A military-style raid in Chicago’s South Shore led to 37 arrests and left residents stunned. As children were separated from their parents and apartments were reportedly ransacked, members of Congress stepped forward in support, calling the operation’s tactics into question.

Federal agencies have been warned to brace for large-scale dismissals if Congress fails to reach a funding deal. Former President Donald Trump’s threat underscores mounting concerns over the consequences of a potential government shutdown.

Speaker Johnson has stated that there is a “big appetite” in Congress to use sanctions as a means of ending the war in Ukraine. While few details have been released, this stance underscores a growing interest among U.S. lawmakers in exploring diplomatic and economic pressure to resolve the conflict.

As Congress prepares for an early August recess, Speaker Mike Johnson warns the Trump administration of “appropriate action” if files related to Jeffrey Epstein are not released when the House reconvenes in the fall.