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Yesterday at the Kennedy Center, President Trump wasn’t just honoring George Strait, Stallone, and KISS… he was dropping political bombshells.

Looking straight at Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump called for full investigations into Adam “Shifty” Schiff and “Crooked” Hillary Clinton over what he calls the biggest scam in modern politics—the Russia hoax.

“These people put our country in great danger,” Trump warned, blasting the Democrats’ phony investigation that cost America years of progress.

Trump says new intel proves it—and he’s demanding action now.

There’s more hard-hitting Trump news for you below!

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In today’s email:
đź”” Trump Escalates DC Crime Crackdown
🗺️ Trump Land Swap Could Grant Russia Ukraine Territory
đź’° Trump Promises Zero Tax for Seniors on Social Security
đźš« Trump Plans Immigration Ban on Islamic Extremist Groups
🎯 Trump Says Democrat Party "Led by Insane People"

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President Trump’s America-first agenda is moving forward at full speed, and the results are speaking for themselves. His cleanup of Washington, D.C. is winning support from everyday Americans who are tired of crime, chaos, and failed leadership. While the left tries to paint these efforts as “racist” or “fascist,” that narrative simply isn’t connecting with the public. People can see the difference for themselves - safer streets, stronger communities, and leaders who finally put citizens first.

At the same time, Trump is promising seniors they won’t pay a dime in taxes on Social Security benefits, a move that will help millions and boost the economy. He’s also making it clear that immigration from countries promoting Islamist extremism will be off the table under his watch. This is a White House focused on protecting Americans, whether the threat comes from abroad or right here at home.

Check out all the latest developments and more below!

🗺️ Trump Land Swap Could Grant Russia Ukraine Territory
President Trump recently renewed calls for a territorial land swap between Russia and Ukraine that could grant Moscow control over some of Ukraine's most strategic and resource-rich regions. Russia currently occupies approximately one-fifth of Ukraine's territory, primarily in the eastern and southeastern regions including large swaths of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, plus the Crimean peninsula annexed in 2014. The occupied Ukrainian territories are rich in critical minerals including lithium, coal, gas, and rare-earth mineral deposits that Russia could exploit and sell to China, according to experts. Ukrainian agriculture, historically Europe's breadbasket and the country's third-largest economic sector contributing nearly 11% of GDP, has sustained approximately $80 billion in damages with projections showing the economy could shrink by 45%. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any proposal that would allow Russia to retain control of occupied territory, while experts estimate Ukraine stands to lose billions in grain export value and hundreds of billions overall if the land swap proceeds.

đź’° Trump Promises Zero Tax for Seniors on Social Security
President Trump issued a presidential proclamation Thursday honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, touting his administration's achievements including legislative provisions that will help the vast majority of seniors pay "zero tax" on their social security benefits. Trump describes this as "the largest tax break for seniors in the history of our country," achieved through provisions in the Republican spending package signed into law last month. The administration reports completing over 3.1 million payments ahead of schedule totaling $17 billion to eligible beneficiaries, while reducing average telephone response times from 30 minutes to six minutes, an 80% reduction in wait times. Trump's proclamation states that Social Security "now stands stronger and more resilient than ever before" thanks to technological improvements, prevention of illegal aliens from accessing benefits, and clearing of disability claim backlogs. White House spokesperson Liz Huston said Trump is demonstrating his "unbreakable commitment to protecting and strengthening this vital program for the nearly 72 million Americans who benefit from it."

đźš« Trump Plans Immigration Ban on Islamic Extremist Groups
Top Trump administration officials are drafting plans to restrict both temporary visits and legal immigration by Muslims affiliated with the revolutionary Muslim Brotherhood and other extremist groups. Joe Edlow, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said officials are examining sections within the Immigration and Nationality Act "that have never been used before" to better assess applicants and exclude those who "espouse ideology that is incredibly detrimental to the safety and security of this country." Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that officials are preparing to apply the terrorist label to some Islamic groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood movement, noting "there are different branches of the Muslim Brotherhood, so you'd have to designate each one of them." The Muslim Brotherhood, which emerged after World War I with the goal of ensuring a pious dictator enforces totalitarian Islamic law wherever Muslims live, has spawned related groups including terror organizations like Hamas and various advocacy, fundraising, and political groups. Both Rubio and Edlow warned that officials must protect Americans' legal rights while constraining the Brotherhood's revolutionary political movement, with Rubio noting that "any group can say, 'Well, I'm not really a terrorist'" and court challenges are expected.

