WATCH VIDEO: Are huge Mideast headlines coming soon? Trump & Netanyahu plot next moves on Iran, Gaza, Abraham Accords 
Neither Trump nor Bibi scheduled the trip to make news. Rather, they wanted to spend hours sitting together in person — face to face, heart to heart — doing two things that are tough to accomplish over the phone or via Zoom. But don’t mistake the lack of big headlines for a lack of high-stakes strategy.
While it’s true we didn’t see huge headlines emerge from the Trump-Bibi meetings this week, I have no doubt they’re coming.

Floyd Brown says he was fired by Kennedy Center for opposing homosexual ‘marriage’
Until recently, Brown served as a vice president at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the premier entertainment venue in the nation’s capital. Brown is well known within conservative circles. He previously helped found the conservative nonprofit Citizens United, served as an executive for Young America’s Foundation, and founded The Western Journal. Christian, pro-Trump conservative Brown revealed in late May that he had been fired due to his “past writings and statements about traditional marriage and homosexual influence in the GOP.” He was told, “You must recant your belief in traditional marriage and your past statements on the topic, or you will be fired.’” When his conscience prevented him from doing so, he was immediately terminated.

France, UK sign ‘historic’ deal to coordinate nuclear deterrence for first time
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a new defence relationship that will, for the first time, coordinate their countries’ nuclear deterrence systems. The “historic” deal aims to jointly protect Europe from threats amid growing uncertainty over US commitment to European security.

Peace without the Palestinian Authority? What Hebron’s bold peace pitch really means for Israel 
New peace proposals rarely make headlines these days – let alone spark optimism. But a recently floated idea to create a series of self-governing Palestinian emirates in Judea and Samaria under Israeli oversight, while far from viable, offers something increasingly rare: a sliver of hope. His plan calls for Hebron to separate from the Palestinian Authority, establish its own emirate, and eventually join the Abraham Accords.

US to Stop Producing Pennies, Heralding a Pre-Messiah Economy
After more than two centuries of use, the United States will officially stop minting the penny in 2026, bringing an end to a coin that has long outlived its economic utility. The decision, announced by the U.S. Mint and supported by the Treasury Department, comes amid growing concerns over rising production costs and the changing nature of financial transactions in the digital age. Canada stopped minting its penny in 2012 and withdrew it from circulation in 2013. Transactions are rounded to the nearest five cents in cash, though electronic payments remain exact.

Disturbing footage and tough questions: Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire
Hamas releases disturbing footage showing terrorists hiding among rubble and firing a missile at the engineering vehicle operated by Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay. The video also shows the terrorists charging while shooting – though it omits the fierce battle Azulay fought against them.

State Department to US citizens: ‘Do not travel to Iran!’
The English and Farsi message, written in all capitals, states: “AMERICANS, INCLUDING IRANIAN-AMERICANS AND OTHER DUAL-NATIONALS HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY DETAINED—TAKEN HOSTAGE—BY THE IRANIAN GOVERNMENT FOR MONTHS, AND YEARS. THE THREAT OF DETENTION IS EVEN GREATER TODAY, DO NOT TRAVEL TO IRAN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.”

Jewish Dems in Congress Voice Unease at Mamdani’s Political Rise
A growing number of Jewish Democrats in Congress are voicing deep concern following Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory in their party’s New York City mayoral primary, citing his refusal to condemn the slogan “globalize the intifada” and vocal support for the boycott, divestment, sanctions (BDS) movement as troubling signs for both the party and Jewish constituents.

Slovakia festival cancels Kanye West performance over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
The Rubicon hip hop festival in Bratislava has announced the cancellation of Kanye West’s upcoming performance, initially set for July 20, AFP reported on Thursday. The decision follows a significant public outcry stemming from the US rapper’s recent release of a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. This gig was poised to be West’s only confirmed live appearance in Europe this year.

