Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks Sets Off a Wave of Anger in Egypt

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Egypt has strongly denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ vision, which implies expanding Israel’s territories from the Nile to the Euphrates rivers.

In a statement late on Wednesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Netanyahu’s remarks undermine regional stability and reflect a policy direction opposed to peace, one that aims for escalation.

“This contradicts the aspirations of regional and international parties that crave peace and want to achieve security and stability for all regional peoples,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.

“Egypt is keen on laying the foundations of peace in the Middle East,” it added.

Netanyahu stirred up major debates in Egypt after divulging his attachment to the controversial vision. During an interview with the Israeli television channel i24 late on Tuesday, the far-right premier said he feels he is on a “historic and spiritual mission” to fulfill this vision. (Read more from “Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks Sets Off a Wave of Anger in Egypt” HERE)

Fact-Checker Admits He ‘Screwed Up’ on COVID-19 Lab Leak Headline

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Former Washington Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler publicly acknowledged on Thursday that he was “completely wrong” to dismiss the COVID-19 lab leak theory as “doubtful” in a 2020 headline.

In a conversation with theeditors.com founder Ira Stoll, Kessler addressed growing skepticism toward mainstream fact-checkers—especially among conservatives—using his own 2020 piece as an example. That Washington Post fact check, titled “Was the new coronavirus accidentally released from a Wuhan lab? It’s doubtful,” became a flashpoint in debates over media bias and pandemic narratives.

Kessler admitted the article’s framing was his mistake, explaining that while the fact check focused primarily on debunking claims that the virus was a bioweapon, his addition of “it’s doubtful” in the headline went too far.

“One of the reporters on the piece came up to me the next day and said, ‘I think you made a real mistake by putting ‘it’s doubtful’ here. Because I’m uncertain where it stands, and you framed it in a way that made it seem more definitive than what we came up with,’” Kessler recalled. “That’s on me. I screwed up.”

He singled out co-author Sarah Cahlan, who challenged his decision at the time. “In my goodbye remarks [to her], I said this explains why you should always listen to Sarah—because she’s right, and I was completely wrong about this.”

Kessler emphasized that the intent of the piece was to address the bioweapon theory, not the broader question of whether the virus came from nature or a laboratory.

“It’s the headline. The piece itself…” Kessler began, before Stoll interjected, “People only remember the headline.”

“Like I said, that’s on me,” Kessler replied.

This admission comes as more public health officials, intelligence agencies, and scientists acknowledge that the lab leak theory remains a plausible explanation for the pandemic’s origins—contradicting the certainty with which many media outlets initially dismissed it.

Trump Task Force Cuts DC Gun Permit Wait Times from Months to Days

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The concealed carry permitting process and firearm registration process in the deep blue city have been slashed from months down to days via Trump’s Making DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force, which was established via an executive order in March to revitalize the nation’s capital. The working group’s work to clean up the city did not include changing local gun laws, but instead streamlines the city’s already established process, so law-abiding residents can more easily navigate the firearms system.  

“President Trump is not only stopping violent crime in Washington, D.C., he is also streamlining the permitting process for law-abiding residents who want the ability to protect themselves and their families,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. “The Making DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force has been working with local officials to eliminate longstanding obstacles and successfully reduced the average permit processing time from several months to just five days.”

Under the task force’s efforts, locals are able to book next-day appointments to register their firearms with the Metropolitan Police Department, while walk-in appointments are now available and advertised on the police department’s website.

Previously, applicants typically waited four months for a firearms registration appointment, a White House official told Fox Digital.

The concealed carry permit process also has been streamlined, Fox Digital learned. What used to take “several months” to obtain a concealed carry permit, has been cut down to 4.6 days, according to data compiled during the month of May by the task force, which the White House shared with Fox News Digital. (Read more from “Trump Task Force Cuts DC Gun Permit Wait Times from Months to Days” HERE)

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s ‘One-Gun-Per-Month’ Law

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has officially overturned California’s “one-gun-a-month” restriction, issuing a mandate Thursday that makes the court’s earlier ruling enforceable.

The case, Nguyen v. Bonta, was brought by the Second Amendment Foundation, the Firearms Policy Coalition, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, two federally licensed firearms dealers, and six private citizens, including Michelle Nguyen.

Under the overturned law, most California residents were prohibited from purchasing more than one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle from a licensed dealer within any 30-day period. Supporters of the challenge argued the measure unfairly restricted law-abiding citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment.

