NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (July 30)

Welcome to NTD Evening News. Our top story tonight, the U.S. striking Iran hard overnight after the regime launched a surprise attack on U.S. forces, and how President Trump is tapping veterans to fix the illegal alien trucking problem afflicting American roads. Mario Tsu at the White House. The Justice Department announcing the results of its latest anti-fraud efforts. DOJ says federal authorities have targeted more than $90 million in fraudulent activities. Just days after the Apalachee High School shooter received life without parole, now his father sentenced to 15 years in one of the nation's most closely watched parental accountability cases. Senator Rand Paul moves toward holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after a combative hearing on the COVID pandemic. Plus, President Trump considers temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanch's attorney general nomination. Thousands of illegal immigrants from Morocco have rushed across the border of the Spanish enclave of Soweto, a local government calling on Spain to declare a national emergency. Jason Perry with the details. And a celebration of kindness lights up Times Square. We'll take you to the Be Kind, Be Cool Awards, where creators from around the world are being recognized for inspiring others through their content. This is MTV Evening News, live from our global headquarters in New York City. Here's Kerry Dunst. Good evening. Thank you for joining us tonight. President Trump following through on his promise to hit Iran hard, launching a new wave of strikes after Tehran tried to attack U.S. forces. Now go live to NTV's White House correspondent Mari Otsu. She's at the North Lawn. Mari, good evening. What's the latest on the Iran conflict? Hey, Kerry, good evening to you. Yeah, that's right. Overnight, a U.S. Central Command hit Iran with a heavy new wave of strikes following Iran's attempted surprise attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. President Trump saying that the U.S. had just a few minutes to successfully intercept Iranian ballistic missiles, the U.S. shooting all of those down. The president also confirming yesterday that he'd been briefed on a drone hitting a U.S. tanker off the coast of Egypt. Now, that's the first time that country has now gotten involved in this conflict. Here's the president yesterday vowing the response that we saw overnight. Take a look. In the meantime, we're going to be hitting them very hard because it's our turn to hit them. They know it's coming. They're asking us not to do it. It was a different group than we're dealing with. They've already apologized. But, you know, we got to smack them a little bit. Will I always hit back? Yes. Pretty much. This fresh wave of attacks comes as the U.S. continues to squeeze Iran economically. The U.S. Treasury sanctioning companies and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran for helping the Iranian airline Mahan Air. Mahan Air supports Iran's IRGC by moving weapons, drones and fighters. Today's sanctions aiming to cut off that network. Meanwhile, President Trump launching the White House's new Freedom Haulers initiative, opening new pathways for military veterans to become commercial truck drivers, while intensifying the administration's crackdown on illegal immigrant and non-English speaking drivers. The president announcing his administration has removed more than 24,000 non-English speakers from behind the wheel and forced states to cancel more than 28,000 commercial driver's licenses unlawfully issued to illegal immigrants. For many years, American highways and roadways have been terrorized by unqualified, illegal aliens dangerously driving big rigs, rigs like that. You got to know something to drive well. That sucker is a big one. That's big stuff. President Trump saying the data show that veteran truck drivers account for 42% fewer accidents while citing multiple incidents where illegal immigrants could not read basic road signs and engaged in reckless driving. Last August, three innocent people were killed in Florida when an illegal alien from India made an unlawful U-turn blocking all the lanes of the highway and causing a catastrophic crash. It was a disaster. President Trump saying at the time of the announcement that 34 states had agreed to join this initiative, but he encouraged all of 50 states to join this program. He also said that it would only take about three to four weeks for these veterans to get trained and get those commercial driver's licenses after which the transportation secretary Sean Duffy says that they can be expected to make a salary of $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Back to you. Thanks for that update. Mari. Next, the Justice Department has uncovered $350 million in alleged fraud across seven southeastern states. Authorities say partnerships between state and federal law enforcement have been key in going after fraud on a large scale. NDD correspondent Jason Blair has more. These are not victimless crimes. Every fraud case prevents bread from going to the table of a needy family or healthcare from going to the elderly. The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division, along with state and local officials, says it's identified about $350 million in alleged fraud across the southeast. And this is good news for this, for this state. This is good news for this region. This is good news for the United States. One case involves the former CEO of Impact Charter School in Louisiana, her husband and their daughter. They were indicted for allegedly diverting more than $1.5 million in state and federal funds meant for students. