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Yesterday · 45 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (August 7)
On Friday, President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the State Department focusing on the mining industry. Trump is touting a $3 billion series of historic mining projects to counter China’s supply chain dominance and around $180 million investment into U.S. mining schools. The Senate approves a Russia sanctions package to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine. Late Sen. Lindsey Graham was working on the package for a year, right up until the day before he died. The bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs on the world’s top five buyers of Russian oil or natural gas, with exceptions. Enes Kanter Freedom, former NBA player—and current human rights activist—announces himself as a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom posted on X, saying that if declaring who you are is all that’s needed, then he meets all the current self-identification guidelines to play.
Yesterday · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (August 6)
President Donald Trump signed two separate executive orders on Thursday. The first expands the definitions of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship in the United States; the second executive order bans birth tourism. Trump also praised Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, saying he is doing well with Iran while also pushing back on reports of low U.S. munitions. The United States is cracking down on international scam compounds that target Americans—many of them concentrated in Southeast Asia. The State Department says Chinese-linked criminal organizations are the main force behind these operations. FBI Director Kash Patel says coordinated strikes have freed thousands of trafficked workers and recovered billions stolen from Americans. The Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during testimony last week.
Wednesday · 44 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (August 5)
The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced five newly unsealed indictments against several alleged leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG, and joined the State Department in offering over $100 million in rewards for information that would lead to the arrests of high-ranking leaders of the CJNG. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has taken a closer look at the Muslim Brotherhood in the United States, saying that the group is a clear and present danger to the safety and security of Americans. One witness, Lara Burns, a retired FBI special agent, said the FBI wiretapped a meeting of leaders of the Palestine committee, which was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, and they said they wanted to infiltrate U.S. universities, media, and politics. Jeanine John Taele, 38, is expected to appear at court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, after being detained Sunday when he was found armed with a pistol and prohibited ammunition outside President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course. The FBI says Taele’s actions at the golf course raised serious concerns and led investigators to uncover additional weapons.
Wednesday · 45 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (August 4)
Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington are holding their primaries today. Many are watching battleground state Michigan, as today’s results could signal what to expect come the mid-term elections in November. Nineteen individuals face charges in alleged medicaid fraud schemes worth $4 million in Pennsylvania. Authorities say the schemes are part of a nationwide epidemic of Medicaid fraud that has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicaid is on the table at today’s Senate Budget hearing. Senators and witnesses point to what they think is causing fraud in the program and ways to stop it.
Monday · 45 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Aug 3)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission, which would advise the president on policies that affect military families and recommend ways to improve their quality of life. Trump told reporters that talks with Iran are still on and that he will give Iran a “last chance before decapitation” to come to a deal. This comes after the president called off what he described as the biggest strikes on Iran since World War II over the weekend. Three major wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have scorched over 8,000 acres and remain zero percent contained. Officials say the fast-moving fires have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate, destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, and prompted a request for federal assistance. A federal lawsuit against a former immigration attorney with offices in Washington state and Illinois is growing. Dozens of former clients have now joined the case, accusing the attorney and her firm of misleading vulnerable immigrants. More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE
Sunday · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Aug. 2)
President Donald Trump has called off U.S. strikes on Iran. He said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested the hold, after Iran agreed to an acceptable framework to end the war. Spokane, Washington, residents are forced to flee as three wildfires close in on the city. Over 5,000 acres have already burned. Michigan is now reporting cyberattacks on the state’s water systems, following cyberattacks reported on more than 30 water systems in Minnesota.
Sunday · 32 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Aug. 1)
Spanish police began installing a floating barrier along Ceuta’s sea border with Morocco on Aug. 1 after an unprecedented mass illegal crossing into the Spanish enclave that left at least 67 people dead, overwhelmed the tiny autonomous city, and renewed fears of uncontrolled migration. The Michigan Senate Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday, with multiple polls showing that candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who is backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has a significant edge over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.).