IRS Agrees: Tax Exemptions Cannot Be Taken From Churches Who Endorse Political Candidates
The IRS has agreed that tax exemptions cannot be taken from churches who endorse political candidates. The statement rejects a 1954 amendment introduced by former president Lyndon B. Johnson. The agreement became public through a joint motion released on July 7 and was filed by the Eastern U.S. District Court in Texas.

‘Hand To God, I Know The Names’: Alan Dershowitz Says He Knows Who’s On The Epstein List
former Epstein attorney and associate Alan Dershowitz says he knows exactly who’s on the ‘Epstein list,’ and why it’s being suppressed from the public. I know the names of people whose files are being suppressed in order to protect them, and that’s wrong.” are these poiticians, business leaders, both?
They’re everything, and look – let me tell you… a lot of them are – at least one of them is somebody who was accused. Others are accusers,

California Might Stop Making Necessary Debt Payments For 2 Years
One massive spending reduction strategy that Gov. Gavin Newsom is negotiating is nonpayment for two years of the state’s unfunded actuarial accrued liability for retiree medical benefits.

Communist Billionaire Accused Of Funding Anti-ICE Riots Mysteriously Vanishes
Communist billionaire Neville Roy Singham—who operates a dark-money NGO network allegedly tied to funding anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and resides in China with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—has suddenly vanished. “Therefore, if he decides to hide in CHINA, we will now be asking the State Dept. and Treasury to freeze his assets/visa.”

Jeffrey Epstein’s Brother Breaks Silence On Bombshell FBI Memo
Mark Epstein, brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein, dismissed a bombshell memo from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation that declares the disgraced financier’s 2019 death a suicide, accusing the government of covering up the truth. “Every time they say something or try to do something to quash that he most likely was murdered, they put their foot further in their mouth,” Mark Epstein said in an interview with NewsNation host Chris Cuomo. “When Kash Patel came out with that statement, I laughed at how stupid it was.”

The Roots Of Leftist Rage
Across the political left, from orthodox Democrats to Antifa in the streets, the opposition to Trump has lost its collective mind. Some representatives now confess that they’re being pressured by their constituents to take a bullet for the cause. The left-wing internet mob grotesquely claims that children lost to the recent flash flood in Texas deserved their fate.

Turkey Becomes First Country To Block Grok After The AI Bot Insults Erdoğan
A Turkish court has blocked access to certain content from Grok, the AI chatbot associated with X, after it generated responses deemed insulting to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This ban, as reported by Reuters, cites a violation of Turkish law, which criminalizes insulting the president with penalties up to four years in prison. Turkey is now the first country globally to impose censorship on Grok.

11 illegal immigrant ‘sexual predators’ arrested in Minneapolis 
In a Wednesday press release, the Department of Homeland Security announced that ICE officials at the St. Paul field office arrested multiple “criminal illegal aliens, all of whom are convicted sexual predators” as part of a coordinated enforcement operation from June 6 to June 11 in the Minneapolis area. “Under Tim Walz’s leadership, these depraved individuals have been walking freely around Minneapolis with impunity terrorizing American children,” the Department of Homeland Security stated.

North Korean workers infiltrated US companies in major fraud scheme 
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has confirmed that the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies in a major fraud scheme to fund the North Korean government by having remote information technology workers employed in Fortune 500 and other U.S. companies. “The North Korean actors were assisted by individuals in the United States, China, United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan, and successfully obtained employment with more than 100 U.S. companies.”

Storms leave behind stunning skies after flooding Washington D.C.
Severe thunderstorms swept across Washington D.C. on July 9, 2025, flooding streets and toppling multiple trees. The storms moved out of the region by evening, leaving behind stunning skies that went viral on social media.

Historic rainfall triggers widespread flooding across Tokyo, Japan
Heavy rainfall of over 100 mm (4 inches) triggered flooding across Tokyo, stranding vehicles and causing widespread damage on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Low-lying areas in the Kanto region remain under the threat of landslides as heavy rainfall continues across the region.

