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ICE will be at World Cup, but not to ‘round up’ migrants, DHS chief says
Mullin added that sometimes, law enforcement encounters major criminals at sporting events, such as suspects in murder cases or drug trafficking. In those cases, he said, arrests could be made.
Anti-Israel Republican Thomas Massie ousted from Congress as Trump endorsee wins primary
Jewish groups rally behind bipartisan Senate antisemitism bill with $1B security allocation
With AOC backing and anti-Israel message, Chris Rabb vies for open House seat in Philadelphia
Two polls find growing split among Republicans over support for Israel
Nearly a third of potential Republican voters said they believed Trump had been “too supportive of Israel,” with 22% of MAGA voters saying Israel has too much influence on US foreign policy.
All four crewmembers safe after two US fighter jets collide mid-air at Idaho Air Show
According to local media, Mountain Home Air Force Base has been locked down following the Gunfighters Air Show crash.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state
The event, led by evangelical faith leaders and Trump Administration officials, will celebrate 250 years of American independence.
US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report
US President Donald Trump said Iran can either make a deal or "get annihilated," adding that the Islamic Republic has refused to acknowledge multiple deals already agreed to.
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
The mural, designed by Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili, depicts children gathered on a soccer field and combines the stories of victims from Israel and Iran.
Trump calls on Americans to observe Shabbat during US 250th anniversary events
Trump became the first US president to formally encourage Americans to observe Shabbat as part of celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary.
What is the Thucydides Trap, raised by Trump’s China visit? - analysis
Beijing is waiting and wondering what comes next, much like Sparta did prior to the outbreak of war in 431 BCE.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Iran ‘frighteningly close’ to developing nuclear weapons, US energy secretary says - report
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed that he considers even 20%-enriched uranium "very concerning," given the size of Iran's stockpile.