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3 Dead, 1 Injured In Montreal Shooting

Montreal police say three people are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon. Authorities say a police officer, a civilian and a suspect have died. A second police officer is reportedly critically injured. The shooting occurred in the city's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. Officials issued an emergency alert around 12:30 p.m., urging residents in the area to shelter indoors due to what they described as an "armed and dangerous suspect." The suspect was later located and neutralized.

Trump Blames Reflecting Pool Woes On Vandalism

President Donald Trump is updating Americans on the vandalism in Washington D.C. at one of the cities most popular tourist attractions. Posting on Truth Social, Trump writes: "Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP! It has been given a 300 foot long gash, chemicals have been illegally placed in the water, and the beautiful new grass field has been destroyed with a gigantic 86 47 chemically carved into it (Probably inspired by Dirty Cop, James Comey!). Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT."

China Hits Back At U.S. Sanctions On Tech Giants, Restricting Its Exports To American Defense Firms

BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to the 10 companies, which include military drone makers and some involved in rare earth mining. Dual use refers to goods that can have military as well as non-military applications. The ministry said the export ban was both to safeguard China’s national security and in response to what it called the U.S. government’s “wrongful expansion of its so-called List of Chinese Military Companies.” George Chen, partner for Greater China at the advisory firm The Asia Group, said the ban was an unsurprising and proportionate response to the U.S. restrictions. “Most of them are U.S. defense industry players or they have close connections with the U.S. government for contracts and other reasons,” he said. “Those companies are not going to do business in China, so the impact will be quite symbolic.” Separately, the Finance Ministry said that government entities would be prohibited from buying products from 46 American companies including multiple units of Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and General Dynamics. A brief statement did not give any reason for the prohibition. Earlier this month, the U.S. Defense Department added several tech companies including Alibaba and Baidu to its list of firms that it says have links to the Chinese military. Baidu said the suggestion that it is a military company is “totally baseless.” The designation prevents them from getting U.S. military contracts. The Commerce Ministry said at the time that the American sanctions run counter to the consensus that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump reached during Trump's visit to China in May. In Monday's announcement, the ministry said that companies or individuals in third countries are prohibited from transferring dual-use items from China to the sanctioned American firms. It also said that Chinese companies could apply for export approval for goods that are “genuinely necessary.” The 10 companies are AVEOX in Simi Valley, California; Red Cat Holdings and Teal Drones, both in South Salt Lake, Utah; IMSAR in Springville, Utah; Jaia Robotics in Bristol, Rhode Island; Ball Aerospace & Technologies in Broomfield, Colorado; Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; L3Harris Maritime Services in Norfolk, Virginia; MP Materials in Las Vegas; and USA Rare Earth in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies At 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. That's according to his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell. In his 18½ years at the helm of the Fed, Greenspan presided over a sustained era of American growth and prosperity, yet one that ended with devastating consequences in 2008, two years after he had left the central bank. Greenspan was so respected during his many years as head of the world’s most influential central bank that by the time he stepped down in 2006, he was widely celebrated as the “Oracle’’ and “Maestro.’’

Clive Davis Dies At 94

NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94. Davis launched or resurrected the careers of countless superstars, including Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. Unlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, his might only seemed to grow over the decades in a career that spanned multiple genres and labels. Davis also signed up Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears, Patti Smith, the Grateful Dead and “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.

Judge: Top DOJ Officials Can Remain Part Of Prosecution Of Press Gala Attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Cole Tomas Allen had argued that involvement in his prosecution by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro created a potential conflict of interest because they were among many administration officials present at the April dinner. Allen's attorney also had raised concerns about the close friendship between Trump and Pirro, a former Fox News commentator. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden wrote in his ruling that neither their attendance at the dinner nor Pirro's personal relationship with the president merited their disqualification. McFadden noted that Allen is not charged with attempting to harm Blanche and Pirro, and there is no evidence to suggest he even knew they would attend the dinner. “They are unlikely to be trial witnesses, nor do they meet the legal definition of victims,” wrote McFadden, who was nominated to the bench by Trump. Allen has been accused of trying to breach a security checkpoint armed with guns and knives. He has pleaded not guilty to various charges, including assaulting a federal official with a deadly weapon and attempted assassination of the president. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted of the attempted assassination charge alone. Allen also is accused of firing a shotgun at a Secret Service agent during the attack, which disrupted and ultimately prompted an early end to one of the highest-profile annual events in the nation’s capital. The Secret Service officer who was shot once in a bullet-resistant vest fired his own weapon five times without hitting anyone. Allen, of Torrance, California, was injured but was not shot.

FAA Investigates Incident That Forced Delta Flight To Abort Landing In Boston

BOSTON (AP) — An aviation expert says a Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort its landing. The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating Saturday's incident involving the two commercial flights Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport. Todd Curtis, a former safety engineer at Boeing, on Sunday estimated the distance between the two jetliners using Flightradar24, a website that tracks flights. Curtis called it a significant incident. Near-misses and runway incursions at U.S. airports will be the subject of a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill.

Vance: Talks With Iranian Officials Set 'Good Foundation' For Deal To End War

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war. Vance made the comment Monday after initial talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker. Vance and U.S. officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of measures to ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open and that a ceasefire holds in the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. Iran noted “major progress” to end the fighting in Lebanon and called that the first real test of the negotiations.

