Host Alicia Nieves is following breaking news out of the White House, where press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will step down from her role at the end of August. Meanwhile, in the latest primary races, there was a shift in the Democratic Party in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. 00:00 -- Introduction 03:00 -- Karoline Leavitt leaving as WH press secretary 16:53 -- DOT targets gamers, sees recruitment boom 22:08 -- Trump says Strait of Hormuz open 32:23 -- Democrats press AI giants on rogue agents 36:55 -- Postal service warns of hikes, closures
AI:White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced her intention to step down from her position at the end of August. This departure marks a significant transition for the administration's communications department as speculation grows regarding who will be chosen to replace her at the podium.Open
Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues teams race to find survivors of Colombia earthquake.
AI:Preliminary election results indicate a significant internal rift within the Democratic Party, while upcoming inflation data may provide the Federal Reserve with additional breathing room to stabilize the economy. Meanwhile, emergency rescue operations are racing against time in Colombia following a major earthquake to locate survivors as the critical survival window closes.Open
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
AI:In recent focus groups conducted in Nevada, swing voters—specifically those who previously supported Biden but moved toward Trump—indicated they are no longer automatically rejecting candidates who identify as socialists. This shift suggests a softening of resistance toward the radical left within key battleground demographics, even as broader sentiment shows significant public pushback against Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in other regions like New York and Denver. The findings highlight a concerning trend where the socialist influence within the Democratic Party may be gaining traction among moderate voters, complicating the political landscape for the GOP in critical swing states.Open
Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.
AI:U.S. sailors and their families who were evacuated from Middle East bases months ago remain in a state of limbo as the military fails to provide clarity regarding their relocation or return to the region. This ongoing uncertainty follows a period of intense turmoil for personnel deployed to the area, including reports of severe mental health crises and sailors attempting to go overboard aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during extended deployments. As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, those displaced by previous evacuations face significant disruptions to their lives while waiting for the military to resolve the logistical and personal aftermath of these continuous regional operations.Open
The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death.
AI:Tech mogul Bryan Johnson is attempting to engineer a biological blueprint to defy aging and mortality through extreme protocols including strict 8 P.M. bedtimes, oxygen chamber use, and exhaustive blood testing. This pursuit of longevity explores the limits of human intervention in the natural lifecycle as he seeks to rewrite the rules of death.Open
AI:Kansas has implemented restrictive new laws targeting transgender individuals, including measures that impact driver's license eligibility and identification based on gender identity. This legislative shift marks an intensification of the ongoing national battle over gender ideology, moving beyond medical restrictions into state-level administrative controls intended to enforce biological sex standards in official documentation.Open
There’s a long list, but some are getting more traction than others.
AI:The race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination is beginning to take shape as various contenders attempt to gain momentum ahead of the DNC's newly finalized primary calendar which elevates South Carolina to its position at the start of the contest. While a long list of potential candidates exists, certain individuals are already seeing increased traction and scrutiny as the party looks toward the next election cycle following recent internal shifts.Open
AI:MS NOW reports that Democratic officials are demanding explanations regarding a massive ring reportedly presented to President Trump. This development follows a series of coordinated attempts by leftist media outlets to frame the administration's activities through investigations into financial matters and personal property.Open
For weeks, members of the White House press corps thought they traveled with President Trump from Turkey on Air Force One, only to find out he secretly exited the plane via a catering truck to fly on a different aircraft. Vaughn Hillyard explains why the White House’s security concerns don’t fully explain its decision to keep the press in the dark.
AI:The White House has kept the press corps in the dark regarding President Trump's recent flight swap from Turkey, where he secretly exited his aircraft via a catering truck to board a different plane for security reasons. While officials point to legitimate safety concerns, including potential threats from Iranian actors utilizing shoulder-fired missiles, critics and analysts argue that the administration’s decision to withhold these details suggests a deeper level of operational secrecy than simple protection. This sudden maneuver left journalists believing they were traveling on Air Force One when they were actually on a decoy aircraft, raising significant questions about the transparency of presidential travel logistics during…Open
The Department of Homeland Security plans to allocate up to $20 million to purchase gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that can send electric shocks to a person’s skin upon contact, according to a notice released this week. Katy Tur has the latest.
AI:The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans to allocate up to $20 million for the procurement of specialized electric shock gloves designed for use by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. These gloves are intended to deliver an electric shock upon contact with a subject's skin, serving as a non-lethal tool for field operations. This development follows recent controversies and legal battles regarding law enforcement equipment and tactical gear used during immigration enforcement actions.Open
