ICE facility ambushed in t error attack — media yawns

Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods
Abbott said many of those who are not accounted for were staying in the state’s Hill Country but did not register at a camp or hotel.

Austin Fire Association says Fire Chief Baker denied pre-deployment to Kerrville 2 days before flood began
The Austin Firefighters Association said that it was "absolutely outrageous" and an "egregious dereliction of duty" for Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker to not deploy firefighters ahead of time.

Whoopi Goldberg ‘Shocked’ To Report That Texas Flooding Is NOT Trump’s Fault
"It's important, I think, for everyone to understand — and I'm shocked that this is coming out of my mouth."

Details on the ICE facility terror attack in Texas over the weekend
Officials say 10 to 12 individuals in military-style clothing fired fireworks to lure officers out, then a gunman in the woods shot an Alvarado police officer in the neck.

Watch How The Propaganda Press Buries The Story Of Extremists Trying To Murder ICE Agents
Media outlets that spent years screeching about Jan. 6 and fawning over BLM riots are eager to ignore or dismiss violent ambushes of ICE officers.

FBI launches criminal investigations of John Brennan, James Comey: DOJ sources
Prosecutors are probing whether the former intelligence chiefs lied to Congress and conspired to push the Clinton-funded dossier after newly declassified records exposed their role in politicizing the Russia probe.

Supreme Court backs Trump plan for mass federal layoffs
The high court voted 8-1 to let the president resume his workforce cuts while the case proceeds, overruling a San Francisco judge who claimed he needed Congress to approve sweeping agency layoffs.

Rent payments can now help Americans qualify for mortgages under new federal policy
A new rule lets lenders count rent payment history when deciding mortgage eligibility, aiming to help renters — especially younger buyers — more easily purchase homes. The policy also allows banks to use alternative credit scoring models that include rent and utility payments and offer pricing incentives to lenders who adopt them.

Trump floats White House takeover of DC crime response
The president said he’s weighing federal control of Washington if city leaders fail to curb violence and labeled New York’s Democrat mayoral candidate a “communist” unfit to lead.

DOJ accuses 2 people of selling a gun to Trump's alleged would-be assassin Ryan Routh
A North Carolina man and woman admitted in federal court to trafficking and possessing illegal firearms after selling a rifle to Ryan Routh, who is accused of trying to assassinate President Trump.

Coca-Cola driver sues Teamsters for forcing union dues to fund politics
A Pennsylvania worker claims union bosses threatened his job if he didn’t pay dues, accusing Teamsters of using mandatory fees as a slush fund to bankroll Democrat campaigns without member consent.

Philadelphia union blasts residents for collecting trash during strike
With garbage piling up, union leaders slammed locals hauling waste themselves, declaring it “scabbing” and demanding people leave trash to rot until their demands are met.

Trump Rips Reporter For Asking About Epstein Case As Americans Doubt DOJ’s Conclusions
Prominent conservative radio host Glenn Beck called for Bondi to resign on Tuesday, “not because of a cover-up, but for incompetence.”

Pam Bondi attempts to explain mystery of the missing minute in 11-hour video of Epstein's prison cell
The attorney general went into damage control during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday after she was pressed to explain a bizarre timestamp jump in the 11-hour video.

Tucker Carlson says it’s ‘obvious’ why Pam Bondi is ‘covering up’ Epstein client list
"The only other explanation that I can think of, again, maybe you’ve got another, is that intel services are at the very center of this story," Tucker Carlson said.

Musk suggests Epstein files release will be high priority for America Party
Musk also said the files include Steve Bannon, who called for Musk to be arrested or deported over his criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Trump waives executive privilege for Biden physician Kevin O’Connor during House probe
"Trump has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the national interest, and therefore is not justified, with respect to particular subjects within the purview of the House Oversight Committee."

Pressure builds for Musk to ditch third party in favor of backing Convention of States
The Convention of States is a movement that calls for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution to limit the power of the federal government and give term limits to members of Congress.

The problem with Elon Musk's techie dream of rebooting politics
The billionaire isn't the first to decide he can do politics better than the parties. The public isn't so sure.

Vance honored with statesmanship award, outlines vision for American renewal
The vice president accepted Claremont Institute’s top award in San Diego, warning that leftist elites are bent on destruction while pledging tariffs, tax cuts, and border security to build a prosperous, united America.

Vance rips Mamdani as ungrateful elitist in fiery NYC mayoral broadside
The vice president said Mamdani’s rise depended on wealthy progressives desperate for meaning while scorning America’s heritage, questioning how someone who fled Uganda’s oppression could show so little respect for the country that took him in.

Mamdani camp silent when confronted with calls to 'radicalize' high schoolers, 'dismantle' US
Communist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign did not respond when confronted with a handful of radical platforms and messages that were promoted during an annual gathering of socialist activists and leaders in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend.

Taxpayer-Funded PBS Show Pushes 93% Anti-Trump Bias, Study Finds
“The panelists spent 83 minutes opining on Republicans, focusing on Trump and his administration, in 93% negative fashion."

Trump teases 200% tariffs on overseas pharmaceutical companies importing medicines into US
"We're gonna give people about a year, year and a half to come in, and after that, they're gonna be tariffed if they have to bring the pharmaceuticals into the country at a very high rate, like 200%," Trump said.

Trump says steep copper tariffs in store as he broadens his trade war
Trump on Tuesday said he would impose a 50% tariff on imported copper and soon introduce long-threatened levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, broadening his trade war that has rattled markets worldwide.

Trump tariffs raise the specter of sharper economic downturn for South Korea and Japan
Imports of automobiles and auto parts to the U.S. currently incur a 25% tariff, while steel and aluminum attract a 50% levy on most countries.

