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A Tennessee execution was stopped Wednesday night after Christa Pike, a convicted murderer, remained alive after being injected with two doses of a drug meant to end her life. Pike was taken to a medical facility as the state now investigates what went wrong.

President Donald Trump kicks off a 32-day campaign blitz across the country, traveling to Texas and Oklahoma Thursday as he seeks to rally supporters to vote in the November midterm election. The president also made a stop at Peterbilt Motors Factory in Denton, Texas, highlighting his administration’s efforts to increase domestic manufacturing.

The State Department revoked more than 250,000 visas under Trump’s second term in office as the administration aims to crack down on foreign nationals who have violated their visa terms and strengthen the vetting process to identify criminals who attempt to enter the United States.

President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday that South Korea will invest around $200 billion in energy projects in the United States, including the multi-billion-dollar Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The president also hailed the final departure of the U.S. military as it officially withdraws its last troops from Iraq.

A FlyDubai flight carrying Israeli passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the copilot stabbed the pilot and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. A passenger also broke into the cockpit to help subdue the attacker.

In the annual State of the Force address, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed a 20 percent reduction of military officers and generals. Hegseth says the military is cutting bureaucracy and focusing on merit.

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President Donald Trump met with top U.S. technology executives at the White House on Tuesday, again saying the U.S. is leading China in the artificial intelligence race. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that during the meeting, AI leaders had signed a voluntary “accord” for reviews on AI standards.

With the midterm elections coming up in five weeks, the Pentagon will lead an effort to protect election infrastructure from foreign threats, with the main focus on cybersecurity.

The Senate passed the “Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act” by unanimous consent. Lead sponsor of the bill Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), describes the abuse as “an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights.” The bill must pass the House before arriving at the president’s desk.

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President Donald Trump announced on Monday the largest ever United States steel plant in history. Leaders from Mesabi Metallics joined the president at the White House to highlight the $15 billion investment in Iowa. The White House and industry leaders say tariffs made it happen.

British police announced that the five male British nationals, who were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near an air force base used by the United States, will be released on bail. British Police say they are looking into whether the suspects were acting for a foreign state.

It’s a major milestone for SpaceX as the company’s next-generation Starship—the most powerful ever built—successfully launched from Texas. The ship reached orbit for the first time, despite one of its engines shutting down early.

Police in the UK arrested five men near a military base used by the U.S. air force. A local official said a suspected explosive device was found in a nearby village.

President Donald Trump said he has rejected Iran’s latest offer, yet he expects more talks this week as Washington and Tehran try to bridge major differences.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Trump gave her a detailed briefing on his latest talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting close coordination between the two allies over China and regional security.

President trump cancels nearly one-billion dollars of funding approved by Congress. We unpack the move with an expert…

The latest on a proposed peace deal with Iran. President Trump weighing in on what he says makes this deal unacceptable.

A rare storm is kicking off the fall season as the Nor’easter brings strong winds and heavy to the Northeast.

And one of the most important Giotto Frescoes is restored to life in Italy, featuring St. Francis and a Chapel.

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met again for the final day of their summit in Washington. Officials say a limited trade deal could come Monday.

The Supreme Court lifts restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s midterm elections. The decision grants the president a temporary win in his campaign targeting noncitizen voting.

Ukraine says the United States is working on the next trilateral meeting with Russia, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he met with Trump while in New York.

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Reporters at the scene said Chinese state media fought White House staff and U.S. media over camera placement on the South Lawn before Xi arrived for talks.

Several Americans are urging Trump to confront Beijing over the decades-long persecution of Falun Gong practitioners as the summit kicks off. These American families have relatives detained in China and are being tortured and killed for practicing their faith.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations General Assembly with many people seen leaving their seats before the start of his address. He said Israel has been fighting a seven-front war for the last three years.

President Donald Trump comes face-to-face with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit, as his administration presses Beijing on a record of broken promises. The U.S.–China talks are set to cover human rights, Taiwan, Iran, and artificial intelligence.

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism holds a hearing on the growing use of AI-powered license plate readers. Some panelists question how automatic license plate readers, including Flock Safety, track drivers across the country, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse.

The Board of Peace is presenting a six-month plan to begin reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. However, officials have not yet set a start date, saying all parties must first meet their commitments they made in the Gaza Peace Plan.

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President Donald Trump made several major foreign-policy announcements at the United Nations on Tuesday. Trump said in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he expects a deal with Iran after the midterm elections but also warned that the regime could face annihilation. The president also signed a historic security deal with Greenland in a bid to counter China and Russia.

The federal government is cracking down on suspected fraud within the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. The anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance says about 760,000 enrollments are being removed as they either do not meet eligibility requirements or simply do not exist, which will save taxpayers around $2.2 billion.

On Capitol Hill today, prisoners, families, and communities who have been persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party testified. Ahead of Trump’s summit with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, they are appealing for the release of their loved ones and those imprisoned for their religious beliefs.

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President Donald Trump arrives in New York City with a packed diplomatic schedule for high-level talks with leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly this week. His meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is coming up later this week.

NTD speaks to Michael Lucci, founder and CEO of State Armor, whose organization helps states enact solutions to global security threats, especially those posed by the Chinese regime. We look at how Chinese-made vehicles affect the U.S. market and key points to watch with the signing of the U.S.–Greenland deal.

The Federal Aviation Administration debuts a new air traffic planning system aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it’s the first of its kind in the world.

High-level U.S.–China talks are underway in New York on Sunday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are tackling tariffs, artificial intelligence, and rare-earth minerals.

President Donald Trump unveiled a new AI Force—and plans to appoint an AI czar. The announcement came as Google revealed its Gemini system accessed protected networks belonging to three real companies during a cybersecurity test.

A major drone strike hit Moscow on Russia’s election day. Meanwhile, new American sanctions on the Kremlin are now in effect.

After President Trump threatened to ban three major outlets from the White House yesterday, we’re seeing the first major action today: reporters from those organizations are blocked from the White house and badges are revoked.

And President Trump also announcing a historic Greenland deal yesterday, giving the U.S. full access. Now, European and NATO leaders react.

President Donald Trump on Friday announced bans on three major news organizations from the White House over what he called fake reporting, adding that more media outlets will follow.

The president signed an executive order to expand Medicaid drug price discounts. All 50 states will have access to most-favored-nation pricing for certain drugs through Medicaid programs.

The U.S. Postal Service is pausing the development of a mail-in voting computer system. It comes after the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s rules for how the USPS should handle mail ballots.

