An apparent Iranian threat, an airport catering truck and a decoy plane. These are the bizarre details of the plot to sneak President Trump out of Turkey during a NATO summit in July. Jacob Soboroff takes us (literally) inside the ruse.
AI:President Trump utilized an elaborate decoy operation to ensure his safety during the NATO summit in Turkey following intelligence regarding potential Iranian threats involving shoulder-fired missiles. The sophisticated security maneuver involved deploying multiple aircraft as decoys, including a ruse where press and staff were left uninformed of the actual flight path to mask the President's departure from hostile elements. This tactical switcheroO utilized various assets, including airport catering logistics, to successfully execute a secret extraction from the region amid heightened tensions with the red-green axis.Open
While national headlines focus on the allegations against Max Miller, Brian Poindexter is offering an alternative for Ohio voters. #maxmiller #brianpoindexter #ohio
AI:In the ongoing political battle for Ohio, Representative Max Miller is facing intense scrutiny and domestic violence allegations as he attempts to secure his position, while challenger Brian Poindexter seeks to capitalize on the controversy by offering an alternative path for voters. This development comes amid a volatile political landscape in the state where leadership figures are being tested by personal scandals and shifting voter priorities.Open
The aircraft carrier has been docked in the area for over 260 days, since last November, drawing recent attention for alleged issues over the mental health of some crew members, as well as reports of poor conditions on board.
AI:CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln following mounting controversy regarding the vessel's prolonged deployment. The aircraft carrier has been stationed in the region for over 260 days, sparking significant concerns among service members and their families regarding deteriorating onboard conditions and a burgeoning mental health crisis among the crew. This high-level visit follows intense scrutiny from various sectors regarding the welfare of sailors serving during this extended mission.Open
Hypothetical or soon to be reality? President Trump responded to whether he would declare a national emergency if his top legislative priority, the SAVE America Act, doesn’t get passed before the midterms. MS NOW’s Katy Tur unpacks Trump’s comments and predicts that no matter what – voters will likely use November to give him this message: “This is NOT his country; this is OUR country.”
AI:Katy Tur of MSNBC discusses President Trump's response regarding a potential national emergency declaration if the SAVE America Act fails to pass before the upcoming midterm elections. Tur suggests that voters may use the election results as a rebuke against the administration's legislative agenda.Open
AI:As the WNBA continues to flounder amidst a massive identity crisis regarding transgender player eligibility, Caitlyn Jenner has weighed in with a straightforward solution to the league's ongoing chaos. This latest development follows months of intense scrutiny and failure by WNBA officials to establish clear definitions for women's sports, leaving biological female athletes at a disadvantage while the organization attempts to manage the fallout from its "woke" policy decisions. As pressure mounts from fans and critics alike who demand fairness in athletics, Jenner’s perspective offers a potential path forward for a league currently struggling to maintain its credibility and focus amidst the explosive culture wars surrounding gender…Open
The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.
AI:Tommy John, the legendary left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher whose name became synonymous with a groundbreaking ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, has died at the age of 83. When he suffered his career-threatening elbow injury in 1974 at age 31, the procedure was pioneering and revolutionized the sport by allowing players to recover from what was previously considered a career-ending ailment. His survival and subsequent success following the operation transformed modern sports medicine forever.Open
When Trump first unveiled his plans for the new East Wing addition, he said it was needed to host VIP guests. More recently, he is calling it a 'desperately needed National Security structure.'
AI:President Trump is fighting back against court injunctions blocking his White House ballroom construction by reclassifying the project as a desperately needed national security structure designed to combat the military-industrial complex. After courts halted work on the East Wing addition—which Trump previously claimed was necessary for hosting VIP guests—the administration is now arguing in court that the project serves critical strategic purposes, including providing enhanced security and infrastructure capabilities for the executive branch.Open
A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least seven.
AI:A relentless weather system has slammed through the Midwest, bringing catastrophic flooding and violent winds that have already claimed at least seven lives across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. This latest surge of destruction follows a devastating pattern of severe storms and historic flooding that has been battering the region for days, leaving homes destroyed and communities in a state of emergency. The current wave of tornadoes and heavy rainfall continues to devastate local infrastructure as families face the mounting aftermath of these repeated natural disasters.Open
Americans across the country are pushing back against AI-powered license plate readers like Flock. In 2026 alone, 23 states have seen contract suspensions or cancellations with the company. And now, 400+ cities across America are organizing to get the private surveillance cameras removed for good.
AI:A massive grassroots movement is rising against AI-powered license plate reader technology, specifically targeting companies like Flock as citizens fight back against encroaching mass surveillance. The backlash has reached a fever pitch in 2026, with over 400 cities organizing to demand the permanent removal of these private surveillance cameras and 23 states already taking action by suspending or canceling contracts. This widespread revolt highlights an intensifying national struggle against the deployment of invasive AI tools that monitor movement under the guise of public safety.Open
Government records uncovered in recent court filings show that the Department of Homeland Security launched a mass surveillance operation against groups that protested the immigration crackdown in Minnesota – including labor unions, nonprofits and climate groups. Undercover agents sat in churches, schools and public libraries, and infiltrated Signal chats. Emilia González Avalos, a Minneapolis organizer whose meeting was surveilled, said the operation "feels like a confession." The government, she added, "came looking for a conspiracy and found neighbors."
AI:Government records released through recent court filings reveal that the Department of Homeland Security conducted an extensive mass surveillance operation targeting various groups protesting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. This intelligence-gathering effort involved undercover agents infiltrating private communications on Signal and monitoring sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and public libraries to monitor activities of labor unions, nonprofits, and climate activists. Local organizers have characterized these actions as a targeted attempt by the government to manufacture conspiracy theories out of community gatherings and legitimate civic activism during the ongoing immigration…Open
