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President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of honor to NASA's Artemis II astronauts on Friday. Trump unveiled America's space ambitions as he signed an executive order to create a new space academy while emphasizing the importance of space exploration for national security and economic growth.Social media platform X says it investigated a Chinese bot farm of 200,000 fake accounts. It found hundreds of accounts posting anti-artificial intelligence content targeting America.The Department of Justice filed an appeal after a federal judge's temporary restraining order blocked key parts of the U.S. Postal Service's new mail-in ballot rules in the legal battle before the November midterms.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to immediately rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The U.S. Department of the Interior will update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the new name. Trump is also signaling U.S. punishment against Chinese banks for helping Iran.The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is calling out U.S. banks for bankrolling the IPO of a company accused of using forced labor in China.Over 350 people have been confirmed dead in the Nepal-Tibet floods, and more than 1,000 people, including foreigners from 32 countries, remain missing, China and Nepal said on Thursday. Among those missing are 65 Americans. This comes after a wall of water and mud several stories high tore through the border region, sweeping away homes, roads, and bridges.

President Donald Trump turned up the pressure on two fronts, warning Iran against placing new mines in the Strait of Hormuz and delivering a blunt message to Canada as the trade fight deepens. Trump also signed an executive order banning the use of some foreign equipment in the U.S. electricity grid, the White House announced.The Department of Justice said Wednesday it stopped a Chinese hacking operation that was attempting to target multiple sensitive U.S. government agencies including the U.S. Justice Department, the Federal Reserve, the Senate, NASA, and other agencies. In a Statement, the DOJ said it seized domains used by two hacking platforms called “Q-Scan” and “Q-T-Router.”Meta has reached a proposed settlement worth up to $17 billion in a closely watched case involving allegations that Facebook and Instagram harmed teenagers' mental health. The agreement would bring new restrictions and safety measures for kids using Meta's social media platforms in the coming months.

On Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a post on X that Iran's leadership is acknowledging the impact of Washington's increased economic pressure amid Operation Economic Outcast.Canada announced Tuesday it is countering Washington's tariffs by imposing dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on hundreds of American goods, covering CA$27.6 billion (US$19.9 billion).Singer Dolly Parton, who was 80, died on Tuesday, according to a video statement by her nephew Bryan Seaver. She outlived her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who passed away in March 2025, and although she had no children, she had many nephews and nieces.Congress moves to crack down on foreign propaganda online. A new bipartisan bill would force social media influencers to disclose when foreign governments pay them to push political content.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

The Trump administration widened its economic pressure campaign against Iran Monday, launching Operation Economic Outcast. The Treasury put Tehran's global enablers on notice, including a warning that could hit Chinese banks. President Donald Trump also announced he will impose a new 50 percent tariff on all Canadian cars and trucks starting on Jan. 1, 2027.The administration issued a new plan to charge more than $100,000 for new H-1B visas for foreign workers. It's a measure that builds off Trump's temporary fee that was first imposed last year and was set to expire in September.A fast-moving wildfire continues to threaten communities in northwest Reno, Nevada. Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders or warnings as crews battle the human-caused blaze.

A trade dispute is heating up. New U.S. tariffs on Canada are now in effect, and Canada says it will hit back with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs. Here's how President Donald Trump is responding.The U.S. Postal Service is tightening rules for mail-in voting. Find out what the new policy states, and whether it could impact the midterms.A once-in-a-lifetime event takes over the streets of Washington. The president kicked off the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and spectators shared the excitement.

President Donald Trump is set to travel to South Carolina ahead of the state's Republican Senate runoff election on Tuesday to make a last-minute appearance for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), his chosen candidate to replace the late Lindsey Graham. Voters will decide whether Graham or Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) will be the Republican nominee on the November ballot.Vice President JD Vance speaks at his hometown in Middletown, Ohio, highlighting the president's America First agenda by bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Vance announced that Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. will invest $1 billion in Middletown Works supported by a $500 million U.S. Department of Energy grant.The White House makes an announcement on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day that fentanyl-related deaths dropped by 22 percent in 2025. The White House credits border security and its crackdown on drug cartels and arrests of convicted fentanyl traffickers.

