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WATCH: A Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston diverted to Detroit after the pilot became ill midflight. The pilot can be heard telling a controller that he needed to go to the hospital once they reached the gate. Delta says the flight landed safely, the crew member disembarked and the flight was re-crewed before continuing to Boston. The nature of the illness was not disclosed.

Disturbing New Details Emerge From Notebooks Linked To Trump Golf Course Suspect Investigators reportedly recovered roughly 200 pages of handwritten notes from Jeanine John Taele, the armed suspect arrested at President Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf club. The notebooks allegedly contained detailed information about Melania Trump and Secret Service personnel, raising further concerns about possible surveillance. Authorities also found an illegally modified AR-style rifle, body armor, ammunition and other tactical equipment. Investigators have not publicly established a specific assassination plan, but the combination of the writings, weapons and alleged surveillance has intensified concerns surrounding the case.

WATCH: President Trump is once again escalating his back-and-forth rhetoric with Canada, now referring to Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”

Russian Military Official Reportedly Killed In St. Petersburg Car Bombing A Russian colonel from the Aerospace Forces was reportedly killed in a car bombing in St. Petersburg this morning, while his wife was critically injured. The explosion occurred around 10 a.m. near a Magnit supermarket, when an improvised explosive device detonated inside their white crossover, setting the vehicle ablaze. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility from Kyiv. Ukrainian intelligence has previously been linked to or claimed responsibility for several targeted attacks against senior Russian military figures, though any Ukrainian involvement in this latest blast remains unconfirmed. The incident comes amid a series of targeted attacks against Russian military officials inside the country.

CLANCY MURDER TRIAL: One month of testimony now comes down to closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. • The defense is set to go first this morning, arguing that Clancy should not be held criminally responsible for the deaths of her three young children because she was legally insane. Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, says he wants jurors to see her as a “marvelous, sweet, innocent person.” • Prosecutors are expected to present a sharply different portrayal, pointing in part to testimony from forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory S. Sothoff, who testified that Clancy maintained control over her actions during the killings. • After both sides deliver their closing arguments, the judge will instruct the jury before the case is handed over for deliberations.

🚨Israeli Warplanes Strike Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Attack Lebanese reports say Israeli warplanes have begun carrying out strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched two explosive drones overnight at IDF troops operating near the Ali Taher Ridge. The IDF said troops shot down one drone and lost contact with the second. No soldiers were injured, and the attack occurred within the military’s security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. “The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terror organization to operate against IDF troops in the security zone,” the military said, adding that it “will continue to operate forcefully” against Hezbollah’s repeated attempts to target its forces.

🚨IDF Kills Sinwar’s Former Bodyguard And October 7 Terrorist In Gaza Strikes The IDF says two Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel were killed in separate strikes in Khan Younis this week. A Sunday strike killed Hazem Musa, a member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba Force who allegedly raided the IDF’s Re’im Base during the October 7 attack. A second strike on Monday killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, another Nukhba operative who took part in the assault on Re’im Base and had previously served as the bodyguard of late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The IDF said both men had been involved in efforts to attack Israeli troops and civilians and restore Hamas’s military capabilities, describing their activities as violations of the ceasefire agreement. The military said the strikes were carried out to “remove the threat.”

Israeli Strikes In Nabatieh Follow Overnight Hezbollah Drone Launches • The Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon’s Nabatieh area come in response to overnight Hezbollah drone launches, according to Channel 12. • Footage has also emerged from Arbasalim, a Shiite village in the Nabatieh region.

🚨NEPAL/TIBET UPDATE: Catastrophic Landslides And Flooding In Nepal Leave 237 Dead, More Than 1,300 Missing Rescue teams are racing against time in Nepal after catastrophic flooding and landslides tore through communities near the Tibet border, killing at least 237 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing, including at least 65 Americans, according to officials. “The floods came in suddenly and exploded like a bomb,” one survivor said. Security footage shows residents scrambling for safety as torrents of water, mud and debris swept away vehicles, buses and buildings. Officials believe a powerful landslide, potentially triggered by a glacier collapse, unleashed an avalanche of ice and rock that caused the devastating flooding. The Red Cross says at least 10,000 families have lost their homes, while destroyed bridges and buried roads have left some of the hardest-hit areas accessible only by helicopter. Rescue crews continue searching for survivors as the scale of the disaster becomes clearer.