Trump says BRICS nations to get 10% tariff 'pretty soon'
Trump, who raised the tariff threat on Sunday, said in a Tuesday Cabinet meeting at the White House that the duty was on the way: "Anybody that's in BRICS is getting a 10% charge pretty soon."

China’s producer prices fall 3.6% in June, biggest drop in nearly two years as deflation deepens
Chinese policymakers criticized the excessive price competition by Chinese companies to entice consumers and clear excess inventory, as the U.S. tariff onslaught has threatened the viability of selling to the world’s largest consumer market.

US could collect $300 billion in tariff revenue this year, Treasury chief says
Reaching $300 billion in tariff collections this year would imply an exponential increase in collections in coming months and steep and broad tariff increases from current levels.

Trump denies amnesty claims, vows mass deportations with farm labor carve-out
The president insisted no amnesty is coming while acknowledging farmers need workers, promising a work program and expanded enforcement instead of blanket legalization.

DeSantis Rejects Amnesty Amid GOP Rift
The Florida governor responded, "No amnesty. No debate. No compromise," to a post by Josh Hammer saying, "There is a whisper campaign/trial balloon making the rounds in some conservative circles. Their goal? Amnesty."

Wisconsin judge fails to dodge charges for helping illegal alien flee ICE
A magistrate rejected Hannah Dugan’s bid to claim judicial immunity, ruling that the Trump precedent she cited doesn’t shield judges from criminal prosecution for aiding fugitives.

Seven Chinese nationals charged in multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking operation
The scheme allegedly involved interconnected grow houses that cultivated and distributed marijuana. Chinese nationals were also allegedly smuggled into the U.S. for the purpose of working in these houses until they paid off their debts related to being smuggled into the country.

All hail the end of TSA’s idiotic shoe rule — could toothpaste freedom be next?
Travelers rejoice: The TSA is finally nixing its stupid shoe rule. After forcing us all to remove roughly 100 million pieces of footwear these past 19 years. To no real point, except security theater.

Netanyahu quietly leaves White House without announcement of breakthrough in Gaza talks
Four sources familiar with the negotiations told the Times of Israel that the U.S. is more optimistic than Egyptian and Qatari mediators about the chances that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached this week.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls UN ‘transparently anti-Semitic’ after report on tech firms and Gaza
His comment on an internal company forum came in response to a United Nations report alleging that Google profited from “Israel’s genocide,” screenshots show.

Tehran Times: Expert says Israel would have been destroyed had it attacked Iran without Western backing
In a rambling interview, a Canadian "expert" revealed that Israel is a "pipsqueak" propped up by the U.S., accused the West of "white supremacy," and insisted Iran’s nuclear scientists were innocent victims of an illegal war.

Trump tires of Putin's 'bullsh**t'
"We get a lot of bullsh**t thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He's very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting.

Russia 'Ready to Assist Tehran in Refilling' Uranium Stockpiles, Foreign Minister Says
Leaders of both the United States and Israel have stated that they are open to further strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure should the Islamic Republic attempt to rebuild its program.

Most Canadians view US under Trump as a ‘top threat’: Study
A majority of respondents in Canada said the U.S. is simultaneously their nation's greatest threat (59%) and greatest ally (55%), according to a Pew Research Center survey. Meanwhile, only 11% view Russia as a threat and 17% feel the same way about China.

Global censorship push gains steam as EU, Australia tighten internet controls
The EU made its disinformation code mandatory under the Digital Services Act, while Australia launched sweeping content laws regulating everything from porn to “violent themes,” sparking warnings of creeping global speech crackdowns.

Macron says France and Britain will ‘save Europe’ as he starts a state visit to the UK
The French president on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law, and international order in a dangerous world.

The Federalist: The Return Of Superman Signals A Culture Shift In America
Recent comments from director James Gunn that the movie is “about politics” have led some commentators to assume the film may be packed with political messaging. But a more thorough examination into the context of Gunn’s comments shows they’re not nearly as controversial as the entertainment media would have you believe.

Politico: Democrats retreat on climate — ‘It’s one of the more disappointing turnabouts’
A changing political climate has California Democrats recalibrating on climate policies.

Anti-Defamation League Slams Nation's Largest Teachers' Union for Banning Its Materials
National Education Association members will "not use, endorse, or publicize materials" from ADL, Sunday measure says.

Ilhan Omar's Activist Daughter Unemployed After Graduation From Barnard
Isra Hirsi is unemployed and hawking her used clothes online just months after graduating from the elite Barnard College.

AI scammer impersonates Rubio to target officials in new security threat
A fake account mimicking Secretary of State Rubio used AI-generated voicemails and texts to contact foreign ministers and a governor, as the State Department scrambles to contain rising digital impersonation schemes.

A ’60s-flavored band blew up on Spotify. They’re AI.
The Velvet Sundown confirmed Saturday that its viral success is powered by artificial intelligence.

Google spinoff is preparing first human trials of AI-designed drugs
After breakthroughs with AlphaFold and $600 million in funding, the Google spinoff says clinical trials for AI-created cancer treatments are “very close,” aiming to cut costs and improve success rates in drug development.

Elon Musk confirms Grok 4 will launch on Wednesday
The rollout will be accompanied by a livestream at 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Why Grok called itself ‘Mecha-Hitler,’ then posted a racist image; X responds
The controversy began when Grok responded to a user’s question about the Texas floods by saying Hitler would be the best leader to handle the crisis.

Mary Lou Retton DUI mug shots show her looking dazed and disheveled as it’s revealed how she berated responding officers
Former Olympic gymnastics star Mary Lou Retton is glassy-eyed and disheveled in newly revealed mug shots from her May DUI arrest.