A permanent U.S. Army base could soon be coming to Poland. President Donald Trump says major progress has been made as Russian attacks continue to hit Ukraine—near the Polish border.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he welcomes the idea of Canada being the first ever associate member of the European Union. Carney calls the move “a positive thing” in response to Trump’s comments saying a Canada–EU partnership would be viewed as a hostile act.

America’s top military general says U.S. troops need to be prepared to fight in all environments—including around the moon. His remarks come just days after the Air Force said the United States now has weapons in orbit.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point Wednesday, the first time in three years, saying inflation is still too high. President Donald Trump has been fighting against this move, instead asking the Fed to cut rates.

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to be the first associate member in the union’s history. The proposed status currently does not exist in EU laws or treaties. Trump has previously accused both the EU and Canada of unfair trade practices, with the EU abusing its trade deficit with the United States and Canada banning certain American goods.

Three people are dead after a news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in Los Angeles Tuesday night. The National Transportation Safety Board says live video from the helicopter may help investigators discover what went wrong.

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President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court Tuesday after it rejected his measures to enhance security around mail-in ballots. Attorney General Todd Blanche said efforts to boost election integrity will continue.

Trump also reacts to the new documents released by the FBI on the Butler assassination attempt against the president in 2024. The documents reveal the FBI’s interviews with Thomas Matthew Crooks’ father, who described his son as a quiet person and was difficult to read.

The United States acknowledges for the first time it has weapons in space. Now, the Air Force is racing to expand the use of autonomous systems to maintain an advantage.

President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking each other’s energy infrastructure — amid diesel price surges

The White House Fraud Task Force announces 870,000 people have been permanently barred from obtaining federal loans over suspected fraud. This while the Justice Department charges dozens in cases totaling about $245 million in alleged fraud.

New York leads a coalition of Democrat-led cities and states to sue the Trump Administration over an immigration rule. The upcoming new rule would make it harder for some immigrants to obtain green cards or visas.

President Donald Trump doubled down on wanting to see a unified Ireland and Northern Ireland on the second day of his visit to Ireland. He also reaffirmed that the Iran war will likely end after the midterms.

Which is more dangerous—the possibility of rogue artificial intelligence programs or Chinese communist dominance over the AI industry? Trump has a clear answer.

The U.S. Open men's final is in progress, with German Alexander Zverev leading America's Ben Shelton. NTD has the updates.

President Donald Trump is in Ireland Saturday, weighing in on Irish unification. His trip combines diplomacy and sports, meeting with local leaders before heading to the Irish Open Golf Tournament.

A key route for Saudi oil exports is shut down after a drone attack, and Iraq claims the attack came from its territory. Meanwhile, the Houthi terrorist group captures a strategic island to take control of Yemen’s western coast.

Americans commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and the impact it had on the country. NTD speaks to Larry Provost, a military first responder to the World Trade Center on 9/11, about his experience and how this event changed him.

Anthropic releases a new report revealing malicious actors tied to the Chinese Communist Party use American artificial intelligence systems such as Claude to monitor and target individuals and groups overseas. The report states that it is acting on behalf of the Chinese regime to collect information on dissidents as part of a transnational repression campaign.

A Customs and Border Protection supervisor is accused of illegally modifying computers used by Homeland Security at land borders. He allegedly swapped out the components.

President Donald Trump honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 as he spoke at the “Steel Across America” event in Washington, three days before the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Trump also posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, who saved multiple lives during the attacks.

The President is also turning up the heat on Canada — saying federal agencies will stop buying Canadian -made goods in the latest escalation of the trade war.

Voters head to the polls Tuesday in New Hampshire to cast their ballots for gubernatorial, U.S Senate, and U.S. House candidates. It’s a tight race in the Senate primary as both parties are vying for the competitive open seat just eight weeks out from the midterms.

Amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump says he’ll ban Canadian aviation giant Bombardier from selling its products in America unless it builds its products in the country.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns Islamic terrorists have been joining forces with Mexican cartels. Mullin says DHS is adapting as those threats and tactics keep changing.

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A U.S. delegation is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Former U.S. Ambassador Jim Gilmore joins us to unpack the significance of the meeting.

U.S. forces destroy three Iranian crude oil carriers. What prompted the strikes, and what does the United States say about continued Iranian aggression?

The late music legend Dolly Parton is getting a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders that aim to ease high beef prices. His orders would allow American cattle farmers to process their own beef and sell directly to consumers, and tighten country-of-origin labeling for imported beef. U.S. Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will head to Russia and Ukraine in an effort to forge a peace deal. Trump suggests the United States has a concrete proposal aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war. Independent journalist Nick Shirley sues California to stop a law that would shield information of pro-immigration groups from public records. He argues that the new law, dubbed by its opponents the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” would interfere with his reporting on welfare fraud.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said there's a chance for a peace deal with Ukraine. It comes as President Trump told GB News the U.S. is still working to end the war.

President Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow the U.S. Postal Service to put mail in ballot deliveries on hold ahead of the midterms.

Elon Musk’s political action committee spent more than $800,000 in the midterms. Find out where the money is going.

Travel company executives at the White House are celebrating historic levels of tourism. They said tourism and new investments in U.S. manufacturing is bolstering the economy.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is in Venezuela to sign new oil deals. Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in the country.

Tiger Woods avoids jail time in his impaired-driving case—but he won't be getting behind the wheel anytime soon.

Earlier today, U.S. forces began striking Iran’s military targets after Iran launched attacks on shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces in the region. The Treasury is working on more sanctions targeting the Iranian regime.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 2,000 criminal illegal immigrants in New York in one month. Officials said those arrested include murderers, rapists, and drug traffickers.

A Utah judge is set to decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors and the defense are making their final arguments before Judge Tony Graf decides whether the case will move forward.

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, is taking over on Tuesday as Tim Cook steps down. Ternus holds an engineering background and is expected to lead Apple with his technical expertise.

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President Donald Trump announced on Monday a new drug pricing deal with nine pharmaceutical companies in his efforts to make healthcare more affordable for Americans. The companies will voluntarily sell their prescription drugs at a lower cost compared to those sold abroad.

Trump told reporters at the Oval Office Monday that Iran is a “failed nation” and warned that the U.S. military may resume attacks on Iran after the regime launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan. The president said that around 30 ships, on average, pass through the Strait of Hormuz each night.