A 60-year-old Israeli remains missing after catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal, killing at least 168 people and leaving more than 1,300 unaccounted for. • The man crossed the Tibet-Nepal border Wednesday morning shortly before the flooding began, and his condition and whereabouts remain unknown. • Israel’s Foreign Ministry says it is working with his family and using “all available means” to help locate him. Nepal’s Tourism Board says 517 of those still missing are foreign nationals.

World’s First Live AI-Assisted Brain Surgery Successfully Performed In UK Doctors at UCL successfully removed an 11 mm benign pituitary tumor from 48-year-old Rhys Hibbert, which had been pressing on his optic nerves and threatening his vision. During surgery, AI analyzed the endoscopic video in real time, tracked surgical instruments and identified likely locations of hidden blood vessels and nerves, helping surgeons navigate a safer route to the tumor. The surgeons remained fully in control throughout the procedure. Hibbert reported a dramatic improvement in his vision after surgery. The UCL team is now preparing a larger trial, with the long-term goal of developing an AI “expert” capable of providing real-time assistance to surgeons in the operating room.

Ratko Mladić, ‘Butcher Of Bosnia,’ Dies In UN Custody While Serving Life Sentence Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” has died in UN custody in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes. Mladić was one of the most powerful military figures during the 1992–1995 Bosnian War and played a central role in the siege of Sarajevo and the campaign against Bosniak Muslim and Croat communities. In 1995, forces under his command captured the UN-declared safe area of Srebrenica, where more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed in a massacre later determined by international courts to constitute genocide. Mladić was also convicted of persecution, extermination, murder, deportation, terror, unlawful attacks on civilians and hostage-taking. Mladić remained a fugitive for years before his arrest in Serbia in 2011. The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia sentenced him to life imprisonment in 2017, and his convictions were upheld on appeal in 2021. His death marks the end of the life of one of the most notorious figures prosecuted for atrocities committed during the Balkan wars.

WATCH: Syria Makes First Visa Card Payment In 15 Years Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reportedly made the country’s first international Visa card payment in more than 15 years, purchasing coffee in Damascus. The symbolic transaction came after the U.S. removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The move marks a major step toward reconnecting Syria with the global financial system, potentially opening the door to greater international banking, investment and trade as the country works to rebuild after years of war and sanctions.

Qatari Prime Minister Visits Tehran For Talks As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Rise • Qatar’s Prime Minister is visiting Tehran today for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as regional attention remains focused on Iran’s position and the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz. • The visit comes amid heightened concerns over the strategic waterway, a critical route for global energy shipments. Any disruption or escalation around the Strait could have significant consequences for oil markets and international trade.

🚨Report: Iran Allegedly Targeted Yair Netanyahu In Assassination Plot Near Miami - Ynet Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was reportedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while living in Florida, according to Newsmax, which cited an American source. Israeli intelligence allegedly discovered in December that Iranian operatives were surveilling the 35-year-old and planning to kill him near his residence in Hallandale Beach, Florida. According to the report, an Iranian cell was already operating in the Miami area and had monitored Netanyahu’s home and daily routine. After the alleged plot was uncovered, U.S. authorities were notified and Yair Netanyahu, who was accompanied by Israeli security personnel, was instructed to leave the area immediately. He reportedly abandoned his belongings and returned to Israel. The report comes after Benjamin Netanyahu said this week that Iran had previously attempted to assassinate one of his children, although he did not identify whether Yair or Avner was targeted. The alleged plot also comes amid escalating Iranian threats against relatives of senior Israeli and American officials, including a recent Iranian state television broadcast targeting President Donald Trump’s son, Barron.

