While strolling across the White House roof earlier today, President Trump was approached by reporters asking what he was building. With a grin, he pointed upward and replied, “Nuclear missiles,” before mimicking a launch into the sky.
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General Michael “The Gorilla” Kurilla, outgoing Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), concluded his final tour of the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility on Saturday, wrapping up a 15-day visit from July 20 to August 2 that spanned 12 countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the Kyrgyz Republic.
Throughout the trip, Gen. Kurilla met with U.S. servicemembers, senior military officials, defense ministers, and heads of state. In Pakistan, he took part in the Central and South Asia (CASA) Chiefs of Defense Conference, where military leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and the United States gathered under the theme: “Strengthening Bonds, Security, Peace.”
He also oversaw the change of command for Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), the U.S.-led coalition of 87 nations conducting counter-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria.
Reflecting on his final deployment, Kurilla said:
“You can’t truly understand the complexity, challenges, or strategic potential of the Middle East, the Levant, and Central and South Asia without being there. No report or phone call can replace time on the ground. Listening directly to our troops, partner leaders, and local populations gives you a far deeper and more accurate perspective. I return with immense respect for our servicemembers and renewed confidence in the shared vision for regional stability and cooperation among our partners.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting today with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to review strategies for the ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Reports indicate Netanyahu is strongly considering a full occupation of the Gaza Strip.
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Footage shows a German-supplied Flakpanzer Gepard operated by Ukrainian forces taking down a Russian Shahed attack drone near Odesa with a burst of 35mm autocannon fire.
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Netanyahu’s office has notified the U.S. that they will occupy the Gaza Strip with the goal of eliminating all Hamas members. But more importantly: Israel has stated that it will eliminate all Hamas leaders wherever they are in the world.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday submitted a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump and the Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA), urging the commutation of George Santos’ prison sentence. Santos, the former GOP Representative for New York’s 3rd District, began serving an 87-month sentence last week after being convicted in April on federal charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Patriots are beginning to gather on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, Brazil, in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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“Laws lose their legitimacy when crafted by criminals” — Protesters gather en masse outside Bolsonaro’s residence following Judge Alexandre de Moraes’ order placing the former president under house arrest.
Patriots are beginning to gather on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, Brazil, in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Running a modern Western liberal state isn’t for the thin-skinned — it’s like juggling flaming swords while riding a rollercoaster… blindfolded.
The Maui Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a brush fire in the Kaanapali area. Officials report that forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
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Facing strong bipartisan backlash, the Trump Administration has withdrawn a controversial provision from FEMA’s “terms and conditions” that would have denied federal emergency aid and disaster relief grants to states and cities that boycotted or refused to do business with Israeli-based companies.
Maria Elvira Salazar stated:
“OUTRAGEOUS INJUSTICE! Once again, Alexandre de Moraes has abused his power by placing former President Bolsonaro under house arrest without a single conviction or due process.
This is NOT justice — it’s political persecution.
Brazil is teetering dangerously close to becoming a dictatorship, where political opponents are silenced rather than tried.
We must raise our voices before it’s too late.”
The Trump Administration has announced that states and cities that boycott Israeli-owned or Israeli-based companies will be ineligible for federal disaster relief and aid. In a notice issued Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated that jurisdictions must comply with its “terms and conditions,” which now include a requirement not to cut “commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies” in order to qualify for funding.
The affected funding includes approximately $1.9 billion in federal grants used by states for critical disaster preparedness needs, such as search-and-rescue equipment, emergency management salaries, and backup power systems. FEMA also said that major cities must comply with the new Israel-related condition to receive a share of $553.5 million allocated for counterterrorism efforts in high-density urban areas like New York City.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced support for Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to establish government-run grocery stores, framing it as part of the Democratic Party’s broader effort to “experiment” with affordability initiatives—alongside programs targeting childcare and housing.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued arrest warrants for 57 Democratic House members who fled the state in an effort to block a legislative vote.