President Donald Trump put a last-minute pause on new tariffs against Canada as he cites a potential trade deal. It comes as the administration has been seeking to protect U.S. industries from what it said were unfair trade practices by countries including China. On Wednesday, Trump announced his nomination of White House health policy adviser Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) won the Democratic nomination to a U.S. House seat, this time in Florida's 25th Congressional District, defeating Oliver Larkin, a union organizer endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America. The results from Tuesday's primaries in the Sunshine State shed light on voter sentiment.The Pentagon orders 30 American universities to audit their partnerships with entities tied to foreign adversaries. NTD breaks down what the Pentagon is looking for and how China is linked.

President Donald Trump is opening a new economic front against Iran, declaring Economic D-Day, and threatening consequences for any country that helps Tehran escape the pressure. Trump said the goal is nothing short of unprecedented economic isolation.U.S. officials cracking down on China as a group of senators call on U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to probe California's climate ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Two Chinese nationals are also facing jail time for separate crimes of money laundering and illegally voting.First Lady Melania Trump announces new scholarships for young adults who are transitioning out of the foster care system in partnership with IndyCar and Fox Corporation. The new scholarships expand Fostering the Future initiatives by helping individuals receive new educational opportunities. This comes ahead of the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix, which is set to hit the nation's capital this weekend.

President Donald Trump said the United States is no longer in talks with Iran. This comes as Trump reasserts U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and continues to ramp up economic pressure on the regime.Newly declassified intelligence emails—all dated March 13, 2020—show the National Security Agency (NSA) leadership blocked reports of Chinese election interference from reaching Trump. In addition, the Justice Department is sending a thousand monitors to the midterms after discovering hundreds of thousands of dead people still on the voter rolls.Voters are heading to the polls in Alaska, Florida, Wyoming, and California's 14th District on Tuesday. All eyes are on Florida's 25th District in its high-stakes battle as another DSA candidate, Oliver Larkin, challenges moderate Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz. His opponents are warning that Larkin's platform is not what Americans want.

The federal government and opposition do deals on both gambling reform and NDIS reform; The nation remembers Vietnam War veterans; and in football, Mile Sterjovski leaves the Macarthur Bulls, just two months before the start of the new A-League season.

President Donald Trump met with teen lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House Monday and praised Williams – who saved a 10-year-old from drowning last month in California – for his heroism and grace.As the 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran expires, the President said the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with negotiations.A senior Chinese Communist Party official purchases a historic building around 650 feet from the White House. The new owner has ties to China's security apparatus and has received special forces and sniper training.Attorney General Todd Blanche says he may direct the Department of Justice to ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases filed against states that refuse to turn over voter rolls.

Australians warned over a surge in deepfake investment scams; New minimum pay and conditions begin for gig delivery workers; Cameroon crowned African women's football champions.

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New South Wales leads the way on a national gun buyback scheme; The government puts the brakes on working holiday visa processing; Alex de Minaur powers into the next round of the Cincinnati Open.

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Several people killed in an earthquake in Indonesia; Kumanjayi Little Baby remembered with love at a service in Alice Springs; Bangladesh take a sizeable lead after their first innings in Darwin.