ICE Arrests Surge As Immigration Enforcement Expands Beyond Criminal Offenders - NYT A sharp increase in immigration arrests this summer has swept up thousands of people who had not previously been central targets of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Those arrested included spouses of U.S. citizens, immigrants who entered legally and were pursuing asylum claims, and others who had temporary legal protections that the administration moved to revoke. Newly released federal data shows that a majority of immigrants arrested by ICE in July had been accused of civil immigration violations but had not been charged with or convicted of a crime. Meanwhile, the share of detainees with prior violent-crime convictions fell below 4%. Overall ICE arrests reached record levels, climbing to roughly 43,000 in June and 49,000 in July. Despite two fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine, the pace of arrests remained largely unchanged. The Department of Homeland Security says the administration is fulfilling its promise to arrest and deport criminals while maintaining that anyone unlawfully present in the U.S. is subject to enforcement.

🚨“It Wasn’t Just Water”: Survivors Describe The Devastating Floods Along Nepal-Tibet Border - NYT The numbers alone reflect the scale of the destruction: Hundreds of people are reported dead so far, with over a thousand others missing, and entire towns have been wiped out after floods swept the Himalayan region on the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. But for the survivors, it is the force of the deluge that haunts them. One minute, their lives were routine. The next, the world turned upside down. Rajan Khatri, 41, a police officer posted at Syabrubesi, one of the riverside villages worst affected by the floods, said he had received a call around 9:10 a.m. local time from a friend warning him that a massive flash flood was heading downstream. He and his colleagues had no time to react. As soon as he hung up, high waves swept through the police station. The water flung him out of the building, and he lost consciousness. “One of my senior officers and I were together when the wave struck. I was thrown out, but he was unlucky and was buried or swept away,” he said from a hospital bed in Kathmandu. “I cannot explain how big the waves were. They engulfed several-meters-high buildings in a fraction of seconds,” he said. “It wasn’t just water. It was a combination of boulders, sand and thick sludge.” Of the seven people who had been working at his police station, Mr. Khatri is one of three to have been found alive. He said he was worried about whether the other four had survived. After regaining consciousness, he looked around and saw nothing but debris. He said at least 100 houses had been swept away, along with the office of a hydropower project, schools and other government facilities. Mr. Khatri waited amid the debris until his rescue on Thursday morning. He had sustained chest injuries from the force of the floodwaters. Smriti Ojha, 17, was getting ready for school in Trishuli, in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, when she felt a tremor. Initially, she thought it was an earthquake — not unlike the one in 2015 that destroyed her family’s home. She rushed out of the rented house where she lives with her friends. Just as she came out, she saw enormous waves. “Everyone in the house got out before it was too late, but we couldn’t save anything,” she said from her hospital bed, where she was receiving treatment for a cut on her right foot. Her immediate family, which lives more than five miles from the destruction, is safe, but four of her relatives are missing. “It was terror,” she said. “I cannot believe everything was swept away before my eyes.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/world/asia/nepal-flood-survivors.html

🚨WATCH: A dramatic courtroom moment during closing arguments of the Lindsay Clancy trial, as defense attorney Kevin Reddington tells jurors the prosecution has "ripped the soul" out of the mother who admitted to killing her children. Reddington argues his client was not acting in her right mind when she killed her children, while blasting the prosecution's case, the experts brought in to testify, and blaming the medication she was taking at the time.

Hamas Commander Who Held Three Israeli Hostages Killed In Gaza Strike The IDF says a Hamas commander involved in holding three Israeli hostages in southern Gaza was killed in a strike in Khan Younis yesterday. According to the military, Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim participated in holding Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker and Avera Mengistu captive during the war. The IDF said Barim had recently advanced attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and worked to restore Hamas’s military capabilities, while “systematically violating the ceasefire.” The military said the strike was carried out to “remove the threat.”

DHL Cargo Plane Lands At LAX With Tires On Fire A DHL cargo plane arriving at Los Angeles International Airport from Phoenix made an emergency landing Wednesday night after its tires caught fire upon touchdown. The incident occurred around 11 p.m., with video capturing flames shooting from beneath the aircraft as it landed. Emergency crews quickly responded, and one runway was temporarily closed while firefighters extinguished the blaze. Four rear tires were reportedly found severely damaged. Air traffic control audio captured the pilot reporting that the aircraft’s brakes had locked up. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear, and no injuries were immediately reported.

