Judge reacts as assassination audio plays at Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing
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Judge Tony Graf, who is overseeing the five-day preliminary hearing for 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, alleged killer of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, appeared to flinch while viewing footage of the assassination.

Mich.: DOJ to deploy federal election monitors to 3 Mich. cities ahead of Aug. 4 primary
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly plans to deploy federal election monitors to three Michigan cities for the upcoming August 4, 2026, primary election.

Newsom unveils election ballot seizure felony plan
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is advancing new legislation that would make it a felony to seize ballots.

NYC high-rise and surrounding area evacuated after structural issues found, FDNY calls situation ‘very serious and dangerous’
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Emergency crews in New York City remain on the scene of an active incident where a Midtown high-rise is facing a severe risk of collapse.

Dems continue to withdraw endorsements of Platner, call on him to step down after rape allegations
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Figures from across the ideological spectrum within the Democrat Party have called for Graham Platner, nominee for the Senate, to drop out of the race in the wake of new sexual assault allegations, with Senator Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani among those joining the calls.

Trump: Walmart lowering prices at request of admin.
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Walmart is lowering prices this summer, a move President Donald Trump said came at the request of his administration.

Fmr Maine Senate President Troy Jackson files FEC paperwork to form exploratory committee, becomes first Dem to launch bid to replace Platner
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Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson officially filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday to form an exploratory committee, positioning himself as the first major Democrat figure to launch a bid to replace embattled U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner.

CENTCOM: U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran
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The United States has conducted a series of retaliatory military strikes against Iran in response to Iranian missile attacks on three merchant ships that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

China test-fires long-range submarine missile into Pacific, prompting regional protest
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China conducted an unprecedented test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean, igniting widespread concern from neighboring countries, which said the launch undermined regional trust and destabilized the region.

‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin feels ‘unsafe’ in areas with American flags ‘all over’
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Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” said she feels “unsafe” in communities with American flags “all over,” as celebrations take place across the United States ahead of America’s Semiquincentennial, the nation’s 250th anniversary.

GOP leaders, media allies confirm lengthy calls with McConnell amid health speculation
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New developments in Mitch McConnell’s condition appear to be countering online rumors regarding the 84-year-old lawmaker’s health.

Justices Kagan, Barrett to testify before Congress on judiciary budget request
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Two Supreme Court justices are set to testify before Congress next week on the high court’s annual budget request, marking the first time since 2019 that members of the court have appeared before lawmakers to discuss the judiciary’s annual funding request.

Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony file appeal for new trial, demand judge’s recusal
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Appellate attorneys representing convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony have officially filed a legal challenge to his first-degree murder conviction, requesting a new trial and demanding the recusal of the presiding judge.

Ill.: Venezuelan illegal alien accused of murdering of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman returns to court
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The man accused of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman has returned to court just one day after what would have been Gorman’s 19th birthday.

Utah forensic investigator and FBI analyst: DNA from Tyler Robinson’s partner Lance Twiggs found on weapons in Charlie Kirk murder case
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The DNA of Tyler Robinson, the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as his transgender-identifying roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, was found on two items recovered near Utah Valley University, including the towel that was wrapped around the potential murder weapon, according to a Utah forensic examiner and FBI analyst Amanda Bakker.

Trump: Ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ after strikes — ‘They’re cuckoo’
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President Donald Trump has declared the United States’ ceasefire with Iran is “over” after the two countries exchanged strikes.

Texas: Illegal immigrant fatally shot by ICE after allegedly attempting to run over an officer
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An illegal immigrant from Mexico was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas, after allegedly trying to run over agents with his vehicle.

Trump vows to halt U.S. trade with Spain: ‘They’re a wasted cause’
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President Donald Trump has called to dissolve trade between the U.S. and Spain, branding the country a “wasted cause.”

Trump warns of potential ‘big attack’ on Iran as ceasefire collapses
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President Donald Trump said the United States may conduct expansive strikes on Iran after hostilities heated up in the region.

W.Va.: Entire police force in small town dissolved overnight
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A small town in Marion County, West Virginia, has reportedly “lost” its entire police department.

McMahon issues stark warning to Harvard to comply with federal law on DEI
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United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a stark warning to Harvard officials that she would take firm action on the Ivy League university if it continues to covertly violate federal law by pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.