⁣Episode one features Deputy Andres Frias of the Kinney County Sheriffs Department and Naiomi, a Venezuelan migrant we met on the streets of El Paso.

⁣In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “fucking terrorist” and raised concerns about claims by former President Trump about ending the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours.”

President Zelesnkyy cast doubt on Trump’s claims, saying he would only need 24 minutes “to explain to President Trump that he can’t manage this war.” Zelenskyy also said that if Trump is willing not to give up Ukraine’s independence and territory, an end to the war is not going to happen. Zelenskyy also invited President Trump to visit Ukraine.

When asked if he thinks President Trump would have Ukraine’s back if reelected, Zelenskyy replied, “I really don’t know. I hope that it depends not only on the president institutionally but that it depends on the opinions of Americans in your society.”

⁣President Biden: "Inflation is coming down at the same time. It’s down 60% since last summer. Core inflation is at the lowest level in two years, and we have the lowest inflation rate of any major economy in the world. Folks, all this is no accident. It’s Bidenomics."

⁣Addressing attendees at the Xiangshan Forum, China’s premier military diplomacy event, Shoigu expressed concern over NATO’s intentions in the region. He suggested that the alliance, led by the US, is camouflaging its “buildup of military force in the Asia-Pacific region with an ostentatious desire for dialogue.” He also addressed the emergence of groups like the Quad and AUKUS as potential threats to regional entities such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and nuclear non-proliferation initiatives in Asia. Shoigu said, “The concept of ‘indivisibility of security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific region’ imposed by Westerners is intended to justify the emergence of alliance forces and infrastructure in Asia.”

The Quad, comprising the US, Australia, India, and Japan, emphasizes its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, AUKUS, an alliance between Australia, the US, and Britain, focuses on advancing nuclear-propulsion technology and high-tech weapon development.

Shoigu also held private talks with top Chinese defense officials and raised concerns about the US sharing missile launch technology with Japan and South Korea, suggesting it’s aimed at deterring Russia and China.

⁣In a statement, the IDF said, “In the last hours, we intensified the attacks in Gaza,” Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told a televised news briefing. "In addition to the attacks carried out in the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight. We are prepared to Defend in all Arenas, Monitor and Act in order to Protect the Security Interests of the State of Israel.”

Important key events:
- Israeli armored bulldozers, tanks, and other military equipment made small incursions into Gaza last night, clearing debris in anticipation of a ground assault.

-Egyptian officials announced they were constructing field hospitals. According to Egyptian officials, the field hospitals will be used for Palestinians. Saleh Abu Houli, one Egyptian official, said, “The hospital has all the necessary medical equipment for operations, critical care, and emergencies, as well as the necessary medical supplies. In addition to the field hospital, the Sheikh Zuweid Hospital is also capable of accommodating large numbers of wounded, housing a total of 300 beds.”

-The Foreign Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan has announced that the ground invasion into Gaza by Israel has started.

-Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman has rejected calls for a ceasefire. He said, “We will no longer live with this reality and that the war is not being fought to ‘deter Hamas,’ but that instead ‘we have decided that Hamas must be gone.”

- The last cell provider in Gaza says that all Internet and cell service is out in the area.

Current Death Toll:
Gaza Health Ministry reports: 7,326 dead, 18,000 + injured
Israel’s Health Ministry: 1,400 dead

We will continue to monitor, we have an updated live thread on our website.

12:16 PM PDT: US military positions at the Al-Omar oil field in Eastern Syria have been attacked. There are also reports of additional strikes. More to come

12:25 PM PDT: US aircraft are now airborne in Eastern Syria.

⁣VIDEO:
Before US Airstrikes on facilities used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran and Iranian-backed militia Groups in Syria, Iran’s foreign minister said the United States “won’t be spared” if attacks on Gaza continued.

While speaking at the United Nations in New York City, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, “I say it frankly to American statesmen who are nominating the genocide in Palestine, We do not welcome expansion of war in the region, but I warn, if the genocide in Gaza continues, they won’t be spared from this fire.”

Following his comments, multiple US lawmakers called for the revocation of Abdollahian’s visa and expulsion from the US. White House national security spokesman John Kirby responded to these calls, saying, “The United Nations Secretary-General called a meeting at the foreign minister level… he’s the foreign minister of Iran… we are the host of the UN and we take that responsibility seriously. Do we particularly like the fact that he is on US soil? No, but unlike a lot of other countries, we take those responsibilities of those rules seriously. We are allowed him to come in to attend these meetings. We hope others at the UN take the opportunity to ask tough questions of him.”

⁣Maine Mass Shooting Updates:
- According to Governor Janet Mills of Maine, 18 people have died and 13 are injured after a mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar/grill in Lewiston, Maine. Before her statement, various outlets reported 18-26 dead, with 50-80 injured. We initially reported 22 dead (based off scanners).

- Maine State Police Col. William Ross has confirmed that Robert Card, who we have identified as the shooter, is facing eight counts of murder, with more charges to come after additional victims are identified.

- Police say there is an active manhunt for card, calling him an “extremely dangerous individual.”

- Police have declined to comment on previous threats allegedly made by card. One included a threat to shoot up a National Guard base.

- Card’s vehicle was found near a boat launch in Lisbon. There are searches underway in the Forrest near the launch site and also the River.

- Shelter in place orders have been put in place for Lewiston, Bowdoin (15 miles southeast of Lewiston), and Lisbon.

- Seven school districts have closed due to the manhunt.

⁣World News:
Following the Russian parliament’s decision to revoke the ratification of a nuclear test ban treaty, Russia’s military carried out annual drills simulating a nuclear strike.
⁣During the military exercise, state television displayed Putin monitoring the event through a video call with senior military personnel. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu highlighted that these drills, which encompassed launching ballistic and cruise missiles, were designed for “dealing a massive nuclear strike with strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy.” The drills did not involve nuclear weapons, but did use the delivery systems that would utilized in a nuclear strike.

While such drills are annual, Shoigu’s remarks emerge during escalating tensions between Russia and Western countries.

The drills come days after the upper house of the Russian parliament opted to rescind Russia’s approval of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), a treaty initially signed in 1996 and ratified by Russia in 2000. The bill now awaits the signature of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin previously proposed the idea of withdrawing from the CTBT, pointing to the United States’ decision to sign but not ratify the treaty. After waiting 23 years for the US to ratify the treaty, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, “Regrettably, no indications that the US is going to follow this path, and so we have no choice but to balance our position.”

What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty?
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty aims to prohibit nuclear explosions worldwide. However, its complete implementation remains stalled, with several nations, including the US, China, and North Korea, yet to ratify it into law.

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