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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - China Frees Christian Pastor Following Trump Intervention. Tue Jul 7 00:30:01 2026

Pastor Ezra Jin, leader of a prominent underground church in China, was released after direct intervention by President Trump, reuniting with his family in the United States on Independence Day.

Pastor Ezra Jin, leader of a prominent underground church in China, was released after direct intervention by President Trump, reuniting with his family in the United States on Independence Day. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, a leader of China’s underground Zion Church, was released from detention by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) following pressure from President Donald J. Trump . Jin reunited with his family in the United States on July 4. WHEN & WHERE: Jin was detained in southern China in October 2025 and released in July 2026, reuniting with his family in the United States on Independence Day. KEY QUOTE: “We truly witnessed a miracle and we are feeling so overwhelmed with joy. We thank God for…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Is Ukraine's survival on the line at this week's NATO summit? Tue Jul 7 00:29:43 2026

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President Trump will meet Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, during his trip to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. The president leaves for Ankara on Monday evening for the two-day summit, according to a senior White House official. Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5954306-trump-zelensky-al-sharaa-nato-summit/ #NATO #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Putin #Russia #Trump #Ankara #NATOSummit

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - WATCH: The Hill News streaming LIVE Tue Jul 7 00:02:19 2026

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YOUTUBE (Portland Andy) - IRL SEATTLE: USA vs Belgium Round of 16 World Cup! Tue Jul 7 00:13:03 2026

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - What happens if DOJ ends in-state tuition for undocumented students? Tue Jul 7 00:12:35 2026

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The Department of Justice is battling 12 states in court over in-state tuition for undocumented students. NewsNation’s senior justice reporter Safia Samee Ali breaks down the major implications. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/doj-ends-in-state-tuition-undocumented-students/

STRIPES (Lara Korte) - US pulls troops from Nigeria following anti-ISIS mission, focuses on ‘African-led’ future | Stars and Stripes Mon Jul 6 00:00:00 2026

The U.S. has withdrawn most of the troops that were sent to Nigeria earlier this year to help root out Islamic State insurgents, according to the head of U.S. Africa Command.

STRIPES (John Vandiver) - NATO allies to get ‘report cards’ as Trump presses for more defense spending | Stars and Stripes Mon Jul 6 00:00:00 2026

Washington is pressing NATO allies to boost defense spending while seeking fewer restrictions on how U.S. forces operate from their territory.

STRIPES (Chad Garland) - Soldiers braved blisters, Independence Day heat for do-it-yourself Darby 40-miler in Italy | Stars and Stripes Mon Jul 6 00:00:00 2026

Six U.S. service members took on a 40-mile hike in Italy in honor of the Army Rangers’ first commander, who was killed nearby in World War II.

STRIPES (John Vandiver) - British F-35s intercept Russian aircraft near carrier strike group | Stars and Stripes Mon Jul 6 00:00:00 2026

The United Kingdom scrambled two F-35 fighters to intercept a Russian aircraft that was closely tracking a British aircraft carrier, the British defense ministry said.