President Donald Trump spoke at a police academy in Nassau Country on Friday highlighting a historic reduction in violent crime nationwide since his second term in office. FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Todd Blanche joined the president in the release of the FBI's 2205 Crime Statistics Report. As the midterms approach, Trump tied crime to a larger theme, warning people on the consequences of communism.Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, pled guilty to two federal stalking charges. Mangione faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and will remain in federal custody pending his sentencing, which is set for Dec. 18.NASA will host a two day air-and-space showcase in Florida as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. It says people will be able to see the future taking shape with the latest space technology, aircraft, possible rocket launches, and more.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the U.S. military can keep its naval blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely, as President Donald Trump signals he's allowing economic pressure to mount against Tehran.Trump on Truth Social Thursday celebrated a court win upholding the closure of the “de minimis” import loophole. The exemption allowed foreign goods worth up to $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. The White House says it cost the country billions in foregone tariff revenue.The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk is fighting to take the death penalty off the table. Tyler Robinson's attorneys are now challenging the question of whether anyone else was ever in danger as the case heads toward closing arguments in his preliminary hearing.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong issues a warning about the risks of calls for a monoculture; Iran says its war with the US will escalate to military action if conditions are not met; And in cycling, American Riley Sheehan wins the opening stage of the Czech Tour

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The Trump administration's latest crackdown on people exploiting the U.S. immigration system. Federal prosecutors unsealed a massive indictment out of New York charging 11 individuals in a decade-long marriage fraud scheme involving more than a thousand marriages with Chinese nationals.The Department of Justice urging the U.S. Supreme Court again to rescue mail-in ballot restrictions before the midterm elections. This comes after a lower court blocked voter ID and proof of citizenship nationwide.A tight race for Wisconsin's primary on Tuesday. What the newly elected nominee David Crowley is saying as he gears up for the dash to the general election facing GOP nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany.

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In this bulletin, calls to protect whistleblowers as David McBride is freed on parole, revelations drones are flying over restricted Defence Force air space. And in cricket, local boy Jake Weatherfield opens for Australia against Bangladesh in Darwin.

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President Donald Trump announced today in a Truth Social post that he is looking into whether the federal government can stop New York City's pied-à-terre tax.Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, 32, was released Tuesday by Russia on a humanitarian basis after the president said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.“We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return—No exchange took place,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.The defense for the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO requested in filing papers that the state court not restrict public access to the trial. However, on Tuesday before oral arguments began, the judge scolded them for making the request.Republican senators released some of the 34,000 text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone. They highlight Fauci's comments on the COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women.

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Tensions sharpen with Iran as the US says it has total control of the Strait of Hormuz; A One Nation candidate says being gay is a mental illness in a social media video; and in Rugby League, Brian To'o gets Penrith's blessing for his move to the PNG Chiefs

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will likely reshape childhood vaccination. The order recommends 11 of the original 17 childhood vaccines and advises that the MMR vaccine against mumps, measles and rubella be split up into separate shots given at different times.Over 175,000 U.S. visas have been revoked. The White House celebrated on Monday as the State Department announced the cancellation of the foreign nationals' visas.Rescuers and volunteers searched through debris after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific Coast. The country's president said the death toll is over 100.

In this bulletin, Colombia's earthquake death toll climbs to at least 132, interest rates are on hold at 4.35 per cent. And in sport, test cricket returns to Darwin as Australia takes on Bangladesh.

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In this bulletin, the Pentagon moves to boost weapons production as the Iran war drains US stockpiles, a near-miss at Sydney Airport sparks urgent talks with aviation chiefs. And in sport, Australian high jumper Izobelle Louison-Roe takes gold at the World Under-20 Championships.

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President Donald Trump signed two separate executive orders on Thursday. The first expands the definitions of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship in the United States; the second executive order bans birth tourism. Trump also praised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, saying he is doing well with Iran while also pushing back on reports of low U.S. munitions.The United States is cracking down on international scam compounds that target Americans—many of them concentrated in Southeast Asia. The State Department says Chinese-linked criminal organizations are the main force behind these operations. FBI Director Kash Patel says coordinated strikes have freed thousands of trafficked workers and recovered billions stolen from Americans.The Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during testimony last week.

