Author: Loisa Lane

A man was arrested near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes after authorities found a loaded pistol and ammunition in his vehicle. The individual, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, is under investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, with additional charges possible.

President Trump reportedly expressed concern over GOP Rep. Max Miller’s re-election bid amid allegations of assault involving his ex-wife and child. Despite Trump’s wishes for Miller to withdraw, the representative insists he will remain in the race and plans to launch an ethics investigation to address the claims.

Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.

President Trump expressed concerns to Rep. Max Miller regarding his reelection campaign amid allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller, who denies the allegations, informed Trump he intends to continue his campaign, citing supportive internal polling. Moreno seeks a restraining order against Miller, alleging abusive behaviour.

The Justice Department has sought to dismiss a class action lawsuit from Jan. 6 defendants, citing expired claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The department noted that the earliest claim was submitted well after the two-year deadline, making the complaints “forever barred.”

GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have expressed their support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, following an agreement to terminate the “anti-weaponization” fund. This resolution addresses senators’ concerns about the associated tax immunity provisions. The Senate Judiciary Committee will now advance Blanche’s nomination.

Iran denies negotiating with the US as Trump announces new talks to end the war on August 3.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded plans for the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, responding to pressure from Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. The order clarifies that no funds were allocated, and the scope of a related tax audit immunity for Trump is limited to past claims only.

Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8, including a husband and wife, amid ongoing conflict developments.

Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries following a hit-skip car crash in Toledo on Sunday. Kaptur, 80, was a passenger en route to a church service. An investigation is ongoing as authorities seek the driver who fled the scene.