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald says a public audit found that the suspect used money for a trip to Egypt and to buy a Land Rover. And yet you all paid for it. You all paid for that Land Rover. Another case involved a years-long scheme that allegedly stole more than $2.5 million meant for low-income, elderly and disabled residents. And in another, a Louisiana business owner paid small-town police chiefs $5,000 per name to invent hundreds of fake violent crime reports so illegal immigrants could claim they were victims and get special U.S. visas. The defendants generated so many fake police reports about violent crime that the small town of Oakdale, Louisiana, popped up on a national database as one of the most dangerous towns in the country. Authorities credit the success of the operation to cooperation on state and federal levels. Fraudsters thrive on government agencies not partnering, not sharing data, not sharing intelligence. The important part is not that the crime exists, not that it's outrageous, not that it should not be there, but that you have decided to use a partnership. Many speakers also praised the current administration for making the fight against fraud a national priority and for giving them the tools needed for large-scale cooperation. Jason Blair, NTD News. Wisconsin's former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor. Barnes' withdrawal from the race comes less than two weeks before voters cast their ballots. Now, while I may be suspending this campaign, I'll never give up my fight for Wisconsin. I'm incredibly grateful for all the folks who joined this campaign, for the people who believed in me and this movement, knew that we had a real shot at creating opportunities through bold action to improve quality of life for every single person that calls this place home. Now, we have to do everything we possibly can to defeat Tom Tidwell. Barnes dropped out of the race as Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong gained strong support. Barnes is now the third Democrat to withdraw. Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez ended her bid amid a campaign finance scandal two weeks ago. Former State Economic Development Director Missy Hughes also dropped out in June. Milwaukee County Executive David Crawley has re-entered the race, endorsed by incumbent Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to face off against U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany. President Trump has endorsed Tiffany to be the state's next governor. Now, we turn international. Thousands of illegal immigrants from Morocco have rushed across the border of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The local government is asking for the Spanish Army now to help secure the border. And it is Jason Perry has the details. Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta asked Madrid to declare a national emergency on Thursday after thousands of illegal immigrants breached its border. Ceuta is a tiny Spanish enclave bordering Morocco and often faces surges by illegal immigrants seeking to reach Europe. The government of Ceuta also asked the Spanish government to deploy the army to the enclave and fully close the border. The surge on Thursday follows two major policy shifts by Spain this year, including granting legal status to 500,000 illegal immigrants and a recent court ruling that barred immediate expulsions of illegal border crossers who swim ashore. However, the leader of the conservative party Vox in Ceuta saying in a post on X that, quote, they're not fleeing from any war or poverty, and he called it an invasion. Local police appeared overwhelmed as crowds of people rushed the border, and many people were seen celebrating finally reaching Ceuta. We're happy to be here. It's been a very tough experience to go from the ocean. It was very tough. The police officers tried to stop us, but our will and our determination, we could came here. A local reporter speaking to the illegal immigrants as they arrived, with one lady saying she felt very good, while a man says he wanted to work. The reporter asking this man how many hours he was at sea. Me? Two hours. This is my little brother. Meanwhile, two men were seen helping another man make his way across the rocks and climb a hill when he made it to the top and fell backwards from exhaustion. Spain's socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, in a post on X says the government is, quote, mobilizing all necessary resources, working with Moroccan and international authorities, and preparing the necessary measures to restore normalcy as soon as possible. Jason Perry, NTD News. And President Trump announcing the Freedom Haulers campaign at the White House, aiming to improve safety on the nation's highways by removing unqualified commercial truck drivers and replacing them with military veterans. Joining us now to discuss is retired Lieutenant Colonel Darren Gobb. He's NTD's senior geopolitical analyst. He also served in the U.S. Army as a battalion commander, as well as a Black Hawk pilot. Thank you so much for joining us, Colonel Gobb. What are your thoughts on the president's Freedom Haulers plan? Hey, Kerry. Good to see you. This is a good plan. As from what I can see so far, I have worked