More than 100 commercial truck-driving schools across the country are shutting down after drivers allegedly failed English proficiency tests. Federal officials say they have given licenses to thousands of unqualified drivers—many in the country illegally and accounting for deadly crashes.

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NASA has launched its new powerful space telescope on a mission to chart tens of thousands of planets outside of our solar system. The Nancy Grace Roman telescope can see panoramic views of space 100 times larger than the Hubble.

President Donald Trump says the United States has made the "biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. NTD has the details.

In Nepal, rescuers race against rising waters as they try to free hundreds of workers trapped in tunnels.

Google Maps is now showing “Lake America” where “Lake Ontario” used to be. It comes after Trump's recent executive order to change the name.

The death toll from floods in Nepal and Tibet continues to climb. More than 670 people are now confirmed dead, and nearly 3,000 remain missing, including 90 Americans.

President Trump says the U.S. is taking control of 65 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela’s reserves, calling it the biggest oil deal in history. In a Truth Social post, the president said the deal will more than double U.S. oil reserves and help to lower gas prices.

President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of honor to NASA’s Artemis II astronauts on Friday. Trump unveiled America’s space ambitions as he signed an executive order to create a new space academy while emphasizing the importance of space exploration for national security and economic growth.

Social media platform X says it investigated a Chinese bot farm of 200,000 fake accounts. It found hundreds of accounts posting anti-artificial intelligence content targeting America.

The Department of Justice filed an appeal after a federal judge’s temporary restraining order blocked key parts of the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot rules in the legal battle before the November midterms.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to immediately rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The U.S. Department of the Interior will update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the new name. Trump is also signaling U.S. punishment against Chinese banks for helping Iran.

The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is calling out U.S. banks for bankrolling the IPO of a company accused of using forced labor in China.

Over 350 people have been confirmed dead in the Nepal-Tibet floods, and more than 1,000 people, including foreigners from 32 countries, remain missing, China and Nepal said on Thursday. Among those missing are 65 Americans. This comes after a wall of water and mud several stories high tore through the border region, sweeping away homes, roads, and bridges.

President Donald Trump turned up the pressure on two fronts, warning Iran against placing new mines in the Strait of Hormuz and delivering a blunt message to Canada as the trade fight deepens. Trump also signed an executive order banning the use of some foreign equipment in the U.S. electricity grid, the White House announced.

The Department of Justice said Wednesday it stopped a Chinese hacking operation that was attempting to target multiple sensitive U.S. government agencies including the U.S. Justice Department, the Federal Reserve, the Senate, NASA, and other agencies. In a Statement, the DOJ said it seized domains used by two hacking platforms called “Q-Scan” and “Q-T-Router.”

Meta has reached a proposed settlement worth up to $17 billion in a closely watched case involving allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed teenagers’ mental health. The agreement would bring new restrictions and safety measures for kids using Meta’s social media platforms in the coming months.

On Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a post on X that Iran’s leadership is acknowledging the impact of Washington’s increased economic pressure amid Operation Economic Outcast.

Canada announced Tuesday it is countering Washington’s tariffs by imposing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on hundreds of American goods, covering CA$27.6 billion (US$19.9 billion).

Singer Dolly Parton, who was 80, died on Tuesday, according to a video statement by her nephew Bryan Seaver. She outlived her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away in March 2025, and although she had no children, she had many nephews and nieces.

Congress moves to crack down on foreign propaganda online. A new bipartisan bill would force social media influencers to disclose when foreign governments pay them to push political content.

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The Trump administration widened its economic pressure campaign against Iran Monday, launching Operation Economic Outcast. The Treasury put Tehran’s global enablers on notice, including a warning that could hit Chinese banks. President Donald Trump also announced he will impose a new 50 percent tariff on all Canadian cars and trucks starting on Jan. 1, 2027.

The administration issued a new plan to charge more than $100,000 for new H-1B visas for foreign workers. It’s a measure that builds off Trump’s temporary fee that was first imposed last year and was set to expire in September.

A fast-moving wildfire continues to threaten communities in northwest Reno, Nevada. Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders or warnings as crews battle the human-caused blaze.

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A trade dispute is heating up. New U.S. tariffs on Canada are now in effect, and Canada says it will hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs. Here’s how President Donald Trump is responding.

The U.S. Postal Service is tightening rules for mail-in voting. Find out what the new policy states, and whether it could impact the midterms.

A once-in-a-lifetime event takes over the streets of Washington. The president kicked off the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and spectators shared the excitement.

President Donald Trump is set to travel to South Carolina ahead of the state’s Republican Senate runoff election on Tuesday to make a last-minute appearance for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), his chosen candidate to replace the late Lindsey Graham. Voters will decide whether Graham or Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) will be the Republican nominee on the November ballot.

Vice President JD Vance speaks at his hometown in Middletown, Ohio, highlighting the president’s America First agenda by bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Vance announced that Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. will invest $1 billion in Middletown Works supported by a $500 million U.S. Department of Energy grant.

The White House makes an announcement on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day that fentanyl-related deaths dropped by 22 percent in 2025. The White House credits border security and its crackdown on drug cartels and arrests of convicted fentanyl traffickers.

President Donald Trump is opening a new economic front against Iran, declaring Economic D-Day, and threatening consequences for any country that helps Tehran escape the pressure. Trump said the goal is nothing short of unprecedented economic isolation.

U.S. officials cracking down on China as a group of senators call on U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to probe California’s climate ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Two Chinese nationals are also facing jail time for separate crimes of money laundering and illegally voting.

First Lady Melania Trump announces new scholarships for young adults who are transitioning out of the foster care system in partnership with IndyCar and Fox Corporation. The new scholarships expand Fostering the Future initiatives by helping individuals receive new educational opportunities. This comes ahead of the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix, which is set to hit the nation's capital this weekend.

President Donald Trump put a last-minute pause on new tariffs against Canada as he cites a potential trade deal. It comes as the administration has been seeking to protect U.S. industries from what it said were unfair trade practices by countries including China. On Wednesday, Trump announced his nomination of White House health policy adviser Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) won the Democratic nomination to a U.S. House seat, this time in Florida’s 25th Congressional District, defeating Oliver Larkin, a union organizer endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America. The results from Tuesday’s primaries in the Sunshine State shed light on voter sentiment.

The Pentagon orders 30 American universities to audit their partnerships with entities tied to foreign adversaries. NTD breaks down what the Pentagon is looking for and how China is linked.