July 31 · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 31)
President Donald Trump held the 13th cabinet meeting of his second term, the first at Camp David. The president vowed to continue hitting Iran hard, adding that he is losing faith in Iran talks. Trump touted a historic peace deal for Gaza, confirming that terrorist group Hamas has agreed to a multi-phased disarmament plan. International troops are expected to assist with security while the plan is carried out. New estimates show that around 50,000 illegal immigrants stormed the Spanish city of Ceuta this week. That’s the equivalent of more than half of the city’s entire population. Over 50 died trying to cross the border.
July 31 · 45 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 30)
Thousands of illegal immigrants breached the border of Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, according to local authorities, who declared an emergency and asked the Spanish government to deploy the army to the enclave and completely close the border. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to hit Iran hard, launching a new wave of intense strikes overnight after Tehran tried to attack U.S. forces. Trump also announced a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” to make American roads safer and open new pathways for military veterans to obtain jobs in the trucking industry. The father of the Apalachee High School shooter in Georgia received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday in one of the nation’s most closely watched parental accountability cases.
July 29 · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 29)
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment to over 100 questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, to which he was subpoenaed, regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a statement after the hearing, saying Fauci is “trapped by the many lies he repeatedly told the American public.” The committee is expected to vote next week on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions, said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. President Donald Trump vows to hit Tehran hard after the U.S. military intercepted a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack on its Middle East bases. The president also announces a $22.5 billion plan to renovate the Washington Dulles International Airport, in his latest beautification efforts to upgrade the nation's capital. NTD’s David Lam interviews America’s psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman to find out why teenagers and young adults are turning to Artificial Intelligence chatbots to tell their problems to, rather than a friend. Lieberman says part of the reason is that they’re used to being online and on devices, but that there are deeper reasons.
July 28 · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 28)
President Donald Trump held separate high stakes meetings Tuesday with Israeli and Ukrainian leaders. The talks come as the United States and Iran negotiate during a pause in strikes, while Ukraine is becoming increasingly tied to the wider Iran conflict. Trump also delivered remarks at the National Cathedral for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, remembering him as “a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart until that heart itself just gave out.” NTD dives into newly declassified intelligence reports that shed light on a Chinese Communist Party influence campaign in the U.S. The documents outline alleged efforts to shape public opinion, lobby policymakers, and amplify divisions leading up to the 2020 election. Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify under oath before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday morning. More than 1,100 pages of his private diary have been made public. It raises questions about how Fauci responded to U.S. intelligence and whether his private assessments matched what he told the American people. More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE
July 27 · 43 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 27)
Oil prices plunge as the United States chooses not to strike Iran for the third straight night in a row as President Donald Trump pushes for a diplomatic end to the conflict. On Monday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order limiting mail-in voting to move forward. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court upheld a decision blocking the president’s order ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Pentagon is cutting off dozens of prominent Chinese universities from the Department of War’s funding. It cites concerns that American research is helping fuel Beijing’s military build-up. The Department of War announced the designation on July 23 in an update to a roster of academic and research institutions that it has determined to be risky to American research and intellectual property. The Trump administration is expanding its legal campaign against state laws that provide certain benefits to illegal immigrants, after an Illinois federal court ruling last week that providing in-state tuition to illegal immigrants in conflict with a federal law violated the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and is “unconstitutional and invalid.” The DOJ argued the state unlawfully allowed certain illegal immigrant students to receive in-state tuition while requiring out-of-state U.S. citizens to pay higher tuition. More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE
July 26 · 45 min
Iran Strikes Paused, Conflict Expands - NTD EVENING NEWS
Iran Strikes Paused, Conflict Expands - NTD EVENING NEWS
July 24 · 47 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 24)
The U.S. military concluded its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran as President Donald Trump warns the regime it will be held fully responsible for any future Houthi attacks. Trump said talks with Iran continue, but the United States is prepared to intensify strikes. “We can take that to a much higher level if we want to,” Trump told reporters at the White House Friday. “We’re locked and loaded and ready to go but we’re talking to them.” Nearly 150,000 California mail-in ballots were rejected in June’s primary election, with most thrown out because they did not meet the state’s deadline requirements. Attorney General Rob Bonta is facing criticism over the ballot language for a voter ID measure. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is urging more caution against Chinese technology. Chairman John Moolenaar is calling out Ford for supporting the Chinese auto industry, while also calling on Congress to ban Chinese robots.
