A new poll reported by The Hill indicates that public trust in the Democratic Party has further deteriorated since the 2024 election, raising serious concerns for its leaders as they attempt to regroup ahead of the midterm contests and the next presidential race.
Conducted between May and June by Unite the Country, a Democratic-aligned super PAC, the survey shows the party being characterized by voters as “out of touch,” “woke,” and “weak.”
Support has dwindled especially among white men, Hispanic men, and blue-collar voters, with approval ratings in these demographics falling below 35 percent. The data also shows a decline in enthusiasm among party loyalists following the 2024 defeat.

A sharply divided federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled Friday to invalidate a plea agreement that would have permitted Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, to avoid the death penalty by admitting guilt.
This ruling overturns a proposed resolution to the long-delayed military proceedings that have stretched over twenty years, burdened by legal setbacks and procedural difficulties. With the court’s decision, the complex and drawn-out process to prosecute the architect of one of the most horrific terror attacks on American soil remains far from over.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir voiced sharp disapproval Thursday over the ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
“As the negotiations for reckless deals intensify, so does the motivation of Hamas terrorists to carry out more kidnappings,” he said. “Last night, it cost us the life of an IDF soldier,” he added.
Ben-Gvir was referring to the death of Staff-Sergeant-Major Abraham Azulay, who was killed in action Wednesday in Khan Yunis. The incident occurred during a mission when Hamas terrorists emerged from a tunnel and attempted to capture him.

A bombshell report published Friday by The New York Times alleges that Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu disclosed top-secret details of a planned military strike on Iran to MK Moshe Gafni three days before it occurred. Despite Gafni not holding the appropriate security clearance, Netanyahu is said to have summoned him to the Kirya military headquarters on June 9 and briefed him on the classified operation.

Against the backdrop of ongoing, complex fighting and the onset of the traditional period of mourning known as the Three Weeks, the IDF’s Military Rabbinate has issued a series of special halachic rulings tailored for soldiers during this time.
Among the rulings is a permit to listen to music in order to maintain alertness. Combat soldiers are also permitted to eat meat during the Nine Days if it is necessary to preserve operational readiness.

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) delivered a sharp rebuke against Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate in New York City’s mayoral race, dismissing him as someone who doesn’t even belong to the Democratic Party and whose views he strongly opposes.
“Everything that I’ve read on him, I don’t really agree with virtually any of it, politically,” Fetterman told Fox News in a candid assessment of the Queens assemblyman’s platform.
“That’s just where I’m at as a Democrat. He’s not even a Democrat, honestly,” Fetterman added, making clear he sees a fundamental divide between Mamdani and the Democratic Party.

President Donald Trump announced during an interview with NBC News that he intends to deliver a “major statement” concerning Russia this coming Monday, though he offered no additional information on the nature of the announcement.
Over the past several days, Trump has voiced growing displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly over the continued conflict in Ukraine and what Trump perceives as Putin’s reluctance to earnestly engage in negotiations for peace.
“I think I’ll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday,” Trump said in his comments to NBC News, stopping short of providing any further clarification.

A recent nationwide poll conducted by Cygnal in early July reveals that most voters heading into the general election are in favor of removing illegal immigrants and sending them back to their native countries.
Participants were asked, “Do you support or oppose deporting those illegally in the United States back to their country of origin?” Of all respondents, 61.3 percent said they back such a policy. Nearly 41 percent said they “strongly” support it. On the other side, 34.7 percent expressed opposition, including almost 17 percent who said they “strongly” oppose the idea.

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) appeared on MSNBC’s “The Briefing” Thursday, declaring that not even the threat of jail from President Donald Trump would deter him from continuing his efforts to speak out and fight back.

[Video below.] Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu concluded his four-day trip to Washington on Thursday night, boarding the “Wing of Zion” aircraft to return to Israel after meeting twice with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Following the visit, the Prime Minister’s Office released a statement declaring, “All the goals Netanyahu sought to achieve during the visit were accomplished.”
In an interview with Newsmax before departing, Netanyahu shared a guarded sense of hope about the possible return of ten more Israeli hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.