🎯 Trump Says Democrats "Led by Insane People"
President Trump told reporters Wednesday that it is a "waste of time" to work with Democrats on Capitol Hill because "they never approve anything" and declared that the Democratic Party is "led by insane people." Trump made the comments when asked if he intends to meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the government funding deadline, saying Democrats don't want to meet about anything, even non-controversial good things like fighting crime. Trump acknowledged that "more than half are sane, but they are led by insane people," pointing to Democrats being "stuck" and not knowing what to do. A recent CNBC poll showed Democrats have just 24 percent favorable rating versus 56 percent negative, marking a -32 net approval that is the lowest for either party in CNBC polling since 1996. Trump previously told Breitbart News that "the Democrat Party broke themselves" and are continuing to do so, pointing to issues like men in women's sports as examples of bad policy tormenting the party.

President Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday.

đź”” Trump Increases DC Crime Crackdown đź””

President Trump has invoked a section of the Home Rule Act that governs the district to give himself the authority to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department and has since sent in National Guard troops, alongside FBI and DEA agents, to patrol the streets. The provision allows for the president to effectively federalize the local police force for up to 30 days, unless Congress, through a joint resolution, grants him an extension. Law enforcement officials in Washington, D.C., have arrested more than 100 people since the crackdown began, with Tuesday's arrests including one suspected homicide, seven related to narcotics charges, 33 for alleged firearm offenses, 10 related to warrants, and 23 illegal immigrants, while law enforcement recovered a total of 24 firearms.

Trump signaled he may skirt Congress to extend his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police, with some congressional Republicans heeding the call to support such action. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said he would vote for extending Trump's authority but didn't believe that Senate Democrats would budge and support giving the president more time. Republicans control 53 seats in the upper chamber, meaning Democrats may be needed to grant Trump an extension beyond the 30-day window, though Trump announced during a press conference that he would be asking for "long-term extensions" and believed Democrats would not "do anything to stop crime."

He noted he may not need Congress, stating "if it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress" while adding "I don't want to call a national emergency. If I have to, I will, but I think the Republicans in Congress will approve this pretty much unanimously." House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, whose committee oversees the district, enthusiastically backed Trump's move to take control of D.C.'s police force, with a spokesman saying "we support the president's actions to complete the mission" when asked about potentially leapfrogging Congress. Sen. Jim Banks said he fully supported "President Trump's plan to make D.C. safe again, and will back up his efforts in the Senate."

The president invited members of the media to ride along with the D.C. Metropolitan Police during a Kennedy Center event, telling reporters that his administration is "going to be very open about" the federalization of the city's police department. Trump combatted media narratives that contend crime is down and said numbers that suggest so have been skewed, stating "we've worked with the mayor for six months, and she's been here for many years, and the numbers are worse than ever. Don't let anyone tell you they're not." He criticized statistical charts as "a rigged deal," claiming officials "got rid of the guy... because he didn't want to do the numbers the way they wanted to, and they put their own numbers out."

The crime crackdown comes as high-ranking officials experience criminal activity firsthand in the nation's capital. Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, said she was nearly the victim of a thief when "a malodorous homeless person attempted to swipe my phone today while I was walking in DC back to the DOJ from an appointment." She reported that the incident occurred "next to the NY Ave Presbyterian Church" with "several other homeless and mentally fragile people around" in an area "close to the WH and tourist stuff."

Attorney General Pam Bondi told the press that Trump's order aims to help D.C. residents of all ethnicities, including Latinos, who comprise over 10% of D.C.'s population. "President Trump wants to make Washington D.C., our nation's capital, safe for all of us, for Latinos, for all of us who live here," Bondi said, while also noting that Trump wants to make the capital city "clean" and "beautiful again" so that "families to be able to come here and go to our museums, which are free." U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is investigating the reported falsification of crime statistics by a suspended police commander, with Bondi revealing "it's so important" because "you can't deflate statistics because people need to know, people need to be safe."

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough revealed that "so many" Democrats secretly support Trump's takeover of the police force in Washington, D.C., despite public opposition. Scarborough said "so many people have been calling me over the past couple of days, going, you know, like Washington, should have gotten involved years ago. This place is dangerous, it's a mess, it's a wreck and whatever. And then they'll go on Twitter and go 'this is the worst outrage of all time.'" He added that crime has been a problem in the city for 32 years and that "these are all Democrats who said, you know, our friends won't walk more than three blocks in DC at night" while comparing it unfavorably to New York City where he feels safe walking "40 or 50 blocks at night."