The August 14 mandate follows a June 20, 2025, decision by a three-judge Ninth Circuit panel that affirmed a lower court ruling against the restriction. Writing for the majority, Judge Danielle Forrest stated:

“California’s law is facially unconstitutional because possession of multiple firearms and the ability to acquire firearms through purchase without meaningful constraints are protected by the Second Amendment and California’s law is not supported by our nation’s tradition of firearms regulation.”

The decision marks the first time the Ninth Circuit has issued a final judgment striking down a law under the Second Amendment, according to the Firearms Policy Coalition.

With the mandate now in effect, California’s one-gun-per-month purchasing limit is no longer enforceable.

IDF Claims Killed Gaza Journalist Was Hamas Member as UN, EU Demand Independent Investigation

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday that Anas al-Sharif, a veteran Al Jazeera correspondent killed in Gaza City over the weekend, was a member of Hamas’ military wing and received a salary from the group. The claim, made amid mounting global condemnation of the strike, comes as the European Union and United Nations call for an independent investigation into the killing of al-Sharif and five other journalists.

Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, the IDF’s international spokesman, stated that “current intelligence” showed al-Sharif was “the head of a Hamas terrorist cell” and had been involved in coordinating rocket attacks on both Israeli civilians and soldiers. The IDF did not provide details on the nature of the intelligence or public evidence supporting the allegation.

The strike, which took place Sunday near Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital, also killed Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Qraiqea, cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal, along with freelance journalist Mohammad al-Khaldi. The IDF declined to comment on any alleged affiliations of the other reporters killed in the incident.

International reaction was swift. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Israel to provide “clear evidence” for its claims about al-Sharif’s ties to Hamas. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for an “independent and impartial investigation,” noting that at least 242 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the current war began. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stressed that “journalists and media workers must be respected, they must be protected, and they must be allowed to carry out their work freely, free from fear and free from harassment.”

Al Jazeera has rejected Israel’s claims outright, accusing the IDF of deliberately targeting its staff in Gaza. The network released a statement calling the killing of al-Sharif and his colleagues “a direct attack on press freedom” and “part of a systematic campaign to silence journalists.”

A posthumous message, reportedly written by al-Sharif in April in case of his death, was published on his social media account Monday morning. In it, he urged the public “not to forget Gaza” and warned of the dangers facing those reporting from the conflict zone.

The attack came just days after Israel announced plans to take full control of Gaza City and relocate approximately one million Palestinians currently sheltering there to the south of the territory. The decision, and the broader military campaign, have drawn criticism from multiple countries, including some of Israel’s closest allies.

Since the start of the war, Israel has barred most foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza, except for a limited number of press tours arranged under military supervision.

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CDC Shooter Blamed COVID-19 Vax for Making Him Depressed, Suicidal

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Newly released 911 call transcripts reveal the harrowing moments a Georgia father frantically tried to warn authorities that his own son might be responsible for a deadly attack at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Kenneth White placed multiple emergency calls last Friday as his son, 47-year-old Patrick Joseph White, unleashed a hail of gunfire at the CDC’s Atlanta headquarters, killing a police officer and shattering the quiet of an ordinary afternoon. The elder White told dispatchers he feared the worst.

“I’m very worried that he might have been involved in this shooting today,” Kenneth said in one of the recorded calls obtained by local news outlet 11Alive. “I can’t get any information from anybody. I’ve called the DeKalb County 911 number three times and left detailed information, and no one ever called us back. I don’t know if he was involved. I need some help.”

A History of Red Flags

Records indicate that the White household had been on law enforcement’s radar long before the shooting. At least ten emergency calls had been made from the home in the past two years, including reports of suicide threats and domestic disturbances. The newly disclosed information raises questions about whether warning signs were adequately addressed — and whether intervention could have prevented last week’s tragedy.

Investigators say that on the day of the rampage, Patrick White broke into a locked safe at his parents’ home and took several of his father’s firearms. Witnesses told authorities that security personnel at the CDC initially blocked his vehicle from entering the campus. Instead, White parked near a pharmacy across the street, retrieved his weapons, and opened fire from the sidewalk.

A Deadly Assault on Federal Property

Over the course of the assault, White fired more than 180 rounds, shattering roughly 150 blast-resistant windows. Officers rushed to the scene, and in the exchange of gunfire, DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose was fatally shot. Rose, a veteran officer, was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated public servant who “died protecting others.”

Authorities say White’s attack was driven, at least in part, by deep resentment over COVID-19 vaccinations. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said that materials recovered from White’s home — including handwritten notes and digital records — expressed his belief that the vaccines had left him depressed and suicidal. The writings also showed a desire to “make the public aware of his discontent with the vaccine.”

White’s life ended shortly after the shooting began. Investigators say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, leaving his father’s desperate warnings tragically unheeded.

