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President Donald Trump met with top U.S. technology executives at the White House on Tuesday, again saying the U.S. is leading China in the artificial intelligence race. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that during the meeting, AI leaders had signed a voluntary “accord” for reviews on AI standards.With the midterm elections coming up in five weeks, the Pentagon will lead an effort to protect election infrastructure from foreign threats, with the main focus on cybersecurity.The Senate passed the “Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act” by unanimous consent. Lead sponsor of the bill Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), describes the abuse as “an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights.” The bill must pass the House before arriving at the president's desk.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday that South Korea will invest around $200 billion in energy projects in the United States, including the multi-billion-dollar Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. The president also hailed the final departure of the U.S. military as it officially withdraws its last troops from Iraq.A FlyDubai flight carrying Israeli passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the copilot stabbed the pilot and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. A passenger also broke into the cockpit to help subdue the attacker.In the annual State of the Force address, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed a 20 percent reduction of military officers and generals. Hegseth says the military is cutting bureaucracy and focusing on merit.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump comes face-to-face with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit, as his administration presses Beijing on a record of broken promises. The U.S.–China talks are set to cover human rights, Taiwan, Iran, and artificial intelligence.The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism holds a hearing on the growing use of AI-powered license plate readers. Some panelists question how automatic license plate readers, including Flock Safety, track drivers across the country, raising concerns over privacy and potential misuse.The Board of Peace is presenting a six-month plan to begin reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. However, officials have not yet set a start date, saying all parties must first meet their commitments they made in the Gaza Peace Plan.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump made several major foreign-policy announcements at the United Nations on Tuesday. Trump said in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he expects a deal with Iran after the midterm elections but also warned that the regime could face annihilation. The president also signed a historic security deal with Greenland in a bid to counter China and Russia.The federal government is cracking down on suspected fraud within the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. The anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance says about 760,000 enrollments are being removed as they either do not meet eligibility requirements or simply do not exist, which will save taxpayers around $2.2 billion.On Capitol Hill today, prisoners, families, and communities who have been persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party testified. Ahead of Trump's summit with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, they are appealing for the release of their loved ones and those imprisoned for their religious beliefs.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

00:00 Intro00:58 Trump Meets Takaichi in New York Ahead of Summit With Xi04:38 China Steps Up Fentanyl Controls, Boeing Orders05:29 Lawmakers Urge Trump to Take Tougher Approach on China14:27 China's Gold Imports Top 1,000 Tons15:41 U.S. Should Prepare for CCPCollapse: Miles Yu18:07 U.S. Backs New Undersea Cable Avoiding South China Sea19:28 NTD, Epoch Times Denied Access to U.n. General Assembly20:52 U.S. Monitoring China's Growing Arctic Presence22:04 China's Unitree Robotics Stock Plunge 53%

President Donald Trump arrives in New York City with a packed diplomatic schedule for high-level talks with leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly this week. His meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is coming up later this week.NTD speaks to Michael Lucci, founder and CEO of State Armor, whose organization helps states enact solutions to global security threats, especially those posed by the Chinese regime. We look at how Chinese-made vehicles affect the U.S. market and key points to watch with the signing of the U.S.–Greenland deal.The Federal Aviation Administration debuts a new air traffic planning system aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it's the first of its kind in the world.