July 24 · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 23)
President Donald Trump said on July 23 that the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the kingdom normalizing ties with Israel. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that there would be no enrichment of nuclear material by Saudi Arabia and that the deal “pertains only to non-military use” and “will be approved but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.” The president added that the United States is not opposed to civil nuclear facilities. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 23 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippines. In their first face-to-face meeting this year, the two top diplomats discussed a range of issues, including Russian–American relations and the need to end the war in Ukraine.
July 23 · 49 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 22)
President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony of four U.S. soldiers recently killed overseas before delivering remarks in Marietta, Georgia. The president again honored the fallen service members and commented on the Iran war, SAVE America Act, and the economy. Trump said his administration secured more than $19.2 trillion in global investments during his second term. Trump also warned the nation against communism, saying that “the radical left is actively trying to destroy our children’s future with the disaster known as communism.” OpenAI reports that its artificial intelligence model hacked into AI company Hugging Face’s system. In a press release, OpenAI called it an “unprecedented cyber incident” as its system acted autonomously. The company said it used stolen credentials and identified vulnerabilities to access Hugging Face’s servers. Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, testifies on Capitol Hill, focusing on the efficiency shortfalls within the U.N. Waltz highlights the United States’ efforts to cut down bloat in the organization.
July 21 · 47 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 21)
President Donald Trump welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House Tuesday to discuss ways to implement the Trilateral Framework, the U.S.-backed deal between Lebanon and Israel that was signed on June 26. Both leaders said they would address the deal’s goals to expand Lebanese military control in the country’s south, reduce Hezbollah’s presence, and enable a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the federal government will pause more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over alleged fraud. Kennedy said HHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are using artificial intelligence and other tools to identify suspicious activity. New Jersey found around 6,600 non-citizens on its voter rolls due to a software error in the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission system between June 2023 and June 2024. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said under 400 voted illegally and that she was “appalled” by the situation. The White House said in a press release that this error highlights the need to pass the SAVE America Act, which Republicans say will ensure election integrity. More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE
July 20 · 50 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 20)
The State Department released a new 100-page report titled that reveals the role Cuba has played in fostering 21st-century communism and subversion in the United States. The document breaks down how foreign governments and many extremist movements familiar to Americans, like Antifa, are helping radicalism, and its tangible effects, to grow right here on American soil. On July 16th, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a conference on political terrorism, “the Cuban regime’s sprawling intelligence and ideological network helped to build the far left in our country and in our hemisphere, and it remains inextricably linked to the far left groups and movements across and beyond the West.” President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of American soldiers who were killed in the war with Iran. In a Truth Social post, Trump vowed to avenge their deaths, saying that the regime will pay ‘many times over.’ The U.S. enters the 9th consecutive day of strikes against Iran. An individual is in custody after allegedly setting off an “incendiary device” at a federal building in New York City that houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and an immigration court, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in an X post. The suspect allegedly poured an unknown liquid on the ground, placed fireworks on top and ignited it causing a fire, the FBI said at a press conference.
July 19 · 44 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 19)
The United States military launched more strikes on Iran, while Iran continued its attacks on gulf countries in the Middle East. It comes just days after two American troops were tragically killed in Jordan. Severe flooding and storms battered parts of the country. Officials are now tracking a tropical threat. Iran officially ended its commitment to the memorandum of understanding it signed with the United States last month. NTD’s guest unpacks the significance of this move. Mandatory cameras installed in your rearview mirror are watching you as you drive. That is the result of a new European Union law designed to protect road warriors from distracted drivers. A festive start to the 2026 World Cup final. There were entertainers galore at the pre-game closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey stadium.
July 18 · 46 min
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 18)
Two U.S. troops were killed in action while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, as U.S. forces continue their strikes on Iran for seven consecutive nights. The battle for the U.S. House is heating up. A top election forecaster says Democrats have the edge heading into the midterms, but Republicans still have a path to keep their majority.