US ‘Handcuffed’ by China Escalation Fears on Election Interference, Fentanyl Smuggling: Ret. Col.

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The intelligence community was directed to investigate Chinese regime meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election but instead only focused on Russia.

To learn more about this, NTD speaks to retired Col. Grant Newsham.

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China is fighting a mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak by releasing millions of lab-modified mosquitoes into cities.

Meanwhile, amid high-stakes trade negotiations with the Chinese regime, the White House is looking to expand a deal involving U.S. companies selling to China.

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China’s Mosquito Factory Releases Millions of Mosquitoes; Virologist Raises Alarm

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Time-lapse footage captured the celestial spectacle that is the Perseid meteor shower as it illuminated the night sky, with visitors expressing awe at the beautiful cosmic display.

The Perseids are among the brightest meteor showers each year, peaking between August 9 and 13.

ICE Recruitment Brings In 100,000 Applicants

ICE is about to get supercharged. The agency just launched a recruitment drive, and they’ve now rapidly gotten a very large number of applicants.

The White House ordered an internal review of selected Smithsonian museums and exhibitions on August 12 to ensure that all public-facing content aligns with Trump's directive to celebrate U.S. exceptionalism.

A new National Guard force that would react to incidents of civil unrest is allegedly being considered. The Washington Post alleges that unreleased documents propose a new “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.”

On Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts announced that the department has charged 13 people for allegedly running a transnational elder fraud ring. The investigation identified more than 400 victims and over $5 million in losses.

Unlocking REM Sleep: The Hidden Secrets Revealed

During REM your eyes flicker and twitch like a moth caught in a bug zapper. The heart speeds up. Breathing becomes irregular. The brain becomes more active than in other stages of sleep. Your body may even twitch during this time.

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What vital processes in our brains aren’t happening when we miss REM (rapid eye movement) sleep?

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A mother, father, and child were killed early Wednesday when a tree fell onto their car in the Chattanooga suburb of East Ridge during a night of relentless rain and flash flooding.

One of the surprising aspects of US electoral system is that while regular gerrymandering is frowned upon, racial gerrymandering is actually required by law.

So states have to consider race when apportioning their congressional districts. At least, they have to for now.

Trump unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees during an event at the performing arts hall on Wednesday.

The president highlighted exceptional talents in the world of entertainment and touted $257 million in investments to renovate the performing arts center.

Trump has ordered a new census that does not count illegal immigrants, and this could drastically remake the United States as we know it.

The move could shift anywhere from 20 to 40 House seats from Democrats to Republicans, as well as give a more accurate estimate of the number of illegal immigrants in the country.

GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges, and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Trump held a virtual meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders on Wednesday. The meeting was held two days before Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian Putin.

The European allies laid out multiple points they would like Trump to keep in mind as he prepares for the historic summit.

The DOJ settles lawsuits challenging race-based admissions at West Point and Air Force Academy, ending DEI practices.

The settlements include provisions to ensure that admissions to both the Air Force Academy and West Point be "exclusively on merit, not race or ethnicity.

The U.S. national debt reached a record $37 trillion, according to a statement from the Treasury Department yesterday. We speak with Michael Busler, Professor of Finance at Stockton University and Public Policy Analyst, to understand what it means for you.

The CDC shooter, who fired 180 shots into the campus, broke approximately 150 windows, and killed a police officer during the attack, expressed "discontent" with vaccines.

President Trump will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders ahead of the Alaska summit with Putin.

HHS says it’s found systemic disregard for the sanctity of life in the American organ transplant system.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls the findings horrifying.

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Monetary Incentives Behind Rise in Pre-Death Organ Extractions From US Donors: Attorney

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Beijing and Washington are extending a tariff truce for another 90 days. We take a look at the details on how the tariff war has narrowed the U.S. trade deficit with China.

Meanwhile, Trump is urging China to quadruple its purchases of American soybeans. What does this mean for broader U.S.–China trade tensions?

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US and China Extend Tariff Truce Again, Triple-Digit Duties Avoided; China Holding American Farmers Hostage: Reisinger

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“As an economist, it’s extremely important to look at the data, rather than just on a theoretical basis,” says Mark Skousen.

“We should be in a recession. Well, we’re not in a recession; looks like we’re coming out of slow growth, which is really important.”

Friday's Alaska summit between Trump and Putin "is a listening exercise for the president," the White House said on Tuesday, tempering expectations for a quick Russia–Ukraine cease-fire deal.

Trump Brings DC Under Federal Control, Deploys Troops

The move was announced by President Trump, who has invoked the Home Rule Act of 1973, in an action he says is meant to make Washington “safe and beautiful.”

An appeals court has removed a block imposed on the DOGE accessing data within various federal departments.

The decision marked a win for the administration, which has encountered a wave of lawsuits related to DOGE's activities within the federal government.

Federal Influence In Economy Framed As “State Capitalism”

Some analysts are questioning whether political intervention in the economy represents a type of “state capitalism” – a type of socialist state interventionism.

President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his call for the Federal Reserve to lower benchmark rates.

He also threatened to allow a lawsuit to proceed against Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his handling of the Fed Building's renovation costs.

The District of Columbia police is now under federal control. National Guard troops are also being deployed to help secure its streets.

The move was announced by Trump, in an action he says is meant to make Washington “safe and beautiful.”

Is Hard Water Bad for You? Myths & Facts Revealed

Hard water is water with high content of minerals, namely calcium and magnesium, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, because your body needs these minerals, but getting too much can be bad for your health.

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Is bottled “mineral water” really what it claims to be? Is alkaline water really healthier?

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The White House on Tuesday highlighted the achievement of President Trump's federalization of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police force.

A new deal to sell AI-capable chips made by Nvidia and AMD to China is raising questions over the plan's legality and U.S. national security.

Brandon Weichert, national security expert, discussed why Washington and Beijing are making calculated moves in a high-stakes tech trade.

The DNC, joined by more than 35 allied organizations, is launching coordinated protests in 20 states this weekend to oppose GOP redistricting plans.

The "Fight the Trump Takeover" demonstrations are planned across 20 states on Saturday.

New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is currently touring the boroughs of New York City with a campaign called "Five Boroughs Against Trump." Will his messaging resonate?

To find out more, NTD spoke with Democratic strategist Mally Smith and GOP strategist Matt Klink.

European Union leaders will speak with Zelenskyy and Trump ahead of Trump’s planned meeting with Putin on Friday, the European Union said on Tuesday.

MS-13 Gang Members Recruiting in High Schools: Former FBI Special Agent

Stewart Whitson, Army combat veteran, discussed why he is running for U.S. Congress, the latest crime data for Virginia, and ideas for education improvement.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, will sue Apple for allegedly giving its competitor OpenAI’s ChatGPT preferential placement in the App Store rankings.

A senior Chinese diplomat has reportedly been arrested.

Liu Jianchao was widely seen as a potential candidate for foreign minister. He’s also seen as someone who could serve as an interlocutor and take part in talks between the United States and China.

Trump warns that if the court strikes down his tariffs, it could lead to another Great Depression. Political analyst Brian Reisinger says Trump’s tariff strategy is vital to protecting U.S. family farms from decades of economic decline.

Data and projections show an exponential rise in the U.S. drone market from 2018 to 2030, as President Trump has been promoting their integration into society, increased production, and exportation.

A 7-year-old U.S. citizen has been banned from leaving China because his father, a green card holder, is a dissident artist known for creating artwork that mocks the Chinese Communist Party leadership.