A practitioner living in Florida shares his experience working as an NTD photographer during the recent Shen Yun tour. Through challenges coordinating travel with others, learning better ways to use his equipment, and also working through a show with an injured hand, he came to better understand his own shortcomings and the importance of the team working together. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui Website.Original Articles:1. [Fahui] Cultivation Insights Gained from Photographing During the Shen Yun Tour2. My Journey From Being a Regular Person to Becoming a Practitioner3. Fulfilling My Mission While in Prison To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point Wednesday, the first time in three years, saying inflation is still too high. President Donald Trump has been fighting against this move, instead asking the Fed to cut rates.European Union President Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to be the first associate member in the union's history. The proposed status currently does not exist in EU laws or treaties. Trump has previously accused both the EU and Canada of unfair trade practices, with the EU abusing its trade deficit with the United States and Canada banning certain American goods.Three people are dead after a news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in Los Angeles Tuesday night. The National Transportation Safety Board says live video from the helicopter may help investigators discover what went wrong.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Laut dem KI-Unternehmen Anthropic haben chinesische Staatsakteure Claude genutzt, um Dossiers über Falun-Gong-Praktizierende, katholische Kardinäle, tibetische Buddhisten und das Schwestermedium der Epoch Times, NTD, zu erstellen. Das Unternehmen gab an, die Accounts gesperrt und seine Schutzsysteme verstärkt zu haben.

President Donald Trump doubled down on wanting to see a unified Ireland and Northern Ireland on the second day of his visit to Ireland. He also reaffirmed that the Iran war will likely end after the midterms.Which is more dangerous—the possibility of rogue artificial intelligence programs or Chinese communist dominance over the AI industry? Trump has a clear answer.The U.S. Open men's final is in progress, with German Alexander Zverev leading America's Ben Shelton. NTD has the updates.

Americans commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and the impact it had on the country. NTD speaks to Larry Provost, a military first responder to the World Trade Center on 9/11, about his experience and how this event changed him.Anthropic releases a new report revealing malicious actors tied to the Chinese Communist Party use American artificial intelligence systems such as Claude to monitor and target individuals and groups overseas. The report states that it is acting on behalf of the Chinese regime to collect information on dissidents as part of a transnational repression campaign.A Customs and Border Protection supervisor is accused of illegally modifying computers used by Homeland Security at land borders. He allegedly swapped out the components.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Sept. 8 to ban imports of certain Canadian goods into the United States, including most alcoholic products, certain dairy products, and motorcycles.Among the newly banned Canadian products are certain alcoholic drinks including beer and various types of wines and spirits, non-alcoholic beer, whey products, and motorcycles.U.S. forces launched new strikes targeting multiple Iranian tankers on Sept. 8, marking the latest kinetic engagement in the multi-month armed standoff. U.S. ⁠Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the United States would continue to strike Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for any attempted attacks on U.S. warships.NTD Good Morning welcomes Vitalii Khairutdinov, the gold medal winner of NTD's 8th International Piano Competition to the studio. The 26-year-old Russian émigrés and piano doctoral student at Temple University competed with contestants from across the globe, performing Baroque, Classical, and Romantic period pieces.

Amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump says he'll ban Canadian aviation giant Bombardier from selling its products in America unless it builds its products in the country.Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns Islamic terrorists have been joining forces with Mexican cartels. Mullin says DHS is adapting as those threats and tactics keep changing.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Earlier today, U.S. forces began striking Iran's military targets after Iran launched attacks on shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces in the region. The Treasury is working on more sanctions targeting the Iranian regime.Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 2,000 criminal illegal immigrants in New York in one month. Officials said those arrested include murderers, rapists, and drug traffickers.A Utah judge is set to decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors and the defense are making their final arguments before Judge Tony Graf decides whether the case will move forward.Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is taking over on Tuesday as Tim Cook steps down. Ternus holds an engineering background and is expected to lead Apple with his technical expertise.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump announced on Monday a new drug pricing deal with nine pharmaceutical companies in his efforts to make healthcare more affordable for Americans. The companies will voluntarily sell their prescription drugs at a lower cost compared to those sold abroad.Trump told reporters at the Oval Office Monday that Iran is a “failed nation” and warned that the U.S. military may resume attacks on Iran after the regime launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan. The president said that around 30 ships, on average, pass through the Strait of Hormuz each night.More than 100 commercial truck-driving schools across the country are shutting down after drivers allegedly failed English proficiency tests. Federal officials say they have given licenses to thousands of unqualified drivers—many in the country illegally and accounting for deadly crashes.

