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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.

The Department of War released an update on Monday designating more than a dozen prominent Chinese companies—such as Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu—as "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States.Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman holds a narrow lead against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the LA mayoral primary. NTD asked LA residents how they feel about mail-in-ballots still being counted.Apple unveils new hardware features and software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The tech giant's CEO Tim Cook shared that the new updates focus on privacy and day-to-day use, and they will be implemented in time for the upcoming release of their new products this fall.

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a $700 million investment to boost the coal industry. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to support coal exports and coal-fired power plants across the country.The Department of Justice announced 14 indictments for millions in fraud schemes, most of them healthcare related, at a press conference in central Ohio. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Ohio is facing some of the most significant fraud schemes in the country.” FBI Director Kash Paatel also revealed a new “Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters” list.Marking the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, NTD's David Lam interviews Catherine Bauknight, a photographer who was at the student-led pro-democracy protest in 1989. She recounts her experience at the scene watching students fight for their human rights.

President Donald Trump talked to Iris Tao, NTD's White House correspondent, on Wednesday about his Truth Social post on communism and its impact on the situation in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.California's unofficial primary election results show Republican Steve Hilton leading with nearly 28 percent of the votes, and Democrat Xavier Becerra coming in a close second at 25 percent in a tight race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.Iran attacks Kuwait International Airport with drones, killing at least one person, injuring others, and causing a temporary closure of the airfield. The latest attack tests the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as Trump said negotiations with Tehran were continuing.

Christine further shares, hoe she and her husband wanted to spend a significant amount of time on impactful global health work. They started the END Fund, which has treated a billion people for neglected tropical diseases over 20 years. This conversation explores stepping out of comfort zones to focus on areas of crisis, demonstrating how hands-on activism in global health can be deeply rewarding and connecting work.  To learn more about The End Fund and their incredible work to cure and prevent the spread of neglected tropical diseases go to their website www.endfund.org For information on Christine's galleries in New York City and Seattle Winston Wächter Fine Arts, please visit www.newyork.winstonwachter.com ********** To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here  To learn more about Claudia's business SHIFT HAPPENS.Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click here You can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYC This podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.

President Donald Trump on Monday said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacking each other following a flare-up of fighting over the past weekend. He added that U.S. negotiations with the Iranian regime are continuing “at a rapid pace.”Republican lawmakers missed the president's deadline to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They are also weighing the Department of Justice's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.Officials in Los Angeles say they are investigating a mail-in ballot box that was burned, as well as a vandalized voting center. A panel will join NTD to discuss the upcoming California primary races on Tuesday.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said on Tuesday that the Trump administration is increasing transparency on drug prices by adding 160 more medications to TrumpRx. He added that his agency is aggressively going after states for fraud in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government weaponization. Blanche says during a House hearing, "We are not moving forward with the fund, period."Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the State Department's budget request. He answers questions on the Trump administration's approach to Iran and Cuba.

U.S. sources have confirmed to NTD that the United States and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and are now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval.This comes after the United States launched self-defensive strikes against the Iranian regime earlier this week.The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil trade on Thursday, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioning eight vessels carrying Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, plus more than 15 entities that help move and sell the oil.Blue Origin's New Gen rocket erupted in flames in Florida on Thursday night, during a routine engine test on the launch pad.The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 36 as the rocket was being prepared for a static-fire of its seven engines. Blue Origin says no one was injured and all personnel are accounted for.It is not yet clear what caused the explosion or how much damage the pad sustained, with founder Jeff Bezos saying the company will investigate and rebuild as needed.The Louisiana State House on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will eliminate one of two majority-black districts. The State Senate could vote on it as early as Friday.This new map comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Louisiana relied too heavily on race when drawing its previous map. The new map carves up the 6th district, making it more favorable to Republicans. If the new map is approved, Democrat Cleo Fields will likely lose his U.S. House seat.

The United States has launched new strikes against Iran, including operations near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat to American forces and shipping in the area. U.S. forces also hit an Iranian ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas, which was preparing to launch a fifth drone. The United States said the strikes were "measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire."Several states are moving forward on plans to make their congressional maps more friendly for Republicans, including Louisiana, South Carolina, Missouri, and Alabama. As of right now, the best case scenario for Republicans could see them gain around 16 seats after redistricting. Democratic states have altered their maps successfully in Utah and California for a potential gain of six seats, giving the GOP the upper hand in the redistricting battle.President Donald Trump told NTD on Wednesday that he's not thinking about threats against his life in order to be an effective president, reacting to a shooting this weekend right outside the White House, just weeks after an alleged third major assassination attempt against him in April. The president is also doubling down on making Washington a safer city, saying he wants to keep the National Guard in the city, with War Secretary Pete Hegseth saying they will surge National Guard troops to the capital this upcoming summer.

President Donald Trump ruled out immediate sanctions relief on Iran on Wednesday, amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement. He said during a White House Cabinet meeting that the United States is not considering easing sanctions or giving money to Iran.Two people are dead, and nine others are missing, after a chemical tank imploded in Longview, Washington state. Authorities say there is no hope of finding more survivors.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary runoff election. Jenny Beth Martin, chair of the Tea Party Patriots Action, joins NTD to discuss how much weight Trump's endorsement carried.

President Donald Trump will host a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, after first announcing that the meeting would take place at Camp David. The president on Tuesday postponed the cabinet meeting at Camp David based on possible bad weather conditions.An American journalist and the son of a Texas Republican politician has been charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Court records show Thomas Pauken II was allegedly paid at least $100,000 for selling intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party.Vice President JD Vance hosts a roundtable with state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts. Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, joins NTD to discuss.

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday. The president said that leaders of several Gulf Arab states had asked him not to carry out the strikes.The Trump administration is pausing its participation in the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The Department of War said Ottawa has failed to live up to its defense commitments.Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent, and there was no connection to an outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this month.

President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he would reduce the federal gasoline tax to provide relief at the pump amid high fuel prices caused by the military operation in Iran. He added the suspension would be in place "till it's appropriate."Sixteen U.S. citizens repatriated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are being quarantined at a medical facility in Omaha, Nebraska, with two more at another facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Health officials stress that the virus does not pose a risk to the public at this time.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is probing biological laboratories abroad funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars for decades. The probe will cover more than 120 overseas labs, while aiming "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what ‘research' is being conducted."

From Iran, Taiwan, and rare earths to China's nuclear program, the White House is previewing what's on the agenda for President Donald Trump's upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Some of the people evacuating the MV Hondius, where a Hantavirus outbreak occurred, are heading home. An international evacuation operation is underway in the Canary Islands.A deadly security breach at Denver Airport: An individual who ran onto the runway was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane. NTD has the latest on the investigation.

President Donald Trump says that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks any American vessels helping stranded vessels safely transit through the Hormuz Strait. That comes as the United States has shot down seven small Iranian boats firing missiles at ships being protected during the operation, according to the president.The Supreme Court today allowed prescriptions for the abortion pill to be dispensed by mail. The ruling temporarily allows the drug to be prescribed through telemedicine and sent by mail, pending further proceedings.A class action lawsuit accuses a Chinese car company of spying on drivers and passengers in Israel. The lawsuit alleges that cars from China's BYD—the world's largest electric vehicle maker—collect sensitive information and secretly send the data back to China.