Death Toll In Texas Floods Reaches 119 As Search Crews Race Against Time
The death toll from the devastating flash floods that swept across Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has climbed to at least 119, with scores more still missing as search and rescue operations enter their sixth day.

London is the Testing Lab for Big Brother Mass Facial Scanning Tech
Since the start of 2024, the Metropolitan Police has been quietly transforming London into a testing ground for live facial recognition (LFR). Depending on who you ask, this is either a technological triumph that’s making the capital safer or a mass surveillance experiment that would make any privacy advocate wince.

Court case against Bill Gates in the Netherlands goes ahead despite the jailing of the lead lawyer
Despite Bill Gates attempting to claim a Dutch court has no jurisdiction over him, the court case against him and 16 other defendants went ahead on Wednesday. Two lawyers were representing 7 vaccine-injured claimants: Arno van Kessel and Peter Stassen.  In June, the day after submitting documents for the initial proceedings, van Kessel was arrested and taken away blindfolded by a team of semi-military police.  He is still being held in the Netherlands’ highest security prison.  So, on Wednesday, Stassen represented the 7 claimants on his own.

Bermuda: Open letter calling for immediate suspension of all covid mRNA injections
The World Council for Health Bermuda Country Council is calling for the immediate suspension of covid mRNA “vaccine” products due to a growing body of evidence suggesting they contribute to an alarming rise in disability and excess deaths…the Council also demanded a comprehensive re-evaluation of the safety and efficacy of all covid “vaccine” products, recognition and support for the vaccine-injured, and the restoration of medical ethical principles abandoned during the covid era.

ONS releases data on births and abortions in England and Wales: 3 in 10 babies are aborted and 4 in 10 live births are babies born to foreign parents
There were two related trending stories on Ground News yesterday.  One story is about 3 in 10 babies in England and Wales being aborted, legally, and another about 4 in 10 babies born in England and Wales being born to foreign parents.  We’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions as to what this means for the future of native Britons.

South Africa: Deaths increased by almost 20% after the rollout of covid vaccines
South Africa’s vital statistics show an unprecedented rise in deaths in 2021 following the rollout of covid-19 injections, with a 19.6% increase in deaths compared to 2020.The increase in deaths occurred across all vaccinated age cohorts exce pt for those under 19 years old, who did not show a distinct death spike after covid vaccines were rolled out.

The Number Of Americans Dealing With Food Insecurity Has Almost Doubled Since 2021, And U.S. Store Closings Are On Pace For A New Record
Why has hunger in America absolutely exploded during the past 4 years? And why are store closings in the United States on pace to set a brand new record high this year? A lot of people out there don’t want to admit that the U.S. economy has been crumbling for a long time. One recent survey discovered that 70 percent of Americans are the most financially stressed that they have ever been in their entire lives. That figure alone tells us that we have a major economic crisis on our hands. The cost of living has been rising much faster than paychecks have been, and most of the country is just barely scraping by from month to month. Anyone that attempts to deny this is simply not living in reality.

From Japan To The U.S – Earthquake Fault Lines Are Awakening
Is there a possibility that a cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Rainier could occur in the not too distant future? On Tuesday morning, Mt. Rainier was shaken by over 400 earthquakes. It was the largest earthquake swarm that we have seen at Mt. Rainier since 2009. Those that have been following my work for a long time already know why this earthquake swarm immediately got my attention. One of these days, Mt. Rainier will suddenly erupt, and a lot of people living in the vicinity of the volcano will die.

DOJ sues California for allowing ‘transgender’ men to compete against women
California is being sued by the Department of Justice for refusing to protect girls from gender-confused males. The state recently refused to work with the Trump administration to enforce Title IX. California has defied the federal government, and on Monday, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon alluded to future legal action.

Cargo Ship Eternity C Sinks in Red Sea After Attack
The cargo ship Eternity C, which was shot at on Monday in the Red Sea, has sunk, according to sources at Reuters. Several crew members are reported to be in the water and at least five of them are said to have been rescued.

