Secret Service Denied Requests to Increase Trump’s Security for Years

Watch: Trump calls out "stupid Republicans" in Jeffrey Epstein files sagaDonald Trump faces internal conflict among his supporters regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, with some demanding transparency while others defend his reluctance. Although Trump claims to have severed ties with Epstein, frustration grows as allies, including Senator Thom Tillis, press for the files, reflecting a divide in pro-Trump circles. Want More Context? 🔎

South Park co-creator Trey Parker delivered a mock apology to President Trump after the show's 27th season premiere, which depicted Trump naked in bed with Satan and drew criticism from the White House. The episode, titled "Sermon on the 'Mount," tackled legal disputes involving Trump and media censorship, amid the creators' new $1.5bn deal with Paramount for 50 episodes. Want More Context? 🔎

Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband and for a failed drive-by shooting aimed at her niece's ex-husband, facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. She is already serving a life sentence for the murders of her two children, with her husband Chad Daybell sentenced to death for multiple murders, including that of his first wife. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee judge's order to deactivate death row inmate Byron Black's heart-regulating implant before his execution on August 5 has led to a state appeal, citing potential chaos and security risks during transport to a hospital. Black's attorneys argue that the device could shock him during execution, while the state claims he wouldn't feel them and questions the judge's authority on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎

Three miners, Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke, and Jesse Chubaty, were rescued after being trapped for two days in the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia due to a collapse. They were found safe in a refuge chamber with access to food and water, and a full investigation into the incident will be conducted as production at the mine was suspended during the rescue operation. Want More Context? 🔎

A new ancient shark species, Macadens olsoni, has been discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, with fossils dating back approximately 340 to 335 million years. This discovery, which highlights the diversity of ancient marine life, was made by a team from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian, contributing to the understanding of past ecosystems. Want More Context? 🔎