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European Leaders to Visit DC Over War in Ukraine; 5 Killed in Shooting at Bus Stop in Jerusalem | NTD Good Morning

Trump Finalizes Trade Deal with Japan; RFK Jr. Defends HHS Firings and Vaccine Comments | NTD Good Morning

Trump Asks SCOTUS to Review Tariff Decision; Trump's Deadline for Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Draws Near | NTD Good Morning

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive its global tariffs after a federal appeals court ruled the president overstepped his authority. The White House warns the setback could hurt diplomacy and expose the United States to retaliation. President Donald Trump said that “everything is at stake.”

Trump is expected to speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone on Thursday, as his two-week deadline for a bilateral meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin draws closer. On Wednesday, Putin said he would agree to a meeting with Zelenskyy, but only on his home turf in Moscow.

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with the families of those killed and injured in a recent shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis. The attacker killed two school children and injured 21 people. The vice president and Second Lady Usha Vance met privately with the pastor of the parish and the school principal. They also visited the church where the shootings took place and paid their respects to the victims and their families, laying bouquets at a memorial outside the church.

Court Rules Trump Cannot Use Wartime Law For Deportations; Nations Hostile to U.S. Meet in China | NTD Good Morning

An appeals court ruling has dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. A three-judge panel at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members is illegal. Meanwhile, the Defense Department is assigning military attorneys to serve as immigration judges. Officials say they were requested by the Justice Department to assist in reducing immigration court backlogs, which now total 3.4 million cases.

Nations hostile to the United States are meeting in China this week, including leaders from North Korea, Cuba, Iran, and Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strong relations Russia has been building with China. Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping challenged the United States and the West, and called for closer cooperation among non-western leaders. However, President Donald Trump said he's not worried about a possible axis forming against the United States.

U.S. forces have sunk a suspected Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, killing what Trump said were eleven members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The operation comes weeks after Washington doubled its reward for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's arrest. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. patrols will stay in the region to confront cartels.

Congress Returns to the Capitol After August Recess; Trump Admin. to Defend Tariffs at Supreme Court | NTD Good Morning

Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week to tackle important bills on national security as well as on crime and violence in U.S. cities. The Trump administration is working with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pass a “Comprehensive Crime Bill,” which is expected to address issues like cashless bail and increased police funding. Congress will also have to pass government funding for fiscal year 2026 before the end of September, or else face a government shutdown.

The Trump administration is heading to the Supreme Court to defend the sweeping tariffs struck down by a lower court. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the tariffs are critical to fixing trade deficits and fighting fentanyl, and he’s preparing a legal brief to underscore the urgency. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro is calling it the most important economic case in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the administration is also weighing a national housing emergency measure that could ease tariffs on building materials.

Trump urged drug companies on Monday to make public the data on COVID vaccines that they've shared with him to clear up uncertainties over the drugs’ effectiveness. The president is demanding an answer as, he says, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is "being ripped apart" over the question. Just last week, the CDC director was fired over disagreements on vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Several officials have also stepped down in protest.

Over 800 Dead After 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; Trump to Order Voter ID Requirements | NTD Good Morning

More than 800 people are dead and over 1,500 injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. Taliban officials say entire villages were flattened, with rescuers scrambling to reach survivors in the mountains. Military helicopters are bringing the wounded to hospitals as rescue teams spread out across the quake zone.

President Donald Trump has said he’ll issue an executive order requiring voter ID for ballots, and eliminate most mail-in voting. He’s also pushing paper ballots and hand counts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court has struck down many of Trump’s tariffs. U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said all tariffs are still in effect and that the fight is not over. The Trump administration is vowing to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

The Trump administration is escalating its immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has confirmed that more federal agents are headed to the city. Noem defended past deployments in cities like Los Angeles, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called the move dangerous and un-American.

Minneapolis Community Grieves Loss of Two Children; U.S. Approves $825 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine | NTD Good Morning

Candlelight Vigil Held for Victims of Minneapolis Shooting; Russian Air Strike Kills 15 in Kyiv | NTD Good Morning

A candlelight vigil was held in Minneapolis to honor two children killed in Wednesday’s school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Seventeen others were wounded but are expected to recover. The FBI has identified the shooter as a 23-year-old male who identified as female. President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide.

Russia launched one of its largest air assaults on Kyiv in weeks early on Thursday. At least 15 people are dead with more than 40 injured. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged as rescuers continue searching for survivors. Ukraine’s interior minister says children were among the casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack.

The Trump administration is taking over management of Washington’s Union Station from Amtrak, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying his department will be investing in cleaning up the station. Duffy also took one of Amtrak's new next-generation Acela trains to New York City's Penn station to announce new measures to revamp the rail hub. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is supporting the renovation plans, and construction is set to begin in 2027 after the design is finished.

SpaceX Starship Completes Successful Test Flight; Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Takes Effect | NTD Good Morning

Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook; Dust Storm Brings Phoenix, Arizona to a Standstill | NTD Good Morning

President Donald Trump has said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. Trump accused Cook of falsely declaring two homes as her primary residence, calling her conduct deceitful and potentially criminal. Cook said Trump has no cause or authority to remove her, and that she will not step down.

A massive dust storm swept across Arizona on Monday. The towering wall of dust, known as a haboob, plunged the Phoenix metro area into near-zero visibility. Severe thunderstorms followed, toppling trees and cutting electricity to more than 60,000 customers. The dust storm halted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for nearly an hour and authorities warned drivers to stay off the roads.

Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday. The leaders discussed plans to revive America’s shipbuilding industry by using Korea’s expertise in the sector. Trump also announced a plan to launch a joint energy project in Alaska in order to supply South Korea with Alaskan oil. Lee thanked Trump for his role in furthering peace on the Korean peninsula, saying that he believes Trump is the only world leader who has been able to end international conflicts.