When The Left Wants Blood: The Quiet Slide Toward Political Violence
In today’s political landscape, spectacle has become a stand-in for substance–nowhere more clearly than within the growing fringe of the Democratic Party. Fueled by apocalyptic rhetoric and cosplay heroics, many on the Left have convinced themselves that opposing Donald Trump is tantamount to storming the beaches of Normandy.

European Court Rules Russia Committed Serious Crimes in Ukraine
The European Court of Human Rights rules that Russia has committed a long series of crimes against international law in Ukraine. The symbolic judgments in Strasbourg concerned, among other things, the shooting down of the passenger plane MH17 in Donetsk in 2014.

Macron, Starmer agree ‘new deterrent’ needed against illegal migrants, UK says
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday discussed the need for a “new deterrent” to tackle illegal migrant crossings of the Channel, the prime minister’s office said. On the second day of his UK state visit, Macron promised “tangible results” on “major issues”, including boosting European defence cooperation.

Democrats Inspire Vicious, Escalating Attacks on ICE 
As ICE agents risk their lives to secure our borders and protect our communities, they’re facing a 700% surge in assaults — a direct consequence of dangerous, inflammatory rhetoric from Democrat politicians. The attacks have only gotten more brazen in recent days:

FDA approval process is broken: Hundreds of drugs do not work, some have dangerous adverse effects
Results of a two-year investigation found that the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved nearly 75% of new drugs between 2013 and 2022 without meeting its own basic standards. Some cancer and Alzheimer’s drugs were fast-tracked using surrogate markers like tumour shrinkage or protein levels, not real improvements in survival, memory or function. Dangerous side effects – including brain inflammation, haemorrhage and blindness – were linked to drugs approved on minimal or flawed data, with thousands of deaths occurring each year.

Syrian political activist in Israel’s Knesset: ‘Al-Sharaa sees the opportunity for peace with Israel as once-in-a-century’
Amid increasing talk of an agreement between Syria and Israel, Shadi Martini, a Syrian political activist who previously managed a hospital in the city of Aleppo and is the CEO of the Multifaith Alliance, visited Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Wednesday. During his visit, he said: “I recently met Syrian President Al-Sharaa. We spoke extensively about Israel. One of the things President al-Sharaa said was: ‘We only get such an opportunity once in a century. The window of opportunity won’t always remain open.’”

Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem: The place where prophecy came to pass 
In his Gospel, Luke records that Jesus prophesied concerning that moment: “Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles,” He warned, “until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled” (Luke 21:24). His listeners likely had no idea how many years would pass before Jerusalem would once again become Jewish.

Iranian foreign minister signals readiness for renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington 
Tehran’s top diplomat said that the Iranian regime is still interested in diplomacy and in restarting the nuclear talks with the United States. “Iran remains interested in diplomacy but we have good reason to have doubts about further dialogue. If there is a desire to resolve this amicably, the US should show genuine readiness for an equitable accord,” Araghchi stated.

From Doorpost to Ear: Netanyahu’s Mezuzah Gift Honors Trump’s Divine Protection
The choice of a mezuzah as a gift carries profound spiritual meaning. A mezuzah contains a parchment inscribed with the Shema Yisrael prayer, beginning with “Hear, O Israel, the Lord (is) our God, the Lord is One.” The parchment must be prepared from a kosher animal and hand-written by a God-fearing Jew using specific ink and a quill. When affixed to doorposts, it serves as a visible reminder of the covenant between the Jewish people and God.

