Trump’s Middle East Envoy Visits Israel in Show of Support for Gaza Cease-Fire

Rep. Mike Flood faced significant backlash during a public meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he defended a controversial tax breaks and spending cuts bill signed by President Trump, which critics argue disproportionately affects Medicaid and favors the wealthy. Despite the audience's disapproval, Flood maintained his stance, asserting the bill protects Medicaid while engaging with audience concerns about the law and other Trump administration policies. Want More Context? 🔎

A former bartender at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, expressed concerns about the mental health of Michael Paul Brown, 45, the suspect in the fatal shooting of four individuals on Friday morning. A manhunt is currently underway for Brown, who lived next to the bar, as reported by CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca. Want More Context? 🔎

At a Republican town hall in Nebraska, attendees expressed frustration over President Trump's economic policies, particularly concerning rising prices related to his tariffs. This event, reported by NBC’s Peter Alexander, highlights growing public concern regarding the economy as fears of inflation loom. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev has declared that Russia is no longer bound by the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, warning rivals of a "new reality" due to NATO's policies. His comments follow increased tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's deployment of nuclear submarines, amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, where recent attacks resulted in civilian casualties. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee death row inmate, Byron Black, is set to be executed by lethal injection despite concerns from his lawyers that his heart device could cause him unconstitutional suffering during the process. The U.S. Supreme Court and Governor Bill Lee declined to intervene, and while a lower court had ruled for the device's deactivation, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned it, allowing the execution to proceed. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration's ICE is apprehending immigrants at different rates across blue and red states, with a focus on community arrests in Democratic areas, while predominantly targeting prisons in Republican ones. This disparity has intensified under Trump's policies, leading to increased community arrests in states like Massachusetts, where most detainees lack criminal records. Want More Context? 🔎