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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."

Columbia University Agrees to $200M Settlement; Trump Unveils New AI Action Plan | NTD Good MorningColumbia University will pay more than $200 million to settle federal claims that it failed to protect Jewish students and staff from harassment. The deal restores access to billions in funding and follows months of protests and suspended grants. Columbia continues to deny wrongdoing, but has agreed to major policy changes, including tougher discipline, new civil rights training, and updating its definition of anti-Semitism. The school has also agreed to abide by laws banning race-based hiring and admissions.President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on Wednesday, while also unveiling a White House action plan to boost the American artificial intelligence (AI) industry. He vowed to stop adversaries like China from using AI to push opposing values, and said that the United States is currently leading China in AI “very substantially.” The plan includes around 90 recommendations, including a crackdown on state laws deemed too restrictive and fast-tracking the construction of datacenters.Bryan Kohberger, who confessed to the first-degree murder in 2022 of four University of Idaho students, has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison, without parole. Before his sentencing, family members of the victims spoke emotionally about the anguish they have suffered. Kohberger showed no emotion during the statements and declined the opportunity to speak. In addition to the prison time, Kohberger was also ordered to pay $200,000 in fines and $20,000 in civil penalties to the families.

U.S. Makes 'Largest Trade Deal in History' With Japan; Habba Removed as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey | NTD Good MorningPresident Donald Trump is hailing a new trade deal with Japan as the largest in history, opening Japanese markets to more U.S. goods and lowering tariffs on Japanese cars. Japan is also planning to invest $550 billion in the United States and to launch a joint LNG project in Alaska. The announcement sparked a rally in Japanese stocks. The United States also reached trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia on Tuesday, whereby Filipino goods will be charged a 19 percent tariff, but American goods zero percent.A panel of federal judges in New Jersey refused to extend the appointment of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, instead naming her deputy as a replacement. Department of Justice officials said Habba was pushed out for political reasons, as she is a former lawyer to President Donald Trump. The DOJ removed her deputy hours later. It remains unclear who will now take up the role.On Capitol Hill on Wednesday, two former ambassadors to Japan and Australia will discuss how they can better cooperate with the United States to counter the CCP's economic coercion. The three nations are working to try to reshape global trade to lessen reliance on China and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific. The navies of the three countries recently signed a new logistics deal to streamline cooperation should a conflict break out in the Pacific. Meanwhile, the United States is pursuing trade negotiations with China next week in Sweden to discuss tariff deadlines.

Philippines' Marcos to Meet Trump for Trade Talks; High Temps Expected Across South and Midwest | NTD Good MorningPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday for talks centered on security and trade. Marcos met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Monday, and will be the first Southeast Asian leader to visit Trump since his return to office in January. The Philippines' delegation is hoping to negotiate a more favorable trade deal before the August 1 tariff deadline.A heat dome is settling over much of the United States, with temperatures and humidity expected to soar. The system is spreading from the South to the Midwest, and soon to the Northeast. Heat indexes could top 100 degrees in many cities on top of stifling humidity, with dew points in the upper 70s and low 80s expected in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Relief may arrive for many by Saturday, when the heat dome is expected to weaken and more typical July temperatures should return.The Chinese Communist Party is blocking a U.S. government employee from leaving China. The State Department says the worker was visiting the country in a personal capacity. In a separate case, a Wells Fargo executive from Atlanta has also been barred from leaving China, with the ban tied to an alleged criminal probe. Both incidents come amid a series of detentions and exit bans targeting foreign nationals in China.

Harvard and Trump Administration Head to Court; Delta Passenger Jet Avoids Crash With B-52 Bomber | NTD Good MorningHarvard University and the Trump administration will present their oral arguments before a federal judge on Monday, after the federal government cut billions in federal funding to the school over allegations of the continuation of DEI programs and anti-Semitism on campus. Harvard alleges that freezing the funds had nothing to do with anti-Semitism. Harvard's lawsuit says that the school's research leads to medical and scientific advancements that benefit society.A Delta Air Lines regional flight had a close call while approaching to land in Minot, North Dakota, on Friday. The pilot said a B-52 bomber appeared in his flight path without warning, forcing him to take evasive action. The incident occurred less than six months after a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington killed 67 people.An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in a New York City park during an attempted robbery late on Saturday night. Authorities say the alleged shooter, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history, hit the off-duty officer in the face and arm. The officer returned fire before two suspects fled. Police say one is in custody, while the other is still at large.

Congress Clears $9B in Rescissions Package Cuts; Trump Creates New Roles to Carry Out Policy Agenda | NTD Good Morning

The Senate passed a $9 billion spending-cuts package early on Thursday morning in a 51–48 vote. The bill would revoke funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting that Congress had already approved. Senators Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) were the only Republicans that opposed it. The package is now headed to the House.A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska's southern coast prompted tsunami alerts and evacuations for coastal communities on Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck just after 12:30 p.m. local time. The tsunami warning was downgraded within an hour, and fully canceled just before 2:45 p.m. At least 40 aftershocks were recorded within a matter of hours, though no injuries or major damage was reported.President Donald Trump signed a measure into law on Wednesday, classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and toughening sentences for traffickers. Trump also called out China's role in the fentanyl crisis. China remains the largest source for fentanyl precursors, which are then used to make fentanyl products in Mexico before they end up in the United States. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.

Senate Advances Rescission Bill with $9B in DOGE Cuts; Trump Unveils $90 Billion AI Investment | NTD Good Morning

Flash Flood Emergencies Sweep Across Northeast; Trump Says NATO to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine | NTD Good Morning

President Trump to Meet With NATO Secretary General; Flood Warnings Issued in Texas and NYC | NTD Good Morning

Trump Announces a 35% Blanket Tariff on Canada; Massachusetts Highways Close After Flooding | NTD Good Morning

Trump Set to Impose Tariff on Copper; Flash Floods in D.C. as Storms Hit Mid-Atlantic | NTD Good Morning

Flash Floods Hit New Mexico Mountain Community; Trump to Make Multiple Trade Announcement Updates | NTD Good Morning

Texas Rescue Crews Search for Flood Survivors; Trump Hosts Netanyahu at White House | NTD Good Morning

At Least 82 Killed and Many Still Missing in Texas Floods; Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause Set to End | NTD Good Morning

House Prepares for Final Vote on Budget Bill; Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal with Vietnam | NTD Good Morning

House Prepares for Final Vote on Budget Bill; Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal with Vietnam | NTD Good Morning

Senate Passes Budget Bill, House Begins Consideration; Trump Says Deal with Japan Unlikely | NTD Good Morning

Overnight Vote-A-Rama in Senate Continues; Trump Reinstates Hardline Stance on Cuba | NTD Good Morning

2 Firefighters Ambushed and Killed in Idaho; Senators to Start Votes on GOP's Big Budget Bill | NTD Good Morning

White House Confirms New Trade Deal with China; Trump Pressures GOP Holdouts to Pass Budget Bill | NTD Good Morning

Pentagon Holds Conference Defending Strikes Against Iran; Trump Considers More Aid for Ukraine | NTD Good Morning

NATO Leaders Discuss Increasing Defense Spending; Trump Defends Iran Nuclear Facility Strikes | NTD Good Morning

Trump Expresses Frustration with Israel and Iran; Trump Heading to The Hague for NATO Summit | NTD Good Morning

Israel Launches Airstrikes Across Tehran; Suspected Gunman Killed Outside Michigan Church | NTD Good Morning

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Court Allows Trump to Keep Control of California Guard; Trump Decides to Strike Iran Within 2 Weeks | NTD Good Morning