We post about everything — about hunger, aid, Hamas stealing the supplies, and now this video saying there are no reports of hunger. You choose which narrative you prefer; we’re just reporting.
A massive 35-kilometer traffic jam has formed on the Crimean Bridge, setting a new record. The gridlock, stretching from the Taman side toward Crimea, has left over 4,000 vehicles stuck as security inspections cause severe delays. Drivers reportedly face wait times of up to 8 hours.
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Russian media report that the Su-57 fighter jet has been equipped with a new hypersonic missile, reportedly similar to the Zircon. Until now, the Zircon had only been deployed from naval vessels and ground-based launchers — this marks the first time such a weapon has been adapted for use by a combat aircraft.
In a newly released video, Hezbollah declares:
“Resistance is our choice.”
The group reaffirms its refusal to disarm, stating:
“They demand we surrender our weapons, but our stance remains unchanged.
Our mission is to liberate Lebanon, protect its sovereignty, confront Israeli aggression, and harness the strength of the Resistance as a defensive force.
Lebanon must stand up to its enemy — and Resistance remains the only path forward.”
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U.S. Representative Don Bacon stated:
“This war could end immediately if Hamas released the hostages they’re starving and torturing. While Israel and the international community continue sending food into Gaza, Hamas seizes the aid or attacks those delivering it. Hamas initiated this conflict and continues to reject peace.”
The Israeli Consulate in New York has unveiled a new campaign in Times Square, featuring a video of hostage Evyatar David with the message:
“Hamas is starving the Israeli hostages.”
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Aerial footage captures today’s massive protest in Sydney, where over 100,000 people gathered to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza and call attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and reported starvation among Palestinians.
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At least 68 Ethiopian migrants have died and 74 are still missing after their boat overturned in rough seas off the coast of Yemen’s Abyan province, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration. Out of the 154 people on board, only 12 have been confirmed as survivors.
Russia has reportedly destroyed a major Ukrainian military logistics route in the Kherson region, striking the center of a key bridge with what is believed to be a massive FAB-3000 bomb, weighing over three tons. The precision-guided strike is said to have severely disrupted Ukrainian supply lines. Additionally, Russian sources claim the same type of bomb was used to target and eliminate a Ukrainian troop position in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
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Iran has long insisted it never pursued nuclear weapons — but comments from a former senior official cast doubt on that claim.
In April 2022, Ali Motahari, former Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, admitted that the country’s nuclear program originally aimed to develop a bomb. “If we had managed to keep it secret and conduct a nuclear test, the matter would have been settled,” he said. “Once we had started, we should have seen it through to the end.”
The interviewer, taken aback, asked whether such a statement might jeopardize ongoing negotiations.
Motahari replied dismissively: “No one pays attention to what I say.”
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Hamas states it will only agree to disarm once a Palestinian state is established with Jerusalem as its capital.
The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted overnight for the first time in 600 years, an event that may be linked to the powerful earthquake that struck Russia’s Far East last week, according to Russia’s RIA state news agency and local scientists.
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A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook the New York City area and parts of New Jersey, according to GlobalQuake.
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The Krasheninnikov volcano has erupted for the first time in over 460 years, marking its first recorded eruption in modern history. The massive ash cloud has reached an altitude of 5 to 6 kilometers, prompting alerts in the region.
In a closed-door meeting with families of Israeli hostages, Steve Witkoff reportedly expressed cautious optimism, telling them, “I don’t have perfect news, but I believe we’ll succeed.”
He also revealed a significant change in President Trump’s approach to the negotiations: an end to incremental agreements. “President Trump now believes that all hostages must return at once,” Witkoff said.
“We’re moving toward an all-or-nothing deal for all 20 living hostages,” he added. “And we have a plan.”
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he had ordered the removal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner following the release of that day’s jobs report, stating, “We didn’t believe the numbers.” He added that the commissioner was “very suspect.”
DroneBomber reports that operators from Ukraine’s 1st Territorial Defense Brigade destroyed a bridge over the Tsata River in Russia’s Bryansk region, with the strike captured by both reconnaissance and FPV drones.
