THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Secret Service Swamped by Record 10,000 Threats Targeting Trump and Other Protectees.
The Secret Service has revealed an unprecedented surge in threats against President Trump, raising concerns about violent leftist rhetoric and its real-world consequences.
The Secret Service has revealed an unprecedented surge in threats against President Trump , raising concerns about violent leftist rhetoric and its real-world consequences. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Secret Service investigated approximately 10,000 threats against President Donald J. Trump and other protectees in just the first half of 2026, a significant increase compared to prior years. Director Sean Curran described the volume of threats as unprecedented in his 24-year career. DETAIL: The surge in threats coincides with multiple left-wing assassination attempts and terrorist attacks, including an armed man attempting to breach a checkpoint near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue where Trump was in attendance in April,…Open
AXIOS (Courtenay Brown) - Trump rebuilds trade regime with new tariffs on global trading partners
The Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs of as much as 12.5% on 60 trading partners on Thursday, preventing a lapse in import taxes as a temporary tariff program nears expiration. Why it matters: It shows the White House's determination to sustain its tariff agenda as it turns to new trade laws as earlier authorities run their course or face legal challenges. - The new tariffs take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, precisely when the temporary duties end. - It has been one of the busiest weeks for Trump's trade agenda in months, from new tariffs on Brazil to fresh threats against Canada and now a broader new tariff authority. Zoom out: The tariffs stem from a Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 investigation launched…
The Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs of as much as 12.5% on 60 trading partners on Thursday, preventing a lapse in import taxes as a temporary tariff program nears expiration. Why it matters: It shows the White House's determination to sustain its tariff agenda as it turns to new trade laws as earlier authorities run their course or face legal challenges. - The new tariffs take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, precisely when the temporary duties end. - It has been one of the busiest weeks for Trump's trade agenda in months, from new tariffs on Brazil to fresh threats against Canada and now a broader new tariff authority. Zoom out: The tariffs stem from a Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 investigation launched…Open
STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill, approving raises for troops, adopting Department of War name | Stars and Stripes
The House on Wednesday passed the $1.15 trillion defense policy bill amid increasing tension over military spending and the war with Iran.
NPR (Jonathan Lambert) - Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.Open
NPR (Katia Riddle) - Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.Open
NPR (Nathan Rott) - Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.Open
ABCNEWS - One of the Army's largest bases closes a dining facility after roach infestation
A video circulating on X appeared to show dozens of roaches crawling across the walls of a dining facility at Fort Hood.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Paula Froelich) - Roswell was an actual (UFO) crash: Oliver Stone's son talks aliens
Sean Stone says the U.S. government reverse-engineered craft in the Roswell crash.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Damita Menezes) - Full contents of ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case revealed: Report
"Hello Savannah. We have your mother Nancy. She is safe but scared."