America This Week (and Last Week): June 30 – July 13, 2025

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| By Scribe | July 13, 2025 |

This week’s post recaps breaking news from this week and last week.

Whether it’s this week’s positive economic outlook, Democrat fails, or ICE’s unthanked heroics, or last week’s announcement of trade deals or July 4th coverage, we got you.

This week (July 7 – 13):

NY Mayoral Frontrunner’s Raw Racism and Marxism Revealed

Zohran Mamdani, a socialist mayoral candidate in New York City, has a troubling history of promoting anti-Israel boycotts and divisive rhetoric, as revealed by his college newspaper articles.

His support for the anti-Semitic Students for Justice in Palestine and accusations of “white privilege” at Bowdoin College highlight his radical views. Mamdani’s far-left policies and polarizing stances make him a dangerous figure for fostering unity and effective governance.

Former Biden Doctor Pleads the Fifth and Dodges Tough Questions

Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor’s refusal to answer key questions about President Biden’s health, invoking the Fifth Amendment, mirrors the Democrats’ pattern of opacity that fueled a scandalous cover-up.

His brief, uninformative House Oversight Committee interview, ending in under an hour, provided no clarity on Biden’s fitness for office. This lack of transparency only deepens suspicions of a deliberate effort to conceal the former president’s mental and physical decline.

U.S. Finally Sees Russia’s True Colors, Hopefully

Russia’s brazen aggression, exemplified by a record 728-drone assault on Ukraine, is meeting a robust U.S. response through proposed crippling sanctions.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are spearheading bipartisan legislation to corner Putin, who remains defiant against peace talks. Backed by Trump’s push for 500% secondary oil and gas sanctions, Russia may finally face severe repercussions, hopefully halting its belligerent campaign.

Caitlin Clark Continues Getting Mistreated by WNBA Community

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s standout star, faces blatant discrimination for being white, despite her exceptional performance on the court. The NBA 2K26 “WNBA Edition” cover snubbed Clark for Angel Reese, who has fueled rivalry with relentless taunts.

Olympic officials allegedly conspired to exclude Clark from the 2024 U.S. team, prioritizing politics over merit. This mistreatment, rooted in jealousy and racial bias, undermines Clark’s undeniable status as the league’s best player.

Weather Service Had Enough Personnel and Conducted Job Properly Before Flood

Meteorologists and evidence confirm that NOAA and the NWS effectively managed the Texas flash flood crisis with timely warnings and extra staffing, debunking Democrats’ claims that Trump’s budget cuts caused preventable deaths. The NWS issued flood watches and emergency alerts over 12 hours in advance, despite unprecedented rainfall overwhelming the region.

Many Democrats, including Rep. Joaquin Castro and Rosie O’Donnell, falsely politicized the tragedy to attack Trump, ignoring the agencies’ robust response. This tactic follows their predictable playbook of weaponizing disasters to smear political opponents, even when facts contradict their narrative.

LA’s Karen Bass Tries Another Fake “Hero” Moment and Fails Again

Mayor Karen Bass’s bumbling response to federal agents in MacArthur Park, comparing their presence to a military coup while ignoring the park’s rampant MS-13 gang activity and drug issues, showcases her incompetence and obliviousness.

Her demand for their withdrawal, despite admitting she didn’t know their mission, reeks of dishonesty and entitlement, as she sidestepped the city’s failure to address the park’s chaos. This misstep is yet another Democrat attempt to stage a “hero” moment through unheroic, grandstanding actions that dodge real accountability.

California’s Gavin Newsom Tries Another Fake “Hero” Moment and Fails Again

In yet another example of a Democrat trying to appear brave while acting unheroically, California Governor Gavin Newsom protested an ICE raid on a marijuana farm employing illegal aliens and exploited children, calling President Trump the “real scum” for enforcing the law.

