While strolling across the White House roof earlier today, President Trump was approached by reporters asking what he was building. With a grin, he pointed upward and replied, “Nuclear missiles,” before mimicking a launch into the sky.

General Michael “The Gorilla” Kurilla, outgoing Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), concluded his final tour of the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility on Saturday, wrapping up a 15-day visit from July 20 to August 2 that spanned 12 countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and the Kyrgyz Republic. Throughout the trip, Gen. Kurilla met with U.S. servicemembers, senior military officials, defense ministers, and heads of state. In Pakistan, he took part in the Central and South Asia (CASA) Chiefs of Defense Conference, where military leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and the United States gathered under the theme: “Strengthening Bonds, Security, Peace.” He also oversaw the change of command for Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), the U.S.-led coalition of 87 nations conducting counter-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria. Reflecting on his final deployment, Kurilla said: “You can’t truly understand the complexity, challenges, or strategic potential of the Middle East, the Levant, and Central and South Asia without being there. No report or phone call can replace time on the ground. Listening directly to our troops, partner leaders, and local populations gives you a far deeper and more accurate perspective. I return with immense respect for our servicemembers and renewed confidence in the shared vision for regional stability and cooperation among our partners.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting today with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to review strategies for the ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Reports indicate Netanyahu is strongly considering a full occupation of the Gaza Strip. View quoted note →

Netanyahu’s office has notified the U.S. that they will occupy the Gaza Strip with the goal of eliminating all Hamas members. But more importantly: Israel has stated that it will eliminate all Hamas leaders wherever they are in the world.

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday submitted a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump and the Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA), urging the commutation of George Santos’ prison sentence. Santos, the former GOP Representative for New York’s 3rd District, began serving an 87-month sentence last week after being convicted in April on federal charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Patriots are beginning to gather on Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, Brazil, in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Running a modern Western liberal state isn’t for the thin-skinned — it’s like juggling flaming swords while riding a rollercoaster… blindfolded.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a brush fire in the Kaanapali area. Officials report that forward progress of the fire has been stopped.

Maria Elvira Salazar stated: “OUTRAGEOUS INJUSTICE! Once again, Alexandre de Moraes has abused his power by placing former President Bolsonaro under house arrest without a single conviction or due process. This is NOT justice — it’s political persecution. Brazil is teetering dangerously close to becoming a dictatorship, where political opponents are silenced rather than tried. We must raise our voices before it’s too late.”

The Trump Administration has announced that states and cities that boycott Israeli-owned or Israeli-based companies will be ineligible for federal disaster relief and aid. In a notice issued Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated that jurisdictions must comply with its “terms and conditions,” which now include a requirement not to cut “commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies” in order to qualify for funding. The affected funding includes approximately $1.9 billion in federal grants used by states for critical disaster preparedness needs, such as search-and-rescue equipment, emergency management salaries, and backup power systems. FEMA also said that major cities must comply with the new Israel-related condition to receive a share of $553.5 million allocated for counterterrorism efforts in high-density urban areas like New York City.