NASA has launched its new powerful space telescope on a mission to chart tens of thousands of planets outside of our solar system. The Nancy Grace Roman telescope can see panoramic views of space 100 times larger than the Hubble.President Donald Trump says the United States has made the "biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. NTD has the details.In Nepal, rescuers race against rising waters as they try to free hundreds of workers trapped in tunnels.Google Maps is now showing “Lake America” where “Lake Ontario” used to be. It comes after Trump's recent executive order to change the name.

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.

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 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

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to over 100 questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, to which he was subpoenaed, regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a statement after the hearing, saying Fauci is “trapped by the many lies he repeatedly told the American public.” The committee is expected to vote next week on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions, said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.President Donald Trump vows to hit Tehran hard after the U.S. military intercepted a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack on its Middle East bases. The president also announces a $22.5 billion plan to renovate the Washington Dulles International Airport, in his latest beautification efforts to upgrade the nation's capital.NTD's David Lam interviews America's psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman to find out why teenagers and young adults are turning to Artificial Intelligence chatbots to tell their problems to, rather than a friend. Lieberman says part of the reason is that they're used to being online and on devices, but that there are deeper reasons.

President Donald Trump held separate high stakes meetings Tuesday with Israeli and Ukrainian leaders. The talks come as the United States and Iran negotiate during a pause in strikes, while Ukraine is becoming increasingly tied to the wider Iran conflict. Trump also delivered remarks at the National Cathedral for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, remembering him as “a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out.”NTD dives into newly declassified intelligence reports that shed light on a Chinese Communist Party influence campaign in the U.S. The documents outline alleged efforts to shape public opinion, lobby policymakers, and amplify divisions leading up to the 2020 election.Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify under oath before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday morning. More than 1,100 pages of his private diary have been made public. It raises questions about how Fauci responded to U.S. intelligence and whether his private assessments matched what he told the American people.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Oil prices plunge as the United States chooses not to strike Iran for the third straight night in a row as President Donald Trump pushes for a diplomatic end to the conflict. On Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order limiting mail-in voting to move forward. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court upheld a decision blocking the president's order ahead of November's midterm elections.The Pentagon is cutting off dozens of prominent Chinese universities from the Department of War's funding. It cites concerns that American research is helping fuel Beijing's military build-up. The Department of War announced the designation on July 23 in an update to a roster of academic and research institutions that it has determined to be risky to American research and intellectual property.The Trump administration is expanding its legal campaign against state laws that provide certain benefits to illegal immigrants, after an Illinois federal court ruling last week that providing in-state tuition to illegal immigrants in conflict with a federal law violated the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause and is “unconstitutional and invalid.” The DOJ argued the state unlawfully allowed certain illegal immigrant students to receive in-state tuition while requiring out-of-state U.S. citizens to pay higher tuition.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Mark Thornton opens with an update on the “Stocks versus Manure” prediction contest, where agricultural stocks are beating the S&P 500 year to date. He then joins Maggie Lake on Wealthion to discuss gold, silver, mining stocks, Kevin Warsh, Fed policy, interest rates, the dollar, and why the long-term thesis for precious metals rests on debt, deficits, monetary inflation, and financial repression.On Side B, Thornton appears on NTD to discuss the rising appeal of democratic socialism among younger Americans. He argues that young voters are reacting to real burdens—debt, unaffordable education, healthcare, housing, and Social Security promises—but are being drawn toward policies that cannot solve them. Mark also explains why socialism fails in theory and practice, from the calculation problem to incentives, and why education is essential to reversing the trend.2026 is the Year of Rothbard—Murray's 100th birthday—and we're celebrating by giving away free copies of The Origins of the Federal Reserve through July 31. Grab yours today at https://mises.org/issuesfree20% off listener offer on the insulated Minor Issues tumbler and three of Mark's books: https://mises.org/MinorIssuesTumbler. Use coupon code Thornton.Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues

Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday as their party's nominee to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee at the Maine Democrats' convention in Bangor.A grand jury indicted Democratic Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke in a corruption investigation. Luke is one of five charged in this investigation carried out by state Attorney General Anne Lopez.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House Tuesday to discuss ways to implement the Trilateral Framework, the U.S.-backed deal between Lebanon and Israel that was signed on June 26. Both leaders said they would address the deal's goals to expand Lebanese military control in the country's south, reduce Hezbollah's presence, and enable a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the federal government will pause more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over alleged fraud. Kennedy said HHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are using artificial intelligence and other tools to identify suspicious activity.New Jersey found around 6,600 non-citizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission system between June 2023 and June 2024. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said under 400 voted illegally and that she was “appalled” by the situation. The White House said in a press release that this error highlights the need to pass the SAVE America Act, which Republicans say will ensure election integrity.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

The United States military launched more strikes on Iran, while Iran continued its attacks on gulf countries in the Middle East. It comes just days after two American troops were tragically killed in Jordan.Severe flooding and storms battered parts of the country. Officials are now tracking a tropical threat.Iran officially ended its commitment to the memorandum of understanding it signed with the United States last month. NTD's guest unpacks the significance of this move. Mandatory cameras installed in your rearview mirror are watching you as you drive. That is the result of a new European Union law designed to protect road warriors from distracted drivers.A festive start to the 2026 World Cup final. There were entertainers galore at the pre-game closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey stadium.

In a primetime address to the nation on July 16, President Donald Trump announced bombshell findings that reveal the Chinese Communist Party compromised U.S. voter data and weaponized American journalists and corporations. The White House released previously classified intelligence files that show China has gained access to voter roll data across 18 states.“Tens of millions of voters' data in 18 states have been bought, stolen, or hacked by China. Yet those responsible for sounding the alarm instead kept the information secret and hidden,” Trump said.NTD hosts a panel with former CIA operative J. Michael Waller and Rick Fisher, a senior fellow at the Asian Military Affairs International Assessment and Strategy Center, to discuss what was revealed in the newly declassified files and China's actions in the 2020 U.S. election.The day after Trump's speech, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that states could lose funding if they do not purge their voter rolls of potentially ineligible voters and noncitizens.A Florida hospital has become the nation's first to sign on to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make Hospital Food Healthier” pledge. The campaign aims to make nutrition a core part of patient care to aid recovery and improve outcomes.

President Donald Trump welcomed the newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday. Trump said the United States is shifting toward economic partnerships with Iraq with a focus on oil and added that U.S. forces will leave the country by Sept. 30. The U.S. president also highlighted a major drop in inflation and attributed it to policy measures. Inflation declined to a lower-than-expected 3.5 percent, down from 4.2 percent, the Labor Department said Tuesday.The Department of Justice said its Trade Fraud Task Force reached a new milestone less than a year after its launch. Colin McDonald, the lead attorney of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, announced a $1 billion recovery from a crackdown on individuals and companies accused of violating U.S. trade and customs laws.Meta is facing a lawsuit over claims that artificial intelligence helped decide who the company would lay off. Twenty-six current and former employees say the system unfairly penalized workers who took protected leave.

In the wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11, President Donald Trump sent a heartfelt message on Truth Social remembering his personal relationship with the late senator and ordered all American flags throughout the United States to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m on July 18.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's sister, would fill the late senator's seat. Earlier on the same day, Trump posted on Truth Social recommending Nordone as Graham's replacement, saying, "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"Trump announced in a separate Truth Social post that the U.S. military will reinstate its blockade of Iranian ports. The president said that the United States will also begin charging a 20 percent reimbursement fee on all cargo ships going through the Strait of Hormuz to cover the costs of guarding the crucial waterway.Nine European nations and Ukraine agree to form an anti-ballistic missile coalition. Kyiv is calling on them to start producing a Ukrainian defense system in part to bridge the time until Patriot missiles made under license are ready.

