Israel Tells US of a New Plot to Assassinate Trump as the Iran Ceasefire Collapses
Amid renewed US-Iran strikes and a fraying ceasefire, Israel warned Washington of a new, unverified plot to assassinate Trump.
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Kendall Hayes
Investigative journalist and political analyst specializing at the critical intersection of government policy, public health, and social welfare. Covering breaking national news, healthcare reform, and global current affairs, I deliver data-driven commentary and sharp op-eds. Dedicated to dissecting how legislative decisions shape public health, wellness infrastructure, and modern lifestyle.
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Storms Delay Trump's July 4 Speech, Not His Politics
A storm evacuation delayed Trump's America 250 keynote by nearly two hours, but the speech itself broke from past Independence Day addresses with midterms messaging.
America250 Funding Fight Clouds Trump's July 4 Plans
A House whistleblower report alleges Freedom 250 diverted funds intended for America250, as the 250th anniversary becomes a fundraising flashpoint.
Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 50,000 Acres, Forces Evacuations
Colorado's largest active wildfire has scorched more than 50,000 acres near Beulah and Rye, prompting mandatory evacuations and a federal disaster declaration.
Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Bishops Over Écône Rite
Rome declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism on July 2, 2026, excommunicating six bishops and warning followers they risk the same penalty.
Kiros Defeats DeGette in Colorado Primary Upset
Melat Kiros unseated Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's Democratic primary, a race shaped by PAC money, Gaza policy, and late outside spending in the final weeks.
GOP Weighs Reconciliation Path for SAVE Act Before Midterms
House GOP leaders are testing whether reframing voting-ID mandates as a state grant program can clear the Senate's Byrd Rule, even as four Republicans signal opposition.
US-Iran MoU Unravels Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute
The June 15 US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding is unraveling over contradictory readings of Article 5, which governs Strait of Hormuz passage, leading to commercial vessel attacks, US retaliatory strikes, and IRGC ballistic missile responses by late June 2026.
California Billionaire Tax Heads to Ballot Over Newsom's Objection
The California Billionaire Tax Act, a one-time 5% levy on residents worth over $1 billion, qualified for the November 2026 ballot despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and major Democratic institutions.