NTD Good Morning

The IDF say Israeli forces have struck Iranian military targets in western and central Iran, just hours after President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, following Tehran’s missile barrage on Israel late Sunday. President Trump says U.S. troops will remain deployed in the Middle East until the military operation in Iran is completed. The U.S. Embassy in Israel has ordered staff and families to shelter in place due to heightened security alerts, with consular services in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv closed on Monday.

Six people are injured after a stabbing attack inside New York’s Penn Station on Sunday evening. Police say the attack unfolded around 7 PM and prompted a large emergency response. A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the attack. Victims suffered a range of injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. Officials have not released details on a possible motive, and that the investigation is still ongoing.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined veterans, troops and world leaders in Normandy, France over the weekend, to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Hegseth honored the sacrifice of Allied troops who stormed the beaches of France during World War II. The D-Day landings involved more than 133,000 Allied troops in one of the largest military operations in history, with more than 4,000 Allied troops losing their lives that day.

The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package on Friday after an overnight vote-a-rama on Capitol Hill. The Senate voted 52–47 to approve the legislation, with no support from ‌Democrats. The bill funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term, and now heads to the House. The legislation follows months of partisan clashes over immigration enforcement and Homeland Security funding.

The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife, and several other officials on Thursday. The move follows a broader sanctions push under Trump aimed at increasing pressure on the Cuban government over repression and national security concerns. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba has been the world capital for radical left-wing terrorism for decades, accusing the regime of recruiting, training, and backing violent Marxist movements across the hemisphere and beyond.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called the sanctions "despicable" in a post on social media, describing them as the latest example of U.S. interventionism. "Every U.S. action aimed ​at creating a ​scenario of ⁠conflict between the two countries is doomed to failure," Rodriguez said.

Trump has announced plans for what he calls "The Greatest Rally, Ever" in Washington, as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. The president says the event will feature patriotic music, military bands, and performances by Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio. The president is also promoting a series of restoration and construction projects across the capital, including repairs to fountains and the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Israel and Lebanon agree to a new ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, which calls for Hezbollah terrorists to withdraw from southern Lebanon. The United States says both sides also agreed to establish pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces would take exclusive control, excluding all non-state actors. The agreement follows months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which began after the terror group fired rockets into Israel earlier this year.

Results are still coming in for the California primary races. Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are emerging as the front-runners in the state’s open gubernatorial primary, setting up a high-profile battle in November. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is advancing to the general election, where she may face Spencer Pratt, as votes are still being counted in that race.

In an announcement during a White House dinner, President Donald Trump said he would nominate Todd Blanche to permanently serve as U.S. Attorney General after months in the acting role. The president praised Blanche as a respected legal mind, signaling confidence in his leadership at the Justice Department. The nomination now heads to the Senate, where Blanche was previously confirmed as deputy attorney general in a mostly party-line vote.

Results are in from several primary races in Iowa, California, and New Jersey, with votes still being counted for the California governor’s race between Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Tom Steyer. Hilton has taken an early lead and could have Californian voters elect a Republican governor for the first time in 15 years. Current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November ballot in the L.A. mayoral race, with Republican Spencer Pratt trailing just behind her. Meanwhile, in Iowa’s gubernatorial race, Trump-backed Republican Randy Feenstra lost to businessman Zach Lahn by just 0.8 percent of the votes. Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in November.

U.S. forces say they’ve intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones launched toward countries across the Middle East. U.S. CENTCOM says two Iranian missiles aimed at Kuwait fell short, while three more headed toward Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahraini air defenses. CENTCOM says it also disabled an oil tanker that was attempting to reach an Iranian port after ignoring repeated warnings from American forces.

FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the launch of “Operation Summer Heat 2.0,” a nationwide crackdown targeting violent crime and drug trafficking. The first phase is called “Operation Turf War,” and Patel praised officers for giving their lives for the safety of communities and the nation. Last year‘s Summer Heat netted 8,600 arrests, 70,750 search warrants executed, 2,300 firearms taken off the street, and 45,000 kilograms (almost 100,000 lbs) of cocaine.

New Jersey is blaming outside agitators for the violence at anti-ICE protests at an ICE detention center in Newark. Governor Mikie Sherill warning that some national extremist groups have become involved. The protests began over a week ago after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about conditions inside the facility, including allegations involving food and medical care. Newark has now imposed a nightly curfew around Delaney Hall as state police continue securing the area and warning that anyone who assaults officers or interferes with operations will be arrested.

President Trump writing on Truth Social that any deal reached with Iran will be a good one for the United States. The president criticized what he called “endless chirping” from Democrats and some Republicans over the pace and direction of negotiations, saying outside commentary is making diplomacy harder. War Secretary Pete Hegseth saying the U.S. is ready to return to combat if a diplomatic solution is not found.

The NBA finals are now set, with the New York Knicks to face the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot. This is after the Spurs knocked out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday, with a final score of 111-103. The Spurs will host the Knicks for the first game of the finals on Wednesday.

