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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.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.

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.).

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.

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.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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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.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.🇺🇸 More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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).🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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| NTD Evening News (June 28)

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.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

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.