🚨Report: Serious Concerns Mount Over Brain Injuries Linked To X2 Roller Coaster A yearslong investigation has uncovered a troubling history of serious injuries associated with X2, the extreme roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. Records reportedly show numerous serious injuries and hospitalizations over nearly two decades, including two deaths. A California family has filed a lawsuit accusing Six Flags Magic Mountain of a defective ride design after their 22-year-old son, Christopher Hawley, suffered fatal head trauma while riding X2 in 2022. Hawley reportedly collapsed shortly after the ride and died the following day. More recently, two women reportedly suffered severe brain hemorrhages within six days of riding X2 in July 2026, both requiring emergency brain surgery. On July 5, another rider was found unconscious, prompting the attraction to be shut down for more than a month. The ride’s extreme drops, acceleration and rotating seats have raised questions about the forces placed on riders.

Trump’s Endorsement Record: 260 Candidates, Just 9 Losses President Trump has endorsed at least 260 candidates for Congress and governor this election cycle. So far, only nine have lost, giving his endorsed candidates a roughly 97% win rate. Trump’s endorsements have become a major force in Republican politics, often providing candidates with a significant boost in fundraising, name recognition and support from his MAGA base. His strategy has focused heavily on candidates aligned with his “America First” agenda and Republicans who demonstrate strong loyalty to his administration.

🚨OTN MIDDAY NEWS RECAP 8/27/2026 Your Complete Midday News Headlines, Fast And Factual DEVELOPING • Trump/Iran: President Trump says the U.S. is achieving a “very big” victory against Iran and will continue the war “as long as necessary,” with no timetable for renewed peace talks. • Hormuz: A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile overnight; the crew is safe. Iran and Oman are nearing a temporary shipping agreement. • Lebanon: Hezbollah launched two explosive drones at IDF troops near Ali Taher Ridge. One was intercepted and contact with the second was lost. Israeli warplanes later struck southern Lebanon. U.S. • Immigration: ICE arrests are surging, increasingly targeting people without criminal records, including spouses of U.S. citizens and legal entrants pursuing asylum claims. • Saudi Arabia: The Trump administration submitted a plan that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich nuclear fuel. If Congress takes no action within 90 days, it takes effect. • Alaska Senate: Long-shot Republican Dan Sullivan, who shares the incumbent senator’s name, secured a spot on the November ballot, potentially creating voter confusion. • Trump Endorsements: President Trump has endorsed at least 260 congressional and gubernatorial candidates this cycle, with only nine losing so far. MARKETS • DJIA: 53,628.70 (+0.31%) • S&P 500: 7,724.60 (+0.64%) • Nasdaq: 26,471.38 (+1.31%) • Gold: 4,657.50 (+0.09%) ISRAEL • Gaza: The IDF says it killed two Hamas Nukhba terrorists in Khan Younis. Hazem Musa participated in the October 7 assault on Re’im, while Razek Abu Shahma also infiltrated Re’im and served as Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard. The IDF says both were advancing attacks and rebuilding Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire. • Judea & Samaria: Shin Bet says it foiled a terror plot as tensions remain elevated. • Syria: Israeli forces reportedly operated near Beit Jinn and Quneitra. IRAN • Economy: Inflation has reportedly reached roughly 66% as economic pressure intensifies. • China: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf thanked Beijing for rejecting Washington’s “Economic D-Day” campaign. MIDDLE EAST • Qatar: Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is traveling to Tehran to revive U.S.-Iran diplomacy and advance a potential Hormuz agreement. • Gaza: U.S. ceasefire envoy Mladenov criticized continued Israeli strikes and called for preserving the ceasefire framework. EUROPE • Ukraine: Russia launched a massive barrage against nine Ukrainian cities, firing 258 drones plus ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles. Casualties and infrastructure damage were reported. • Russia: Ukrainian drones struck logistics and industrial targets inside Russia, reportedly hitting major Ozon facilities. GLOBAL • Nepal: Catastrophic floods and landslides near the Nepal-Tibet border have left hundreds dead and more than 1,000 missing, devastating entire communities. • Roller Coaster: Concerns are mounting over Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 following reports of serious brain injuries, including a fatal 2022 incident. The attraction was shut down for more than a month after another rider was found unconscious in July. Be sure to join OTN today and stay ahead with breaking global, national, and relevant news.