New Jersey is blaming outside agitators for the violence at anti-ICE protests at an ICE detention center in Newark. Governor Mikie Sherill warning that some national extremist groups have become involved. The protests began over a week ago after Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about conditions inside the facility, including allegations involving food and medical care. Newark has now imposed a nightly curfew around Delaney Hall as state police continue securing the area and warning that anyone who assaults officers or interferes with operations will be arrested.

President Trump writing on Truth Social that any deal reached with Iran will be a good one for the United States. The president criticized what he called “endless chirping” from Democrats and some Republicans over the pace and direction of negotiations, saying outside commentary is making diplomacy harder. War Secretary Pete Hegseth saying the U.S. is ready to return to combat if a diplomatic solution is not found.

The NBA finals are now set, with the New York Knicks to face the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot. This is after the Spurs knocked out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday, with a final score of 111-103. The Spurs will host the Knicks for the first game of the finals on Wednesday.

U.S. sources have confirmed to NTD that the United States and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of the ceasefire and are now awaiting President Donald Trump's approval.

This comes after the United States launched self-defensive strikes against the Iranian regime earlier this week.

The Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil trade on Thursday, with the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioning eight vessels carrying Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, plus more than 15 entities that help move and sell the oil.

Blue Origin’s New Gen rocket erupted in flames in Florida on Thursday night, during a routine engine test on the launch pad.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36 as the rocket was being prepared for a static-fire of its seven engines. Blue Origin says no one was injured and all personnel are accounted for.

It is not yet clear what caused the explosion or how much damage the pad sustained, with founder Jeff Bezos saying the company will investigate and rebuild as needed.

The Louisiana State House on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will eliminate one of two majority-black districts. The State Senate could vote on it as early as Friday.

This new map comes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that found Louisiana relied too heavily on race when drawing its previous map. The new map carves up the 6th district, making it more favorable to Republicans. If the new map is approved, Democrat Cleo Fields will likely lose his U.S. House seat.

The United States has launched new strikes against Iran, including operations near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat to American forces and shipping in the area. U.S. forces also hit an Iranian ground control station in the port city of Bandar Abbas, which was preparing to launch a fifth drone. The United States said the strikes were "measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire."

Several states are moving forward on plans to make their congressional maps more friendly for Republicans, including Louisiana, South Carolina, Missouri, and Alabama. As of right now, the best case scenario for Republicans could see them gain around 16 seats after redistricting. Democratic states have altered their maps successfully in Utah and California for a potential gain of six seats, giving the GOP the upper hand in the redistricting battle.

President Donald Trump told NTD on Wednesday that he's not thinking about threats against his life in order to be an effective president, reacting to a shooting this weekend right outside the White House, just weeks after an alleged third major assassination attempt against him in April. The president is also doubling down on making Washington a safer city, saying he wants to keep the National Guard in the city, with War Secretary Pete Hegseth saying they will surge National Guard troops to the capital this upcoming summer.

In Texas, State Attorney General Ken Paxton beat out Senator John Cornyn to race against Democrat James Talarico for the U.S. Senate seat. Paxton won President Trump’s endorsement late in the game, just one week before this runoff. Cornyn had served in the Senate for 23 years, and said he would still support the Republican ticket after his loss. In the race to replace Ken Paxton’s Attorney General position, Congressman Chip Roy lost to State Representative Mayes Middleton. On the Democrat side, Congressman Al Green was ousted by Representative Christian Menefee.

A massive chemical tank collapsed Tuesday morning at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill in Longview, Washington. Officials say the tank contained nearly 900,000 gallons of a corrosive chemical mixture known as white liquor. The fire department says the collapse killed at least one worker and injured nine others. Emergency crews say recovery efforts were suspended overnight because the damaged tank remains unstable. Investigators say it remains unclear what caused the tank to implode. Recovery crews are expected to return today once the damaged structure can be safely stabilized.

China, Mexico, and Canada were all part of a broader discussion on Tuesday, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer outlined the administration’s global economic trade strategy. He defended the administration’s focus on goods and manufacturing, even as the U.S. remains a services-heavy economy. He argued manufacturing is critical because it anchors communities, supports national security, strengthens supply chains, and creates upward mobility.

U.S. Central Command says the U.S. military carried out ‘self-defense strikes’ in southern Iran on Monday. They say the strikes targeted Iranian missile launch sites and were intended to protect U.S. troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. President Trump also saying that negotiations with Iran are progressing, and he’s now looking to turn a potential deal into a broader Middle East peace push, urging them to join the Abraham Accords, and calling on countries including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize ties with Israel.

Texas will be holding several run-off elections on Tuesday, where voters will finalize their chosen nominees for key congressional races. The most watched race will be the Republican primary for U.S. Senate between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn. There will also be a Democrat primary in the 18th district between Congressman Al Green and Representative Christian Menefee. Texas will also be choosing a new attorney general this cycle, with a runoff on the Republican side between Congressman Chip Roy and State Senator Mayes Middleton.

The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals, after beating out the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. This is the first time the Knicks have advanced to the Championships since 1999. The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson was named series MVP for averaging 25.5 points and nearly eight assists. The Knicks have outscored their opponents by 262 points during their winning streak, the most dominant span in league history, playoffs or regular season.