Senate advances NDAA, teeing up final passage for annual defense policy bill

France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he alleged that the country has not done enough to combat antisemitism, which France firmly rejects as "unacceptable." This diplomatic tension follows Macron's recent rebuttal of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims that France's recognition of a Palestinian state is contributing to antisemitism. Want More Context? 🔎

SpaceX has canceled the 10th launch of its Starship just moments before liftoff to address issues with ground systems. The stainless-steel spacecraft, intended to be fully reusable, has yet to complete a successful mission following previous failures, including an explosion during a pre-flight test in June. Want More Context? 🔎

In Los Angeles County, aggressive immigration raids by the Trump administration have significantly altered daily life for many residents, particularly the foreign-born population, which constitutes about a third of the county’s 10 million residents. As fear permeates the community, families adapt by participating in protests, remote learning, and local religious support, while still facing the pressing realities of work and rent. Want More Context? 🔎

Villanova University faced a second active shooter hoax in four days, with a false report prompting police to clear the campus on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the call was a hoax, mirroring a previous incident where a similar report caused panic during orientation, leading to investigations by local police and the FBI. Want More Context? 🔎

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national, was set to report to immigration officials in Maryland as the Trump administration aims to deport him after a complicated legal battle. Following his release from a Tennessee jail, where he was held on human smuggling charges, he faces potential deportation to Uganda, having declined a plea deal for deportation to Costa Rica. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell claimed in a DOJ interview that a controversial photo of her with Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre is fake, asserting that no sexual encounter could have taken place at her London home. She maintained that allegations against her as a facilitator of Epstein's crimes are fabricated, while expressing disbelief about Giuffre's account and the authenticity of the photograph. Want More Context? 🔎