•Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago — ICE launches a large-scale enforcement surge, staging agents at Naval Station Great Lakes to detain illegal immigrants.

•Congressional Stock Trading Ban — President Trump surprises House leaders by backing Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition, catching leadership off guard.

•French Government Collapse — Prime Minister François Bayrou ousted as France's debt crisis deepens, sparking fresh EU instability.

•Lumber Prices Drop — A glut of lumber signals a slowdown in U.S. construction, raising red flags for the economy.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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