine Raises Warrant Questions An ICE agent fatally shot a man in Maine who, according to Sen. Angus King's office, was not the intended target of the arrest warrant. King's office issued the correction after King had earlier relayed a different account from DHS. The conflicting government accounts leave serious questions about operational accountability. Fox News

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Graham Death Sparks Scramble for Senate Seat Sen. Lindsey Graham rose from his family's South Carolina cafe to become one of Trump's closest national security allies. Trump spoke with Graham the night before his death at 71 and said the senator sounded tired while pushing the SAVE America Act. Gov. Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary replacement while Trump signals he already has a preferred candidate. Fox News Politics

McConnell Out After Fall — No Return Date Set Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed a fall sent him to the hospital last month and said he will not return to the Senate floor to vote 'quite yet.' The Kentucky Republican broke weeks of silence on his condition amid growing speculation. Extended absence further thins already strained GOP leadership. Washington Examiner

1,200 DOJ Alumni Sign Letter Against Blanche Confirmation Roughly 1,200 former DOJ staff signed a letter opposing Todd Blanche as attorney general. The signatories show a clear hyperpartisan pattern rather than neutral expertise. The move revives coordinated resistance to restoring law-enforcement priorities. Fox News Politics

El-Sayed's 2020 Defund Call Resurfaces Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed explicitly called to defund the police in 2020. The clip reemerged during a CNN interview where he accused the network of fixating on the remarks. Voters are reminded of the party's earlier retreat from law-and-order priorities. Fox News

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Record Oil Output Validates Production Focus U.S. oil production reached a record 21.1 million barrels per day in 2025. Fossil fuels still supply 86 percent of global energy. The numbers confirm the strength of expanded domestic output over green-transition mandates. Fox News Politics

Bipartisan Bill Targets Housing Supply Shortage A new bipartisan housing bill focuses on increasing the nation's housing supply. The approach directly tackles the main driver of the affordability crisis instead of subsidies or rent controls. Lawmakers from both parties advanced the measure as a concrete step forward. Washington Examiner

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Live-Action Moana Bombs Like Snow White The latest Disney live-action remake opened to just $43 million. It is tracking toward a $150 million loss that matches the Snow White debacle. Audiences continue to reject the studio's formulaic remake strategy. Fox News

AOC Blames Boomers for Socialism's Rise Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues Boomers are responsible for growing interest in socialism among Gen Z, according to the New York Post. The claim overlooks the prosperity and institutions those generations built and defended. The Post's response: Gen Z should be saying thank you. New York Post

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US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Attacks U.S. Central Command launched additional precision strikes on dozens of Iranian targets after Tehran hit Gulf states and closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran expanded missile and drone attacks to Oman and the UAE for the first time since May. The escalation directly threatens energy routes and tests American deterrence. Washington Examiner

Denied Asylum Seeker Sought in US Mother's Murder A migrant whose asylum claim was rejected in Ireland fled to Istanbul before the murder investigation began, according to Fox News. Authorities launched an Interpol and Europol manhunt. The case exposes failed border controls that left a rejected claimant free to remain — and flee. Fox News

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Trump Orders Unprecedented Strikes If Iran Assassinates Him Trump told the New York Post he left explicit instructions to bomb Iran at levels never seen before if the regime succeeds in killing him. On Truth Social he declared that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" targeting the threat. He doubled down Friday night that the U.S. military would "decimate and destroy" all areas of Iran. Fox News

Platner Quits Senate Race After Rape Allegation Graham Platner filed paperwork hours before the deadline to withdraw from Maine's Senate primary. A former girlfriend's rape allegation shattered the left-wing coalition behind his campaign. He exited with parting words of "F*ck ICE" and "Free Palestine." Fox News Politics

DOJ Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Law Blocking Deportations The Justice Department sued Maryland and its attorney general for the Community Trust Act. The suit claims the sanctuary policy violates the supremacy clause by blocking ICE detainers. It accuses the state of an active effort to prevent deportations of illegal immigrants. Fox News Politics

