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- 200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration July 4, 2025Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE operations, performing non-law enforcement duties.
- North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes massive IT infiltration scheme July 4, 2025US Department of Justice uncovers North Korean IT workers using false identities to infiltrate American companies, including defense contractors, prompting DPRK criticism.
- Trump says UFC fight will take place on White House grounds July 4, 2025Trump reveals plans for a UFC championship fight at the White House during America's 250th birthday, continuing his close relationship with Dana White.
- NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identified as Black, Asian on Columbia application: report July 4, 2025NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani listed himself as Black on a Columbia application but later said he wasn’t, according to reporting from the New York Times.
- Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape after 11-day Oregon trial July 4, 2025Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore was convicted on rape charges in Oregon after a jury trial. Prosecutors said the victim was assaulted while unconscious after heavy drinking.
- ICE director says progressive Dem should apologize to voters after calling agency a 'terrorist force' July 4, 2025Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is calling out the hypocrisy of progressive Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said the agency is "acting like a terrorist force."