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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
🗣️ Trump warns Colombia to shut down drug fields. President Trump issued a sharp warning to socialist Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of enabling mass drug production and threatening to cut all US aid if it continues. Trump said the US would “close up these killing fields” if Colombia fails to act.
🚤 US captures two survivors after Venezuelan cartel boat strike. The Trump administration said Navy forces recovered at least two people following a military strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug-running vessel in international waters — the fifth such operation this year targeting cartel boats in the Caribbean.
🕵️♂️ FBI is investigating a hunting stand near Trump’s Air Force One exit. The FBI is investigating a suspicious hunting stand discovered within sight of where President Trump exits Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport. The stand appeared to have been set up months ago, raising new concerns about ongoing security threats.
✋ White House halts $11 billion in big city projects. The Trump administration paused over $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects, mostly in Democrat-run cities like New York and San Francisco. Budget chief Russell Vought said the “Democrat shutdown” drained the agency’s capacity to manage funds, and is reassessing “lower-priority” projects.
INSIDER RADAR
Matt Walsh’s criticism of Zohran Mamdani
Insiders behind the paywall: Matt Walsh, Jared Kushner, Scott Bessent, and Rand Paul.
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QUICK AND IMPORTANT
Thieves stole priceless jewels belonging to Emperor Napoleon from the Louvre in a brazen daylight heist.
President Trump commuted the prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos (R-NY), ordering his immediate release.
49 percent of Americans support President Trump's decision to designate Antifa a domestic terror organization.
Upward News’ own Anthony Constantini became a dad over the weekend, as he and his wife welcomed their first child, Kian.
INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
Why the Pentagon is tightening press access
Last month, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced new restrictions for members of the press seeking to maintain access to the Pentagon…
THE MAIN STORY
Hamas violence unravels ceasefire
_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
The Gaza ceasefire has unraveled after Hamas gunmen executed Palestinian civilians accused of collaborating with Israel and attacked Israeli troops, killing two soldiers.
_FACTS AND INSIGHTS_
The State Department warned Saturday of "credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the people of Gaza."
Hamas fighters, whether or not the leadership is directing such action, are using the ceasefire as cover to eliminate Palestinian rivals and consolidate power…
Exclusive analysis and uncensored facts behind the paywall: The violence occurring in the Gaza Strip, how Israel responded to Hamas breaking the ceasefire, President Trump’s comments, and what this means going forward.
MEDIA BIAS SPOTTER
How left and right outlets frame the Gaza ceasefire
Mentioned behind the paywall: CNN, NPR, The Washington Examiner, and Breitbart.
_THE DAILY DEBATE_
📊 Which is more important in Gaza?
POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Should Nick Fuentes be accepted in the conservative movement?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👍 Yes (43)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👎 No (1,032)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (104)
👍 Yes: “We accept everyone who wants to make America Great Again until they prove otherwise.” — Albert
👎 No: “Progressive racial and identitarian politics are the reason I am not a Democrat.” — Jordan
🤔 Unsure: “Accept his vote, not his extremism.” — DA
_POP QUIZ_
Who had their prison sentence commuted by President Trump?
Today’s newsletter was written by Brandon Goldman, Anthony Constantini, and Ariel David. We scoured 100s of sources to bring you stories and insights you won’t find in the mainstream media.
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