Trump Withholds Signature on Housing Bill to Force SAVE Act Trump refused to sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, letting it become law at midnight Friday when the 10-day constitutional window expired without his signature or veto. He used the standoff to pressure lawmakers to pass the SAVE America Act, a voter-ID bill targeting noncitizen voting. The president urged Congress to prioritize voter integrity measures first. Fox News Politics

Trump Rolls Back Endangered Species Rule Burdening Energy The administration rescinded a decades-old Endangered Species Act rule that expanded federal power over private land. Officials called the prior definition of harm a weaponized burden on families and businesses. The change eases restrictions on energy projects and infrastructure. Fox News Politics

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Expanded 'Product of USA' Label Boosts American Ranchers New companies from California to Illinois adopted the voluntary Product of USA meat label. Secretary Brooke Rollins highlighted the rule change as protection for domestic ranchers against foreign competition. The policy strengthens labeling for American-raised beef. Fox News Politics

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Activists Warn Males in Girls Sports Risk Female Safety Women's sports advocates flagged sexual abuse risks in states allowing males to compete in girls' events, following a Supreme Court ruling on the issue. Separately, Rep. Marlin Stutzman said Alyssa Thomas' foul on Caitlin Clark was his tipping point to sign a congressional letter demanding WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert take action. Two distinct fights, one cultural front. Fox News

Ms. Rachel Defends Hijab-Wearing Kindergartners YouTube star Ms. Rachel — real name Rachel Griffin Accurso — posted Instagram support for kindergarteners wearing hijabs at a Minnesota school graduation ceremony. She weighed in after President Trump reshared a viral video of the event. Her defense of the practice pushes against assimilation expectations in American schools. Fox News

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U.S. Demands Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz Open Washington ordered Tehran to publicly affirm the Strait of Hormuz remains fully open to shipping. Officials demanded an end to attacks on commercial vessels after recent strikes. Iran must confirm its forces are not targeting traffic through the chokepoint. Washington Examiner

ICE Arrests Convicted Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Crackdown ICE operations across multiple states captured illegal immigrants convicted of attempted murder, rape, and child sex crimes. Separately, ICE deported one illegal alien convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a child over four years — an individual previously pardoned by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The targeted enforcement underscored friction with sanctuary jurisdictions. Fox News

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Platner Drops Maine Senate Bid After Assault Claim Graham Platner suspended his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault. He insisted the allegation was false in a video statement but ended operations anyway. The move guts Democratic hopes in the race. Fox News

Judge Avoids Prison for Blocking ICE Arrest Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan received no jail time after her felony conviction for obstructing an illegal immigrant's arrest. The sentencing judge called her a good person upset by immigration enforcement. The outcome highlights uneven accountability. Fox News Politics

Trump Targets H-1B Fraud to Protect U.S. Jobs The administration opened an investigation into H-1B visa abuse that displaces American workers. The probe aligns with Trump's stated goal of returning jobs to American citizens. Fraudsters now face renewed federal scrutiny. The Federalist

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Migrant Surge Drove Up Housing Prices for Americans The Biden administration's flood of millions of illegal immigrants raised housing costs, as Vice President Vance had warned. New data backs the link between the policy and tighter housing markets. American families paid the price. Breitbart

Trump Cuts DEI Language From Science Grants The share of National Science Foundation grants containing DEI language fell to 9 percent in 2025 from 34 percent in 2022. The drop restores focus on merit over ideology. Funding now prioritizes actual research. Free Beacon

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Mike Rowe Urges History Lesson on Socialism's Record Mike Rowe said Americans who lack pride in the country need either a history refresher or travel abroad. He pointed to repeated failures of socialist systems as the reason for lasting rejection. The 250th anniversary offers perspective. Fox News Politics

Smithsonian Exhibits Embrace Explicit Ideology A White House report found the Smithsonian 'explicitly adopted an ideological framework' in its exhibits. The report flagged explicit and transgender content at the museum. Institutional capture is now in writing. Daily Caller

