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TEXAS FLOODING Tragedy: Heartbreaking Loss, Heroic Rescues Unfold
— Deadly flash floods hit Texas after the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour. At least 32 people have died, and 27 are still missing. Camp Mystic, with 750 girls ages 7 to 17, faced a tough evacuation as water levels surged fast.
Congressman August Pfluger thanked first responders for their bravery and spoke of the deep grief many families feel right now. He praised Texas emergency teams and federal help for acting quickly. Pfluger also called on Americans to pray for miracles as rescuers search for survivors.
Governor Greg Abbott said Texans are strong and will not give up until every missing person is found. “Texans fight challenges head on,” Abbott said, promising that first responders will keep searching until all are accounted for.
The search goes on as families mourn loved ones lost in one of Texas’s worst flood disasters in years. Hope remains that more survivors will be found as rescue efforts continue day and night.
TEXAS FLOODING Horror: Children Vanish as Heroic Rescues Race Against Time
— Floodwaters tore through Kerr County, Texas, after the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in less than an hour. Helicopters and rescue crews rushed to pull stranded families to safety. Governor Abbott vowed, “We will not stop until everyone is accounted for.”
Acting Governor Dan Patrick said at least 20 children are missing from Camp Mystic, a private Christian camp for girls. The camp had around 750 people present when the river overflowed its banks. Officials have already contacted the parents of every missing girl as search teams work around the clock.
So far, at least 13 people have died in Kerr County because of these floods. Dramatic rescues include a woman saved from a tree and a young man pulled from debris near an RV park with serious injuries. Water levels remain dangerously high on both the Guadalupe and Llano Rivers, with more rain on the way.
Patrick warned that even small amounts of rain could make things worse and urged Texans to stay alert as flash flood threats stretch from San Antonio all the way up to Waco. State emergency teams are staying on high alert until every missing person is found.
TRUMP UNLEASHES Fury as Democrats Block “BIG, Beautiful Bill” Victory
— At a military family picnic on Friday, former President Trump blasted Democrats for blocking his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” He said their dislike for him — or even the country — was stronger than their desire to help Americans.
Trump pointed out that every Democrat voted against the bill. He stressed that it included historic tax cuts, deep spending cuts, and tough new border security measures.
He called it “the most popular bill ever signed,” highlighting its $1.7 trillion in spending cuts and saying most Americans wouldn’t even feel the difference.
The House passed the bill Thursday by a razor-thin 218-214 vote, showing just how divided Congress is over these big changes.
CHURCH STANDS Firm: UK Assisted Suicide Bill Ignites Fiery Showdown With Liberal MP
— The UK House of Commons just moved forward with the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. If passed, it would legalize assisted suicide. Critics argue this bill could push vulnerable people to end their lives and relieve pressure on Britain’s struggling socialized healthcare system.
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Coghlan backed the bill. His local Catholic priest, Father Ian Vane, warned him that supporting it would be a grave sin and lead to denial of communion.
Father Vane followed through, telling his congregation at several masses that Coghlan would not be allowed communion. “As priests, we are custodians of the sacraments,” he explained.
Coghlan called the priest’s decision “completely inappropriate.” He accused Father Vane of trying to sway Parliament with religious influence but insisted his faith will not change how he serves voters.
UK ASSISTED SUICIDE Bill Ignites Fiery Church Showdown With Liberal MP
— The UK Parliament is moving forward with a bill that could make assisted suicide legal for terminally ill adults. Critics say this risks pushing weak patients to end their lives, all while taking pressure off Britain’s struggling healthcare system.
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Coghlan backed the bill, ignoring warnings from his local priest, Father Ian Vane. The priest told Coghlan he would be denied communion for supporting what the Catholic Church calls a serious sin.
Father Vane announced his decision in front of churchgoers, making it clear that Coghlan would not receive communion. The MP called this “completely inappropriate,” saying it tried to sway his vote and was unfair to his family and voters.
Coghlan says his faith will not change how he votes in Parliament. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church stands firm against euthanasia and calls it “morally unacceptable.”
UK ASSISTED SUICIDE Bill Ignites Shocking Church Showdown
— The UK Parliament is moving forward with a bill that would allow assisted suicide for terminally ill adults. Many worry this could pressure the sick and elderly into ending their lives, especially as Britain’s strained healthcare system struggles to keep up.
Liberal Democrat MP Chris Coghlan backed the bill, even though his local Catholic priest, Father Ian Vane, warned him not to. Father Vane said he would deny Coghlan communion if he supported what the Church calls a “morally unacceptable” act.
Father Vane kept his word. He announced at several church services that Coghlan could not receive communion, even saying so in front of the MP’s children’s friends. Coghlan called this “completely inappropriate” and accused the priest of trying to sway votes in Parliament.
