More Countries Targeted with Tariff Threats

President Donald Trump sent letters to several more countries, warning that they will be hit with tariffs unless their markets support U.S. industry.

Bishops Cave to Deportation Fears

Two Catholic dioceses—San Bernardino in California and Nashville in Tennessee—have issued rare dispensations relieving certain Catholics of their Sunday Mass obligation due to rising fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

Trump Fires Back as Democrats Push to Expose ICE Agents

President Donald Trump condemned a bill backed by Democrats that seeks to expose the identities of ICE agents.

DOJ Slams California’s Trans-Inclusion Policies

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California over violations of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act through its inclusion of transgender individuals in girls' sports and locker rooms.

Taiwan Launches Largest-Ever Military Drills Amid Chinese Threat

Taiwan launched its most expansive military drills amid an increased threat posed by China. The 10-day live fire drills include those to counter the Chinese Coast Guard.

Major Candymaker Backs Away from MAHA Campaign

Despite numerous companies signaling support for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) efforts, one major candy producer signaled it would not join the health initiative.

Austin Fire Chief Under Attack After Flood Failures

The Austin Firefighters Association plans to hold a vote of no confidence in Fire Chief Joel G. Baker following his failure to deploy emergency teams to Kerr County ahead of the deadly July 4 floods. The decision follows growing outrage that Baker did not respond to the state's request to send Austin's specialized units, reportedly due to an $800,000 reimbursement delay from past state deployments.

Biden’s Doctor Pleads the Fifth, Dodging Congress

Former White House physician Kevin O'Connor has refused to cooperate with the House Oversight Committee in its investigation into former President Joe Biden's health decline.

Border Patrol Vehicle Sabotage Leads to LA Arrests

Four U.S. citizens were arrested this week after allegedly attempting to sabotage a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation outside a Home Depot in Van Nuys, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The suspects are accused of placing homemade tire spikes designed to disable a federal law enforcement vehicle.