U.S. military strikes alleged drug boat leaving Venezuela

The U-S military has struck another boat accused of carrying drugs from Venezuela. President Trump says the vessel was struck because “narcoterrorists from Venezuela were in international waters…heading to the United States.” He said the military strike killed three people aboard the boat. A similar attack on a speedboat with alleged drug smugglers killed 11 nearly two weeks ago.

VP Vance vows to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy

Trump administration vows to investigate leftist organizations

The Trump administration is vowing to investigate leftist organizations following the fatal shooting of conservative Charlie Kirk. Even as the Trump White House mourns the loss of Kirk and fondly remembers him, the administration is gearing up for a fight. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told the Salem Radio Network’s Charlie Kirk Show “we’re going to use every resource we have at the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and throughout this government to identify, disrupt, dismantle and destroy these networks.” The warning comes during a volatile period in America which has resulted in political figures on both the right and the left coming under physical attack.

Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump calls for “bigger” interest rate cuts

President Trump continues to up the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Ahead of the Fed’s two-day meeting this week, the president is calling on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to enact a “bigger” cut to benchmark interest rates. He has complained that the housing market has suffered from high interest rates and predicted “housing will soar” if the Fed cuts rates.

Trump hints at TikTok deal with China

President Trump is hinting that U-S and Chinese officials have reached a deal on TikTok. Without naming the social media company, the president said a deal “was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company that young people in our country very much wanted to save.” He wrote online that he’ll be speaking with Chinese President Xi on Friday. Citing national security concerns, Congress approved a U-S ban on TikTok unless its parent company sold its controlling stake. But President Trump has extended the deadline three times.

Trump pressures NATO to put more pressure on Russia

President Trump is urging NATO countries to take a stronger stance against Russia. The president said the purchase of Russian oil by some NATO members is “shocking” and it needs to stop. He also said the United States is ready to impose more sanctions against Moscow if Europe toughens its sanctions.

Trump says political violence is a problem “on the left”

President Trump is blaming “the left” for America’s political violence. In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, the president claimed that his political opponents are responsible for the rise in political violence and hatred. However, he made no mention of the June killing of a Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota. The president said his administration is investigating organizations that he alleged fund and support political violence.

Federal Reserve to make interest rate decision this week

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week. The Fed will hold a two-day meeting starting on Tuesday, followed by an interest rate announcement on Wednesday. Many economists anticipate a rate cut. But the central bank faces challenges from presidential pressure to the latest economic reports. Inflation rose last month as August posted its biggest consumer price increase since January. And the job market has weakened with a sharp decline in hiring.

Trump to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump plans to award Charlie Kirk with the nation’s highest civilian honor. A day after the assassination of conservative grassroots leader Charlie Kirk, the president announced he will be posthumously awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The 31-year-old Kirk was a major Christian conservative influencer and played a significant role in the Trump presidential campaigns.

President Trump says Charlie Kirk’s legacy will live on

President Trump says Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk leaves behind a remarkable legacy. As he mourns the fatal shooting of one of his top political allies, the president said Kirk’s impact on conservative politics will carry on. He also announced plans to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the nation’s highest civilian honor.

America this week marked 24 years since the 9/11 terror attacks

This week, the United States marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks. President Trump led the nation in a somber observance. Speaking at the Pentagon, one of the 9/11 crash sites, he pledged to honor the heroes who died that day. The president also expressed condolences to the families of the nearly 3-thousand people killed in the September 11th attacks.

VP Vance flies Kirk’s casket home aboard Air Force Two

Vice President JD Vance transported Charlie Kirk’s casket to his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two. The vice president honored his close friend and political ally with a final flight aboard his military aircraft. Vance and his wife flew with Kirk’s widow, Erika, from Salt Lake City to Phoenix. Earlier, the vice president helped carry Kirk’s casket with a group of uniformed service members as it was loaded onto the plane.

Trump asks appeals court to remove Fed’s Cook by Monday

The Trump administration wants Lisa Cook removed from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by Monday. In an emergency request, the president’s lawyers asked an appeals court to remove Cook because of mortgage fraud allegations. The White House wants her gone by Monday, before the central bank’s vote next week on interest rates. The president tried to fire Cook, but a federal judge ruled this week that was illegal. If the Trump appeal is successful, Cook would be removed from the Fed’s board until her case is ultimately resolved in the courts.