President Donald Trump said the United States is no longer in talks with Iran. This comes as Trump reasserts U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and continues to ramp up economic pressure on the regime.

Newly declassified intelligence emails—all dated March 13, 2020—show the National Security Agency (NSA) leadership blocked reports of Chinese election interference from reaching Trump. In addition, the Justice Department is sending a thousand monitors to the midterms after discovering hundreds of thousands of dead people still on the voter rolls.

Voters are heading to the polls in Alaska, Florida, Wyoming, and California’s 14th District on Tuesday. All eyes are on Florida’s 25th District in its high-stakes battle as another DSA candidate, Oliver Larkin, challenges moderate Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz. His opponents are warning that Larkin’s platform is not what Americans want.

President Donald Trump met with teen lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House Monday and praised Williams – who saved a 10-year-old from drowning last month in California – for his heroism and grace.

As the 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran expires, the President said the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with negotiations.

A senior Chinese Communist Party official purchases a historic building around 650 feet from the White House. The new owner has ties to China’s security apparatus and has received special forces and sniper training.

Attorney General Todd Blanche says he may direct the Department of Justice to ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases filed against states that refuse to turn over voter rolls.

President Donald Trump spoke at a police academy in Nassau Country on Friday highlighting a historic reduction in violent crime nationwide since his second term in office. FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Todd Blanche joined the president in the release of the FBI’s 2205 Crime Statistics Report. As the midterms approach, Trump tied crime to a larger theme, warning people on the consequences of communism.

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, pled guilty to two federal stalking charges. Mangione faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and will remain in federal custody pending his sentencing, which is set for Dec. 18.

NASA will host a two day air-and-space showcase in Florida as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. It says people will be able to see the future taking shape with the latest space technology, aircraft, possible rocket launches, and more.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the U.S. military can keep its naval blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely, as President Donald Trump signals he’s allowing economic pressure to mount against Tehran.

Trump on Truth Social Thursday celebrated a court win upholding the closure of the “de minimis” import loophole. The exemption allowed foreign goods worth up to $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. The White House says it cost the country billions in foregone tariff revenue.

The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk is fighting to take the death penalty off the table. Tyler Robinson’s attorneys are now challenging the question of whether anyone else was ever in danger as the case heads toward closing arguments in his preliminary hearing.

The Trump administration’s latest crackdown on people exploiting the U.S. immigration system. Federal prosecutors unsealed a massive indictment out of New York charging 11 individuals in a decade-long marriage fraud scheme involving more than a thousand marriages with Chinese nationals.

The Department of Justice urging the U.S. Supreme Court again to rescue mail-in ballot restrictions before the midterm elections. This comes after a lower court blocked voter ID and proof of citizenship nationwide.

A tight race for Wisconsin’s primary on Tuesday. What the newly elected nominee David Crowley is saying as he gears up for the dash to the general election facing GOP nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany.

President Donald Trump announced today in a Truth Social post that he is looking into whether the federal government can stop New York City’s pied-à-terre tax.

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, 32, was released Tuesday by Russia on a humanitarian basis after the president said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return—No exchange took place,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The defense for the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO requested in filing papers that the state court not restrict public access to the trial. However, on Tuesday before oral arguments began, the judge scolded them for making the request.

Republican senators released some of the 34,000 text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government phone. They highlight Fauci’s comments on the COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will likely reshape childhood vaccination. The order recommends 11 of the original 17 childhood vaccines and advises that the MMR vaccine against mumps, measles and rubella be split up into separate shots given at different times.

Over 175,000 U.S. visas have been revoked. The White House celebrated on Monday as the State Department announced the cancellation of the foreign nationals’ visas.

Rescuers and volunteers searched through debris after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific Coast. The country's president said the death toll is over 100.

On Friday, President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the State Department focusing on the mining industry. Trump is touting a $3 billion series of historic mining projects to counter China’s supply chain dominance and around $180 million investment into U.S. mining schools.

The Senate approves a Russia sanctions package to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine. Late Sen. Lindsey Graham was working on the package for a year, right up until the day before he died. The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs on the world’s top five buyers of Russian oil or natural gas, with exceptions.

Enes Kanter Freedom, former NBA player—and current human rights activist—announces himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom posted on X, saying that if declaring who you are is all that’s needed, then he meets all the current self-identification guidelines to play.

President Donald Trump signed two separate executive orders on Thursday. The first expands the definitions of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship in the United States; the second executive order bans birth tourism. Trump also praised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, saying he is doing well with Iran while also pushing back on reports of low U.S. munitions.

The United States is cracking down on international scam compounds that target Americans—many of them concentrated in Southeast Asia. The State Department says Chinese-linked criminal organizations are the main force behind these operations. FBI Director Kash Patel says coordinated strikes have freed thousands of trafficked workers and recovered billions stolen from Americans.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during testimony last week.

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced five newly unsealed indictments against several alleged leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, and joined the State Department in offering over $100 million in rewards for information that would lead to the arrests of high-ranking leaders of the CJNG.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has taken a closer look at the Muslim Brotherhood in the United States, saying that the group is a clear and present danger to the safety and security of Americans. One witness, Lara Burns, a retired FBI special agent, said the FBI wiretapped a meeting of leaders of the Palestine committee, which was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, and they said they wanted to infiltrate U.S. universities, media, and politics.

Jeanine John Taele, 38, is expected to appear at court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, after being detained Sunday when he was found armed with a pistol and prohibited ammunition outside President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course. The FBI says Taele’s actions at the golf course raised serious concerns and led investigators to uncover additional weapons.

Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are holding their primaries today. Many are watching battleground state Michigan, as today’s results could signal what to expect come the mid-term elections in November.

Nineteen individuals face charges in alleged medicaid fraud schemes worth $4 million in Pennsylvania. Authorities say the schemes are part of a nationwide epidemic of Medicaid fraud that has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medicaid is on the table at today’s Senate Budget hearing. Senators and witnesses point to what they think is causing fraud in the program and ways to stop it.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission, which would advise the president on policies that affect military families and recommend ways to improve their quality of life. Trump told reporters that talks with Iran are still on and that he will give Iran a “last chance before decapitation” to come to a deal. This comes after the president called off what he described as the biggest strikes on Iran since World War II over the weekend.

Three major wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have scorched over 8,000 acres and remain zero percent contained. Officials say the fast-moving fires have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate, destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, and prompted a request for federal assistance.