Iran: Will the West finish the job?
Iran’s suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is not a turning point. It is business as usual. Tehran’s decades-long strategy — deny, delay, deceive — continues, and the West still refuses to call it for what it is: a slow-motion march toward nuclear capability. Some commentators are now warning that Iran has suspended cooperation and may finally pursue the bomb,

Israel’s hold on Gaza corridor said to stall hostage deal, ceasefire talks
Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the Morag Corridor in southern Gaza is holding up a proposed hostage deal and ceasefire agreement, according to a report by Ynet on Wednesday. The 12-kilometer route, seen as critical to Israel’s war strategy, has become the main obstacle to advancing talks, despite growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and international mediators. The corridor, located between Rafah and Khan Younis, was captured by Israeli forces three months ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly emphasized its strategic importance, calling it essential for dividing Gaza and weakening Hamas.

Hamas: We agreed to release 10 hostages
According to the statement, Hamas leadership is continuing its efforts with what it called a responsible approach, seeking a comprehensive agreement that would end what it described as the “aggression” against the Palestinian Arab people, allow the free and safe entry of humanitarian aid, and ease the suffering of Gaza’s population. “As part of its commitment to the success of the current efforts, the Hamas movement has demonstrated the necessary flexibility and agreed to the release of ten hostages,” the statement read.

Trump admin sanctions Albanese for spewing ‘unabashed antisemitism,’ supporting terrorism 
Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, said that the U.N. special rapporteur’s “campaign of political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel will no longer be tolerated.”

Pragmatic Palestinians Pursue Peace With Israel, Calling For Formal Recognition Of The Jewish State Under The Abraham Accords
“There will be no Palestinian state — not even in 1,000 years. After October 7, Israel will not give it.” Those uncompromising words weren’t spoken by an Israeli official in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack nearly two years ago; they came from Sheikh Wadee’ al-Jaabari and four fellow Hebron sheikhs determined to shatter the long-standing notion of Palestinian nationalism.

“Get The Hell Off American Agriculture”: U.S. Moves To Ban Farmland Sales to China
The Trump administration is moving to ban the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on China, citing national security and food system vulnerabilities, according to MSN/Washington Post. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the policy shift Tuesday, saying the administration is preparing an executive order and working with state lawmakers to block further land purchases, especially near military bases.

Do They Deserve It? Mexico Is Collapsing As The US Deports Illegals Back Home
Migrants aren’t trying to escape problems in Mexico, they ARE the problem in Mexico. The more of these caravans the Mexican authorities can get rid of, the better their economic situation appears.
Remittances are the single largest source of revenue Mexico receives from foreign countries. Their economy loses significantly without this cash flow.

Fmr. CIA, FBI directors under criminal investigation over Trump-Russia probe: Report 
A new report claims that former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan are under investigation by the FBI for potential criminal activity in the probe that accused President Donald Trump of colluding with Russia.

Three dead, 85 rescued as record river crest triggers Flash Flood Emergency in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Deadly flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico claimed at least 3 lives including 2 children on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The fatalities occurred as the floodwaters swept the three downstream as the Rio Ruidoso river reached to record height on Tuesday.

Brace Yourself! More Than 400 Earthquakes Just Shook Mt. Rainier In Washington State, And More Than 1,300 Earthquakes Just Rattled Japan
Is there a possibility that a cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Rainier could occur in the not too distant future?  On Tuesday morning, Mt. Rainier was shaken by over 400 earthquakes.  It was the largest earthquake swarm that we have seen at Mt. Rainier since 2009.  Those that have been following my work for a long time already know why this earthquake swarm immediately got my attention.  One of these days, Mt. Rainier will suddenly erupt, and a lot of people living in the vicinity of the volcano will die.  Authorities have always known about the threat that Mt. Rainier poses, but they just kept building more homes in the shadow of the volcano.  The stage is set for a tragedy of unimaginable proportions, and the clock is ticking.

Five missing, 7,000 evacuated after record rainfall triggers floods and landslides in Yunnan, China
Record rainfall of up to 255 mm (10 inches) hit Zhaotong, China’s Yunnan Province from July 8 to 9, 2025, triggering severe flooding and landslides in Weixin County and leaving five people missing. Over 7,000 residents have been evacuated.