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Former Mossad Chief Urges Escalating Pressure on Iran Until Regime Falls Former Mossad chief David Barnea on Thursday called for intensified economic, political and operational pressure on Iran, arguing that the campaign should continue until the Islamic Republic collapses. Barnea praised the Trump administration’s decision to impose tougher sanctions on Tehran, saying President Donald Trump understands that Iran’s current leadership “must not be left in place.” He described the sanctions as “correct and welcome,” while stressing that they are only one part of a broader effort. Barnea also said many Iranians themselves want the Islamic Republic to fall, arguing that the United States and Israel are more determined than ever to bring about political change in Tehran.

Netanyahu Urges Ben Gvir and Smotrich to Unite Ahead of Election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Itamar Ben Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit and Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism parties to run together in the upcoming election, warning that division could leave one party below the electoral threshold. Netanyahu says he will meet with both leaders and work to overcome their personal differences, pointing to their joint run in 2022. A recent Zman Yisrael poll projected that Religious Zionism would fail to cross the threshold if the parties ran separately, while Otzma Yehudit would win six seats. Together, the poll projected they would win eight seats. Ben Gvir responded by accusing Netanyahu of wanting to weaken Otzma Yehudit and pursue a broader coalition, arguing that stronger right-wing parties are necessary for a fully right-wing government.

U.S. Faces “Beyond Critical” Shortage of Missile Interceptors in Europe - AP The U.S. military is facing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe following heavy depletion of its stockpiles during the war with Iran. AP reports that Patriot interceptors have been shifted from Europe to the Middle East, leaving U.S. forces with limited defenses against potential Russian ballistic missile attacks. The assessment comes from U.S. and NATO officials speaking anonymously about sensitive military matters. NATO, however, disputes the characterization, with a senior military spokesperson saying it is “simply not the case” that Patriot stocks are beyond critical and maintaining that NATO retains sufficient air-defense capabilities.

EARLIER: Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to officially rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” The order cites the lake’s importance to U.S. commerce, energy, transportation, defense and the Great Lakes ecosystem, while highlighting American investment and Coast Guard operations across the region. The Interior Department and Board on Geographic Names are directed to update federal maps, records and the Geographic Names Information System within 30 days. The order applies to U.S. federal references and does not change the lake’s name under Canadian authority.

Report: FAA Found LaGuardia Air-Traffic Controllers Left Work Early Before Deadly Collision - WSJ Federal aviation officials determined that two air traffic controllers left their shifts about an hour early on March 22, shortly before an Air Canada regional jet collided with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport. The FAA is now moving to terminate both controllers, with officials saying their early departures left the remaining controllers without backup as they faced an unusually heavy workload at the busy New York City airport. The practice, known among current and former controllers as an “early shove,” has reportedly been common in the industry but is considered timecard fraud by the FAA. The Trump administration is taking a tougher stance on the practice, with the agency pursuing disciplinary action against more than 10 controllers this year over alleged timecard or leave-policy violations. The LaGuardia crash killed both pilots and seriously injured six others, according to the NTSB.

WATCH: President Trump announces the U.S. is dispatching aid to Nepal following catastrophic flooding and mudslides that leveled buildings in the country. • Officials are currently working to verify the safety of dozens of citizens who were in the area during the disaster while nearly 400 have been confirmed dead and almost a thousand others are still missing. • "We've called Nepal and, we've offered any help that they need... We're very powerful, strong, you know, strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks. That's a terrible thing."

CBC Tells Staff Not To Call 9/11 A “Terrorist Attack” Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC, has reportedly instructed its journalists not to refer to the September 11, 2001 attacks as “terrorist attacks,” according to an internal memo obtained by the New York Post. The guidance reportedly tells staff to describe the events as “hijackings” that resulted in passenger-jet “crashes,” rather than using the term “terrorist attack.” CBC says the policy reflects its editorial approach of avoiding independently labeling specific acts or groups as “terrorist” because the terminology can be considered politically and emotionally charged. The directive was issued ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, when coverage of the attacks is expected to increase. The hijackings were carried out by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists, who killed nearly 3,000 people.

