The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is rehabilitating two cranes used for the past 84 years to position the steel gates that manage water output at the Loyalhanna Dam in Saltsburg, Pa.
AI:The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is currently working to rehabilitate two specialized cranes at the Loyalhanna Dam in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. These critical pieces of machinery have been in continuous operation for 84 years to manage water output through steel gates and are essential for regional flood mitigation efforts.Open
AI:Rescuers in western Colombia have successfully extracted a survivor from the rubble following the devastating earthquake that struck the region, providing a rare moment of hope amidst the ongoing catastrophe. This breakthrough comes as local authorities and international relief efforts struggle to manage the massive scale of destruction throughout Cali and surrounding areas. While some reports highlight these individual successes, the situation remains critical as the nation faces a long-term recovery process and seeks economic assistance from the Trump administration to mitigate the impact of tariffs during this humanitarian crisis.Open
The two victims were the only people on the helicopter at the time of the crash, authorities said.
AI:Two U.S. Army soldiers died when their Apache helicopter crashed near Fort Hood in Texas. Authorities confirmed that there were only two occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. The victims have been identified as warrant officers from the installation. Following this fatal mishap, the Army has grounded all Apache helicopters while investigations proceed to determine the exact cause of the crash.Open
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may begin wearing gloves that emit electric jolts as soon as next March. Around $20 million has been earmarked to equip personnel with the technology. Former senior advisor to the Department of Homeland Security Charles Marino joins "Morning in America" to discuss how the rollout should be handled and what the gloves could mean for future enforcement. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to begin equipping officers with electric shock gloves as early as next March, a rollout supported by $20 million in earmarked funding. The deployment of this non-lethal technology aims to provide agents with enhanced tools for managing encounters during enforcement operations. Former Department of Homeland Security senior advisor Charles Marino weighed in on the strategic implications and implementation process for these new devices as part of an ongoing effort to bolster border security and law enforcement capabilities.Open
State of the Union: The Iran War could again raise inflation rates, analysts warn. The post U.S. Inflation Edged Lower but Remains Stubborn appeared first on The American Conservative .
Consumer prices increased 0.1 percent from June to July, while the annual inflation rate edged lower to 3.4 percent, according to figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, was 0.2 percent in July with the annual figure at 2.5 percent. While energy prices dropped 1.5 percent in July, the costs of both food and shelter rose 0.1 percent each. On an annual basis, however, energy costs in July were up 14.7 percent. Moody’s chief credit officer warned that the Iran War could still cause prices to surge, with energy remaining “the wild card.” The post U.S. Inflation Edged Lower but Remains Stubborn appeared first on The American Conservative .Open
AI:The July Consumer Price Index report shows that while U.S. inflation edged down slightly to an annual rate of 3.4 percent, the trend remains stubbornly high as food and shelter costs continue to climb. Although energy prices saw a minor monthly dip, they remain up over 14 percent on an annual basis, leaving the economy vulnerable to significant volatility. Analysts warn that the ongoing Iran War poses a major threat to price stability, with energy markets acting as a wild card that could trigger a sudden surge in inflation and further disrupt American economic security.Open
State of the Union: The win is a major victory for establishment Democrats over the surging DSA-aligned left flank. The post Major Upset in WI Dem Governor Primary as Crowley Beats Hong appeared first on The American Conservative .
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated the Democratic Socialists of America candidate Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Tuesday. The startling upset victory sets up a November contest against the Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany. Crowley received 39.8 percent of the vote to Hong’s 39.4 percent, a margin of slightly more than 3,000 votes. The outcome remained in doubt until Wednesday, after the nearly 30,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee went uncounted as a result of what poll workers described as “human error.” Hong, a state representative and former restaurant owner from Madison, had an overwhelming lead in pre-election polls. Crowley briefly withdrew from the race on July 8, stating…Open
AI:Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley secured a narrow victory over Democratic Socialists of America candidate Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating her by a margin of just over 3,000 votes. The upset result contradicts pre-election polling that had placed Hong as the overwhelming favorite and was complicated by uncounted absentee ballots in Milwaukee due to human error. Crowley, who resumed his campaign after receiving an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers, now faces Republican Representative Tom Tiffany, who secured the GOP nomination with President Donald Trump's endorsement. The outcome serves as a significant victory for Democratic establishment figures against the radical…Open
A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in a field near Fort Hood according to two sources familiar with the incident.
AI:Two U.S. soldiers were killed when an Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas, in an incident involving military equipment operated out of Fort Hood. Following the fatal mishap, officials have temporarily grounded all Apache helicopter training flights while investigations into the cause of the crash are conducted.Open
The White House has lifted its ban on TikTok for federal devices.
Following ByteDance’s divestment to U.S. investors, the Trump administration has reversed a ban on TikTok for federal devices. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: Back in 2022, the Biden government implemented a ban on TikTok for federal devices over fears of Chinese data collection. ByteDance, the Chinese technology company that created the app, agreed to divest in September 2025 to U.S. investors. The divestment prompted the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reassess its stance. The DOJ ultimately concluded that the app’s U.S. version was no longer subject to the ban. “TikTok is no longer a ‘covered application’ for purposes of the No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” reads a memo from Russell Vought, Director of the…Open
AI:The Trump administration has officially lifted the federal ban on TikTok for government devices following ByteDance's successful divestment to U.S. investors. Originally implemented during the Biden era due to concerns regarding Chinese data collection, the app is no longer classified as a "covered application" by the Office of Management and Budget after the ownership transition secured under President Trump’s administration. While several federal agencies are now establishing official accounts on the platform, the ban remains in effect for both chambers of Congress and various state governments. Despite this shift toward integration, the platform continues to face legal scrutiny regarding its impact on minors, specifically concerning…Open
The network, which ran from at least 2016 through July 2026, was based in New York City but functioned nationally and arranged sham marriages between foreign nationals and United States citizens.
AI:The Justice Department has charged 11 individuals for their roles in a massive marriage fraud network that operated from at least 2016 through July 2026. Operating out of New York City but spanning the entire country, this criminal scheme facilitated over 1,000 sham marriages designed to secure legal status for foreign nationals by exploiting United States citizens. This crackdown on fraudulent unions follows a broader pattern of discovery regarding organized immigration schemes and fake marriage rings aimed at undermining national sovereignty.Open
Air Combat Command's Point Defense Task Force conducts testing and analysis to guide Air Force decisions on safeguarding air bases from diverse aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles.
AI:Air Combat Command’s Point Defense Task Force is conducting critical testing and analysis to modernize installation security against evolving aerial dangers. The initiative focuses on developing strategies to safeguard Air Force bases from a growing array of sophisticated threats, specifically targeting the increasing prevalence of drones and cruise missiles. This defensive transformation aims to provide actionable intelligence and decision-making guidance to ensure military installations remain secure in an era of rapid technological advancement in aerial warfare.Open
