Mark Alford signals he’s not on board with Trump’s National Guard threats

A powerful haboob struck metro Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, causing severe dust storms that disrupted visibility, grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and left over 15,000 residents without power. While the storm caused significant disruptions, it also followed with heavy rain, with a forecast of continued rain chances in the area. Want More Context? 🔎

Federal authorities arrested a man across from the White House for burning an American flag in protest of President Trump's executive order aimed at cracking down on flag desecration. The Secret Service detained him for igniting an object, and the arrest highlighted tensions surrounding Trump's order, which asserts that flag burning can be prosecuted under certain circumstances despite Supreme Court protections. Want More Context? 🔎

A US Coast Guard cutter, the Hamilton, unloaded a historic 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, valued at $473 million, enough for 23 million overdose doses. The drugs were seized in 19 operations in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, involving multiple vessels and leading to 34 arrests, highlighting the ongoing threat of transnational drug trafficking. Want More Context? 🔎

Thousands of emails related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting will be released after a lawyer admitted to an error in withholding them, prompting emotional outcry from school board members and the public during a meeting. The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District plans to publish approximately 26,000 pages, including crucial communications about classroom security and responses to the tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump issued executive orders targeting cashless bail, seeking to end its practice nationwide and specifically in Washington, D.C., citing a "crime emergency." The orders could lead to federal funding being withheld from jurisdictions that eliminate cash bail, asserting that such policies contribute to increased crime and public safety risks. Want More Context? 🔎

Powerball Jackpot Update Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is estimated at $815 million, following no winners for the $750 million prize drawn on Monday. The cash value for a single winner is $367.9 million, with odds of winning set at 1 in 292.2 million; ticket sales are ongoing in 45 states and territories before the drawing at 11 p.m. ET. Want More Context? 🔎