•U.S. Military Strikes Narco Vessel – The American military destroys a drug-running ship off Venezuela, sparking protests from Democrats and the Venezuelan government.

•Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities – $2.1 billion in federal funds withheld from Chicago, with Portland possibly next, as the administration cracks down on cities protecting illegal aliens and Antifa activists.

•Deadline for Hamas – Trump sets a Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept his peace deal or face total destruction. Polling shows majority support among Israelis for the plan.

•Shutdown Showdown – Speaker Mike Johnson signals the House may remain on recess until Democrats agree to reopen the government. Republicans frame the battle around illegal immigrant healthcare benefits while Democrats push for expanded funding.

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