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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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19 hours ago
Crime
News

Suspected Anti-ICE Bomb Thrower Was Armed With Machete, Axes, Knives: Feds.

A suspected anti-ICE terrorist has been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out an attack on a federal facility in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Andrew Arrabaca, a U.S. Army veteran, has been named as the suspect who allegedly attacked a federal building in Manhattan, New York City, with an improvised incendiary device.
📺 DETAIL: On Monday morning, a man started a fire by throwing a “makeshift incendiary device” made from fireworks and flammable liquid outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, New York City. No deaths were reported, although several people reportedly sustained minor injuries. The 43-year-old Arrabaca was taken into custody as a suspect later that day. Authorities claimed that he was armed with two axes, three knives, a hammer, a machete, and six incendiary devices, as well as a lighter and a liquid suspected to be gasoline, two pellet guns, and had a manifesto. In a press conference following the attack, Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Barnacle claimed that Arrabaca was “looking to injure people and harm people“ and described the incident as an “anti-government attack,” citing materials found on Arrabaca, including a sign that read “ICE Off Our Streets.” “An FPS Protective Security Officer swiftly tackled and detained the agitator, sustaining minor injuries during the incident. Officers quickly recovered the suspect’s bag, which contained what appeared to be two pellet guns and a manifesto,” said the Department of Homeland Security in a public statement following the attack.
🎯 IMPACT: The suspect is currently in custody, and an investigation is ongoing. The investigation is being conducted by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. The building houses agencies including ICE and the FBI. As such, this potentially represents another anti-ICE attack comparable to other incidents, such as the sniper ambush at the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas, a federal immigration facility.

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A suspected anti-ICE terrorist has been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out an attack on a federal facility in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

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20 hours ago
News
War

Trump Vows Iran Will Pay ‘Many Times Over’ as Slain U.S. Soldiers Named.

The deaths of multiple U.S. Army soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Jordanian base mark a significant escalation in hostilities following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement with Iran.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The War Department has identified two U.S. Army soldiers killed in last week’s Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, marking the first American military deaths since hostilities resumed following Iran‘s violations of President Donald J. Trump‘s peace agreement.
📺 DETAIL: Officials said a third service member’s remains are still being identified, while another soldier was killed Saturday during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance in northern Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The latest casualties bring the total number of U.S. service members killed since the conflict began to 17, with more than 420 wounded. Feehan and Gonzales were deployed to Jordan in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led mission against the Islamic State, and both served in air defense artillery units based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Ansbach, Germany, respectively. The Army announced Feehan will be posthumously promoted to captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge. Military leaders praised both soldiers for their service and sacrifice, while War Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X, “Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.” President Trump vowed a forceful response, writing on Truth Social that “Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over,” and said the directive had been passed to senior military leaders. Speaking Sunday night, Trump said recent U.S. strikes against Iranian military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets were carried out in honor of the fallen service members, as the United States continues an expanded military campaign following the collapse of the ceasefire agreement with Tehran.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!” – President Donald J. Trump, via Truth Social.
📺 FLASHBACK: The ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump aimed to de-escalate tensions and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Its collapse following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping has led to a sharp increase in military actions from both sides.

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The deaths of multiple U.S. Army soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Jordanian base mark a significant escalation in hostilities following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement with Iran.

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21 hours ago
News
War

Nearly 100 U.S. Troops Have Been Wounded in Iranian Attacks This Month.

U.S. officials report nearly 100 service members injured in Iranian airstrikes on Middle East bases, with most returning to duty.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured in multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks on American bases across the Middle East since July 7, according to U.S. officials, with Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirming that 96 percent of those affected have already returned to duty. Parnell said most of the injuries were minor concussions and praised the troops’ determination to quickly resume their missions
📺 DETAIL: The latest casualty figures come as fighting between the United States and Iran continues to intensify across the region, raising concerns about the potential for a broader conflict. Iran has also directed its Houthi allies in Yemen to block Red Sea shipping if the United States targets additional Iranian power plants, threatening another major disruption to global trade and energy supplies. Escalating hostilities have already pushed the national average price of gasoline back above $4 per gallon after a brief decline during the now-collapsed ceasefire, increasing pressure on American consumers. Public support for ending the conflict remains strong, with recent polling showing a majority of Americans favor bringing the Iran war to a close rather than continuing prolonged military operations
💬 KEY QUOTE: “They are determined to get back in the fight. The vast majority of injuries experienced were minor concussions.” – Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell.
🎯 IMPACT: Three U.S. service members were killed last week in an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Two have been named as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, with a third still to be identified as of the time of publication.

