President Donald Trump expresses frustration with Iran's deception, Todd Blanche finally gets approval from Senate Republicans, and a Philadelphia fraud ring is exposed by the feds.

On today's news brief: Iran breaks its word after reportedly agreeing to meet with Trump, Republican Senators say they will vote to confirm Blanche for AG, and the Senate will vote on a continuing resolution.

On today's news brief: Trump says Hamas has agreed to a peace deal, the president and his cabinet talk Iran on Camp David retreat, the DOJ goes after fraudulent schemes, and Spain suffers an unprecedented migration crisis.

On today's news brief: Iran and the U.S. continue their strikes while the U.S. exposes Iran's lies, Rand Paul calls for a contempt vote after the Fauci hearing, the Department of Education is investigating new cases of child indoctrination, and President Trump announces the renovation of Dulles International Airport.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia respond after a failed Surprise attack from Iran on U.S. bases in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Senator Lindsey Graham's body is laid to rest, and Anthony Fauci takes fire on Capitol Hill. 

Senator Lindsey Graham was honored in the Capitol and National Cathedral ahead of his South Carolina funeral. Meanwhile, President Trump meets with the Israeli and Ukrainian leadership.

On today's News Brief, Russian drones continue to test NATO by invading airspace. Meanwhile in the U.S., Congress faces a looming government shutdown deadline as President Donald Trump continues to push for the SAVE America Act. 

The Iran war continues as both sides exchange fire and President Trump issues threats. Meanwhile, President Trump unveils a new plan to address concerns with data centers.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion reconciliation package, but a government shutdown is still a real possibility. Meanwhile, a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has sparked controversy.

President Donald Trump threatened to attack a bridge and power plant in Iran for every ship Tehran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani tells Bibi Netanyahu he is "not welcome" in NYC.

President Donald Trump met with the President of Lebanon - Joseph Aoun - at the White House today where gave an update on the war in Iran and suggested negotiations are not anywhere close to a resolution. President Trump also warned the Houthis not to get involved, and House Republicans raise the alarm about the rise of socialism and communism. 

On today's News Brief: President Donald Trump doubles down on Iran strikes as two Americans are killed in Jordan. Meanwhile,  Ukraine barrages Russian ships with drone strikes. And Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, welcome a baby boy into the world. 

On today's News Brief: the Trump administration announces a crackdown on fraudulent voting. Meanwhile,  smoke from a Canadian wildfire, fills the U.S.

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a primetime address Thursday on election integrity as he pushes for the Save America Act. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls out far-left terrorism, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives testosterone boost to the military.

On today's News Brief, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch faced tough questions from the Senate in his confirmation hearing. The fighting in Iran continues with no end in sight. Meanwhile, U.S. troops are reportedly leaving Iraq for good, and the House votes to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. 

In today's News Brief, President Donald Trump nixes his 20% toll on the Strait of Hormuz in favor of trade deals with Gulf nations. Meanwhile, a Russia sanctions bill gets new life, and Supreme Court Justices call for more security funding amid increased threats.

President Donald Trump reinstates the Naval blockade on Iran and says the U.S. will protect and toll the Strait of Hormuz as the military continues to exchange strikes with Iran.  Senator Lindsey Graham passes away, and Senator Mitch McConnell remains out of the Senate amid health issues.

On today's News Brief: The U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire as President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is over, but talks can continue. Meanwhile, President Trump's latest promise to help Ukraine with Patriot interceptors could take a year to build. Back in the U.S., President Trump doubles down on voter I.D. and proof of citizenship in federal elections.  

On today's News Brief: Iran attacks U.S. military bases in the Middle East as the U.S. fires on Iran. Embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner will drop his election bid, and women harmed by the abortion pill call on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to do something about it.

On today's news brief: President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire is over as fighting resumes and the Iranian regime vows revenge. The President also offers more help to Ukraine and calls for end to trading with Spain at the NATO summit in Turkey. In the U.S., a federal court backs a Maine law requiring Christian schools to toe the line on the LGBT agenda. 