President Donald Trump reiterated a strong warning against communism on the last day of the NATO summit, saying he believes it's taking root in the United States and around the world. Trump told NTD that the idea of the United States becoming communist is one of the greatest threats the country has faced.“One thing that happens when you go communist is you never come back,” Trump said, adding that countries that have adopted communism will instead experience repression, poverty, and suffering.During a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce its own supply of Patriot air defense systems, which have been in high demand throughout Ukraine's war with Russia.Vice President JD Vance delivered updates on the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud at a Milwaukee event Wednesday. Vance highlighted saving billions from Medicare fraud by making companies provide medical equipment before patients are required to pay. Vance also addressed fraud in the H-1B visa program and how overseas fraudsters and big corporations were using the program to undercut American workers' wages.

President Donald Trump arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday for a two-day summit with NATO leaders. Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is this year's host, and announced that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 fighter jets. NATO's 32 member countries are meeting to discuss the president's demands for increased defense spending commitments.New York City has evacuated multiple buildings, including a school, and closed streets in midtown Manhattan after structural columns buckled in a high-rise building that is under construction. The office building, which formerly housed Pfizer, is still unstable and continues to move hours later.Democrats retract endorsements for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following an allegation of rape that was reported by Politico. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and the Maine Democratic Party called on Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

NTD was live outside the courthouse where Tyler Robinson, 23, who was charged with aggravated murder for the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, attended the first day of a weeklong preliminary hearing. Utah prosecutors will present evidence to the judge to determine whether there is enough to move the case forward to trial. Two witnesses were called on to testify and describe what they experienced on the day of the assassination.President Donald Trump issues a fierce rebuke to communism as he celebrates the official launch of Trump accounts. Trump called these accounts the ultimate weapon against the ideology he says threatens American freedom. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened the ceremony and encouraged parents to take advantage of the newly launched investment opportunity to help their children."The American dream belongs to every child, and today we are equipping the next generation with the right to claim their rightful share of it," Bessent said.FIFA rejects Belgium's appeal of the organization's decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the American team's previous game. Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president Gianni Infantino about the red card and asked for a review.

President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. “We're celebrating freedom's triumph over tyranny, liberty's conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit—from July 4, 1776, to July 4, 2026,” the president said. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Epoch Times sister outlet NTD spoke with NTD senior geopolitical analyst, Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, about the significance of America's past, present, and future.

Massive July 4th celebrations take place in Washington on Saturday as large crowds of people gather to celebrate the 250th year of the United States. NTD looks at the events leading up to Independence Day and an interview analyzing America's history and what led to it being the representation of freedom.Leaders across the globe are sending their congratulations as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, with allies recognizing America's historic milestone and longstanding partnerships.NTD dives deep into the top moments in sports history where America has dominated the main stage. We look at why tourists are marveling at American culture during the 2026 World Cup, how the United States defeated the four-time defending gold-medalist Soviet Union team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the highlights from the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, known as the "Dream Team," that featured the biggest names in basketball history, and what led them to securing the gold medal.

Mark Meckler is a constitutional attorney and the Co-Founder of Convention of States, frequently appearing in the media as a trusted voice for everyday Americans on topics ranging from election security, the latest SCOTUS decisions, and D.C. stagnation. In this montage from Quarter 2 of 2026, Mark appears as a guest on Fox5 (D.C.), NTD, the Steve Gruber Show, Unclassified, and Flashpoint.

Hiring momentum slowed in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected, but the stable growth shows the resilience of the labor market, officials said. The White House told NTD that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, has been delivering for Americans as the nation celebrates July 4th.Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, said the bill has achieved everything that the administration was aiming for and that people were able to “make more money, and keep money that we saw in the tax return data, that the typical benefit across all three was maybe $6,000 to $7,000 per person.”Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced that former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge over allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month. Hearn is accused of inflicting more than $1,000 worth of damage during a June 19 incident where he was arrested. However, Hearn claims he “didn't destroy or break or peel anything.”As America comes close to celebrating it's 250th birthday, NTD breaks down the top events leading up to the holiday including a huge celebration at Mount Rushmore featuring military honors, family-friendly activities, fireworks, and a speech by Trump.