A federal lawsuit against a former immigration attorney with offices in Washington state and Illinois is growing. Dozens of former clients have now joined the case, accusing the attorney and her firm of misleading vulnerable immigrants.

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Spanish police began installing a floating barrier along Ceuta’s sea border with Morocco on Aug. 1 after an unprecedented mass illegal crossing into the Spanish enclave that left at least 67 people dead, overwhelmed the tiny autonomous city, and renewed fears of uncontrolled migration.

The Michigan Senate Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday, with multiple polls showing that candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who is backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has a significant edge over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.).

President Donald Trump has called off U.S. strikes on Iran. He said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the hold, after Iran agreed to an acceptable framework to end the war.

Spokane, Washington, residents are forced to flee as three wildfires close in on the city. Over 5,000 acres have already burned.

Michigan is now reporting cyberattacks on the state’s water systems, following cyberattacks reported on more than 30 water systems in Minnesota.

President Donald Trump held the 13th cabinet meeting of his second term, the first at Camp David. The president vowed to continue hitting Iran hard, adding that he is losing faith in Iran talks.

Trump touted a historic peace deal for Gaza, confirming that terrorist group Hamas has agreed to a multi-phased disarmament plan. International troops are expected to assist with security while the plan is carried out.

New estimates show that around 50,000 illegal immigrants stormed the Spanish city of Ceuta this week. That’s the equivalent of more than half of the city’s entire population. Over 50 died trying to cross the border.

Thousands of illegal immigrants breached the border of Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, according to local authorities, who declared an emergency and asked the Spanish government to deploy the army to the enclave and completely close the border. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to hit Iran hard, launching a new wave of intense strikes overnight after Tehran tried to attack U.S. forces. Trump also announced a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” to make American roads safer and open new pathways for military veterans to obtain jobs in the trucking industry. The father of the Apalachee High School shooter in Georgia received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday in one of the nation’s most closely watched parental accountability cases.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to over 100 questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, to which he was subpoenaed, regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a statement after the hearing, saying Fauci is “trapped by the many lies he repeatedly told the American public.” The committee is expected to vote next week on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions, said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

President Donald Trump vows to hit Tehran hard after the U.S. military intercepted a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack on its Middle East bases. The president also announces a $22.5 billion plan to renovate the Washington Dulles International Airport, in his latest beautification efforts to upgrade the nation's capital.

NTD’s David Lam interviews America’s psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman to find out why teenagers and young adults are turning to Artificial Intelligence chatbots to tell their problems to, rather than a friend. Lieberman says part of the reason is that they’re used to being online and on devices, but that there are deeper reasons.

President Donald Trump held separate high stakes meetings Tuesday with Israeli and Ukrainian leaders. The talks come as the United States and Iran negotiate during a pause in strikes, while Ukraine is becoming increasingly tied to the wider Iran conflict. Trump also delivered remarks at the National Cathedral for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, remembering him as “a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out.”

NTD dives into newly declassified intelligence reports that shed light on a Chinese Communist Party influence campaign in the U.S. The documents outline alleged efforts to shape public opinion, lobby policymakers, and amplify divisions leading up to the 2020 election.

Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify under oath before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday morning. More than 1,100 pages of his private diary have been made public. It raises questions about how Fauci responded to U.S. intelligence and whether his private assessments matched what he told the American people.

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Oil prices plunge as the United States chooses not to strike Iran for the third straight night in a row as President Donald Trump pushes for a diplomatic end to the conflict. On Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order limiting mail-in voting to move forward. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court upheld a decision blocking the president’s order ahead of November’s midterm elections.

The Pentagon is cutting off dozens of prominent Chinese universities from the Department of War’s funding. It cites concerns that American research is helping fuel Beijing’s military build-up. The Department of War announced the designation on July 23 in an update to a roster of academic and research institutions that it has determined to be risky to American research and intellectual property.

The Trump administration is expanding its legal campaign against state laws that provide certain benefits to illegal immigrants, after an Illinois federal court ruling last week that providing in-state tuition to illegal immigrants in conflict with a federal law violated the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and is “unconstitutional and invalid.” The DOJ argued the state unlawfully allowed certain illegal immigrant students to receive in-state tuition while requiring out-of-state U.S. citizens to pay higher tuition.

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The U.S. military concluded its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran as President Donald Trump warns the regime it will be held fully responsible for any future Houthi attacks. Trump said talks with Iran continue, but the United States is prepared to intensify strikes.

“We can take that to a much higher level if we want to,” Trump told reporters at the White House Friday. “We’re locked and loaded and ready to go but we’re talking to them.”

Nearly 150,000 California mail-in ballots were rejected in June’s primary election, with most thrown out because they did not meet the state’s deadline requirements. Attorney General Rob Bonta is facing criticism over the ballot language for a voter ID measure.

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is urging more caution against Chinese technology. Chairman John Moolenaar is calling out Ford for supporting the Chinese auto industry, while also calling on Congress to ban Chinese robots.

President Donald Trump said on July 23 that the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the kingdom normalizing ties with Israel. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that there would be no enrichment of nuclear material by Saudi Arabia and that the deal “pertains only to non-military use” and “will be approved but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.” The president added that the United States is not opposed to civil nuclear facilities. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 23 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippines. In their first face-to-face meeting this year, the two top diplomats discussed a range of issues, including Russian–American relations and the need to end the war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony of four U.S. soldiers recently killed overseas before delivering remarks in Marietta, Georgia. The president again honored the fallen service members and commented on the Iran war, SAVE America Act, and the economy. Trump said his administration secured more than $19.2 trillion in global investments during his second term. Trump also warned the nation against communism, saying that “the radical left is actively trying to destroy our children’s future with the disaster known as communism.”

OpenAI reports that its artificial intelligence model hacked into AI company Hugging Face’s system. In a press release, OpenAI called it an “unprecedented cyber incident” as its system acted autonomously. The company said it used stolen credentials and identified vulnerabilities to access Hugging Face’s servers.

Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, testifies on Capitol Hill, focusing on the efficiency shortfalls within the U.N. Waltz highlights the United States’ efforts to cut down bloat in the organization.

President Donald Trump welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House Tuesday to discuss ways to implement the Trilateral Framework, the U.S.-backed deal between Lebanon and Israel that was signed on June 26. Both leaders said they would address the deal’s goals to expand Lebanese military control in the country’s south, reduce Hezbollah’s presence, and enable a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the federal government will pause more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over alleged fraud. Kennedy said HHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are using artificial intelligence and other tools to identify suspicious activity.

