Two attacks hit Colombia. In Cali a car bomb killed six and wounded 76. In Amalfi a drone killed 12, later listed as 13. FARC dissidents were blamed. The 2016 peace deal did not stop the violence.

At dawn the FBI searched John Bolton’s Bethesda home and his office. A probe looked at mishandling of classified material. Bolton had criticized Trump. Officials insist the law applies to all.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the DIA chief, the Navy Reserve head, and the Naval Special Warfare commander. No reasons were given. Democrats say it tests loyalty after a DIA finding that Iran’s program was set back only months.

DHS tells the media to drop "undocumented" and says "alien" is the legal term. "Illegal" is the proper descriptor. Trump cites a 1.6 million drop in illegal aliens in six months and orders a census that excludes them.

DeSantis says Florida will revoke a trucking firm’s license after a Turnpike crash tied to an illegal alien driver with a California CDL. The FMCSA says the driver failed an English test. Licenses from Washington and California are under review. The DOT cites enforcement and policy failures.

Sen. Chris Coons calls the Bolton raid chilling. It is court-authorized and tied to a national-security probe as Bolton criticizes Trump. He notes Bolton’s post-White House book and Putin remarks, and the clash in timing.

Britain’s HMRC plans to tax employee car ownership as Benefit-in-Kind from Oct 6, 2026. NFDA and Vertu Motors warn the change could slow recruitment and EV rollout. HMRC expects £275m in 2026-27, then less.

The Digest, 8/22/2025 @1100PM, CDT

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