President Donald Trump celebrated two wins with Tuesday's Supreme Court rulings. Justices lifted limits on campaign spending in federal elections and upheld West Virginia and Idaho laws banning boys in girls' sports. However, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order excluding children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth. Trump said the ruling is a loss for America and called on Congress to change the law to end birthright citizenship."The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our country, but we can easily make it up in Congress through Legislation, with the support of the President, that has now been determined during this process," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Tuesday.A new report finds a growing campaign to silence critics of the Chinese Communist Party is expanding inside the United States. The findings include threats, assaults, and pressure campaigns targeting Americans across more than 30 states.House lawmakers have expressed concern over security at the northern border, which has seen a growing trend of attempted crossings by terror suspects along with an increase in cartel activity.

The Supreme Court issued a major ruling on the fate of mail-in ballots received after Election Day. Find out how President Donald Trump is responding.The president also said Iran had requested a meeting with the United States after the two sides agreed to halt military strikes. NTD has the details on peace talks set to resume as soon as Tuesday.Additional U.S.-funded mobile field hospitals are expected to become operational in Venezuela within the next 24 to 48 hours in response to the earthquakes there.

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people were charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown. The schemes allegedly involved $6.5 billion in false claims and, in some cases, may have put patients' lives at risk.A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can fast-track deportations of illegal immigrants across the nation. It allows immigration authorities to remove illegal immigrants who entered the country without valid documentation or through fraud, who had not been paroled, or who cannot prove they lived in the country continuously for two years or more.California consumers sued gas station operators including BP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Marathon, Circle K, and Albertsons over allegedly using artificial intelligence to hike prices. Drivers said gas prices have risen as much as 30 cents a gallon in some areas. This led gas prices to reach "astronomical" levels, at times reaching $7 a gallon, according to the complaint.More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said major progress was made as a "good foundation for a successful final deal" was laid during long talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Vance said all four key objectives were achieved during the negotiations, including Iran allowing nuclear inspections, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, preventing regional escalation, and establishing a formal process to continue technical negotiations.UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announces his resignation as leader of the Labour Party amid growing pressure from within his own party to step down, opening the door to a leadership contest to replace him. Starmer said he will remain as prime minister until his replacement is decided, leading Britain to prepare for its seventh leader in 10 years.The Chinese Commerce Ministry announces new export restrictions on 10 U.S. rare earth minerals and defense companies after the Pentagon on June 8 flagged several Chinese companies it believed were aiding the Chinese military.

Vice president JD Vance called Sunday's negotiations with Iran “a historic meeting” and said the parties have made “great progress.” President Donald Trump said Iran must stop its ‘proxies' in Lebanon from causing trouble or the U.S. will "hit Iran very hard again." Speculation reaches tipping point that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, possibly as soon as tomorrow. Even President Trump weighed in, posting on Truth Social: “I wish him well!” June 21st is Father's Day and to celebrate NTD spoke to presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook for a discussion on the history of the holiday.

On Wednesday, the United States releases the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. On the final day of the G7 summit, President Donald Trump predicts that the plummeting price of oil will boost the economy and that the United States will "end up having the lowest energy anywhere in the world.""Now that the oil is coming down, you're going to see everything follow, everything follows the cost of energy," Trump told NTD's Mari Otsu.The Labor Department is putting all 50 states on notice, warning that they must comply with measures to stop fraud schemes related to unemployment insurance, or risk losing federal funding. This warning comes after the DOJ sued New York state on June 16 over alleged fraud tied to New York's $10 billion home-care program provided to Medicaid patients as part of the Trump administration's efforts to combat fraud across the country.Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate for California, announces plan to introduce a flat state income tax that would remove state income taxes for families earning up to $150,000.

