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#illegals
The Western Journal: Watch: Illegal Aliens Attempt to Flee When Penske Truck Door Flies Open Outside LA Home Depot
DHS agents conducted a raid near a Home Depot in Los Angeles, targeting an area reportedly controlled by the MS-13 gang. The operation led to multiple arrests, with 16 individuals taken into custody as migrants fled the scene. This follows a directive from Mayor Karen Bass aimed at protecting illegal aliens from federal enforcement.
The raid highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration policies and local government efforts to shield undocumented residents. Officials assert that immigration enforcement is necessary to deter illegal entry and maintain public safety, despite pushback from local leadership.
#politics
Fox News: Violent attack reignites BOWSER Act debate as Trump floats federal takeover of DC
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is advocating for federal control of Washington, D.C., following a violent crime incident involving a former government staffer. His proposed BOWSER Act aims to repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, increasing Congressional oversight amid rising crime concerns.
Former President Trump has echoed Lee's sentiments, suggesting that federal control may be necessary if D.C. does not improve its safety measures. Legal experts note that Congress retains authority over D.C., and there is a growing bipartisan agreement that the current governance system is inadequate.
Breitbart: Chicago-Area Bomb Threat Causes AWOL TX Dem Lawmakers to Evacuate Hotel
A bomb threat led to the evacuation of a Chicago-area hotel housing Texas Democrat lawmakers protesting a redistricting bill. Authorities conducted a thorough search but found no device. The incident prompted statements from the lawmakers affirming their safety and gratitude for law enforcement's response.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced an investigation into the threat, while Texas officials criticized the Democrats for leaving the state to block legislative action. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the lawmakers to be returned to Texas and for accountability.
Forbes: Alina Habba’s One-Time Replacement Desiree Grace Calls Firing ‘Completely Unjustified,’ Report Says
Desiree Grace, recently appointed U.S. attorney in New Jersey, has filed a complaint against her firing by the Justice Department, which occurred shortly after her appointment. She claims her dismissal was unjust and retaliatory, as the DOJ moved to keep Alina Habba in the role despite her term expiring.
Legal challenges have arisen over Habba's authority, with defendants in New Jersey arguing that her appointment was unlawful. The Merit Systems Protection Board, which would handle Grace's complaint, currently lacks a quorum to make decisions.
Fox News: Zohran Mamdani spending big on private security despite earlier calls to defund police
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has spent over $33,000 on private security for his campaign, despite previously advocating to defund the police. His campaign payments to a security firm raise questions about his stance on law enforcement.
Mamdani has faced backlash for his past anti-police rhetoric, especially following a recent shooting in Manhattan. While he claims his views have evolved, he has not renounced all previous positions, including plans to disband certain police units.
Fox News: Dems wanted to draw every Republican out of Maryland but now lambast Texas redistricting
Democrats are supporting Texas lawmakers who left the state to obstruct a GOP redistricting vote, contrasting with their past defense of Maryland's gerrymandered maps that aimed to eliminate Republican congressional seats. The infamous "pterodactyl" district exemplified this strategy.
Maryland's Democrats previously engineered districts to ensure Democratic dominance, even admitting intentions to oust Republican representatives. This history has resurfaced as the party navigates current redistricting challenges, with implications for electoral competitiveness.
Fox News: Senate hopefuls jostle for high-stakes seat after Blackburn jumps into governor race
Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has announced her candidacy for governor, prompting interest from Reps. Andy Ogles and Tim Burchett in her Senate seat. If Blackburn wins, she would vacate her position, allowing the governor to appoint a successor until the next election.
Both Ogles and Burchett are considering running for the Senate in the 2030 election cycle if appointed. Blackburn's move could lead to a significant GOP primary battle, as she aims to become Tennessee's first female governor.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Trump announces face-to-face talks with Putin next week followed by three-way talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, with plans for a subsequent meeting that includes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Details are still unfolding as this story develops.
The Telegraph: Rayner orders China to explain secret basement under London ‘mega-embassy’
Angela Rayner has requested an explanation from China regarding the redacted blueprints of its planned "mega-embassy" in London, particularly concerning areas that have been obscured. Concerns have been raised about the potential for espionage activities within the complex.
Rayner's inquiry comes as she evaluates whether the project at Royal Mint Court should proceed, reflecting a shift in the government's stance on the embassy's implications for national security.
#military
The Economist: Microphones can spot radar-evading hypersonic missiles
Hypersonic missiles, developed by the US, China, and Russia, fly within the atmosphere and can maneuver unpredictably, making them difficult to detect with traditional radar. This advancement poses new challenges for national defense systems that rely on long-range detection.
Recent innovations, such as using microphones to identify these stealthy missiles, aim to improve detection capabilities in this evolving landscape of warfare.
#history
Le Monde: In Pompeii, new evidence shows signs of life post-eruption
Archaeologists have found new evidence of reoccupation in Pompeii after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Survivors and others seeking valuable items returned to the devastated city, forming informal settlements in precarious conditions until the area was fully abandoned by the fifth century.
The findings reveal that 15-20% of Pompeii's population perished in the eruption, primarily from thermal shock. This new understanding highlights the city's transformation from a vibrant Roman hub to a makeshift community amidst the ruins.
#crime
GB News: Murderer who killed dog walker in 'vicious and brutal attack' jailed for life
Roy Barclay, 56, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 57-year-old grandmother Anita Rose, who was attacked while walking her dog in Brantham, Suffolk. He will serve a minimum of 25 years before being eligible for parole.
Rose succumbed to her injuries four days after the attack on July 4 last year.
#science
Fox News: CBS host frets Trump admin plans for moon base could usher in new 'age of colonialism' in space
CBS News host Vladimir Duthiers raised concerns about the Trump administration's plans for lunar colonization, drawing parallels to Earth's colonial history. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson noted the absence of indigenous life on the moon, suggesting colonization may not carry the same ethical implications.
Tyson also criticized proposed cuts to NASA's funding, arguing that a strong investment in science has historically been a bipartisan priority in the U.S. He emphasized that reducing science budgets contradicts the goal of advancing space exploration.
The Economist: Astronomers cannot agree on how fast the universe is expanding
Astronomers remain divided on the rate of the universe's expansion, a fundamental issue in cosmology. Since Edwin Hubble's 1929 findings, it has been established that the universe is not only expanding but doing so at an accelerating pace, a fact recognized with a Nobel Prize in 2011.
This ongoing disagreement among scientists suggests potential flaws in current cosmological theories, indicating that our understanding of the universe may need reevaluation.