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Trump Orders Fresh Strikes on Iran Targets U.S. forces hit Iranian military sites for a second night after the president declared the ceasefire over. Tehran called seeking a deal, yet Trump questioned whether it deserves one. Future attacks would face a twenty-fold response. Breitbart

NATO Fails Trump's Tests on Greenland and Iran President Trump said he deliberately tested NATO allies at the Ankara summit on Greenland and Iran, and declared both tests failed. He was blunt: 'Not happy.' The episode exposed real fractures in the alliance under pressure. Fox News Politics

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Rushed Platner Vetting Torches Democratic Senate Hopes
Democratic operatives paid only $6,250 for a rushed background check on Graham Platner that missed a Nazi tattoo, r*pe allegations, and damaging Reddit posts. Top female operatives including Neera Tanden and Shannon Watts now demand he exit the Maine Senate race. Endorsements from Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Pod Save America hosts face fresh scrutiny. Fox News Politics

Noncitizen Charged With Casting Federal Ballots A lawful permanent resident is accused of making false statements claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote in two federal elections, according to federal authorities. The case highlights gaps in verification that allowed the ballots to be cast. Fox News

Abbott Probes Texas Hospital Selling Birth Tourism Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after billboards in Mexico advertised birth packages starting at $3,950. The move defends citizenship as a privilege rather than a commodity for sale. Fox News

DHS Buys California Centers to Expand Deportations DHS purchased two migrant detention centers in California for $1.5 billion. The acquisition directly addresses the state's sanctuary policies that hinder ICE operations. Fox News

DNA on Weapon Advances Kirk Assassination Case DNA belonging to both Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs was allegedly found on a towel concealing the suspected murder weapon and a screwdriver at the sniper's perch, according to prosecutors. Video evidence admitted in court shows a man alleged to be Robinson jumping from the roof with a rifle-like object wrapped in cloth. Fox News

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Oil Jumps Five Percent After Iran Sanctions Move International Brent crude rose nearly 5.5 percent past $75 per barrel after the U.S. revoked Iran's oil sanctions waiver. The spike followed Iran's strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Hill

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1619 Project Creator Calls America a Crime Nikole Hannah-Jones argued that paying reparations would be an admission that the 'entire existence of the United States' is a crime rooted in slavery's long legacy. She made the remarks in a context framing reparations as acknowledgment of slavery's foundational role in American history. Fox News

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US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks Iran targeted three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz days after receiving a brief pause during Khamenei funeral events. U.S. forces responded with strikes hitting over 80 targets, including more than 60 Iranian small boats. Fox News Politics

Trump Presses NATO on Spending, Eyes Turkey Jets Trump meets Zelenskyy on the summit's final day as Ukraine warns of dwindling Patriot missile supplies against Russian attacks. He also signaled willingness to lift sanctions on Turkey and sell F-35 jets despite its Russian S-400 system. Fox News

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Kirk Assassin Hearing Shows Graphic Videos and Sniper Nest Prosecutors played videos of the fatal shooting during Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in Utah. A police officer testified about discovering the sniper's nest on a university roof. Kirk's family faced the accused in court for the first time. Fox News

Top Democrats Abandon Platner After Rape Allegation Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew his endorsement and demanded Graham Platner drop out of the Maine Senate race. Senior Democrats warned that funding would end if he stayed on the ballot. The allegation surfaced days before a key deadline against Sen. Susan Collins. Fox News

White House Report Slams Smithsonian for Leftist Activism A 162-page White House report accuses the National Museum of American History of ideological capture. The museum abandoned straightforward education for extreme political activism according to the findings. Fox News Politics

DHS Arrests Hoover Gang Members in LA Trafficking Crackdown Federal agents executed 20 warrants and detained 10 Hoover Criminals Gang members in Los Angeles. Officials identified 51 sex trafficking victims as young as 14. Fox News Politics

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Walmart Cuts Beef Prices Nearly 15 Percent for America 250 President Trump announced via Truth Social that Walmart will lower beef prices — including a nearly 15% cut on ground beef — as part of his administration's push to reduce grocery costs around the nation's 250th birthday. The move is framed as a win for American families ahead of the America 250 celebration. Washington Examiner

