Good Morning!
Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day.
Top Stories
1. John Bolton, a former aide in the White House, faces charges related to mishandling classified documents.
2. Mamdani caused quite a stir in a debate when the topic of Hamas came up.
3. A Virginia Democrat, who previously made disturbing comments about violence toward a rival, is now being scrutinized for reckless driving.
Main Highlights
Strike at Sea – The first survivors have emerged after US military drone strikes targeted a ship involved in drug trafficking.
1951-2025 – Ace Frehley, the former KISS guitarist, has passed away at 74 after being placed on life support.
“Miracle” Escape – Authorities are investigating a video that shows a gunman attacking a well-known businessman.
Lingering Questions – Police discover the cause of death for newlyweds found in their vehicle.
Pay for Accommodation – The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a $1,000 fee for immigration parole.
Politics
Watching Over You – Labor unions are suing the Trump administration due to its social media monitoring of visa holders.
Legacy Life – Erica Kirk showcased Charlie’s Medal of Freedom to the TPUSA staff.
“It’s Control.” – A New York mayoral candidate vehemently opposes the deployment of National Guard troops.
“There Is No Benefit.” – NYC schools challenge the Department of Education over nearly $50 million in funding cuts related to transgender policies.
Media
See You in Court – Donald Trump has refiled a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times.
Smoke Signal – Trump is moving towards loosening regulations on marijuana.
Peacock Purge – NBC News is reportedly making notable job cuts, with a focus on roles connected to diversity.
Early Adopter – A tech CEO reflects on being an early backer of Trump’s political journey pre-2016.
Opinion
Jonathan Ross – The ongoing arms race is primarily about computing power, and it’s crucial for America to keep pace.
David Marcus – It’s not Curtis Sliwa’s responsibility to rescue the Democratic Party from its internal conflicts.
In Other News
Please Go Out to Sea – Commander Southcom announces retirement amid Caribbean operations.
Stage Meltdown – A pop artist goes on a profanity-laden tirade against ICE and Trump during a concert in Portland.
Digital News Quiz – Curious about Linda McMahon’s remarks on her division or Bari Weiss’s reputation? Take the quiz!
Family First – An NFL player retires, influenced by a tragic life event.
Presidential Focus – Issues like IVF and autism catch President Trump’s attention.
Clock
Jonathan Fahey – A former Homeland Security official discusses the severity of Bolton’s indictment, calling it “much worse” than anticipated.
Will Witt – City Hall’s “double standards” come under scrutiny.
