Hezbollah Launches Strikes Against Israel

Thirty rockets were launched by the terrorist group Hezbollah into northern Israel early Monday, August 12. While no casualties have been reported, the attack signals an escalation in the region ahead of anticipated action by Iran.

IDF Reports: “Following sirens that sounded a short while ago in northern Israel, approximately 30 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area of Kabri, a number of which fell in open areas,” a spokesman for the Israeli Defense Force noted. “No injuries were reported.” Related: A Middle East Tinderbox…

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Tom Cruise Closes Out the Olympics

Marking the end of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France, US celebrity Tom Cruise appeared at the closing ceremony by rappelling into the stadium and roaring off on a motorbike. He received the Olympic flag in a symbolic gesture representing the handing off of the games to Los Angeles for 2028.

A Dominant Performance: The United States scooped a huge 126 medals, beating out second place winner, China, who had a haul of 91. Both superpower nations won 40 gold medals. Related: 2024 Olympic Games End – And the USA Shines Beyond the Politics…

The Illegal Migrant Hospital Bill Riles Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order that instructs hospitals to collect and submit data on each patient’s immigration status. The directive is designed to demonstrate just how much taxpayer cash is being spent on supporting non-citizens.

What’s the Cost?: “Due to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open border policies, Texas has had to foot the bill for medical costs for individuals illegally in the state,” Abbott said. “Texas should not have to shoulder the burden of financially supporting medical care for illegal immigrants.” Related: Open Borders America: Fraud in Biden’s Migrant Parole Program…

Trump and Musk: Biggest Interview of the Year?

Former President Donald Trump will tonight, August 12, at 8 PM Eastern, be interviewed exclusively on Elon Musk’s social media platform X. Other than posting a picture of his mugshot, this will mark Trump’s first significant foray back into the Twitterverse.

Campaign Strategies: Mr. Musk has been openly critical of recent Democratic Party leadership and has announced that he would be donating funds to the Trump campaign and other GOP-related PACS. With X now being the largest news platform in the world, the interview is assured of a huge reception. Related: Trump and Musk: An Interview to Break the Internet…

Democratic Party Convention Protests Still On

It appears that the removal of Joe Biden from the presidential ticket has not quelled plans for activist groups to protest outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19. Largely pro-Palestinian groups say that they expect “tens of thousands of people in the streets.”

1968 Redux?: President Biden’s support of Israel in the now ten-month-long conflict has angered voters and rights organizations who believe the US should be supporting the Palestinian population. Switching out for Kamala Harris does not seem to have blunted the ire. Hatem Abudayyeh, chair of the US Palestinian Community Network, said that in terms of November support, “Unless she [Harris] clearly takes a stance and says this is not okay … that door is shut.” Related: Exit Stage Far-Left: The Biden Aftermath…