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U.S. officials report nearly 100 service members injured in Iranian airstrikes on Middle East bases, with most returning to duty.

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21 hours ago
News
Politics
UK

UK Deputy Prime Minister Who Branded Trump a ‘Neo-Nazi Sympathizing Sociopath’ Fired.

David Lammy, the stridently anti-Trump Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom under former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has been sacked by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Anti-Trump David Lammy has been sacked as Deputy Prime Minister by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
📺 DETAIL: On Monday, newly-appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham removed David Lammy as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice amid a Cabinet reshuffle. Lammy was appointed Deputy Prime Minister under Sir Keir Starmer, the former Prime Minister. Lammy is one of the most vocally anti-Trump politicians in Britain. The former Deputy Prime Minister described President Donald J. Trump as a “racist KKK and Nazi sympathizer” and the MAGA movement as a “cult of white supremacists.” As Justice Secretary, Lammy was central in pushing to end jury trials for most crimes and releasing dangerous criminals early, including killers and rapists. Lammy also stoked controversy by replacing portraits of the late monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, with pan-African flags in the British Foreign Office while serving as Foreign Secretary, roughly equivalent to the U.S. State Department and Secretary of State, respectively.
💬 KEY QUOTE:  “I would have been proud to continue serving in Cabinet. But a new prime minister is entitled to build his own team, and I wish Andy Burnham and the new Cabinet every success,” posted Lammy on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: Lammy is just one of many Starmer appointees to be removed from the Cabinet under Burnham. Lammy’s removal adds to a trend of Prime Minister Burnham removing ministers seen as being close to Starmer. Despite his verbal attacks on President Trump, it is unlikely that Lammy’s removal signals that the British government under Labour is becoming meaningfully less hostile to the President overall. 
📺 FLASHBACK: Also on Monday, Lord Richard Hermer was sacked as Attorney General in the same Cabinet reshuffle. Lord Hermer was a close ally of former Prime Minister Starmer and one of the central architects of the deal to surrender the Chagos Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, a pro-China country in East Africa.

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David Lammy, the stridently anti-Trump Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom under former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has been sacked by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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22 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
News
Politics

New UK PM Proposes Rent Freeze to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis.

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined potential measures to address cost-of-living pressures, including rent controls.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that his government is considering introducing rent controls.
📺 DETAIL: On Monday, Prime Minister Burnham confirmed that his government is considering a number of policies, including rent controls and caps on bus fares and energy bills. While the Prime Minister emphasized that no final decision had been made, the government is expected to announce a package of reforms on Tuesday. “We’re looking at measures that could make a difference this year. So we are looking at all of those things, but we’ll make more announcements tomorrow,” Burnham told reporters. The Prime Minister conceded that the policies would not solve the cost of living crisis, but maintained that they could help people struggling to pay bills. “It won’t solve everything. It won’t take all of the pressure off, but it just shows a direction of travel and that we’re serious about helping them out,” the new Prime Minister added.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We’re just finalising the details, so it’s premature to say it will be any one of those particular things. We just want to do some things that people will feel and feel quite quickly.” – Prime Minister Burnham
🎯 IMPACT: The proposed measures signify the British government’s shift to the left, especially on economic policy. Rent controls have been regularly criticized by economists for reducing housing supply by discouraging construction, misallocating housing, and reducing investment in owned properties, leading to a collapse in quality housing. The fact that Burnham’s policies are explicitly not being pitched as lasting solutions to the cost of living raises questions about the government’s long-term economic plan, especially since the new Prime Minister announced a “10-year plan for the country” upon taking office.

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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined potential measures to address cost-of-living pressures, including rent controls.

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23 hours ago
Crime
News
UK

Suspect Charged With Murder of Ann Widdecombe.

Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, northern England, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, immigration and justice spokeswoman for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and a former Conservative lawmaker and government minister.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Joshua Kerry, the man suspected of killing Reform UK immigration and justice spokeswoman and former Conservative Member of Parliament  (MP) and government minister Ann Widdecombe, was charged with murder on Monday.
📺 DETAIL: The 28-year-old Kerry was arrested on July 11, 2026, after Miss Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on July 9, 2026. Kerry was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in northern England, over 200 miles from Widdecombe’s home in Devon, south-west England. Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, previously described Widdecombe’s killing as a “targeted attack.” Kerry had been living alone in a council house (public housing) in Rotherham after the death of his father last year. According to family members, Kerry became reclusive after the death of his father. Significantly, Kerry kept newspaper clippings about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at his home. Farage described Kerry as a far-leftist in The Sun newspaper. “I have it on good authority that the murder suspect was a hard-Left activist. He attended various marches and hated anyone with an opposing view. He had expressed his hatred of me on more than one occasion. He was an intolerant individual obsessed with Soviet communism. He may also have been known to the authorities,” wrote Farage on Saturday. Counter Terrorism Policing took over the investigation into Widdecombe’s killing just days after Kerry was arrested, after local police previously claimed they had no evidence to suggest a political terror motive. “Police enquiries into the defendant’s motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection,” said Frank Ferguson, Chief Crown Prosecutor of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division.
🎯 IMPACT: The investigation into Widdecombe’s death is ongoing, with Kerry currently being questioned by Counter Terrorism Police. Kerry will appear in court on July 21, 2026.

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Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, northern England, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, immigration and justice spokeswoman for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and a former Conservative lawmaker and government minister.

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24 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Immigration

English Village Organizing Vote to Declare Independence Over Massive Migrant Camp.

Residents of Piddington in Oxfordshire, England, are set to hold a referendum on seceding from the United Kingdom in response to government plans to transplant over 1,200 asylum seekers to a nearby camp.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The village of Piddington in Oxfordshire, England, plans to hold a referendum on declaring independence from the United Kingdom, protesting the Home Office’s decision to house over 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby former army barracks.
📰 DETAIL: The Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, intends to convert the nearby Bicester Garrison into a camp for asylum seekers, part of a broader strategy to cease using hotels for this purpose. The village’s decision to hold a referendum, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence, serves as an objection to the scheme, which will completely transform the demographics of the area virtually overnight.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It’s about representation. We have had no input into the proposal. We have been asking questions, and nothing has come back. The shock of the information triggered people… George Washington brought change about. I am going to make the change and then give away the power like he did.” – Tim McNally, Chairman of Piddington Parish Council
🎯 IMPACT: The referendum highlights local opposition to the Labour Party government’s asylum policy, with tens of thousands of migrants being moved out of hotels and into large-scale camps and houses across the country, mitigating the hotel issue but creating new ones. Piddington residents fear the impact of the mass migrant camp on public safety, public services, and property values.
👀 FLASHBACK: Similar concerns have been raised at other proposed asylum camps, such as those at the Royal Air Force (RAF) base near Linton-on-Ouse and RAF Barnham, reflecting widespread public opposition to having migrants transplanted into rural communities at scale.

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Residents of Piddington in Oxfordshire, England, are set to hold a referendum on seceding from the United Kingdom in response to government plans to transplant over 1,200 asylum seekers to a nearby camp.

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July 20, 2026
News
Politics
UK

UK AG Behind Plot to Surrender Strategic Islands Fired by New PM.

Lord Richard Hermer is one of several high-ranking government officials ousted as part of newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Cabinet reshuffle.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Richard Hermer, architect of the British government’s Chagos Islands surrender deal, has been sacked as Attorney General by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It has been the privilege of my life to serve my country as attorney general over the last two years. I’ve been so lucky to be a part of [former Prime Minister Staremer’s] team, as he delivered for the public at home while rebuilding the UK’s reputation abroad, in particular on the rule of law.” – Lord Hermer on Bluesky, having left X (formerly Twitter) after accusing the platform of racism
📰 DETAIL: On Monday, Andy Burnham, leader of the governing Labour Party and Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield, officially became Prime Minister. Following his first speech as Prime Minister, Burnham set about reshuffling his Cabinet. Among others, Lord Hermer was removed from the Cabinet. He had served as Attorney General, the highest law officer in the United Kingdom, under former Prime Minister and personal friend Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in late June. Lord Hermer was a central figure in creating and pushing the Chagos Islands deal, which involves handing over the Chagos Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, an ally of China with no real claim to the archipelago. The treaty ceding control of the Islands to Mauritius was signed by the British government last year, although the legislation required to finalize the deal was shelved following widespread backlash, including from President Donald J. Trump. Under the deal, Britain is expected to pay Mauritius over a 99-year period for a lease of Diego Garcia, one of the Islands, which it currently owns outright for free, and which hosts a strategic British-American military base.
🎯 IMPACT: Lord Hermer’s departure suggests a possible change of direction at the Ministry of Justice. Roughly six months ago, President Trump described the deal as “an act of great stupidity.” Last month, the President even offered to buy the Chagos Islands to prevent them from being ceded to Mauritius. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was reportedly pivotal in influencing the President’s opposition to the deal. Its terms are widely considered bizarre, with Britain paying a foreign state to take away territory it is under no obligation to surrender.

