Political Adviser David Gergen Dies at 83 After a Long Illness
David Gergen, a trusted White House adviser to four U.S. presidents and a leading voice in government, media, and academia, has died at the age of 83. According to Military.com, Gergen died after a long illness, remembered for his bipartisan service and decades of mentoring future leaders in public ...
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Coast Guard Veteran Phillip Waldron Selected for Highest Enlisted Role
After more than two decades of distinguished service, Phillip Waldron has been appointed as the 15th master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, the service’s highest-ranking enlisted member. According to Military.com, Waldron will officially step into his new role on July 25, 2025, during a fo...
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Navy Withdraws Admiral’s Promotion After Scrutiny Over Past Drag Show
Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly’s decades-long naval career reached an abrupt turning point this week after the Pentagon revoked his nomination to a key leadership post in the Pacific Fleet. According to Military.com, the decision followed renewed attention from conservative media and lawmakers on drag...
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Drone Video Removed After Metallica Copyright Conflict
A Pentagon video promoting drone expansion under the Trump administration was removed from social media after a copyright complaint over the use of a Metallica song. According to Rolling Stone, the video, presented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, featured the song “Enter Sandman” without perm...
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Houthis Attack Leave Cargo Crew Dead and Missing in Red Sea
Two maritime cargo vessels came under separate, violent attacks this week in the Red Sea, leaving multiple sailors dead, several wounded, and a number missing after Houthi rebels launched their first strikes on commercial ships since late 2024. According to CBS News, the assaults on the Magic Seas a...
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Man Arrested After Police Shootout at Utah Home
A tense standoff in St. George, Utah, ended with the arrest of a 41-year-old man who allegedly fired more than 150 rounds at responding officers during an hours-long confrontation. According to KTVX Salt Lake City, Benjamin Hansen was taken into custody on July 8, 2025, after a shootout with police ...
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$50K Reward Offered in California Cannabis Raid Shooting
A man who allegedly opened fire on federal agents during a chaotic raid of a cannabis farm in Southern California remains on the run, sparking a $50,000 federal reward for information that could lead to his conviction. According to Breitbart, Federal agents were conducting an immigration enforcement...
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Delta Flight Detours to Azores After Engine Problem Delays Journey
A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Madrid to New York was forced to make an emergency landing on a remote Atlantic island Sunday following a midair engine incident. According to USA Today, the plane’s 282 passengers and 13 crew members were delayed nearly 29 hours on the Azores island of Terc...
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Judge Orders LAPD to Limit Protest-Related Arrests of Journalists
In response to recent reports of mistreatment, a federal judge has issued a temporary order limiting how Los Angeles law enforcement can interact with journalists covering street demonstrations. According to The Hill, U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera on Thursday imposed a 14-day temporary restrai...
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Los Angeles Mayor Strengthens Sanctuary Protections After ICE Raid Frees Minors
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a new executive order reinforcing the city’s sanctuary rules just hours after federal agents rescued migrant children from a marijuana farm in Camarillo, California. According to the Daily Caller, the July 11 directive came a day after an immigration raid uncove...
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