with many truck drivers, people who have hauled some of the most dangerous stuff across the most dangerous places on the planet. And if they're looking for a job, the government and those who oversee these programs should be able to help facilitate getting them into these kinds of seats and earning a good paycheck, doing an absolutely essential job for the entire national economy. Truck drivers, as we know, are critical to our country. And if we can pave the way and remove some of the bureaucratic roadblocks towards legal citizens who speak English, by the way, getting into the cabs of trucks and moving stuff around the country, I think that's a positive step forward. We've seen what happens when you get the wrong people behind the wheel of a big truck who can't speak English, can't read the signs, can't obey the basic laws. You've got the serious problem. So I think this is a positive step forward. We'll see how many people take advantage of it. Yeah. And as you're alluding to, the president cited 30 deaths this year caused by illegal aliens driving those big rigs. He also said that 24,000 commercial drivers were removed from the roads. They failed basic English proficiency. So how essential is it to now backfill those 24,000? Yeah, you know, it's important to backfill those folks, of course, because what you also don't want on the roads is fewer people trying to make up for the hauling of all that different whatever the material is and wherever they're taking it. You don't want to try to increase the workload because in many ways you can't. There are legal restrictions to how many miles and hours and various things you can drive in a given time period. So backfilling those people, maybe you won't get all of them and you won't necessarily get them all super fast, but it's important to do so. And if you can, again, streamline the process to getting people in the cab of a truck who got some experience doing it already, especially when it comes to things like hazardous materials and other explosive type things. Well, all the better, but it's important to fill them, but it's not as important as to making sure that you fill it with the right people because if you're just looking for folks to sit in the cab of a truck and drive, obviously you can find them. But that just makes them a hazard all too often. So this is a good thing. I think you're solving two problems at the same time. Yeah, two birds, one stone. And I want to take a step back for a moment. How do we get to a place where people who can't even read the road signs get a commercial trucker's driver's license, let alone even a standard driver's license for that matter? I would call it dereliction of duty and mismanagement at a very massive scale. And let's just point the finger directly at one state for sure, California. It is so poorly governed, and it's amazing that they haven't had it a whole lot worse than they already have. And so many of these licenses come out of a place like that where for a variety of different reasons, whether sometimes it's fraud, ignorance, or just looking the other way, they want to mass produce these commercial driver's licenses and stick people in trucks. What do you know? Actually, you know, they're crossing state boundaries and causing problems elsewhere. So I think this is a very good move forward to solve that particular problem. But these states need to be held accountable in a number of ways for what they've allowed to happen on their watch. Yeah. And going back to military veterans, what do you think uniquely qualifies them for this type of work? Well, first of all, they've already been trained in many regards in the driving and handling of larger vehicles. I mean, I've driven it myself because it's part of leadership is to make sure you do what your soldiers do so you know what they're dealing with. I've had junior soldiers who've only been in the Army a couple of years who trained me as a battalion commander driving a large vehicle, driving them on the roads. And so they've had the experience already. They've had everything, you know, from hazardous materials and explosives in their vehicles driving them, in some cases in places where people are shooting at them. And they inherently come with a level of discipline. And of course, they come with the ability to speak English and they understand our laws in the first place. That part, I think veterans essentially kind of, you know, start this race with, you know, 10 yards ahead of your average person who's starting it from scratch. Yeah. And as we start to finish up, I want to take an even further step back and just get a sense for how you're feeling about the Trump administration's efforts to support veterans in general. You've got about 30 seconds. Sure. Yeah, I think there's a clear turn in the veterans community and they recognize the fact of what Trump is doing and it's a positive effect on the military overall. So I say keep moving forward, keep doing that. There's still a lot of work to do within the bureaucracy that is the Veterans Affairs because there are many of us who choose to basically chart our own course because the Veterans Affairs world is so painful to deal with that we kind of have no choice. But we also don't ignore the fact that it is improving and we can see that. Well, it's got a great name as well, Freedom Haulers. Looking for good things to come out of this program. Thanks so much for joining. Lieutenant Colonel Darren Gobb. And coming up, the father of a teen who killed four people, receiving a 15-year prison sentence today in one of the nation's most closely watched parental accountability cases. And the FBI confiscated dozens of drones in Los Angeles during the FIFA World Cup. 