On Friday, President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the State Department focusing on the mining industry. Trump is touting a $3 billion series of historic mining projects to counter China's supply chain dominance and around $180 million investment into U.S. mining schools.The Senate approves a Russia sanctions package to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine. Late Sen. Lindsey Graham was working on the package for a year, right up until the day before he died. The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs on the world's top five buyers of Russian oil or natural gas, with exceptions.Enes Kanter Freedom, former NBA player—and current human rights activist—announces himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom posted on X, saying that if declaring who you are is all that's needed, then he meets all the current self-identification guidelines to play.

The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced five newly unsealed indictments against several alleged leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, and joined the State Department in offering over $100 million in rewards for information that would lead to the arrests of high-ranking leaders of the CJNG.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has taken a closer look at the Muslim Brotherhood in the United States, saying that the group is a clear and present danger to the safety and security of Americans. One witness, Lara Burns, a retired FBI special agent, said the FBI wiretapped a meeting of leaders of the Palestine committee, which was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, and they said they wanted to infiltrate U.S. universities, media, and politics.Jeanine John Taele, 38, is expected to appear at court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, after being detained Sunday when he was found armed with a pistol and prohibited ammunition outside President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course. The FBI says Taele's actions at the golf course raised serious concerns and led investigators to uncover additional weapons.

Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are holding their primaries today. Many are watching battleground state Michigan, as today's results could signal what to expect come the mid-term elections in November.Nineteen individuals face charges in alleged medicaid fraud schemes worth $4 million in Pennsylvania. Authorities say the schemes are part of a nationwide epidemic of Medicaid fraud that has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicaid is on the table at today's Senate Budget hearing. Senators and witnesses point to what they think is causing fraud in the program and ways to stop it.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission, which would advise the president on policies that affect military families and recommend ways to improve their quality of life. Trump told reporters that talks with Iran are still on and that he will give Iran a “last chance before decapitation” to come to a deal. This comes after the president called off what he described as the biggest strikes on Iran since World War II over the weekend.Three major wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have scorched over 8,000 acres and remain zero percent contained. Officials say the fast-moving fires have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate, destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, and prompted a request for federal assistance.A federal lawsuit against a former immigration attorney with offices in Washington state and Illinois is growing. Dozens of former clients have now joined the case, accusing the attorney and her firm of misleading vulnerable immigrants.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Spanish police began installing a floating barrier along Ceuta's sea border with Morocco on Aug. 1 after an unprecedented mass illegal crossing into the Spanish enclave that left at least 67 people dead, overwhelmed the tiny autonomous city, and renewed fears of uncontrolled migration.The Michigan Senate Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday, with multiple polls showing that candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who is backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has a significant edge over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.).

President Donald Trump has called off U.S. strikes on Iran. He said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the hold, after Iran agreed to an acceptable framework to end the war. Spokane, Washington, residents are forced to flee as three wildfires close in on the city. Over 5,000 acres have already burned.Michigan is now reporting cyberattacks on the state's water systems, following cyberattacks reported on more than 30 water systems in Minnesota.

President Donald Trump held the 13th cabinet meeting of his second term, the first at Camp David. The president vowed to continue hitting Iran hard, adding that he is losing faith in Iran talks.Trump touted a historic peace deal for Gaza, confirming that terrorist group Hamas has agreed to a multi-phased disarmament plan. International troops are expected to assist with security while the plan is carried out.New estimates show that around 50,000 illegal immigrants stormed the Spanish city of Ceuta this week. That's the equivalent of more than half of the city's entire population. Over 50 died trying to cross the border.

Thousands of illegal immigrants breached the border of Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, according to local authorities, who declared an emergency and asked the Spanish government to deploy the army to the enclave and completely close the border. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to hit Iran hard, launching a new wave of intense strikes overnight after Tehran tried to attack U.S. forces. Trump also announced a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” to make American roads safer and open new pathways for military veterans to obtain jobs in the trucking industry. The father of the Apalachee High School shooter in Georgia received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched parental accountability cases.