WATCH: Prosecutors ended closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy trial with chilling details of how she killed her three young children: “She left them discarded on the basement floor like broken toys because she was done playing the game.”

🚨Report: C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit - NYT CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret visit to Moscow this week to privately warn Russian officials that the country’s military and economic position in the war against Ukraine could worsen, according to current and former U.S. officials. Ratcliffe delivered the message directly to FSB chief Aleksandr Bortnikov, urging Moscow to consider a deal before conditions deteriorate further. He reportedly made no threats of consequences if Vladimir Putin chose to continue the war. The CIA has long questioned whether Putin is receiving an accurate assessment of Russia’s battlefield losses and the broader costs of the war. Ratcliffe’s channel with Bortnikov operates separately from diplomatic efforts led by President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with U.S. officials hoping Putin will view a direct intelligence-to-intelligence message as particularly credible and urgent.

HIMALAYAN FLOODS: Over 390 people are dead and hundreds are missing after a massive glacier collapse triggered devastating landslides and floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams face impossible terrain as U.S. aid is rushed to the region.

JUST IN: Israeli Fighter Jets Reportedly Operating Over Syria Amid Rising Tensions With Turkey Israeli fighter jets, reportedly including F-35I Adirs, are said to be operating over Syria amid reports of continued IDF activity near Damascus. Initial reports claim the aircraft are conducting combat air patrols aimed at deterring possible Turkish Air Force intervention. Unconfirmed reports also suggest Turkish personnel may have been among those targeted near Damascus, though neither the IDF nor Turkish Defense Ministry has confirmed the claims. The reports come as tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Ankara’s growing military presence in Syria and Israel’s concerns that Turkish capabilities could threaten its freedom of action.

President Trump shares his own ranking of U.S. presidents, placing himself in the “Greatest” category and labeling several others as “Failures.”

WATCH: Ambassador Mike Waltz accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of using trade policy as a political weapon against President Trump, claiming the strategy is aimed at weakening Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. • Waltz said the trade deal was “basically done” before Carney’s political team intervened, arguing that Carney ultimately backed away after determining the agreement would be politically damaging for him. • Waltz warned: “I’d be very careful, if I were the prime minister, that he doesn’t then come back to an even worse deal after this. He added: “They think they can turn the tides on the president in the midterms by doing this.”

🚨CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper confirms the U.S. military has successfully cleared 100% of the Iranian-laid sea mines from the international shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz. “International and recognized transit routes in the Strait are free of Iranian sea mines thanks to the incredible work of the U.S. military.” “The U.S. military has achieved a major milestone in the Strait of Hormuz.” “We have successfully cleared sea mines in the Strait’s international shipping lanes that were laid months ago by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps!”

CLANCY TRIAL: Jurors return at 9 a.m. to resume deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after spending about three and a half hours weighing the case yesterday. • Prosecutors argue Clancy carefully created a window of time to kill her three children, pointing to phone calls and digital evidence they say show planning and decision-making. • Her defense paints a dramatically different picture, arguing the mother and nurse repeatedly sought help but was failed by mental health professionals and medication. • Now nine women and three men must reach a unanimous verdict, with outcomes ranging from not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility to first-degree murder.

Netanyahu on Türkiye: “I am not looking for confrontations, but I know one thing: you cannot rely only on the intentions of the enemy.” If you want to defend the State of Israel, you constantly have to build capabilities that are stronger than the capabilities of the enemy — and of your enemies. Because intentions change. And do you know when they change? When you are weak. They attack you when you are weak, and they respect you when you are strong. They also make peace with the strong. You do not make peace alliances with the weak. Therefore, we have to constantly increase our strength.