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Germany’s Ministry of Defense reported a sharp rise in interest and recruitment for the Bundeswehr this year, with a 28% increase in new enlistments compared to the same period in 2024. As of the end of July, roughly 13,750 recruits had been sworn in, bringing the total number of active servicemembers to approximately 183,100. Voluntary military service among young people has also jumped by 15%, which officials attribute to targeted recruitment efforts and growing security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine. By the end of August, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Cabinet is expected to vote on a draft law that would overhaul Germany’s military service system, with the long-term goal of expanding the Bundeswehr to over 300,000 active personnel.
Iran’s leading water expert, Mohsen Arbabian, has claimed that the United States and Israel are deliberately manipulating weather patterns to divert rain clouds away from Iran, accusing them of engineering a drought in the country.
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Trump addresses the strategic deployment of two nuclear submarines:
“We have to be careful.”
“A threat was made by a former President of Russia, and we're gonna protect our people.”
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The Israeli Consulate in New York has launched a new digital campaign in Times Square, highlighting Israel’s humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.
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Russian media reports that the Pentagon has not provided any details to Russia’s Defense Ministry regarding President Trump’s recent announcement about the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines.
In a recent post on Truth Social, U.S. President Trump revealed that, according to what he described as a likely briefing from defense and intelligence officials, nearly 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine over the past month. He added that Russia’s total military losses since the beginning of 2025 now stand at approximately 112,500—significantly higher than prior estimates from NATO and U.S. sources. Trump also stated that Ukraine has lost around 8,000 soldiers this year, along with a devastating number of civilian casualties from ongoing Russian missile and rocket strikes on Kyiv and other cities.
🚨TRUMP: "I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in appropriate regions" near Russia
Iran’s president:
“Since the start of my term, it’s been nonstop disaster. One hits, and before we can recover, another follows. It just doesn’t stop.”
Macron to Israel:
“Airdrops alone are insufficient. Israel MUST allow full humanitarian access to prevent famine.”
Notably, Macron refers to a “risk of famine.”
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly, dominated by President Nayib Bukele’s party, approved constitutional reforms on Thursday that will permit indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms from five to six years.
Tensions spike in the Hamas negotiations. A senior political official told Tamir Morag moments ago: “Hamas has broken off contact and no longer appears willing to negotiate. There’s simply no one left to talk to.”
Another source confirmed: “Sadly, it seems the deal is off. This may be the end of the road.”
REPORTER: "Is there any use at all in pressuring Israel now to come to some sort of longer-term solution?"
TRUMP: "If you do that, you really are rewarding Hamas — and I'm not about to do that."
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Teresa Ribera, a top deputy to Ursula von der Leyen, has reportedly criticized fellow EU commissioners for failing to take a firm stance against Israel, warning that “history will judge them,” according to Spanish media. Ribera has allegedly been pressing von der Leyen for weeks to adopt a stronger position on the issue.
Netanyahu’s Office stated:
“Hamas stole food from its own people. Israel responded by airdropping aid to civilians in Gaza and urged other countries to join us. Some have already stepped up.”
Angola Protests Erupt Over Fuel Prices:
A taxi strike over a 33% diesel price hike in Luanda has escalated into violent unrest, leaving 4 dead and more than 500 arrested.
What began as a protest by drivers quickly grew into a broader revolt, with thousands blocking roads and clashing with police. Protesters stoned public transport and set fire to billboards of President João Lourenço, as outrage over rising fuel costs gave way to deeper anger over governance and economic conditions.
Authorities struggled to regain control as even peaceful commuters were caught in the turmoil.
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The Sinaloa Cartel is said to be operating in fear under the Trump administration, with smuggling operations grinding to a halt amid a sharp increase in Border Patrol and National Guard activity. “The business has taken a serious hit,” one source reported.
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Waves estimated at 3 to 4 meters in height have reportedly hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East.
A Tsunami Warning has now been issued for the entirety of Hawaii.