Newsom’s grandstanding backfired, as he effectively defended child labor while ignoring the 13 active wildfires in his state. This incident, coupled with his trip to South Carolina to test presidential waters, exposes Newsom’s misplaced priorities and hypocrisy.

U.S. Economy Sees 100% American-Dominated Growth and $7 Billion June Surplus

President Trump’s economy is proving resilient and strong, defying predictions from critics. Native-born Americans have gained over two million jobs since January, accounting for 100% of employment growth under his leadership—compared to just 52% under Biden.

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Strict immigration enforcement, a return to “America First” labor priorities, and effective tariffs have fueled job growth and even delivered a rare $27 billion budget surplus in June. As tariffs generate revenue without spiking inflation, Trump’s policies are once again showing results the experts failed to foresee.

ICE Taking Thousands of Criminals, Killers, Child Predators, Off U.S. Streets

Contrary to mainstream media narratives, ICE continues to carry out dangerous and noble work to keep Americans safe.

In June alone, ICE officers in Houston arrested 1,361 criminal aliens—including child predators, murderers, gang members, and even a convicted airplane hijacker—demonstrating their unwavering commitment to public safety.

July 13 Marks One Year Anniversary of Trump Assassination Attempt

Today marks one year since the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump—a day that shook the nation but ended in a miracle.

By the grace of God, President Trump survived and rose with defiant courage, inspiring millions. His survival was not just a blessing for him, but for the future of America.

Last week (June 30 – July 6):

Devastating Texas Flood That Occurred on July 4th

On July 4, the catastrophic flood along Texas’ Guadalupe River began, unleashing a 20-foot wall of water and claiming at least 80 lives, including many children from Camp Mystic.

The disaster, the worst in the region in nearly four decades, left communities in Kerr County and beyond reeling, with ongoing search and rescue efforts for dozens still missing. Despite the tragedy, the community’s unity shines through as first responders, local leaders, and residents rally together, supported by state and federal aid, to rescue those in peril and honor the lost.

Fugly Leftist “Activists” Try to Be “Brave” By Doxxing and Calling for Violence Against ICE Agents’ Children

In another display of leftists projecting courage while acting cowardly, activists are hiding behind keyboards to dox ICE agents and their children, exposing their personal information online. Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez irresponsibly suggested the 18th Street Gang target ICE agents, while another activist on TikTok brazenly called for their murder, urging people to “get a gun and start killing ICE agents.”

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The FBI is now investigating Gonzalez for her reckless comments, as ICE Director Todd Lyons defends his agents, who face a 500% surge in assaults since Trump’s presidency began. These actions, far from honorable, endanger agents and their families, proving the hypocrisy of leftists stoking violence from a safe distance—not only against ICE agents, but also against children.

Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act Before Independence Day

President Trump secured a major victory with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress on July 3, permanently extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s lower tax rates and higher standard deductions while adding new relief for workers and retirees.

The bill introduces permanent 100% expensing for capital investments, a boosted small business deduction, and temporary deductions for tips (up to $25,000) and overtime (up to $12,500). Retirees over 65 gain a $6,000 bonus deduction through 2028, enhancing financial relief for millions of Americans.

President Trump Celebrates Independence Day with OBBBA Signing and Renewed American Patriotism

On Independence Day, President Trump and patriotic Americans celebrated the nation’s freedom, fueled by the success of his $3.3 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill” and a string of wins since taking office.

Meanwhile, miserable leftists—only 36% of whom say they’re proud of the U.S., according to a Fox News poll—sulked, complained, and staged various self-promoting, sanctimonious anti-American protests across the nation.

Trump Reaches Trade Deal with Vietnam

President Trump’s new trade deal with Vietnam is a strong win for America, imposing a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods, 40% on transshipped products, and gaining full tariff-free access for U.S. exports like SUVs.

This agreement, reached with Vietnam’s dictator To Lam, helps reduce the U.S.’s $123.5 billion trade deficit and promotes fair trade, boosting American prosperity.