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner warned Trump to steer clear of America's birthplace when it comes to federal takeover of law enforcement, telling CNN that Trump "better not try it in Philly" and calling him a "convicted criminal" who allegedly opposes public safety. Krasner, who has been backed by left-wing billionaire George Soros, claimed Trump "may think he's going to try it in other places" but argued "legally, he has much less of a right to do any of this in other cities." The prosecutor dismissed claims about rampant crime in Philadelphia, claiming homicides are the lowest in 50 years and that there are also low incarceration rates.

The White House responded to Krasner's warning through spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, who said that "of course this Democrat, Soros-backed DA is upset that the president is taking bold action to crack down on violent crime." Jackson said "Philly has allowed crime to run rampant and provided sanctuary to violent criminal illegal aliens" and that "George Soros is funding protests against law and order in DC." She noted that Democrats' approval rating remains at "record lows" because of figures like Krasner "oppos[ing] commonsense efforts to stop violent crime and restore safety to America's streets."

The operation has rapidly expanded in scope and effectiveness, with Tuesday's sweep of the city including 1,450 law enforcement participants, including roughly 30 National Guard troops and 750 uniformed D.C. police officers. FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that federal partners joined local police for the arrests, stating "when you let good cops be cops they can clean up our streets and do it fast" and promising "more to come. Your nation's Capital WILL be safe again." The crime crackdown operation is expected to transition to a 24/7 operating status, breaking from its previous focus of patrolling the nation's capital at night.

Trump's initiative represents an unprecedented federal intervention in local law enforcement that has divided political leaders along partisan lines while revealing surprising cross-party support among residents who experience the city's crime firsthand. The administration's willingness to invoke emergency powers if necessary demonstrates Trump's commitment to addressing what he calls the "totally out of control" crime situation in the nation's capital, setting up a potential constitutional confrontation that could reshape federal-local law enforcement relationships across the country.

🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟

⚖️ First Lady Melania Trump has put Hunter Biden on $1 billion notice for allegedly making "false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements" about her during a Channel 5 interview with Andrew Callaghan posted to YouTube. Biden claimed convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to President Trump. Melania's attorney Alejandro Brito demanded that Hunter Biden retract his statements, issue an apology, and remove the comments or face legal action. Brito noted that the defamatory statements were reposted by several media outlets causing severe harm to her reputation.

🕊️ At least seven nations across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa have called for President Trump to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, with the White House celebrating the endorsements as proof that he is the "President of PEACE." The endorsements come from leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Gabon, Israel, Pakistan, and Rwanda for Trump's role in brokering peace deals. Netanyahu personally presented Trump with a copy of his letter to the Nobel Prize committee during a dinner at the White House in July following the 12-Day Israel-Iran War, calling the nomination "very meaningful."

đź’Ľ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that he would be pushing for a ban on "single-stock trading" for members of Congress, stating that politicians "shouldn't come to Washington to get rich" but should come to serve American citizens and that "the American people deserve better." Bessent specifically cited the "eye-popping returns" of politicians like Representative Nancy Pelosi and Senator Wyden, noting that "every hedge fund would be jealous of them." Trump recently accused former Pelosi and her husband Paul of insider trading, while Senator Josh Hawley previously reintroduced the PELOSI Act to prevent members of Congress and their family members from trading and holding stocks.

🤝 President Trump hosted an hour-long strategy call with European leaders including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Sir Keir Starmer, France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Friedrich Merz, and others ahead of Friday's bilateral talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at making progress toward ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Macron demanded that the next round of trilateral talks involving Trump, Putin, and Zelensky take place in Europe rather than a neutral third country, while German Chancellor Merz laid out five specific demands including that Ukraine must be at the negotiating table and receive "robust security guarantees" with no limits on its future armed forces.

🇬🇧 Around 60 activists from the 'Stop Trump Coalition' protested against U.S. Vice President JD Vance's summer vacation in Charlbury, England's rural Cotswolds, displaying signs reading "Not Welcome," "Sod Off," and "Cotswold childless cat ladies say go home." VP Vance has been meeting with British political figures during his holiday, including Conservative Party leader Robert Jenrick on Tuesday and plans to meet with Nigel Farage on Wednesday. The Stop Trump Coalition, active since 2017 as a UK-based hard-left group that uses President Trump as a pretext to campaign on popular left-wing causes.

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