Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today…
Top 3 Headlines
1. The Pentagon is increasing its anti-drone capabilities due to the challenges posed by Iranian missile swarms.
2. An exceptional agreement has led to the release of emergency oil reserves amid rising gas prices.
3. Medical device companies are facing setbacks, with a reported global cyber attack potentially linked to pro-Iranian factions.
Main Stories
Chase Money — Epstein’s estate has confirmed that five wealthy clients received payments, but notably, Trump is not among them.
Golden State Warrior — Amid the trans scandal at SJSU, university officials revealed a past relationship with a gender-diverse individual.
Deadly Conspiracy — Three brothers from Iraq have been apprehended for their involvement in the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Norway.
Border Battle — An appeals court has provided Trump a temporary stay from deportation just before an important decision.
School Scandal — A teacher was arrested after a mother found alarming evidence regarding her student.
Politics
Shuffle Early — The House Majority Leader has announced a Senate run while Markwayne Marinlin shifts focus to cybersecurity at the DHS.
Reversal of the Rules — A Texas Republican senator has changed stance, abandoning previous criticism of Trump’s voter ID bill.
Protection of Women — Hawley is proposing a ban on the abortion pill, which is utilized in a significant percentage of abortions.
Going Too Far — Video footage shows Bill Clinton seemingly pushing Hillary into the street as she protests against it.
Media
Cash Experiment — A Guaranteed Income initiative is looking to expand its $7.5 million program across the state.
Playground Politics — A ruling says a first-grader has the right to free speech after facing discipline for a Black Lives Matter drawing.
Rinse and Repeat — CNN faces backlash for not adequately covering a terrorist attack in New York City for the third time.
Behind Closed Doors — Jill Biden plans to share insights about her husband’s campaign withdrawal in an upcoming memoir.
Opinions
Hugh Hewitt — Morning Glory: A look at how President Trump and the country are engaged in a struggle for justice, with optimism about the outcome.
Steve Moore — Discusses five energy truths often overlooked as America’s oil boom mitigates the effects of potential conflict with Iran.
In Other News
Surprising Twist — A former NFL No. 1 pick is drawing interest from teams despite already having quarterbacks on their rosters.
Sasquatch Spotting — Reports of Bigfoot sightings have surged, with six in just four days.
American Culture Quiz — Challenge yourself and see how you fare in a quiz about American culture.
Grapes of Wrath — A notable shift is occurring in Wine Country as younger generations are moving away from alcohol.
Point Finger — An alarming rise in obesity in a particular demographic has experts examining potential solutions.
Clock
Kevin O’Leary — Oil remains a crucial commodity across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
Victor Davis Hanson — Highlights that Iran has launched significantly more missiles at Israel, though the results have been largely ineffective.
