Comey’s legal team asks judge to drop ’86 47’ case, reiterating claim that his post was not a ’true threat’
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Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey have asked a federal judge to dismiss the case accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump in May 2025, arguing that his social media post did not constitute a “true threat” against the president.

Fauci repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate hearing on COVID-19 after public release of diary pages
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying during his appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed terrorist militias in Iraq as Trump warns of further retaliation
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The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes against Iran-backed terrorists in Eastern Iraq, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

Red Cross declares second national blood crisis as Summer demand soars, has less than 1-day supply of type O+ blood
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Although thousands of people nationwide continue to donate blood, supply levels are still failing to match critical hospital demand, leading the American Red Cross to declare a second national blood supply crisis this year.

Calif.: Ex-Navy SEAL convicted for plot to bomb officers during a ‘No Kings’ protest
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A former United States Navy SEAL has been convicted and sentenced for orchestrating a plot to bomb law enforcement officers with explosives during a “No Kings” protest in San Diego, California.

Utah prosecutors cite ‘anti-LGBTQ, conservative views’ as motive in Charlie Kirk assassination case
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Prosecutors alleging that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk have presented their most detailed argument to date regarding a political motive, asserting in court filings that Robinson targeted Kirk due to the influencer’s public “opposition to gay marriage and transgender rights” — in addition to Kirk’s politically conservative ideology.

Report: Joint Base Charleston to be renamed in honor of Lindsey Graham
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Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina is set to be renamed in honor of late Senator Lindsey Graham, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced, citing the Pentagon.

Trump: I warned Biden about Fauci, but he gave him ‘vast destructive power’
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In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his belief that COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, saying former President Joe Biden gave Dr. Anthony Fauci “vast destructive power” during the pandemic, despite continuously warning Biden that the doctor “was no good.”

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for 5th consecutive time
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The Federal Reserve announced it is keeping interest rates study for the fifth consecutive time.

Thune: Not enough votes to pass budget resolution
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is throwing cold water on the idea of cancelling the August recess to pass a budget resolution.

Vance meets Saudi defense minister after joint U.S.-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias
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Vice President JD Vance has met with Saudi Arabia’s defense minister following joint military action in the Middle East.

Staggering report finds 2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks outside Israel since 1994
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An alarming new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that 2025 marked the deadliest year on record for antisemitic attacks since 1994.

Apple announces users can now lease iPhones following new Klarna partnership
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Apple customers in the United States will soon be able to lease iPhones for up to two years through the company’s new partnership with buy now, pay later provider Klarna.

Schumer urges Fetterman to remain a Democrat amid escalating party tensions
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman to remain in the Democrat Party, seeking to calm “growing concerns” from his fellow left-wing colleagues that the outspoken lawmaker might defect amid mounting friction between the party’s establishment and its rising progressive wing.

Trump reveals $22B renovation plan for Dulles Int’l Airport
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President Donald Trump has unveiled a $22 billion plan to overhaul Dulles International Airport in Virginia, aiming to transform the major international gateway.

U.S. strikes Iran with ‘heavy wave’ after Trump vowed retaliation for attempted attack on U.S. forces
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United States forces completed a “heavy” attack wave against Iran in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) failed attack on U.S. forces in the region, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

Trump: SCOTUS rulings on tariffs, birthright citizenship cost U.S. ‘TRILLIONS AND TRILLIONS’
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President Donald Trump asserted that recent rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) against his administration have cost America trillions of dollars.

Darline Graham releases first Senate campaign video
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South Carolina Senator Darline Graham has officially launched her Senate campaign.

Trump bashes Cornyn, Tillis for blocking Blanche AG nomination, ‘Todd Blanche is a STAR’
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President Donald Trump bashed Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis for not advancing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to become the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) permanent head.

Families of 9/11 victims push for Mamdani to be excluded from the 25th anniversary ceremony
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Families of 9/11 victims are calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, to be excluded from this year’s 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan.