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Senators to Vote 4th Time on Stopgap Funding Bill; Fire Breaks Out at Chevron Oil Refinery near L.A. | NTD Good Morning

Vehicle and Stabbing Attack Outside Manchester Synagogue | NTD Good Morning

Government Shutdown Begins with No Deal in Sight | NTD Good Morning

Shutdown Likely After White House Talks Fail | NTD Good MorningWith just hours left before the government shutdown deadline at midnight, lawmakers remain deadlocked. Republicans are pushing a clean continuing resolution to extend current funding for seven weeks, giving Congress time to pass the full slate of appropriations bills. But Democrats are holding firm, refusing to support any bill that doesn't extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.War Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed America's top military leaders at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday. He said that the department is “clearing the way for leaders to be leaders” and will be enforcing new standards, including for physical fitness and appearance.Global reactions to President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan are pouring in. Arab and Muslim nations welcomed the effort but stopped short of fully endorsing it. The Palestinian Authority signaled that it's ready to engage. Families of hostages called the moment historic, even as they remain cautious about the final outcome. Western leaders are urging the Hamas terrorist group to accept the proposal.

Police Identify Suspect in Michigan Church Shooting | NTD Good MorningPolice have identified the suspect in the Michigan church shooting as 40-year-old Thomas Sanford. Authorities say at least four people died after Sanford opened fire inside the church and set it on fire. The FBI is now leading the investigation, with the incident being treated as a targeted act of violence. President Donald Trump called for an end to what he said is an epidemic of violence in the United States.The president will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday as Israel faces growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza. Families of hostages have urged Trump to use the meeting to help secure their loved ones' release. Trump has promised something special on a Gaza plan. Vice President JD Vance said top U.S. officials are engaged in negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders.Trump is expected to meet with lawmakers on Monday to work out disagreements as the threat of a government shutdown looms. Democrats want parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act repealed and are demanding an extension to tax subsidies for Obamacare. Republicans say negotiations can take place after their short-term funding bill expires, which recently passed the House before failing in the Senate. If an agreement isn't reached by Tuesday at midnight, the Trump administration says it plans to lay off more federal workers.

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted; New Tariffs on Heavy Trucks, Drugs, Kitchen Cabinets | NTD Good Morning

Trump Expected to Sign U.S. TikTok Deal; 1 Detainee Dead After Dallas ICE Facility Shooting | NTD Good Morning

Trump Suggests Ukraine Can Win All Land Lost to Russia; Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Charlie Kirk Comments | NTD Good Morning

President Trump to Address U.N. General Assembly; White House Ties Tylenol to Autism Risk | NTD Good Morning

Thousands Attend Memorial for Charlie Kirk; Trump Meeting Zelenskyy, Backing NATO After Incursion | NTD Good Morning

Turning Point USA Holds Vigil at Colorado State; Trump Returns to White House After UK State Visit | NTD Good Morning

ABC Halts 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' After Charlie Kirk Remarks; Starmer Hosts Trump for Trade Talks | NTD Good Morning ABC has cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination drew backlash from political leaders and the Federal Communications Commission. The move followed public outrage over reactions to Kirk's death, leading to firings nationwide. Vice President JD Vance has called the public celebration of Kirk's death disgusting.After a day of pageantry with the British Royal Family on Wednesday, President Donald Trump is focusing on trade talks and politics with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The pair will be at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country home, where they plan to sign a technology prosperity deal. The British government also announced more than $200 billion of investment from U.S. companies.Three police officers are dead and two more are injured after a shooting in southern Pennsylvania. Authorities say the violence erupted on Wednesday in York County, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia, during a domestic-related investigation. Officials have not identified the gunman or the fallen officers, and say the investigation is ongoing.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk Murder Faces Death Penalty; U.S. and U.K. Sign $42 Billion Technology Deal | NTD Good Morning

FBI Director Kash Patel to Testify to Lawmakers; Trump to Deploy Crime Task Force in Memphis | NTD Good Morning

Charges Against Kirk Murder Suspect to Be Filed; Trump Expected to Speak to China's Xi on Friday | NTD Good Morning 

Trump: Possibly Have Kirk Suspect in Custody; Bolsonaro Sentenced to Over 27 Years in Prison | NTD Good Morning President Donald Trump said on Fox & Friends on Friday morning that law enforcement officers have detained a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The FBI said they had recovered trace evidence of shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print from the crime scene. They also said they recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle nearby. The Bureau is offering a reward of up to $100,000 dollars for any information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for his role in an attempted coup. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing, calling the case political persecution under current President Lula da Silva. Trump said the conviction was very bad for Brazil, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled it a witch hunt.After bipartisanship failed to be effective, Republicans invoked the so-called nuclear option on Thursday, changing the Senate's rules to fast-track Trump's nominees. An unspecified number of nominees will now be confirmed with a simple majority. The first vote is expected to take place next week with 48 nominees. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that Republicans will regret making the change. The GOP move comes after Democrats have stalled nearly 150 of Trump's nominees.

Utah residents paid tribute to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a makeshift vigil outside the hospital he was brought to after being fatally shot. Members of Congress have also responded to Kirk's assassination, condemning the killer. The White House has ordered that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in his honor.A manhunt is continuing as authorities have not yet detained a firm suspect in Kirk's assassination. Police say a lone perpetrator is suspected of firing the single gunshot that killed Kirk from a distant rooftop sniper's nest on campus. State police issued a statement on Wednesday night saying that two men had been detained and that one was interrogated by law enforcement. However, both were subsequently released, with police saying neither have any current ties to the shooting.9/11 remembrance ceremonies at New York City, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon are marking the 24th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Families, survivors, and civic leaders are gathering to read the names of those lost, with moments of silence. Vice President JD Vance is in New York to mark the event, while President Donald Trump is at the Pentagon for the solemn occasion.

Russian Drones Shot Down Over Polish Airspace; SCOTUS Agrees to Fast Track Trump Tariff Appeal | NTD Good Morning

Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City; White House Denies Trump Signed Alleged Note to Epstein | NTD Good Morning

European Leaders to Visit DC Over War in Ukraine; 5 Killed in Shooting at Bus Stop in Jerusalem | NTD Good Morning

Trump Finalizes Trade Deal with Japan; RFK Jr. Defends HHS Firings and Vaccine Comments | NTD Good Morning

Trump Asks SCOTUS to Review Tariff Decision; Trump's Deadline for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Draws Near | NTD Good MorningThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive its global tariffs after a federal appeals court ruled the president overstepped his authority. The White House warns the setback could hurt diplomacy and expose the United States to retaliation. President Donald Trump said that “everything is at stake.”Trump is expected to speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone on Thursday, as his two-week deadline for a bilateral meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin draws closer. On Wednesday, Putin said he would agree to a meeting with Zelenskyy, but only on his home turf in Moscow.Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with the families of those killed and injured in a recent shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis. The attacker killed two school children and injured 21 people. The vice president and Second Lady Usha Vance met privately with the pastor of the parish and the school principal. They also visited the church where the shootings took place and paid their respects to the victims and their families, laying bouquets at a memorial outside the church.

Court Rules Trump Cannot Use Wartime Law For Deportations; Nations Hostile to U.S. Meet in China | NTD Good MorningAn appeals court ruling has dealt a blow to the Trump administration's deportation efforts. A three-judge panel at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members is illegal. Meanwhile, the Defense Department is assigning military attorneys to serve as immigration judges. Officials say they were requested by the Justice Department to assist in reducing immigration court backlogs, which now total 3.4 million cases.Nations hostile to the United States are meeting in China this week, including leaders from North Korea, Cuba, Iran, and Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strong relations Russia has been building with China. Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping challenged the United States and the West, and called for closer cooperation among non-western leaders. However, President Donald Trump said he's not worried about a possible axis forming against the United States.U.S. forces have sunk a suspected Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, killing what Trump said were eleven members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The operation comes weeks after Washington doubled its reward for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's arrest. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. patrols will stay in the region to confront cartels.

Congress Returns to the Capitol After August Recess; Trump Admin. to Defend Tariffs at Supreme Court | NTD Good MorningLawmakers are returning to Washington this week to tackle important bills on national security as well as on crime and violence in U.S. cities. The Trump administration is working with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pass a “Comprehensive Crime Bill,” which is expected to address issues like cashless bail and increased police funding. Congress will also have to pass government funding for fiscal year 2026 before the end of September, or else face a government shutdown.The Trump administration is heading to the Supreme Court to defend the sweeping tariffs struck down by a lower court. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the tariffs are critical to fixing trade deficits and fighting fentanyl, and he's preparing a legal brief to underscore the urgency. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro is calling it the most important economic case in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the administration is also weighing a national housing emergency measure that could ease tariffs on building materials.Trump urged drug companies on Monday to make public the data on COVID vaccines that they've shared with him to clear up uncertainties over the drugs' effectiveness. The president is demanding an answer as, he says, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is "being ripped apart" over the question. Just last week, the CDC director was fired over disagreements on vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Several officials have also stepped down in protest.

Over 800 Dead After 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; Trump to Order Voter ID Requirements | NTD Good MorningMore than 800 people are dead and over 1,500 injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. Taliban officials say entire villages were flattened, with rescuers scrambling to reach survivors in the mountains. Military helicopters are bringing the wounded to hospitals as rescue teams spread out across the quake zone.President Donald Trump has said he'll issue an executive order requiring voter ID for ballots, and eliminate most mail-in voting. He's also pushing paper ballots and hand counts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court has struck down many of Trump's tariffs. U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said all tariffs are still in effect and that the fight is not over. The Trump administration is vowing to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.The Trump administration is escalating its immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has confirmed that more federal agents are headed to the city. Noem defended past deployments in cities like Los Angeles, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called the move dangerous and un-American.

Minneapolis Community Grieves Loss of Two Children; U.S. Approves $825 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine | NTD Good Morning

Candlelight Vigil Held for Victims of Minneapolis Shooting; Russian Air Strike Kills 15 in Kyiv | NTD Good Morning A candlelight vigil was held in Minneapolis to honor two children killed in Wednesday's school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Seventeen others were wounded but are expected to recover. The FBI has identified the shooter as a 23-year-old male who identified as female. President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide.Russia launched one of its largest air assaults on Kyiv in weeks early on Thursday. At least 15 people are dead with more than 40 injured. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged as rescuers continue searching for survivors. Ukraine's interior minister says children were among the casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack.The Trump administration is taking over management of Washington's Union Station from Amtrak, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying his department will be investing in cleaning up the station. Duffy also took one of Amtrak's new next-generation Acela trains to New York City's Penn station to announce new measures to revamp the rail hub. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is supporting the renovation plans, and construction is set to begin in 2027 after the design is finished.

SpaceX Starship Completes Successful Test Flight; Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Takes Effect | NTD Good Morning

Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook; Dust Storm Brings Phoenix, Arizona to a Standstill | NTD Good MorningPresident Donald Trump has said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. Trump accused Cook of falsely declaring two homes as her primary residence, calling her conduct deceitful and potentially criminal. Cook said Trump has no cause or authority to remove her, and that she will not step down.A massive dust storm swept across Arizona on Monday. The towering wall of dust, known as a haboob, plunged the Phoenix metro area into near-zero visibility. Severe thunderstorms followed, toppling trees and cutting electricity to more than 60,000 customers. The dust storm halted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for nearly an hour and authorities warned drivers to stay off the roads.Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday. The leaders discussed plans to revive America's shipbuilding industry by using Korea's expertise in the sector. Trump also announced a plan to launch a joint energy project in Alaska in order to supply South Korea with Alaskan oil. Lee thanked Trump for his role in furthering peace on the Korean peninsula, saying that he believes Trump is the only world leader who has been able to end international conflicts.

Trump Mulls Sending National Guard to Baltimore; Trump to Host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung | NTD Good MorningPresident Donald Trump says he may send National Guard troops to Baltimore, calling the city a “crime disaster.” However, Maryland's governor has urged him to walk its streets before sending in troops. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance defended the federal takeover of the District of Columbia's police force, crediting it for a steep drop in crime. Trump is also pressing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to end the Senate's ‘blue slip' tradition, which is stalling his judicial nominees.Trump is hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington on Monday for their first summit. Talks are expected to center on trade and defense costs after Seoul agreed to boost its military contribution by more than eight percent. The leaders will also discuss nuclear issues, with South Korea's foreign minister saying the country may seek U.S. approval to reprocess or enrich its own nuclear material for industrial purposes.Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man at the center of a high-profile deportation case, reported to an ICE field office early on Monday with a number of supporters. He's expected to be interviewed by immigration authorities on Monday after being released from a Tennessee jail on Friday. His defense attorneys said the United States is seeking to deport Garcia to Uganda unless he accepts a plea deal that would facilitate his deportation to Costa Rica.