New Jersey found around 6,600 non-citizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission system between June 2023 and June 2024. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said under 400 voted illegally and that she was “appalled” by the situation. The White House said in a press release that this error highlights the need to pass the SAVE America Act, which Republicans say will ensure election integrity.

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The State Department released a new 100-page report titled that reveals the role Cuba has played in fostering 21st-century communism and subversion in the United States. The document breaks down how foreign governments and many extremist movements familiar to Americans, like Antifa, are helping radicalism, and its tangible effects, to grow right here on American soil. On July 16th, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a conference on political terrorism, “the Cuban regime’s sprawling intelligence and ideological network helped to build the far left in our country and in our hemisphere, and it remains inextricably linked to the far left groups and movements across and beyond the West.” President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of American soldiers who were killed in the war with Iran. In a Truth Social post, Trump vowed to avenge their deaths, saying that the regime will pay ‘many times over.’ The U.S. enters the 9th consecutive day of strikes against Iran. An individual is in custody after allegedly setting off an “incendiary device” at a federal building in New York City that houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and an immigration court, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in an X post. The suspect allegedly poured an unknown liquid on the ground, placed fireworks on top and ignited it causing a fire, the FBI said at a press conference.

The United States military launched more strikes on Iran, while Iran continued its attacks on gulf countries in the Middle East. It comes just days after two American troops were tragically killed in Jordan.

Severe flooding and storms battered parts of the country. Officials are now tracking a tropical threat.

Iran officially ended its commitment to the memorandum of understanding it signed with the United States last month. NTD’s guest unpacks the significance of this move.

Mandatory cameras installed in your rearview mirror are watching you as you drive. That is the result of a new European Union law designed to protect road warriors from distracted drivers.

A festive start to the 2026 World Cup final. There were entertainers galore at the pre-game closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey stadium.

Two U.S. troops were killed in action while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, as U.S. forces continue their strikes on Iran for seven consecutive nights.

The battle for the U.S. House is heating up. A top election forecaster says Democrats have the edge heading into the midterms, but Republicans still have a path to keep their majority.

In a primetime address to the nation on July 16, President Donald Trump announced bombshell findings that reveal the Chinese Communist Party compromised U.S. voter data and weaponized American journalists and corporations. The White House released previously classified intelligence files that show China has gained access to voter roll data across 18 states.

“Tens of millions of voters’ data in 18 states have been bought, stolen, or hacked by China. Yet those responsible for sounding the alarm instead kept the information secret and hidden,” Trump said.

NTD hosts a panel with former CIA operative J. Michael Waller and Rick Fisher, a senior fellow at the Asian Military Affairs International Assessment and Strategy Center, to discuss what was revealed in the newly declassified files and China’s actions in the 2020 U.S. election.

The day after Trump’s speech, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that states could lose funding if they do not purge their voter rolls of potentially ineligible voters and noncitizens.

A Florida hospital has become the nation’s first to sign on to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make Hospital Food Healthier” pledge. The campaign aims to make nutrition a core part of patient care to aid recovery and improve outcomes.

President Donald Trump welcomed the newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday. Trump said the United States is shifting toward economic partnerships with Iraq with a focus on oil and added that U.S. forces will leave the country by Sept. 30. The U.S. president also highlighted a major drop in inflation and attributed it to policy measures. Inflation declined to a lower-than-expected 3.5 percent, down from 4.2 percent, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

The Department of Justice said its Trade Fraud Task Force reached a new milestone less than a year after its launch. Colin McDonald, the lead attorney of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, announced a $1 billion recovery from a crackdown on individuals and companies accused of violating U.S. trade and customs laws.

Meta is facing a lawsuit over claims that artificial intelligence helped decide who the company would lay off. Twenty-six current and former employees say the system unfairly penalized workers who took protected leave.

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In the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11, President Donald Trump sent a heartfelt message on Truth Social remembering his personal relationship with the late senator and ordered all American flags throughout the United States to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m on July 18.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's sister, would fill the late senator's seat. Earlier on the same day, Trump posted on Truth Social recommending Nordone as Graham's replacement, saying, "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

Trump announced in a separate Truth Social post that the U.S. military will reinstate its blockade of Iranian ports. The president said that the United States will also begin charging a 20 percent reimbursement fee on all cargo ships going through the Strait of Hormuz to cover the costs of guarding the crucial waterway.

Nine European nations and Ukraine agree to form an anti-ballistic missile coalition. Kyiv is calling on them to start producing a Ukrainian defense system in part to bridge the time until Patriot missiles made under license are ready.

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Washington is mourning the sudden loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The longtime South Carolina Republican died at 71. His office said he passed away following a brief and sudden illness.

The United States hit targets across Iran in response to the regime firing on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran followed up by striking U.S. military bases in the region.

A decade-old South China Sea ruling is back in focus, as the United States and more than a dozen nations are urging the Chinese regime to recognize the decision.

The Department of Justice subpoenas New York Times reporters regarding an intel leak about the new Air Force One presidential plane.

The U.S.-led Shield of the Americas Western Hemisphere coalition supports the results of the contested Colombian election, as President Gustavo Petro refuses to recognize the incoming conservative leader.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is over. The president says his administration will continue to hold more talks with Tehran amid the flare-ups in the Middle East, despite suggesting that the regime may not be worthy of a deal. Trump also announced that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest of the Senate not passing the SAVE America Act.

The Department of Homeland Security says Tou Lue Vang, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was set to be deported before receiving a pardon last month from Minnesota officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped in to revoke the legal status of Vang, a child sex offender who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl, and deported him immediately, according to a DHS press release.

Eight men were indicted on conspiracy charges over their alleged involvement of a planned attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House in early June. According to a press release by the DOJ, all eight individuals were charged in two separate conspiracies on murder and terrorism.

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate against the recent Iranian attacks on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The United States struck multiple Iranian military sites “to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz,” according to an X post by the U.S. Central Command.

Trump announced that he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case on birthright citizenship after the high court struck down the policy on June 30. The Supreme Court is currently on its annual summer recess, and the justices will begin their next term on Oct. 5.

A new report reveals nearly 90 instances of fraud and abuse of federal education tax dollars. The State Financial Officers Foundation said it uncovered around $225 million in alleged fraud across America’s schools over the past six years.

President Donald Trump reiterated a strong warning against communism on the last day of the NATO summit, saying he believes it's taking root in the United States and around the world. Trump told NTD that the idea of the United States becoming communist is one of the greatest threats the country has faced.