Russia Set to Test ‘Unstoppable Doomsday’ Nuclear Missile as Fears of WW3 Surge

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Russia is reportedly preparing to carry out a new test of its doomsday nuclear-powered missile, as fears continue to grow that the Kremlin is preparing for a major war with NATO. Satellite imagery and activity at the Pankovo test range on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago suggest renewed preparations for a launch of the 9M730 Burevestnik.

At least four Russian vessels, previously anchored near the test site, have moved into observation positions in the eastern Barents Sea. The maneuver is a standard safety measure during large missile trials, according to military experts. Russian aviation authorities also issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) covering 40,000 square kilometers over Novaya Zemlya. . . 

The development of the Burevestnik was announced by Vladimir Putin in 2018 and is one of Russia’s next-generation strategic weapons.

Nicknamed the “flying Chernobyl”, it uses a nuclear-powered engine to achieve unlimited range.

In theory, the nuclear armed missile is able to loiter in flight waiting for a strike order, then approach its target via unexpected routes. The Russians believe that the missile will be therefore impossible to intercept by air defense systems. (Read more from “Russia Set to Test ‘Unstoppable Doomsday’ Nuclear Missile as Fears of WW3 Surge” HERE)

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Man Charged With Felony Assault for Throwing Subway Sandwich at Federal Agent

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A Washington, D.C., man has been charged with felony assault after allegedly striking a federal officer with a Subway sandwich during an incident earlier this week.

Prosecutors say 37-year-old Sean Charles Dunn threw the sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent who was among federal officers deployed by President Trump to the streets of D.C. The attack reportedly occurred Sunday night, when Dunn was heard shouting that the officers were “fascists” before hurling the sandwich, hitting the agent in the chest.

According to a criminal complaint, Dunn later admitted to police, “I did it. I threw a sandwich.” Video footage of the encounter was cited in the case.

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced the charges Wednesday, stating, “The police are not out there to get pushed around or beat up.”

President Trump began deploying federal personnel to address crime in D.C. on August 7, asserting federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and activating the National Guard. According to the White House, hundreds of additional officers have made more than 100 arrests since their arrival, including suspects accused of gun crimes, drug offenses, and outstanding warrants.

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Melania Trump Threatens $1B Lawsuit Against Hunter Biden Over Epstein Claim

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First Lady Melania Trump has threatened legal action against Hunter Biden, demanding he retract comments linking her introduction to former President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.

In an Aug. 6 demand letter obtained by Fox News, Melania’s attorney, Alejandro Brito, accused Biden of making “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory” statements during a recent appearance on the YouTube program Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan. Brito said the remarks caused “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” and warned that failure to retract them could lead to a lawsuit seeking more than $1 billion in damages.

According to Brito, Biden claimed in the interview that Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump, citing allegations from author Michael Wolff. The attorney described Wolff as a “serial fabulist” and asserted the claim was untrue. Biden also commented on “connections” between figures in Epstein’s network, which Brito characterized as baseless.

The letter was sent to both Biden and his attorney, Abbe Lowell, and calls for an immediate public retraction.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Reported Work-Release Deal Raises Alarming Questions

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The reported granting of work-release privileges to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell — despite Bureau of Prisons policies barring such benefits for sex offenders — has sparked renewed scrutiny of the network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

For many, Maxwell’s case was supposed to represent accountability within the Epstein saga. Her 2021 conviction on multiple counts of trafficking minors for Epstein’s abuse was viewed as a partial victory for survivors and a rare win against an entrenched system that shielded the powerful. But this new development has reopened old wounds and raised new fears: that the machinery of influence protecting the Epstein network is still operational.

According to investigative podcast host Allison Gill, internal records indicate Maxwell’s Public Safety Factor — a designation that typically blocks sex offenders from minimum-security prison camps and outside work programs — was waived. That waiver reportedly allowed her transfer to the low-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan and gave her a custody level marked as “OUT,” enabling work assignments outside the facility.

The question gripping legal observers: who approved this exception, and why?

Federal rules are explicit — sex offenders, particularly those with Maxwell’s conviction history, are not eligible for such privileges.

The controversy over Maxwell’s work release comes just as the White House expressed disappointment over a federal court’s refusal to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to her case. Those records could contain testimony implicating individuals in Epstein’s trafficking ring who have never been charged.

This is not the first time critical evidence in the Epstein saga has been withheld from public view. The financier’s “black book” of contacts, sealed plea deal records from his 2008 Florida case, and the yet-unreleased Epstein “files” from various civil suits remain tightly controlled.

The DOJ could still appeal the decision to keep Maxwell’s grand jury records sealed.