Gov. Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan; Judge Bars New Transfers to 'Alligator Alcatraz' | NTD Good Morning

Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast, Beaches Closed; Texas House Approves Map Favoring GOP | NTD Good MorningHurricane Erin is moving north along the East Coast and is currently a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of around 105 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center said Erin's winds have weakened slightly since Wednesday. The storm is currently southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is moving north along the East Coast. Tropical storm-force winds are extending up to 300 miles from its center. Beaches all along the East Coast are being closed as dangerous conditions continue.The Texas House of Representatives approved new congressional maps on Wednesday after several hours of voting, following a two-week standoff in which Democrats fled the state in protest at the redistricting. President Donald Trump responded to the vote on social media, writing that “Texas never lets us down.” The map is now headed to the state Senate and could be signed into law by the end of this week. Meanwhile, California Democrats are working on their own redistricting plan, with their map expected to see a vote on the floor on Thursday. The new map would then be considered by California voters in a November poll.Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a visit on Wednesday to the hundreds of National Guard troops deployed in the District of Columbia, after nine days of federal control of D.C. law enforcement. Vance said that in the interim, there has been a 35 percent reduction in violent crime and an over 50 percent reduction in robberies. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that 550 arrests have been made so far. The U.S. Marshals Service has also put out a notice for $500 rewards for information leading to arrests in Washington.

Hurricane Erin Continues to Approach East Coast; Texas Capitol Evacuated After Shooting Threat | NTD Good Morning

Putin and Zelenskyy Peace Talks in the Works; Three More Governors to Send Troops To Washington | NTD Good Morning (Aug. 19)The Kremlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and world leaders are weighing in on Monday's historic peace talks in Washington. Moscow said the Trump–Putin call was “highly constructive,” with both leaders backing direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a Putin–Zelenskyy meeting could happen within two weeks. Meanwhile, NATO chief Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump as a pragmatic peacemaker.Governors from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee are sending National Guard troops to Washington in support of Trump's crime crackdown. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said the federal deployments don't make sense, and that crime is already declining. The White House pointed to the nearly 400 arrests made, while Trump signaled he may extend control or even declare a national emergency.Hurricane Erin is passing the southeastern U.S. coast on Tuesday, and could pass the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Certain areas are facing a tropical storm watch, as well as mandatory evacuations. Parts of Maryland could see 11-foot waves as the risk of powerful rip currents continues up the Atlantic seaboard. In New Jersey, officials say water conditions can already be considered dangerous.

Trump to Host Zelenskyy and European Leaders Today; Erin Restrengthens into Category 4 Storm | NTD Good Morning

Trump Heading to Alaska to Meet with Putin; Senators Call for Meta Probe Over Chatbot Conversations | NTD Good Morning

Over 100 Arrests So Far in Trump's Crime Clampdown; Trump Warns of 'Severe Consequences' for Russia | NTD Good Morning

National Guard Arrives in D.C. After Federal Takeover; Trump to Hold Virtual Meeting with Zelenskyy | NTD Good Morning

Trump Extends 90-Day Trade Truce with China; Trump Announces Federal Takeover of D.C. Police | NTD Good Morning

Trump to Address D.C. Homelessness and Crime; Trump-Putin Meeting Set to Take Place in Alaska | NTD Good Morning

Israel Security Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover; Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan Peace Talks | NTD Good Morning

Tariffs on Dozens of Countries Take Effect; Kremlin Says Trump-Putin Meeting in Coming Days | NTD Good Morning

Trump Threatens Federal Control of D.C.; Governor Asks Court to Remove State House Democratic Chair | NTD Good Morning

Democratic Governors Plan to Counter Texas Redistricting; Trump to Raise Tariffs on India | NTD Good Morning

Texas Dems Leave State to Prevent Vote on New Districts; Tariffs, Drug Prices, and Staffing Changes | NTD Good Morning

Trump Order Formalizes Tariffs on Dozens of Countries; Part of Northeast Flood with Torrential Rain | NTD Good Morning

Brown University Makes Deal to Restore Federal Funding ; U.S. Announces Multiple Trade Deals | NTD Good Morning (July 31)Brown University will regain hundreds of millions in federal funding under a new deal with the Trump administration. The school agreed to end DEI-based hiring, adopt anti-Semitism safeguards, and pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce groups. The settlement ends federal investigations—though with Brown admitting no wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Duke University's research grants have been frozen over alleged race-based discrimination.The Trump administration has announced multiple new trade deals. Trump said South Korea will pay a 15 percent tariff and invest $350 billion in the United States. Deals with Cambodia, Thailand, and Pakistan have also been reached. Meanwhile, the president imposed a 50 percent tariff on Brazil and on some copper imports.Twenty-five people were taken to the hospital on Thursday after severe turbulence on a Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam. The plane was diverted to Minneapolis where it landed safely, and medical personnel evaluated everyone on board. The Airbus jet was carrying 275 passengers and 13 crew.

