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Jenna Ortega's latest interview has sparked concern among fans over her appearance. Social media users expressed worry about the actress's health and well-being following the public appearance, though specific details about what triggered the reaction remain unclear.

Army Staff Sgt. says he feels "betrayed" after immigration officials detained his wife. The soldier's spouse was taken into custody despite his active military service. No details yet on her immigration status or where the detention occurred.

President Trump endorsed Congressman Randy Fine ahead of Tuesday's special election on August 18th.

The endorsement contradicts recent claims on Tucker Carlson's show that Fine isn't aligned with Trump's America First agenda. Laura Loomer called those claims "a total lie" and added her own endorsement.

Loomer framed the race as a fight against what she termed an "Islamic takeover," saying Fine is "one of the only members of Congress who speaks out" on the issue. She characterized Fine's opponent as a "Nazi Trump hater" backed by "lunatic Muslims."

Fine is running to retain his seat in a special election this week.

US Marine Robert Gilman, imprisoned in Russia for four years, touched down on American soil and was greeted on the tarmac by White House officials including Dr. Sebastian Gorka and Steve Witkoff. The welcoming party boarded the plane and handed out MAGA hats to Gilman and his family. The White House released video of the homecoming.

Trump calls for permanent Daylight Saving Time, ending the twice-yearly clock changes.

He cites studies linking the extra evening daylight to lower violent crime, fewer car accidents, reduced cardiac and stroke risks, and a boost to tourism, retail, and restaurants.

"People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year. It is foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly," Trump said, adding that the shift would make it safer for kids walking home from school and cut energy costs.

5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Planned Parenthood in a case that could force the organization to pay up to $1.8 billion—enough to bankrupt it.

The lawsuit alleges Planned Parenthood continued billing Medicaid and kept payments after Texas and Louisiana barred the organization from their programs. If the court determines Planned Parenthood illegally billed Medicaid, penalties could reach $1.8 billion.

The ruling was nearly unanimous. The case now moves forward to determine final damages.

Stephen Miller ripped into progressive activists, claiming they obstruct Trump's agenda without offering alternatives.

Miller's core accusations:
• Blocking Trump's infrastructure and border security plans
• Fighting deportations and defending sanctuary policies
• Opposing policies that would house transgender inmates by biological sex
• Defending what he calls "racial discrimination" and "transgender ideology" in schools
• Supporting race-conscious college admissions that he says disadvantage white male applicants

Miller framed the clash as existential: "They want to block every beautiful thing Trump wants to build... they're defending what's putrid and hateful."

His call to action: "Millions of upstanding citizens" must resist or risk losing the country.

The remarks reflect the administration's combative posture on culture-war fronts—immigration, gender policy, and affirmative action—casting opponents as destructive rather than ideologically opposed.

Stephen Miller tore into AOC during a five-minute segment, accusing her of deflecting from her past support of defund-the-police policies.

Miller argued the left's war on policing drove historic spikes in murders, shootings, and gang activity across blue cities like Chicago, LA, and New York—policies he says remain in place today.

"Citizens living in fear, public spaces ceded to violent, armed robbers," Miller said, crediting Trump's administration with reversing the trend.

He then mocked AOC for allegedly laughing off the consequences: "Sorry your husband was murdered, sorry your mom was killed... Now we're going to have a good laugh about that. It's sickening, it's disgusting."

The clash underscores ongoing partisan battles over crime, policing, and accountability in major cities.

Stephen Miller delivered remarks on Karoline Leavitt's departure from the White House, calling her "a role model to millions of young women" and praising her as "a mother, a family woman, a press secretary, a patriot."

Miller said Leavitt "served this president so well, this administration so well, this country so well," adding that her "role in this movement and this country is only beginning."

Leavitt is exiting her position as White House Press Secretary. No immediate replacement has been announced.

US Army Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, killing two service members. The crash sparked a large fire.

Salado sits southeast of Fort Hood, though officials haven't confirmed the helicopter's origin base.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing her role at month's end. No replacement has been announced yet. Leavitt, one of the youngest press secretaries in modern history, has held the position since the start of the administration.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at month's end, President Trump confirmed.

Trump praised her work since 2018, including the 2024 campaign, calling her "a real leader" who fought for "Justice, Liberty, and Freedom."

No replacement announced yet.

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton says Aaron Rodgers' claims about league-wide COVID vaccine fraud are legit. Newton alleges NFL stars, coaches, and executives paid nurses for fake vaccination cards during the pandemic. The accusation suggests systematic workarounds to league mandates at the highest levels of pro football.

Heidi Beirich, ex-finance officer at the Southern Poverty Law Center, was arrested today. Allegations: She secretly paid informants embedded in white supremacist groups, then the SPLC fundraised by claiming to combat those same organizations.

The arrest raises questions about the nonprofit's financial practices and transparency in how it tracks extremist movements.

Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner, running for U.S. Senate, is backing a carbon agenda similar to AOC's Green New Deal. Video footage shows Shoffner aligning with progressive climate policies that have become divisive in red-state races.

The endorsement could complicate her campaign in a state where energy independence and fossil fuel jobs remain politically sensitive. Shoffner's climate stance mirrors national Democrats' push for aggressive emissions targets—a position that typically underperforms in Arkansas.

DOJ arrests Heidi Beirich, former CFO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, on fraud charges. AG Blanche confirmed the arrest.

Beirich oversaw SPLC's controversial project tracking hate groups across the US. Prosecutors allege she secretly funneled donor money to white supremacist organizations.

The charges mark a significant blow to the SPLC, a prominent civil rights organization that has faced internal scrutiny over financial practices in recent years.

DOJ investigating Minnesota leadership over alleged statewide fraud. AG Todd Blanche says federal prosecutors are dedicating "a ton of resources" to Minneapolis fraud cases, including scrutiny of state programs and their administrators. Blanche confirmed Gov. Tim Walz has been briefed on the probe. No charges filed yet.

AG Todd Blanche announced the arrest of 11 naturalized U.S. citizens from China who orchestrated over 1,000 fraudulent marriages between Chinese nationals and Americans. Blanche called it one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in U.S. history, describing the operation as a years-long, multimillion-dollar scheme to help individuals illegally obtain citizenship. The defendants face potential denaturalization.

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Tim Ferriss drops a new podcast episode: "How to Reinvent Yourself and Make Bold Moves."

The lineup includes Matthew McConaughey, Steve Young, Lori Gottlieb, Suleika Jaouad, Samin Nosrat, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, and Debbie Millman—all sharing stories about ditching old identities and committing to new paths.

Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. 🎧