Trump’s RNC Chairman Joe Gruters on Primaries, Election Integrity & Midterm Strategy

Mike welcomes RNC Chairman Joe Gruters — the party leader aligned with President Trump — for a fast-moving discussion on the latest primary results, the urgent fight to restore election integrity, and the clear game plan to deliver Republican wins in the midterms.

Leftists Vandalize Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

This is pure Trump Derangement Syndrome on display: they would rather destroy a national treasure than let Trump improve it.

Judge Weighs Sanctions Request In Charlie Kirk Murder Case

A Utah judge is expected to decide Monday whether prosecutors in the murder case involving conservative activist Charlie Kirk should face sanctions for comments made to the media about evidence in the case. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson argue that public statements by prosecutors regarding a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body could unfairly influence potential jurors and jeopardize Robinson’s right to a fair trial. The defense has asked the court to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, contending the comments created prejudice before a jury has been selected. Robinson, 23, has not yet entered a plea. He is charged with aggravated murder in the September shooting death of Kirk, who was fatally shot while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University. The judge’s ruling could determine whether prosecutors face disciplinary action and whether the defense’s request to remove the death penalty from consideration will move forward.

U.S. And Iran Complete Second Round Of Peace Talks In Switzerland

Senior negotiators from the United States and Iran have concluded a second day of talks in Switzerland aimed at securing a permanent end to the conflict between the two countries. The discussions, held in Obbürgen, got off to a rocky start after comments by President Donald Trump prompted a temporary pause in negotiations, according to Iranian state media. Despite the tension, both sides continued discussions and reached preliminary areas of agreement. Several major issues remain unresolved, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and access to frozen Iranian assets. Negotiators are also working to establish a framework for longer-term security arrangements between the two nations. Under an interim agreement reached during the talks, both countries now have 60 days to negotiate a broader settlement intended to permanently end hostilities. Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appeared to be holding ahead of additional diplomatic discussions, a development viewed as important to maintaining regional stability while the U.S.-Iran negotiations continue.

Connecticut Man Dies After Fall At Madison Square Garden Concert

New York City police are investigating the death of a Connecticut man who fell from an elevated position during a concert at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Authorities say 51-year-old Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut, was found unconscious and unresponsive Saturday night after suffering injuries consistent with a fall. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred while the rock band Goose was performing at the iconic New York venue. Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the fall, and the investigation remains ongoing. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the band acknowledged the incident and announced that proceeds from its Sunday performance in Central Park would be directed to a charitable fund that provides support and resources for members of its fan community. No foul play has been reported, and authorities have not yet indicated whether any safety concerns contributed to the incident.

Trump Renews Call For Federal Action After Deadly Chicago Weekend

A violent weekend in Chicago has reignited debate over public safety and the federal government's role in addressing crime in major U.S. cities. Chicago police say at least seven people were killed and 38 others were injured in shootings reported across the city since Friday evening. The incidents prompted renewed criticism from President Donald Trump, who on Sunday again suggested a military intervention to combat violence in the nation's third-largest city. Trump has previously called for federal involvement, including the deployment of National Guard troops, arguing stronger action is needed to restore public safety. Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has repeatedly rejected those proposals, maintaining that state and local authorities are best positioned to address crime and public safety challenges. Despite the deadly weekend, Chicago police data show that overall violent crime in the city has generally declined in recent years, mirroring trends seen in many other major U.S. cities. However, officials acknowledge shootings have ticked up slightly this year, fueling continued concerns about gun violence and community safety. The latest violence is expected to intensify ongoing political debates over law enforcement strategies, crime prevention efforts and the balance between local and federal authority.

Starmer Announces Resignation As U.K. Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as leader of the Labour Party after losing support within his own party, setting the stage for a leadership transition in the United Kingdom. Starmer said he will remain in office as caretaker prime minister until Labour selects a new leader. Former Andy Burnham is widely viewed as the frontrunner to succeed him. The resignation comes less than two years after Starmer led Labour to a landslide election victory in July 2024. However, his government faced mounting criticism over economic challenges, unmet campaign promises and a series of political setbacks that contributed to a sharp decline in public support. Despite domestic struggles, Starmer earned praise from international allies for his leadership on foreign policy, particularly his support for Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Labour is expected to begin the process of selecting a new party leader in the coming weeks, with the outcome determining who will become the next prime minister.

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Larry Elder is an American lawyer, writer, and radio and television personality who calls himself the "Sage of South Central" a district of Los Angeles, Larry says his philosophy is to entertain, inform, provoke and to hopefully uplift. His calling card is "we have a country to save" and to him this means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Elder's iconoclastic wit and intellectual agility makes him a particularly attractive voice in a nation that seems weary of traditional racial dialogue.” – Los Angeles Times.

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher began his broadcasting career in 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, he is one of the most listened-to talk radio show hosts in America, recently having been ranked in the Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred” list – the 100 most important talk radio hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is heard by over 3.75 million weekly listeners. Besides his radio work, Mike is seen on Fox News Channel as an on-air contributor, frequently appearing on the cable news giant.

Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show each day.

When Dr. Sebastian Gorka was growing up, he listened to talk radio under his pillow with a transistor radio, dreaming that one day he would be behind the microphone. Beginning New Year’s Day 2019, he got his wish. Gorka now hosts America First every weekday afternoon 3 to 6pm ET. Gorka’s unique story works well on the radio. He is national security analyst for the Fox News Channel and author of two books: "Why We Fight" and "Defeating Jihad." His latest book releasing this fall is “War For America’s Soul.” He is uniquely qualified to fight the culture war and stand up for what is great about America, his adopted home country.

Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

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