Iran receives Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries after Israel ceasefire deal
Iran has taken possession of Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries as Tehran rapidly moves to rebuild defensives destroyed by Israel during their recent 12-day conflict, sources have told Middle East Eye.

Communist Jew-Hating Mamdani’s Past Coming Back to Haunt Him
New York City’s heir apparent mayoral candidate, Muslim Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, has a past riddled with communist moves and proclamations, as well as Jew-hatred, that is surfacing despite his best efforts to quell it.

ULTIMATE ESCALATION: United Kingdom and France To Work Together on ‘Nuclear Deterrence’ to ‘Protect Europe’
If France and the UK can’t even tackle illegal migration on the channel, how will they manage to ‘defend Europe’?

EXPOSED: Texas Imam Yasir Qadhi Trains Operatives in Turkey with Banned Muslim Brotherhood Leader—Praises Osama bin Laden’s Mentor and Mastermind Behind al-Qaeda and ISIS
Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan is banned from entering the United States due to his promotion of jihad, antisemitic incitement, and open support for Hamas. Yet the very agenda that got him banned is thriving on American soil, most visibly through his ideological ally, Texas imam Yasir Qadhi. Many of the Islamic networks, organizations, and student movements Al-Suwaidan helped build during his time in the U.S. remain active today, operating at full speed under tax-exempt status and carrying out his vision. While barred from U.S. entry, Al-Suwaidan continues to recruit American Muslim operatives and bring them to Islamic-majority countries for ideological training, often alongside Qadhi, who now pushes the same agenda here at home.

“Get The Hell Off American Agriculture”: U.S. Moves To Ban Farmland Sales to China
The Trump administration is moving to ban the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on China, citing national security and food system vulnerabilities, according to MSN/Washington Post. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the policy shift Tuesday, saying the administration is preparing an executive order and working with state lawmakers to block further land purchases, especially near military bases.

FDA approval process is broken: Hundreds of drugs do not work, some have dangerous adverse effects
Results of a two-year investigation found that the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved nearly 75% of new drugs between 2013 and 2022 without meeting its own basic standards. Some cancer and Alzheimer’s drugs were fast-tracked using surrogate markers like tumour shrinkage or protein levels, not real improvements in survival, memory or function. Dangerous side effects – including brain inflammation, hemorrhage and blindness – were linked to drugs approved on minimal or flawed data, with thousands of deaths occurring each year.

Letter to the Editor: ChatGPT is being installed on your phone, even though it may cause psychosis
A reader has written to warn us about ChatGPT being installed on our smartphones as an “update.” His warning includes reports of ChatGPT causing psychosis, which has already resulted in a deadly encounter with police in Florida.

Fatalities and severe structural damage reported after M5.7 earthquake in Guatemala
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.7 hit southern Guatemala at 21:41 UTC (15:41 local time) on July 8, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). Preliminary reports indicate at least 6 fatalities and more than 7 injuries, with dozens of homes sustaining severe structural damage.

‘Copy, Paste, Preach’: Should Pastors Be Using Artificial Intelligence To Write Sermons?
Should pastors be using AI to write their sermons? I recently saw a website for a company that advertises itself as “Your AI-Powered Sermon Assistant” designed to help pastors “create better sermons in less time” using artificial intelligence.

Despite success of Operation Rising Lion, Iran’s ballistic missile program remains serious threat, says Israeli defense minister
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday assessed that Iran’s nuclear military program had been “mortally wounded” due to last month’s extensive Israeli and American air strikes. Arguing that it would take Tehran years to rebuild its severely damaged nuclear military program, Katz warned that Tehran’s ballistic missile program remains a serious threat to Israel and the international community.

Chinese Military Accused of Targeting NATO Aircraft With Laser
Berlin has raised concerns over an incident in which the Chinese military allegedly targeted a German aircraft with a laser. The NAO country’s aircraft was participating in the European Union’s Aspides mission, which aims to safeguard marine traffic in the Red Sea.