8.8 Earthquake Hits Russia's Far East, Tsunami Alerts Issued; NYC Holds Prayer Vigil for Victims | NTD Good Morning (July 30)A powerful 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula overnight. It triggered tsunami waves of over 15 feet on the Russian coast, damaging buildings. Japan issued evacuation orders along much of its eastern coast, and Hawaii urged coastal residents to move to higher ground. A tsunami wave over 5 feet high was reported on the north-central shore of Maui in Hawaii.New York City held a vigil in Manhattan on Tuesday evening for the victims of Monday's shooting at 345 Park Avenue, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam. The others killed include a Cornell graduate, a Blackstone executive, and a security guard. The gunman took his own life. A note left by the shooter has led officials to believe he may have wanted to target the NFL office in the building, blaming his time playing high school football for a brain injury.The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposal to rescind a 2009 finding that linked human-caused climate change to public health risks. The EPA said in a statement that if the proposal is finalized, it will reinstate choice and reduce costs for consumers. The proposal cites new data that, according to the EPA, challenges certain assumptions on climate change. The announcement was condemned by environmental groups.

4 Killed in Shooting in Manhattan Office Building; Summer Temps Set to Cool Across the East Coast | NTD Good Morning (July 29)A gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan office tower in New York City on Tuesday evening, killing four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer. Police say the shooter, Shane Tamura, is among the dead. Authorities are still searching for a motive. On Tuesday morning, Mayor Eric Adams attended the dignified transfer of the police officer who was killed, and gave his condolences to the victims and their families.A major cooldown is finally arriving in the eastern United States, with temperatures in some cities dropping by 20 degrees after weeks of extreme heat. But the shift is bringing new flooding threats to already-soaked states like New Jersey and North Carolina. Out west, Utah's Monroe Canyon fire has exploded to nearly 21,000 acres. A powerful storm system also swept through the Northern Plains and upper Midwest late Monday and into Tuesday, toppling trees and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.President Donald Trump issued a new 10-to-12 day deadline on Monday for Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The measure was announced just two weeks after the president imposed a 50-day deadline. On the domestic front, meanwhile, the Trump administration issued a new guidance requiring federal agencies to protect religious expression in the workplace. This would allow federal workers to pray in groups while off duty, invite co-workers to church, and display religious items on their desks without fear of retaliation.

U.S. and EU Reach Trade Deal, Tariff Rate Halved; Extreme Heat to Affect 130 Million Americans | NTD Good Morning (July 28)The Trump administration is holding talks with the UK and China on Monday after announcing a deal with the EU over the weekend. The agreement comes just days before the U.S. tariffs were due to spike. The EU deal cuts the proposed tariffs in half, and will bring hundreds of billions of dollars in European investment to the United States. President Donald Trump announced the deal from his resort in Scotland, calling it “good news for everybody.”More than 130 million people are under heat alerts as dangerous temperatures grip much of the country. Tampa has hit 100 degrees for the first time in recorded history, with heat indexes expected to top 110 through the week. Meanwhile, severe storms are expected across the Northern Plains, with damaging winds and the possibility of tornadoes.Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a cease-fire starting at midnight on Monday local time, pausing five days of their deadliest clashes in over a decade. The breakthrough came during peace talks in Malaysia after President Trump pressured both sides over the weekend. Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse the other of starting the fighting last week. The conflict soon escalated to clashes with heavy artillery at multiple locations along their 500-mile land border.

President Donald Trump is heading to Scotland on Friday for a trip that blends golf with diplomacy. He'll first visit his Turnberry resort on Scotland's west coast, where he's set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday for talks to advance the U.S.–UK trade deal. Trump will then travel 200 miles east to his Aberdeen property to open a second 18-hole course, which is named after his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod. She was born on a Scottish island before immigrating to the United States.Trump paid a rare visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters on Thursday, ramping up pressure on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. The two also clashed over a controversial Fed renovation project that's slated to cost billions of dollars. Powell defended the renovation costs, saying the building requires significant structural repairs.Lawmakers have subpoenaed the CEOs of two of America's biggest financial institutions, J.P. Morgan and Bank of America. They're under scrutiny for their roles in the initial public offering of Chinese battery giant, CATL. The company is flagged by the Defense Department as a Chinese military company. The chairman of the select committee on the CCP said that "Wall Street shouldn't be underwriting Chinese military companies—and the American people deserve transparency."