The Catholic Church has always stood against euthanasia and assisted suicide. Many conservatives fear this new law could send a dangerous message about how society values its most vulnerable people.
ISRAEL’S Bold Strike: Top Hamas Mastermind Wiped Out in Gaza
— Israel’s military announced it killed Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, a senior Hamas commander tied to the October 7 massacre. The airstrike hit Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood on Friday. It is still unclear if his wife and grandson survived.
Issa was a key figure in Hamas’s operations. He led combat support and training, and helped rebuild Hamas infrastructure damaged by Israeli forces during the war.
He brought years of battle experience from Syria and Iraq when he arrived in Gaza in 2005. In recent days, he helped plan attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers.
The IDF also reported killing Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, a Hezbollah terrorist, in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Israel is stepping up efforts to target top terror leaders as fighting continues on several fronts.
REFORM UK SHOCKWAVE: Poll Predicts Labour Collapse And Conservative Wipeout
— A new YouGov poll shows Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, could win 271 seats if an election happened today. This is a huge jump from just five seats now. Labour would fall hard, dropping from 411 to only 178 seats. Top Labour leaders like Angela Rayner and Yvette Cooper would lose their spots. London would be the only safe area left for Labour.
The Conservatives are in even more trouble. They could crash from last year’s record-low of 121 seats to just 46, falling into fourth place behind smaller parties. The poll used the MRP method, which looks at each area instead of national averages and is seen as more accurate.
Labour won big last year but with low turnout and little real support. Now Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to keep control of his party as his approval ratings drop fast. Many in his own group are turning against him and polls show voters are ready for something new.
YouGov tested several scenarios and found Reform UK on top almost every time, though still short of a full majority. Britain may soon see coalition governments become normal — something few thought possible before as voters turn away from both old parties.
REFORM UK SHOCKS Britain: Poll Surge Leaves Labour and Conservatives Reeling
— Reform UK just hit a record 34 percent in the latest Ipsos poll, beating both Labour and the Conservatives. This is the highest number ever for Reform, a party many critics once called “populist.” If these numbers stay strong, Reform could even top Labour’s win from last year.
Labour, led by Sir Keir Starmer, has dropped to only 25 percent support. That’s their lowest since 2019. Most people are not happy with Starmer — 73 percent are unhappy with him personally and 76 percent don’t like how his party is doing. Only 19 percent say they’re satisfied with him as prime minister.
The Conservative Party is doing even worse. Their support has fallen to just 15 percent — the lowest Ipsos has ever recorded for them. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch isn’t connecting either, with only 11 percent of voters approving of her job so far.
According to The Telegraph, if things keep going this way, Nigel Farage and Reform UK could win Britain’s next general election. Farage may soon be prime minister — a huge shift in British politics that few saw coming.
SHOCKING ARSON Wave Hits UK Prime Minister’S Home: Police Scramble to Protect Starmer
— A string of arson attacks hit homes tied to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in north London this May. Police arrested three men, including 21-year-old Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych. He appeared in court but denied any role and did not enter a plea.
Officers also caught a 26-year-old man at Luton Airport and another, age 34, in Chelsea. Both are accused of plotting arson with intent to put lives at risk. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the fires.
Counterterrorism detectives are leading the case because the attacks target the Prime Minister’s property. The Crown Prosecution Service’s Counter Terrorism Division approved charges as Starmer and his family now live at Downing Street for safety reasons.
— UK Launches Murder Inquiry After Teenager’s Death. Scotland’s First Minister to host youth violence summit amid rising knife murders as police begin new search for Madeleine McCann.
— Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill Passes House. The legislation includes a $1,000 child credit but faces hurdles in the Senate amid criticism.
— UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s London home suffers suspicious fire. The incident raises national security concerns, and police have arrested a suspect as investigations continue.
— Zelensky skips US talks at Saudi peace summit The Ukrainian president will meet with Saudi Crown Prince but will not participate in the subsequent discussions
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TRUMP’S “BIG Beautiful Bill” Ignites Hope For Stronger America
— President Trump marked Independence Day by signing the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” at a festive White House event. Military jets soared overhead and the Marine Band played, setting a proud American tone. Trump used the moment to highlight his vision for a stronger nation.
The new law extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, bringing relief to businesses and high earners. It also reduces spending on Medicaid and food assistance programs. Trump said these changes would help secure the border, grow the economy, and strengthen national defense.
Other parts of the bill include new taxes on wealthy university endowments and tighter rules for student loans starting in 2026. The law increases funding for border enforcement and rolls back some federal gun restrictions — moves that many conservatives support.
Critics warn about possible higher deficits and have protested cuts to social programs in several cities. Still, Trump called this bill a turning point for America, saying it proves his administration keeps its promises to put America first.
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