Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands died on July 23 at age 69 after suffering a sudden “medical incident,” just months after announcing a decisive shift away from Chinese influence in favor of stronger ties with the United States. Palacios collapsed in his Saipan office and was airlifted to Guam, where he died hours later.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited President Donald Trump’s policies for the U.S. economy’s unexpected second-quarter growth, telling attendees at a Breitbart News policy event that more prosperity is on the way. Bessent’s remarks followed Commerce Department data showing a robust 3% GDP growth rate in Q2 2025, surpassing economist forecasts and signaling renewed momentum.
Left-wing political commentator Robert Reich is facing sharp criticism for invoking Holocaust imagery to accuse Israel of “betraying” Holocaust victims, as the Jewish state continues to defend itself from Hamas terrorists. Reich, who served as Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, posted a photo of Holocaust victims alongside an article from the far-left Israeli outlet Haaretz, accusing Israel of causing starvation in Gaza.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge responded Monday to public outrage over a viral video showing a violent mob assault downtown, insisting the footage lacks “context” and accusing both social and mainstream media of distorting the situation. The attack left a man beaten and a woman knocked unconscious—yet Theetge appeared more focused on defending the department’s response than addressing the brutality captured on video.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued a sharp warning during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, stating that if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, the city will face a dramatic increase in violent crime. Cruz tied Mamdani’s anti-police platform to broader Democratic policies that he says embolden criminals and endanger American cities.
