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Texas GOP silent on independent probes after Houston ICE shooting
Three days after a Houston ICE shooting, Texas Republican leaders largely stayed silent on calls for an independent investigation, even as Democrats pressed DHS and ICE for evidence; witnesses dispute ICE’s claim that the driver weaponized his van to ram officers, noting no front/behind officers and saying Salgado Araujo was not the target. Rep. Sylvia Garcia said ICE told her Salgado Araujo wasn’t the operation’s target, fueling demands for outside scrutiny, while Sen. Ted Cruz publicly backed the federal probe and Gov. Abbott had previously urged recalibrating ICE operations. Some Republicans did not respond to requests for comment as the incident drew renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement policy.
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DOJ Threatens Utah Lt. Gov. With Criminal Penalties in Voter Data Fight
The Trump-era Justice Department sent letters to Utah and other states warning chief election officials they could face criminal penalties if noncitizens vote, as it seeks complete, unredacted voter lists. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calls the move bizarre and unlawful, while a state audit found 99.72% of 2,069,640 voter records are U.S. citizens. Federal lawsuits seeking broad voter data have faced repeated court defeats, and Utah’s case remains unresolved with no hearing yet scheduled.
Burnham Signals Potential Labour Pivot on Gaza Policy
Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour’s Gaza stance and says the party didn’t get it right, pledging to press Israel and keep a two‑state solution alive. With a leadership question looming, observers see the remarks as an attempt to placate voters and set the stage for a possible policy shift if he becomes prime minister, though analysts warn any real change depends on concrete policy actions like ceasefire, arms controls, and accountability for Israel.
Eric Trump hints older Air Force One could anchor presidential library, clouding Qatar jet's fate
Eric Trump told the Palm Beach Post that the older Air Force One aircraft may be the base of his father’s presidential library, raising questions about what will happen to the Qatar-donated jet and highlighting potential legal and political hurdles as Boeing builds two newer planes slated for 2028.
Swift’s MSG Wedding Permit Cost Exceeds $160K, NYC Says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Taylor Swift paid over $160,000 to obtain a permit to close streets around Madison Square Garden for her wedding to Travis Kelce, including costs for police overtime; no official total wedding price has been released, though a planner has estimated $20–$25 million. The couple also donated about $26 million to 20 charities ahead of the event, which drew criticism over timing and taxpayer costs, as several critics urged reimbursement for overtime.
Trump’s NATO Moment: A Possible Shift in Ukraine Support or Just Posturing?
At the NATO summit, Trump signaled Ukraine could manufacture Patriot air-defense systems, potentially strengthening Kyiv’s ability to counter Russia and press Putin. Yet Patriots require licenses and Trump’s history of mixed messages on Ukraine leaves skepticism about how quickly or fully he’ll deliver, even as Ukraine’s drones and long‑range strikes, plus Western aid, keep pressure on Moscow.
Lincoln Memorial Pool Drained Again as Trump’s DC Renovation Encounters Setbacks
Crews drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again amid President Trump’s ongoing Washington, DC renovation push, after earlier issues including algae blooms and peeling coatings. Officials blame vandals or repair flaws as work resumes, with debris cleanup from Independence Day fireworks involved. The project has no new bids planned; contracts were awarded to Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings. Lawmakers are probing the funding, and a few individuals face charges related to damaging or removing paint from the pool.
New housing reform becomes law, betting on supply despite political drama
Congress enacted the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act into law, aiming to ease affordability by expanding housing supply through incentives for manufactured housing, office-to-apartment conversions, and a grants/loans program to repair older homes, plus prompts for state and local zoning reform. Implementation now hinges on HUD staffing and local action, so benefits may take years. The bill also imposes a first-of-its-kind cap on institutional buyers of single-family homes (no more than 350 per owner) but doesn’t force sales from large holders, and it does not address current high mortgage rates or the “lock-in” effect.
Hidalgo to Scale Back Public Duties After Mono Diagnosis
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she has infectious mononucleosis and will reduce public appearances for several weeks to rest, while county operations continue with her team handling duties and she remains reachable for emergencies. She plans to return to a fuller schedule after recovery, with the CDC noting mono typically improves in four to six weeks.
Hegseth Secures Reversal of Apache Flyover Punishments
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly urged reversing the suspensions of eight South Carolina National Guard Apache pilots who flew a low-altitude Fourth of July coast flyover; the suspensions were lifted within hours as the review concluded, following an earlier intervention over pilots near Kid Rock's Nashville home. The Guard described the action as a routine admin review, while lawmakers and the governor had criticized the suspension before it was overturned.
House poised to end clock changes with Sunshine Protection Act
The U.S. House is set to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, after the bill passed committee 48-1 and with President Trump’s backing; passage would require Senate approval to become law, ending the twice-yearly clock changes in most states (with exceptions like Hawaii and much of Arizona).