“One thing that happens when you go communist is you never come back,” Trump said, adding that countries that have adopted communism will instead experience repression, poverty, and suffering.

During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce its own supply of Patriot air defense systems, which have been in high demand throughout Ukraine’s war with Russia.

Vice President JD Vance delivered updates on the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud at a Milwaukee event Wednesday. Vance highlighted saving billions from Medicare fraud by making companies provide medical equipment before patients are required to pay. Vance also addressed fraud in the H-1B visa program and how overseas fraudsters and big corporations were using the program to undercut American workers’ wages.

President Donald Trump arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday for a two-day summit with NATO leaders. Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is this year's host, and announced that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 fighter jets. NATO’s 32 member countries are meeting to discuss the president’s demands for increased defense spending commitments.

New York City has evacuated multiple buildings, including a school, and closed streets in midtown Manhattan after structural columns buckled in a high-rise building that is under construction. The office building, which formerly housed Pfizer, is still unstable and continues to move hours later.

Democrats retract endorsements for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following an allegation of rape that was reported by Politico. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and the Maine Democratic Party called on Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

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NTD was live outside the courthouse where Tyler Robinson, 23, who was charged with aggravated murder for the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, attended the first day of a weeklong preliminary hearing. Utah prosecutors will present evidence to the judge to determine whether there is enough to move the case forward to trial. Two witnesses were called on to testify and describe what they experienced on the day of the assassination.

President Donald Trump issues a fierce rebuke to communism as he celebrates the official launch of Trump accounts. Trump called these accounts the ultimate weapon against the ideology he says threatens American freedom. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened the ceremony and encouraged parents to take advantage of the newly launched investment opportunity to help their children.

"The American dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation with the right to claim their rightful share of it," Bessent said.

FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal of the organization's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the American team's previous game. Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president Gianni Infantino about the red card and asked for a review.

President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. “We’re celebrating freedom’s triumph over tyranny, liberty’s conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit—from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026,” the president said.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Epoch Times sister outlet NTD spoke with NTD senior geopolitical analyst, Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, about the significance of America's past, present, and future.

Massive July 4th celebrations take place in Washington on Saturday as large crowds of people gather to celebrate the 250th year of the United States. NTD looks at the events leading up to Independence Day and an interview analyzing America's history and what led to it being the representation of freedom.

Leaders across the globe are sending their congratulations as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, with allies recognizing America's historic milestone and longstanding partnerships.

NTD dives deep into the top moments in sports history where America has dominated the main stage. We look at why tourists are marveling at American culture during the 2026 World Cup, how the United States defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the highlights from the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, known as the "Dream Team," that featured the biggest names in basketball history, and what led them to securing the gold medal.

President Donald Trump will mark the nation’s 250th birthday with a historic celebration at South Dakota’s iconic Mount Rushmore. That’s before he returns to Washington for Freedom 250's Salute to America Celebration on Independence Day.

The Spirit of ‘76 exhibition at Freedom Plaza was unveiled today as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. It features a series of statues honoring figures from the American Revolution.

Hiring momentum slowed in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected, but the stable growth shows the resilience of the labor market, officials said. The White House told NTD that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, has been delivering for Americans as the nation celebrates July 4th.

Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, said the bill has achieved everything that the administration was aiming for and that people were able to “make more money, and keep money that we saw in the tax return data, that the typical benefit across all three was maybe $6,000 to $7,000 per person.”

Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced that former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge over allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month. Hearn is accused of inflicting more than $1,000 worth of damage during a June 19 incident where he was arrested. However, Hearn claims he “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.”

As America comes close to celebrating it's 250th birthday, NTD breaks down the top events leading up to the holiday including a huge celebration at Mount Rushmore featuring military honors, family-friendly activities, fireworks, and a speech by Trump.

President Donald Trump kicked off July Fourth celebrations on Wednesday, cutting the red ribbon to officially open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Trump delivered remarks during the dedication ceremony, paying tribute to Roosevelt and describing him as “a man who embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country.” Trump told audience members that Roosevelt was “a staunch and ferocious opponent of a thing called communism,” and drew attention to an increase in support for communism in America today, following the successful primaries in New York and Colorado of Democratic Socialists. He called it “the greatest threat to our country.” The Department of Justice announces new federal charges against eight illegal immigrants who are allegedly members of Tren de Aragua—a Venezuelan gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization—in its ongoing efforts to fight against transnational crime. The charges were filed for two separate crimes of kidnapping and murder. Two masked individuals are in custody after climbing to the top of New York City’s Empire State building’s spire. The duo flew a banner from the top that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”

President Donald Trump celebrated two wins with Tuesday's Supreme Court rulings. Justices lifted limits on campaign spending in federal elections and upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws banning boys in girls' sports. However, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth. Trump said the ruling is a loss for America and called on Congress to change the law to end birthright citizenship.

"The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Tuesday.

A new report finds a growing campaign to silence critics of the Chinese Communist Party is expanding inside the United States. The findings include threats, assaults, and pressure campaigns targeting Americans across more than 30 states.

House lawmakers have expressed concern over security at the northern border, which has seen a growing trend of attempted crossings by terror suspects along with an increase in cartel activity.

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President Donald Trump is urging the passage of the SAVE America Act, as the Supreme Court upholds mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day.

The Supreme Court expands Trump's firing authority over the Federal Trade Commission. What did the ruling come down to, and why does it impact a swath of federal agencies?

The United States and Iran are set to resume talks after both sides exchanged clashes over the weekend. What is the White House saying, and how are oil prices trending?

U.S. teams rescue infant in Venezuela; Trump gives Iran dire warning

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Tensions are climbing once again in the Middle East with Iran launching drone attacks against Bahrain Saturday, while a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile.

The Department of State releases the text of a U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon that charts a path toward ending decades of conflict. The deal calls for the disarming of the Hezbollah terrorist group and a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.

President Donald Trump spoke at the 2026 Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Policy Conference, sounding the alarm on communism.

“The biggest thing we have to do is we have to stop this horrible threat of cancer that’s permeating our country, called communism,” Trump said. Trump also warned Democrats about the slew of self-proclaimed democratic socialists who have gained ground in New York.

House Republicans say Democrats are headed for an internal battle after democratic socialist candidates scored high-profile primary wins. Now, a group of moderate Democrats are publicly pushing back, saying the party needs to promote a centrist message.