Marine One Carrying Trump Lost Communication With Air Traffic Control Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, temporarily lost communication with air traffic controllers during a flight on Thursday, forcing another helicopter in the presidential formation to relay messages to the tower. The communication problem comes amid heightened scrutiny of presidential helicopter operations following a separate August 4 incident in which Marine One came dangerously close to a commercial passenger jet. The earlier incident was linked in part to White House construction that temporarily moved Marine One’s takeoff location from the South Lawn to the Ellipse, disrupting radio line-of-sight with air traffic control. Investigators said the helicopter and an Envoy Air jet came within roughly 0.94 miles laterally and 700 feet vertically before the situation was resolved.

🚨FOOTAGE: This week’s devastating flooding in Nepal The Nepali Army carries out a high-risk rescue operation to evacuate people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel amid raging floodwaters and dangerous conditions. The Army has rescued hundreds of workers and residents as emergency operations continue across the flood-hit region.

WATCH: White House is preparing for a potentially massive midterm campaign swing, with Trump expected to spend serious time in the most competitive states and districts. • The operation already has major firepower. Doocy reports Super PAC MAGA Inc. has $400 million sitting in the bank, with even more fundraising ahead as Republicans brace for costly races. • Trump's message to the party: Campaign like he's on the ballot himself.

WATCH: A viral dashcam video showing a motorist allegedly faking a rear-end collision on a New York City highway sparked an investigation that ultimately led to prison sentences for two men. Prosecutors say both men admitted to deliberately staging crashes and submitting fraudulent insurance claims.

Four Men Plead Guilty Over Hatzalah Ambulance Arson Attack Four young British men pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from the March 23 arson attack that destroyed four Hatzalah ambulances parked near a synagogue in London. Prosecutors said the damage totaled roughly £1 million. Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and Saif Ali, 18, admitted to recklessly destroying or damaging property in a way that could endanger life. Hatzalah is a volunteer emergency service that primarily serves London’s Orthodox Jewish community and works alongside Britain’s NHS. The attack was reportedly claimed by the pro-Iranian terrorist group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya (HAYI). British authorities investigated possible Iranian links to the ambulance attack and several subsequent arson incidents targeting Jewish and Iranian-related sites in London.

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WATCH: President Trump says Iran is “begging for a deal” as economic pressure mounts, with long gas lines and soaring inflation hitting the country. • Iran’s foreign minister says diplomacy is still possible but argues U.S. pressure will not work, calling on Washington to rebuild trust and respect Iran’s rights. • Meanwhile, U.S. military officials say international shipping lanes are open after mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s supreme leader remains out of public view.

🚨Report: The United States has warned Israel against carrying out any unilateral strikes on Iran, Al Hadath reported Friday, citing sources. • The sources told Al Hadath that Washington was also pressing Israel to avoid friction and escalation in Syria and to preserve existing de-escalation arrangements there. • Israel, meanwhile, informed the United States that it would continue carrying out periodic, limited strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, according to the report.

Three Terrorists, Including Senior Hamas Terrorist, Eliminated Near Jenin - IDF, ISA The IDF and ISA announced Friday that three terrorists were eliminated in the Jenin area during a joint operation based on precise intelligence. Among those killed was Qais Bitawi, a senior Hamas terrorist in the former Jenin terrorist network, which was dismantled during Operation Iron Wall. According to the announcement, Bitawi was involved in directing, funding and carrying out terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and security forces. He also maintained ties with Hamas in Gaza and with Hamas operatives abroad. Bitawi was eliminated in an Israeli Air Force strike alongside two accomplices, with weapons found inside their vehicle. Bitawi was a family member of Noor Bitawi, the former commander of the Jenin terrorist network, who was eliminated by Israeli security forces in May 2025. The IDF and ISA said security forces will continue operating to thwart terrorism and maintain security in Judea and Samaria.

ICYMI: CBC Faces Backlash Over Guidance on Describing 9/11 The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is facing criticism over internal guidance reportedly instructing journalists not to refer to the September 11, 2001 attacks simply as “terrorist attacks.” Instead, the guidance says such terminology should be directly attributed, citing a longstanding CBC policy against using language it considers “politically and emotionally loaded” without attribution. The memo surfaced ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The attacks, carried out by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists who hijacked four commercial airliners, killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States and became one of the defining terrorist attacks in modern history.