On today's news brief: NATO Summit updates including Greenland which President Trump says is key for U.S. strategic defense, Graham Platner, a top Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins -- after Politico reported that he forced a woman to be intimate with him nearly five years ago, and Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for 3 weeks with growing concerns - and questions - about his status. 

On today's news brief: As thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Monday to honor the slain leader Ayatollah Khamenei - who was killed by strikes in February - president Trump warned Iran to make a deal, Russia continued its bombings of Ukraine, the NATO summit will likely include Gaza -- Hamas announced it had dissolved its de facto government, President Trump celebrated the launch of the federally-funded Trump accounts, and a disturbing fire in West Virginia has led to a local state of emergency.

On today's news brief: This fourth of July is unique. This year, we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation. But what are we celebrating? Or to put it another way... What are we grateful for?

On today's news brief: The United States Department of Labor reported on Thursday that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% last month, Russia promised to keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv, In Hamden, Ohio, 16 children ages 1 to 18 have been found living in what authorities say is a 12 by 12 foot room for the past four years, and much of America is experiencing a heat wave of record-breaking proportions.

On today's news brief: The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, socialism continues to rise in the Democratic party, recovery efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela continue with Samaritan's Purse mobilizing in one of the most impacted regions, and a new report on the death tolls from violence in Nigeria shows that nearly  80,000 people have lost their lives in over 15,000 attacks in the past 6 years. 

On today's news brief: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of birthright citizenship and protecting women's sports, an update on the aftermath of the devasting earthquakes in Venezuela, and President Trump encourages Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.  

On today's news brief: A review and breakdown of recently released United States Supreme Court decisions, an update on the war in Iran and the implementation of an interim peace deal, and the Texas State Board of Education voted to codify a proposed list of required reading for students in grades K-12 that include Bible passages.

On today's news brief: Iran has taken back control over the Strait of Hormuz -- the peace deal to end the war in Iran is on shaky ground, oil prices dropped by more than 3% today, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. is allowed to turn away those seeking asylum along the U.S. Mexico border in a 6 to 3 decision and the Department of Homeland Security can now cancel Temporary Protected Status, and a group of Conservatives have promised to bring the House floor to a halt until Republicans pass the SAVE America Act.

On today's news brief: President Donald Trump had a meeting with Senate members to discuss his War Powers Resolution, the White House is seeking $672 million in order to strip Iran of its nuclear materials, inspect its nuclear facilities, and for other counterproliferation objectives, debates continue to  rage over the SAVE America Act, and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky recently spoke about his concern that socialism is spreading at an alarming rate.

On today's news brief: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said today that it will inspect Iran's nuclear sites but that there is no rush to do so, the Senate has also approved a war powers resolution meant to pressure President Donald Trump to remove the U.S. military from hostilities in Iran, a recently resurfaced podcast clip has shown Texas Senate candidate James Talarico proclaiming that he is a "Christian who hates Christianity" along with other questionable stances, and the Department of Justice opened a probe into a New York City establishment by the name of Poetica Coffee. This came after Poetica posted online that it would have refused service to pro-Israel U.S. Representative for New York Dan Goldman had it recognized him during a visit he made there on Sunday.

On today's news brief: Negotiations with Iran are continuing, but both sides appear far off. In related news, crude oil stockpiles in the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell below 300 million barrels, the lowest level in decades. Meanwhile, voters in South Carolina decide if Darline Graham Nordone should replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, as the Republican nominee for Senate in November's election.

On today's news brief: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is confirmed by the Senate, Trump backed SAVE America Act denied approval, the president is "low keying" it with Iran, and Joint Base Charleston renamed after Lindsey Graham.

Todd Blanche may finally have Senate approval after Senator Bill Cassidy signs off. Meanwhile, Senator Mitch McConnell leaves rehab after fall.

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for his refusal last week to answer lawmakers' questions. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership has reportedly struck a 60-day deal with Oman to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

On today's news brief: Trump's patience for Iran is running out, JD Vance cracks down on fraud, the Michigan Senate race shakes up, and Florida enacts law to protect children from drag shows.

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On today's News Brief: Medicaid will no longer fund sex rejecting procedures for minors, South Carolina race goes to a runoff, and President Donald Trump attacks Zohran Mamdani.

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