Wiles: Charlie Kirk “very much a part” of White House family

President Trump’s chief of staff says Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been devastating for White House staffers. Susie Wiles said Charlie Kirk was “very much a part” of the White House family. And the White House chief of staff told The Scott Jennings Show that this week’s political violence brought back the memories of last year’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump plans to award Charlie Kirk with the nation’s highest civilian honor. A day after the assassination of conservative grassroots leader Charlie Kirk, the president announced he will be posthumously awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The 31-year-old Kirk was a major Christian conservative influencer and played a significant role in the Trump presidential campaigns.

At Pentagon, Trump leads nation in 9/11 remembrance

President Trump led the nation in marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks. Joined by top military brass, the president addressed a somber observance at the Pentagon — one of the three 9/11 crash sites. He spoke of America’s resilience in the years since the terror attacks. Following his remarks, the president and first lady laid a wreath in the Pentagon Chapel to honor those who lost their lives.

Trump calls Kirk a “martyr” and condemns political demonization

President Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk and condemned political violence in a video message from the Oval Office. The president remembered his conservative ally as a “patriot.” Donald Trump also lamented the state of American politics. Even as he called for civility, the president said the “radical left” was “directly responsible” for Kirk’s death.

Salem Media Group: Kirk was a bold Christian conservative voice

The Salem Media Group, where Charlie Kirk hosted a radio talk show and podcast, is mourning the fatal shooting of Kirk. Salem Media CEO Dave Santrella expressed “profound sorrow” over Kirk’s killing and called it a “cowardly and vile act of violence, carried out to silence one of America’s boldest Christian conservative voices.” Santrella said the assassination “was not just an attack on Charlie, it was an attack on free speech” and the values he championed. He extended heartfelt condolences to the Kirk family, his friends and those “grieving this senseless loss.” Salem Media is the parent company of SRN News and Townhall.com

Trump orders flags lowered to honor memory of Charlie Kirk

President Trump has issued a proclamation after the killing of conseverative Charlie Kirk. To honor the memory of Charlie Kirk, the president ordered flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday. Flags were immediately lowered at the White House, where the president had announced the death of his political ally. Donald Trump described Kirk as “a great guy from top to bottom” and as someone who understood “the heart of the youth” in America better than anyone. The president also wrote online: “Charlie, we love you.”

Trump announces shooting death of conservative ally Charlie Kirk

President Trump is mourning the killing of his conservative ally, Charlie Kirk. Writing on his social media platform, the president announced that Kirk died after being shot at a university event in Utah. He said “no one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.” The president said he “loved and admired” Kirk and that he and the first lady send their sympathies to Charlie’s wife and family.

Trump, Vance offer prayers for Charlie Kirk after shooting

Correspondent Greg Clugston reports on White House reaction to the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who is close to the Trump administration. Both President Trump and Vice President Vance are asking people to pray for Charlie Kirk. Writing on his social media platform, the president described Kirk as “a great guy from top to bottom.” “God Bless Him,” he said. And the vice president posted on X that Kirk is “a genuinely good guy and a young father.”

Harris criticizes Biden’s decision to run for re-election

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says Joe Biden’s re-election decision should not have been left to him. In her new book, Harris says it was “recklessness” for Democrats to leave it to President Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another term last year. According to an excerpt published in The Atlantic, the former VP writes that “the stakes were simply too high” for the 81-year-old Biden to make that choice. Despite her criticism of Biden’s decision to run again, Harris defends his ability to do the job, saying he would get tired, but was not incapacitated.

Trump’s emergency order in DC is set to expire

President Trump’s emergency order over Washington, DC, is set to expire at midnight. It’s been 30 days since the Trump administration federalized DC’s police force and launched a surge of law enforcement into the city. That intervention ends at midnight because Congress did not extend the order. However, the National Guard and some other federal agencies will continue their deployment, and it’s not clear when that might end. Meanwhile, the president wants to send troops to other cities as part of a crackdown on crime.

White House calls Israeli military attack in Qatar “unfortunate incident”

The White House describes the Israeli attack in Qatar as an “unfortunate incident.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U-S received prior notice about the pending military strike and gave Doha a heads up. Leavitt said the Trump administration views the bombing inside another sovereign country as “unfortunate,” but also said eliminating Hamas is a worthy goal.