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FAA reviews Marine One separation incident near Reagan National

August 5, 2026 |

The FAA and NTSB are reviewing a brief loss of separation involving Marine One as President Trump departed Washington. Officials said Trump was not in danger, and both aircraft landed safely.

California man faces more charges after Trump golf course arrest

August 5, 2026 |

Crime and US

Jeanine John Taele, a 38-year-old former Marine, was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of a planned presidential visit. Authorities said they found weapons in his vehicle and home, along with notebooks containing “concerning statements.”

U.S. offers $102 million for Jalisco cartel leaders

August 5, 2026 |

Crime, US and World

The Trump administration announced up to $102 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of eight leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The largest bounty, $25 million, targets Juan Carlos González, a California-born dual U.S.-Mexican citizen believed to lead the cartel.

Key takeaways: President Joe Biden will be celebrating his 81st birthday by pardoning two lucky turkeys, Liberty and Bell. The turkey pardon ceremony provides a…

World News

Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages

August 6, 2026 |

Politics and World

Trump and Pentagon officials are denying reports that U.S. weapons stockpiles have fallen dangerously low during the war with Iran. Media reports and CSIS estimates point to steep declines in long-range precision missiles, Patriot interceptors and THAAD interceptors.

Mexican influencer is shot dead during TikTok livestream

August 5, 2026 |

Crime, Entertainment and World

Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican TikTok influencer with more than 600,000 followers, was shot dead during a livestream in Culiacan. Authorities said investigators are examining whether the attack was linked to posts about a criminal group.

Iran says Oman shipping route agreement nears completion

August 5, 2026 |

Financial, Politics and World

Iran says it has agreed with Oman on the coordinates of a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says the route is in final review but warns safe navigation still depends on broader security conditions, including the U.S. naval blockade.

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President Joe Biden to Celebrate 81st Birthday by Pardoning Two Lucky Turkeys in Annual White House Tradition