UPDATE: Please take a moment to be Mispallel for: • Yitzchok ben Golda Chana (very serious injuries) • Rochel bas Golda Chana https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/tehillim-multiple-pedestrians-struck-at-a-local-shop/

UPDATE: Please also be Mispallel for Chana Golda Bas Leah Shaindel. • The incident involved a mother and her two children who were struck in a parking lot in Jackson. • Two sustained serious injuries and were transported to JSUMC, emergency personnel tell TLS. https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/tehillim-multiple-pedestrians-struck-at-a-local-shop/

🚨JUST NOW: President Trump delivered a personal message to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, calling it a “great honor” to be with them and praising their courage and dedication hundreds of miles above Earth. • Trump also signed a plaque that is set to be placed on the Moon in 2028, declaring: “America has returned.” 🇺🇸 • If the mission goes according to plan, the plaque will reach the Moon before the end of Trump’s term.

WATCH: CCTV footage showed a woman narrowly escaping a blast as Russia launched waves of drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region, damaging warehouses and homes and setting cars ablaze. • Ukraine’s agriculture minister says the attacks have destroyed roughly 90% of the food logistics network operated by major retail chains, highlighting the growing impact on the country’s wartime economy. • Despite the damage, officials say Ukrainians will not be left without food.

Hegseth Considering Another Gathering of Senior Military Leaders - WSJ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering bringing senior U.S. military leaders back to Quantico for another address, following last year’s unusual gathering of generals and admirals. Hegseth would likely use the meeting to reinforce his priorities, including tougher fitness and grooming standards, a greater focus on combat readiness, and additional changes to Pentagon policy.

Three Students Injured In Stabbing At El Paso High School Three students were injured in a stabbing at Americas High School in El Paso, Texas, Friday morning as students were arriving for class. The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are reported to be in stable condition. The school was initially placed on lockdown as a large law enforcement response descended on the campus. A suspect was taken into custody by Socorro ISD police, and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Texas Rangers and district police. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or a motive.

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JUST IN: The Lindsay Clancy jury has failed to reach a verdict and has been dismissed for the weekend. Jurors will return Monday at 9:00 a.m. Eastern after several days of deliberations in the trial over the deaths of her three children.

🚨Report: Pete Hegseth Reportedly Discussing Possible 2028 Presidential Run Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly talking with people close to him about the possibility of running for president in 2028, according to NBC News sources. The speculation comes after Hegseth’s recent political activity, including a trip to Iowa that he described as being conducted in his “personal capacity,” fueling questions about whether he could eventually seek the White House. Hegseth has not announced a campaign or formally declared his intention to run, and the Trump administration has not officially commented on the reported discussions. For now, the potential 2028 bid remains speculative, but Hegseth is increasingly being mentioned as a possible Republican contender once President Trump’s current term ends.

🚨Secret Israel-Hamas Backchannel Revealed During Hostage Negotiations - Kan News Israel and Hamas maintained a secret direct communication channel during the hostage negotiations, according to Kan News. Then-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was personally involved in several phone conversations with senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad. The channel reportedly operated with the approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya. The direct contacts intensified following Hamas’s murder of six Israeli hostages in Rafah in August 2024 and were used to address specific disputes and obstacles that had stalled the negotiations. The conversations reportedly focused on resolving key disagreements between the sides, including issues surrounding the release of Palestinian security prisoners. Despite the secret backchannel, the eventual hostage agreement was reached through the formal mediation process involving the United States, Egypt and Qatar. Israeli officials reportedly viewed the direct communications as an important additional avenue for resolving sensitive issues and breaking through some of the deadlocks that had emerged during the negotiations.

ICYMI: Marine One Experiences Second Communication Issue This Month Marine One experienced difficulties communicating with air traffic controllers on Thursday, marking the second communication-related incident involving the president’s helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area this month. The latest issue occurred just one day after the NTSB released new details about a separate Aug. 4 incident, when Marine One, carrying President Trump, came within one mile of a commercial aircraft that had departed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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