The FBI disrupted an alleged multi-phased plot targeting last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in an X post on Tuesday. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a possible network, with five individuals now in custody.Daniel Rosen, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announces charges against 15 suspects accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement.And Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway files a lawsuit against a major seller of baby monitors and home security cameras over their alleged ties to the Chinese military.

President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit Monday, after announcing the previous day the completion of a historic U.S.–Iran peace deal. Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and global stocks have risen since the deal with Iran was announced.Trump told reporters at the summit that he will now focus on Ukraine and that he "had a very good conversation yesterday" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Kenneth Bass, LA Mayor Karen Bass's brother, in a lawsuit suing the city for "reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt wrote in an X post.Google reports a Beijing-linked hacking group was secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions for over a year before being detected.

President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran has been reached. The president said: "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace".New diplomatic signals on the war in Ukraine. President Trump spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in separate calls. NTD has the latest.All 12 people aboard a small plane were killed in Butler, Missouri, when a skydiving trip went horribly wrong.There are security concerns at America's polling sites and preparations for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Homeland Security on what's being done to stay ready.

The Department of War released the third batch of files related to unidentified flying objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena on Friday. In one file, it reveals details about a 2022 sighting where five U.S. Army members at Fort Carson described seeing an object that was “roughly the size of a large jet and resembling an angular, non-symmetrical potato” behind the Cheyenne Mountain. Musk became the world's first trillionaire following the successful debut of SpaceX, which went public and began trading on June 12 under the SPCX ticker on the Nasdaq in what is the largest initial public offering in history. SpaceX opened with shares priced at $135 apiece and closed the session with shares at $161, pushing the company's valuation above $2 trillion. The U.S. is getting ready to take on Paraguay at SoFi Stadium with the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially underway. NTD spoke to local Los Angeles residents who attended watch parties at the FIFA Fan Festival and West Hollywood World Cup Free Fan Zone to see who they are supporting and what their predictions are for the game.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he called off planned evening strikes against Iran, saying a deal with Iran will soon be reached soon, with the "time and place of the signing to be announced shortly."Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office following the signing of the executive order to restore America's seafood competitiveness, stressing the need to pass the Save America Act."We need to have voter identification, which we don't have right now on a national basis," Trump told NTD. Trump said Democrats are opposing the bill and do not want people to provide "citizenship when you vote."Homeless residents in Los Angeles' Skid Row are claiming they were paid between $2 to $5 to vote for Mayor Karen Bass during the recent Los Angeles mayoral race. The videos went viral on social media and were first published Tuesday by TikTok account LANeedsSpencerPratt. NTD went to downtown L.A. to interview residents about their experiences.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States will launch additional attacks on Iran after Tehran downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter and claimed Iranian negotiators dragged out talks on the peace deal. Trump also revealed that the U.S. military secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.“This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz - NOT Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Cuba, telling troops the United States seeks a positive relationship with Cuba but warned that it should not seek weapons that could strike the U.S. homeland or naval base in Guantanamo Bay. Hegseth also visited U.S. Central Command headquarters, praising troops for their efforts amid the war with Iran.“Central Command will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard,” he said.Lawmakers grilled superintendents from Loudoun County, Virginia, Chicago, and San Francisco at an Education and Workforce Committee hearing. They say their policies sideline parents, push radical gender ideology on young children, and violate religious liberty.

U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that American forces launched strikes against Iran. This comes after President Donald Trump announced that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier and vowed the United States would respond.Federal regulators said Chinese money laundering networks are moving hundreds of billions of dollars for Mexican cartels, helping fuel America's fentanyl epidemic. A congressional hearing on Tuesday discussed the threat to U.S. security.Bipartisan lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to push for greater government disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and protection for whistleblowers. David Grusch, whistleblower and former intelligence officer, discusses specific UAP and non-human intelligence-related evidence he came across in heavily classified channels.