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New York Times Calls UC Test-Blind Policy a Terrible Mistake The newspaper's editorial board labeled the University of California's admissions approach a serious error. Faculty have raised alarms over its impact on merit-based selection. Fox News

Hostin Claims American Flags Make Her Feel Unsafe The View co-host repeated her claim that neighborhoods flying the flag leave her uncomfortable. She first voiced the view in 2021. New York Post

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Cuba Suffers Third Island-Wide Blackout This Year Cuba's power grid collapsed again Monday — the third island-wide blackout this year — leaving millions without electricity. Officials scrambled to restore service as the ongoing crisis deepens. Fox News

Russia Shadow Fleet Probes NATO Bases with Drone Incursions An IISS report ties Russian vessels to 144 suspected drone flights over military and nuclear sites. The activity tests Western defenses across Europe. Fox News

China Fires Submarine Missile as Allies Tighten Pacific Ties Beijing conducted a rare ballistic missile test into the Pacific. Australia and Japan issued sharp rebukes ahead of the NATO summit. Fox News Politics

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ICE Surges Past 10,000 Arrests in Five Days ICE made over 10,000 arrests in five days as the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment, rejecting Trump's bid to limit it. Separately, the DOJ charged eight alleged Tren de Aragua members in Texas and Illinois murder and kidnapping cases, including an execution carried out in front of two children outside Dallas. Fox News Politics

Walz Pardon Blocks Deportation of Child Sex Offender Gov. Tim Walz pardoned illegal immigrant Tou Lue Vang, convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against a ten-year-old girl in 2006. The pardon renders the Laotian citizen ineligible for deportation. DHS condemned the decision as a direct threat to public safety. Fox News Politics

DeSantis Tags CAIR, Brotherhood, Antifa as Terror Groups Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa. The move activates state-level enforcement tools against these networks operating inside Florida. The designations are described as 'alleged' terrorist organizations in the source reporting. Fox News

DOJ Sues California and Virginia Over Gun Bans The Justice Department sued California and Virginia over assault weapons bans and semiautomatic pistol restrictions. Enforcement of the Virginia measure has already been blocked by a state judge. The suits follow the Supreme Court’s recent affirmation of Second Amendment protections. Fox News Politics

Newsom Budget Strips Power From Elected Schools Chief California’s new budget transfers authority from the elected state superintendent of public instruction to a governor-appointed position. The shift gives Gavin Newsom direct control over key education decisions. Critics call the buried provision one of the largest executive power grabs in recent state history. Washington Examiner

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California County Buries July 4th Event in DEI Rules A Democratic-run California county added equity mandates for sponsors and DEI programming to its America 250 Fourth of July celebration. Internal emails show organizers sidelined references to the nation's founding in favor of the new requirements. Sponsors described the rules as 'offensive.' Fox News

Socialist Beats Incumbent in Colorado Primary Ethiopian-born socialist Melat Kiros defeated longtime Democrat Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. The win follows a broader sweep of socialist candidates in New York primaries. The results signal accelerating leftward pressure inside the Democratic Party. The Federalist

NYC Mayor Tells Residents to Set AC at 78 Degrees New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to keep air conditioners at 78 degrees during the heat wave to conserve electricity. Republican critics tied the appeal to the failures of his socialist platform. The guidance drew immediate pushback from officials who called it unrealistic. Washington Examiner

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Russian Barrage Kills 13 in Kyiv Overnight Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 13 people and injured scores. One strike collapsed an apartment building, trapping residents under rubble according to Ukrainian officials, including Mayor Vitali Klitschko, who urged civilians to shelter. New York Post

Iran Mobilizes Militia for Khamenei Funeral Tehran is preparing a massive security operation for Ali Khamenei’s July 9 burial. Basij militia and IRGC forces are being deployed for the expected turnout. Khamenei’s body remains in cold storage ahead of the event. Fox News

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