Members of the Religious Liberty Commission presented Trump with its final report, which highlights threats to religious freedom in the United States and recommends 12 actions to strengthen it.

At least 188 people are dead, with thousands more injured or trapped under rubble after two major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the death toll could reach as much as 10,000. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he already spoke with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, coordinating U.S. support.

A U.S. official said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a drone at a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 24th. This incident comes after the U.S. and Iran entered into a memorandum of understanding that included an end to hostilities and open access through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Supreme Court allows the Trump Administration to revive an Obama-era restrictive policy where immigration officials can turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, as they need to be on U.S. soil to do so.

All Democratic Socialists and progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their House primaries on Tuesday, handing Mamdani a victory in his bid to move his party further to the left.

President Donald Trump commented on the New York primaries while answering questions from reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. “They’re going radical left,” Trump said, calling one candidate a communist.

California’s billionaire tax proposal has garnered enough signatures to become eligible for the general election ballot on Nov. 3. The measure is a proposed one-time tax of up to 5 percent on California residents with a net worth of more than $1 billion as of Jan. 1 with some exceptions.

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people were charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown. The schemes allegedly involved $6.5 billion in false claims and, in some cases, may have put patients' lives at risk.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can fast-track deportations of illegal immigrants across the nation. It allows immigration authorities to remove illegal immigrants who entered the country without valid documentation or through fraud, who had not been paroled, or who cannot prove they lived in the country continuously for two years or more.

California consumers sued gas station operators including BP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon, Circle K, and Albertsons over allegedly using artificial intelligence to hike prices. Drivers said gas prices have risen as much as 30 cents a gallon in some areas. This led gas prices to reach "astronomical" levels, at times reaching $7 a gallon, according to the complaint.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said major progress was made as a "good foundation for a successful final deal" was laid during long talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Vance said all four key objectives were achieved during the negotiations, including Iran allowing nuclear inspections, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, preventing regional escalation, and establishing a formal process to continue technical negotiations.

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces his resignation as leader of the Labour Party amid growing pressure from within his own party to step down, opening the door to a leadership contest to replace him. Starmer said he will remain as prime minister until his replacement is decided, leading Britain to prepare for its seventh leader in 10 years.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry announces new export restrictions on 10 U.S. rare earth minerals and defense companies after the Pentagon on June 8 flagged several Chinese companies it believed were aiding the Chinese military.

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Vice president JD Vance called Sunday's negotiations with Iran “a historic meeting” and said the parties have made “great progress.” President Donald Trump said Iran must stop its ‘proxies’ in Lebanon from causing trouble or the U.S. will "hit Iran very hard again." Speculation reaches tipping point that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, possibly as soon as tomorrow. Even President Trump weighed in, posting on Truth Social: “I wish him well!” June 21st is Father’s Day and to celebrate NTD spoke to presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook for a discussion on the history of the holiday.

Vice President JD Vance started his trip to Switzerland today for U.S.-Iran talks that will involve Pakistan and Qatar.

Iranian state-run media reported on June 20 that Iran has once again closed the critical waterway. It comes after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, jeopardizing a memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran.

President Trump said there will be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz even after the 60 days. But he says the U.S. could impose its own measures if a deal is not reached.

Israel and terrorist group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, following an escalation of fire overnight in Lebanon, a U.S. official told The Epoch Times. The ceasefire was reached following mediation efforts by the United States and Qatar. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States' support for the government of Lebanon's efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and maintain peaceful relations with all its neighbors, in a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to U.S. spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

Cuba agrees to implement its largest policy reform since 1959. The Communist Party votes to approve major economic changes, opening key economic sectors such as banking, tourism, and agriculture to attract both Cuban and foreign investment. This comes amid pressure from the United States to make democratic changes.

A new award-winning documentary, "Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun," premieres in Los Angeles, drawing audiences from around the globe. The investigative film unveils the perseverance of the New York-based dance company in the face of threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The latest screening comes as federal prosecutors continue uncovering CCP influence operations in Southern California.

The U.S. Navy lifted its blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X Thursday. The announcement came after Vice President JD Vance told reporters at a White House briefing that more than 12.5 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz overnight, and gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon Thursday.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 15 people—11 of them illegal immigrants—for allegedly stealing more than $1.4 million in benefit fraud in Massachusetts. These programs include Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, MassHealth, Social Security disability payments, housing assistance, and unemployment benefits, the DOJ reports.

Thousands of Knicks fans pack the streets of New York City for a historic ticker-tape parade following their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson, Knicks captain and NBA Championship MVP, thanked his team and fans at the parade and got emotional when giving thanks to his family. "Without them, their sacrifice and everything—wouldn't be possible," he said.

On Wednesday, the United States releases the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. On the final day of the G7 summit, President Donald Trump predicts that the plummeting price of oil will boost the economy and that the United States will "end up having the lowest energy anywhere in the world."

"Now that the oil is coming down, you're going to see everything follow, everything follows the cost of energy," Trump told NTD's Mari Otsu.

The Labor Department is putting all 50 states on notice, warning that they must comply with measures to stop fraud schemes related to unemployment insurance, or risk losing federal funding. This warning comes after the DOJ sued New York state on June 16 over alleged fraud tied to New York's $10 billion home-care program provided to Medicaid patients as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud across the country.

Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, announces plan to introduce a flat state income tax that would remove state income taxes for families earning up to $150,000.

The FBI disrupted an alleged multi-phased plot targeting last weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in an X post on Tuesday. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a possible network, with five individuals now in custody.

Daniel Rosen, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announces charges against 15 suspects accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement.

And Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway files a lawsuit against a major seller of baby monitors and home security cameras over their alleged ties to the Chinese military.

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President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit Monday, after announcing the previous day the completion of a historic U.S.–Iran peace deal. Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and global stocks have risen since the deal with Iran was announced.

Trump told reporters at the summit that he will now focus on Ukraine and that he "had a very good conversation yesterday" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Kenneth Bass, LA Mayor Karen Bass's brother, in a lawsuit suing the city for "reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt wrote in an X post.

Google reports a Beijing-linked hacking group was secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions for over a year before being detected.

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President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran has been reached. The president said: "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace".

New diplomatic signals on the war in Ukraine. President Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in separate calls. NTD has the latest.

All 12 people aboard a small plane were killed in Butler, Missouri, when a skydiving trip went horribly wrong.

There are security concerns at America's polling sites and preparations for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Homeland Security on what's being done to stay ready.