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Lord Richard Hermer is one of several high-ranking government officials ousted as part of newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Cabinet reshuffle.

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July 20, 2026
Crime
News

Explosion Outside NYC Federal Building, Suspect Arrested.

An incendiary device caused an explosion outside a federal building in Manhattan, prompting an FBI-led investigation and a significant emergency response.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An explosion caused by an incendiary device outside New York City‘s 26 Federal Plaza on Monday morning sparked a fire, injured four people, and prompted a major emergency response. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said a suspect was taken into custody after allegedly deploying the device outside the Lower Manhattan federal building, which houses agencies including the FBI and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and confirmed its New York Field Office is leading the investigation.
📺 DETAIL: The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) said it responded to reports of an outdoor fire at about 8:30 AM, adding that three of the four people with minor injuries declined medical treatment while one was transported to New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. Authorities said the scene was secured by late morning and no FDNY units remained on site. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the explosion. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) condemned the attack, said he was relieved no one was seriously injured, and pledged the city’s support for the federal investigation while emphasizing that those responsible would be held accountable.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Office is investigating the incident.” – FBI statement.
🎯 IMPACT: The incident caused temporary disruptions in the area as law enforcement secured the site and rerouted traffic. No serious injuries have been reported, but the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation.

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An incendiary device caused an explosion outside a federal building in Manhattan, prompting an FBI-led investigation and a significant emergency response.

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July 20, 2026
News
UK

New UK PM Burnham Dismisses General Election Demands.

Andy Burnham, the new British Prime Minister, has dismissed calls for a fresh General Election, claiming the governing Labour Party’s existing parliamentary majority provides sufficient legitimacy.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Andy Burnham has been appointed as Britain‘s new Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer, and has rejected calls for an immediate General Election. Burnham emphasized his intention to lead based on Labour’s existing mandate, secured during the 2024 General Election, and promised “massive change” in British politics.
📺 DETAIL: Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, inherits a 166-seat Labour majority in Parliament, which he stated provides the legitimacy to govern without calling for a new election. Notably, he did not stand in the 2024 election himself, reentering the House of Commons a matter of weeks ago following a parliamentary by-election (special election). Speaking before being invited by King Charles III to form a government, Burnham said he would remain faithful to Labour’s manifesto while delivering “a massive change” in British politics. He said his government would pursue greater devolution of power away from Westminster and Whitehall, the London strongholds of the British political class and Civil Service, alongside a new economic model for the country, insisting those goals are consistent with Labour’s existing platform. Burnham claimed that he would not go beyond the party’s manifesto commitments but promised to implement significant reforms within them. He also confirmed that one of his first conversations with a foreign leader would be with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm Britain’s support for Ukraine.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We’re in a parliamentary democracy… if somebody can command the majority of the MPs in the House of Commons, obviously they then have the legitimacy to lead things forward.” – Andy Burnham
🎯 IMPACT: British prime ministers are not directly elected, effectively relying on the approval of a majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) to stay in post, and can be replaced by MPs between elections. In practice, however, it is generally accepted that voters back parliamentary candidates based on their perception of the party’s national platform, and in particular the party leader, and that prime ministers who did not lead their party into a General Election victory lack true democratic legitimacy. Burnham, in particular, was not even an MP during the last election, owing his new position almost entirely to internal party politics, which saw him replace Starmer uncontested. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pushed for an immediate General Election, arguing that Burnham “cannot be allowed to make the ‘biggest changes in politics for 40 years’ without a mandate.”

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Andy Burnham, the new British Prime Minister, has dismissed calls for a fresh General Election, claiming the governing Labour Party's existing parliamentary majority provides sufficient legitimacy.

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