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Today’s Rundown:
- FEDERAL AGENTS PATROL D.C. STREETS AS TRUMP WEIGHS NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT: FBI agents—about 120—are now patrolling Washington, D.C., overnight to fight violent crime such as carjackings. President Trump is also considering sending National Guard troops for added support. This follows his campaign to “make our Capital safer” by boosting federal presence. Critics note that violent crime in D.C. has already dropped significantly.
- TRUMP HIDES OBAMA AND BUSH PORTRAITS IN A WHITE HOUSE STAIRWELL: President Trump ordered portraits of former Presidents Obama and both Bushes to be moved to a less visible stairwell area near the Grand Staircase. This change makes the portraits harder for visitors to see in the White House.
- TRUMP ORDERS HOMELESS TO LEAVE D.C. ‘IMMEDIATELY’: On his way to a golf course, President Trump posted that homeless people must leave Washington, D.C., right away or face eviction. He said they would be given places to stay—but far from the capital—and warned criminals would be jailed. D.C. officials say crime is already low and such measures are inhumane.
- NETANYAHU DEFENDS BROADER GAZA OFFENSIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says the military plan in Gaza will be larger than originally announced, extending into central camps and Muwasi. He claims it’s necessary to “complete the defeat of Hamas” and avoid occupation by setting up military security with civilian governance. Humanitarian groups warn of a worsening crisis.
- ISRAEL KILLS FIVE AL JAZEERA JOURNALISTS IN GAZA AIRSTRIKE: An Israeli airstrike near al‑Shifa hospital in Gaza killed reporter Anas al‑Sharif and four colleagues while they worked in a media tent. Israel claims al‑Sharif was tied to Hamas, a claim strongly disputed by press-rights groups. The attack has triggered international outrage.
- OFFICER FATALLY SHOT NEAR CDC HQ; SUSPECT IDENTIFIED: A shooter attacked near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing Officer David Rose before dying himself. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal. He opened fire at a pharmacy across from CDC buildings.
- OPENAI RELEASES GPT‑5 WITH IMPROVED REASONING AND NEW FEATURES: OpenAI has launched GPT‑5, its latest model, now available to all ChatGPT users, including free users. It features stronger reasoning, faster answers, better accuracy, and integration with Google services like email and calendar. Despite big improvements, OpenAI notes it is not yet artificial general intelligence.
- JEN PAWOL MAKES MLB HISTORY AND DONATES HER CAP: Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game on August 9, 2025, officiating a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. She received a standing ovation from fans and described the moment as “the dream actually came true.” Pawol’s journey to the majors included years of dedication, from softball umpiring to reaching the Triple‑A level in 2023. After her historic debut, she donated the hat she wore to the Baseball Hall of Fame as a symbol of her achievement.
- FLOODING FORCES EARLY END TO WISCONSIN STATE FAIR: Severe flash flooding in parts of the Midwest, especially near Milwaukee, led to the cancellation of the Wisconsin State Fair’s final day. Organizers said they made the decision due to rising water levels that made the fairgrounds unsafe. Some areas received up to 14 inches of rain, causing road closures, power outages, and emergency water rescues. Safety was the priority, and refunds were issued for the canceled events.
- HORROR FILM WEAPONS DOMINATES BOX OFFICE OVER FREAKIER FRIDAY: The new horror-thriller Weapons earned about $42.5 million in the U.S. and $70 million worldwide in its opening weekend, making it number one at the box office. It benefitted from strong social media buzz and compelling word‑of‑mouth. Disney’s Freakier Friday came in second with around $29 million, while The Fantastic Four: First Steps stayed in third place. This success continues Warner Bros.’s impressive run of high‑earning openings.
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