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| By Scribe | July 12, 2026 |
Republican Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham passed away this week with a sudden illness. While the sick Left celebrates, President Trump and Americans pay their respects.
Longtime GOP Senator Lindsay Graham Passes Away
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican senator and influential GOP power broker, died at age 71 after a brief, sudden illness.
Born in 1955 in a small South Carolina town, he rose from modest roots to serve more than 30 years in Congress, becoming a key voice on national security, foreign policy, and judicial confirmations.
A close Trump ally and former Armed Services Committee member, he was remembered as a dedicated patriot. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
U.S. Pummels Iran In New Waves of Attacks
The U.S. military has launched multiple waves of strikes on Iranian IRGC targets around the Strait of Hormuz in response to Tehran reigniting hostilities.
After Iran threatened to close the vital waterway and attacked shipping, U.S. forces struck missile systems, air defenses, and small boats, with more than 300 targets hit across three rounds.
Shipping continues to move despite the escalation. The actions aim to neutralize Iran’s leverage and deter further aggression.
Toyota Investing $3.6 Billion Into Texas
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, manufacturing campus, creating about 2,000 new American jobs.
The expansion will add a second assembly line and shift Toyota Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas over the next four years.
The project will significantly increase U.S. manufacturing capacity. It marks another major investment in American workers and domestic production.
Apple Invests $30 Billion Into U.S.
Apple is investing more than $30 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing through an expanded partnership with Broadcom.
The investment will produce 15 billion American-made chips and create hundreds of U.S. jobs.
Broadcom will expand its manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, to support the project. The move strengthens America’s semiconductor supply chain and boosts domestic manufacturing.
U.S. Economy Outshines Other Western Nations Amid Global Slump
The U.S. economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience under the Trump administration, outpacing other advanced nations amid a global slowdown.
IMF forecasts project U.S. growth at 2.3% this year and 2.2% next year, driven by robust energy production and technology investments.
In contrast, Europe’s growth is expected to lag significantly at under 1%. This positive outlook reflects effective policies fostering American economic strength and stability.
U.S. Allowing Ukraine to Build Own Patriot Missiles Via License
The U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to domestically manufacture Patriot missiles, with American experts teaching Ukrainian factories the complex production process.
Announced by President Trump at the NATO summit, this arrangement addresses Ukraine’s urgent need for advanced air defenses against ballistic missiles while building long-term self-sufficiency.
Trump highlighted Ukraine’s capable defense industry, noting that production could ramp up quickly. This innovative partnership strengthens Ukraine’s capabilities without sole reliance on U.S. supplies.
Catch up on what happened over the last month:
America This Week: 250 Years & the Greatest Fourth of July (June 29 – July 5, 2026)
America This Week: The Great American State Fair (June 22 – 28, 2026)
America This Week: Father’s Day, FIFA U.S.A. (June 15 – 21, 2026)
America This Week: A Trillionaire, Iran Peace, & UFC Freedom 250 (June 8 – 14, 2026)
Freedom For Vietnam 