The U.S. Congress has approved a $175 billion budget for ICE, the country’s immigration enforcement agency—a figure 22 times higher than last year’s and equal to the military budget of Russia, which is currently waging war in Ukraine. According to President Trump, the goal is to expand detention center capacity to 100,000 beds by the end of the year, handing over management of these facilities to private companies through contracts that could reach up to $45 billion. Sources close to the administration say that once the funding takes full effect, deportations will be carried out by the thousands each day—a scale that is raising concerns in certain sectors. Southern farmers, for instance, many of whom voted for Trump, are now struggling to harvest crops that previously relied heavily on undocumented immigrant labor.

Speaking at tonight’s “Salute to America” celebration in Iowa, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced plans to host a UFC fight card on the White House grounds as part of the United States Semiquincentennial—marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

Ukraine has launched approximately 20 suicide drones targeting the Russian city of Rostov. Several of the drones struck the Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant, a facility that supplies advanced technology to the Russian military.

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, came under heavy drone and missile attack tonight as Russia launched a large-scale strike on the city. Multiple civilian and residential areas were hit, including a residential building in Gatne, where a Shahed drone struck, igniting the upper floors. A school and kindergarten are located nearby. The assault comes just days after the U.S. froze deliveries of key air defense munitions. There are reports that Russian forces specifically targeted the Ukrainian PATRIOT battery stationed at Zhuliany Airport. The system may have been running low on interceptors, with dozens reportedly delayed in Poland.

Trump: “I want the people of Gaza to be safe. They’ve gone through hell.”

Hamas has issued an official statement confirming it is consulting with leaders of various Palestinian factions regarding the proposal presented by mediators. The group stated that these discussions demonstrate its commitment to ending “Zionist aggression” and ensuring the flow of unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza. A final decision will be communicated to the mediators and made public once consultations are concluded.

🚨USA 🇺🇸: One of the leading abortion providers in the U.S., Planned Parenthood, has lost its federal funding following the passage of Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on Thursday afternoon (July 3). It is estimated that Planned Parenthood was set to receive $800 million over the next 12 months.

Trump: “We are giving weapons to Ukraine. We are working with them to try to help them. We have to make sure we have enough for ourselves.”

Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force conducted a series of intelligence-driven airstrikes on military sites in southern Lebanon. The targets included weapons storage facilities, military compounds, and terrorist infrastructure linked to Hezbollah. Israeli officials stated that Hezbollah’s presence and activities in the area represent a clear violation of the existing understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

🚨Hamas is expected to announce tonight that it has accepted the framework of the agreement, according to Israel Hayom.