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Colin Gray will spend the next 15 years behind bars after an emotional sentencing hearing in Georgia. Families of the four victims spoke in court about the lasting impact of the 2024 shooting at Appalachee High School. Why are we here today? It's because of him. His actions and his neglect are responsible for what happened here. Though he did not shoot the gun, he bought the bullets. Gray was convicted earlier this year of second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for giving his son the rifle used in the attack that killed two students and two teachers at Appalachee High School. Although the sentence fell far short of the 80 years prosecutors had requested, they argued he ignored repeated warning signs about his son's behavior. And at that meeting, law enforcement asked him to restrict his son's access to guns. But instead of doing that, just a few months later, for Christmas, he bought his son a Sig Sauer M400 rifle. The defense argued that Gray didn't intend for the attack to occur and that he couldn't be held responsible for things he didn't know about his son. The judge admonished Gray for not being a better father to his son, but he also said the defense arguments mattered. The case has drawn national attention because of the question it raises about parental responsibility, and it could influence how future cases involving parents are prosecuted. These kids are not in a position where they are able to make rational decisions when it comes to things like firearms, and we need as a society to step up and realize who should and who should not have access to them. The 15-year sentence brings the criminal case against Colin Gray to a close following his son's life without parole sentence earlier this week. Marlene Richards, Entity News. Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul says his committee will vote next week on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The announcement follows a fiery hearing where Fauci pleaded the fifth more than 100 times. Meanwhile, a committee vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general has now been postponed. Entity's Chris Bobb reports. Already been scheduled for next week for a vote on contempt of Congress. Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul says former NAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci may face contempt proceedings after refusing to answer questions about COVID-19, federal research funding, and the destruction of government records. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during Wednesday's subpoena testimony. On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Paul argues Fauci's sweeping pardon from former President Joe Biden may eliminate his ability to claim that his answers could expose him to federal prosecution. I think the courts will have to figure out whether or not, if you have a complete pardon, whether you have a liability against incrimination. Can you incriminate yourself if you have a pardon? Paul ordered Capitol Police to remove Fauci's attorney after the lawyer repeatedly interrupted the proceedings. Security, please remove him from the room. Across the Capitol, another confrontation among Republicans forced the Senate Judiciary Committee to postpone its expected consideration of Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Republican Senators John Cornyn and Tom Tillis are demanding written guarantees that a proposed settlement involving President Trump would permanently terminate the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. I thought we were pretty close to landing the plane last night, but this morning there's been some more complications. They made a proposal last night. We made a counterproposal, and we thought we basically had met in the middle, but heard this morning that that was all off. Both senators say the disagreement is not with Blanche himself. I think if this were just between me and Todd Blanche, we would have worked this out, but apparently he's getting some pushback from higher-ups at the White House. We just want to end the fund, and this is not about Blanche. Blanche is negotiating in good faith. We have somebody else in the way, and I don't believe it's the president, and hopefully we can resolve it. President Trump may temporarily withdraw Blanche's nomination and submit it again after Cornyn and Tillis leave office next year. Blanche is likely to continue leading the Justice Department in an acting capacity in the meantime. Chris Bobb, NTD News. And after Dr. Fauci refused to answer questions before Congress yesterday, President Trump is accusing him of protecting China during the pandemic. NTD's Washington correspondent, Jack Bradley, takes a look at the CCP's cover-up and the role played by world health leaders. I respectfully decline to answer. Amid Dr. Anthony Fauci's refusal to answer questions on Capitol Hill, President Trump explicitly calling out Fauci for always trying to protect China during the pandemic response. I disagreed with him on a lot. I would have had it closed down the whole country if I listened to him. In a newly leaked diary, Fauci wrote while he was leading the U.S. response to COVID, he said... That you had great concerns about the World Health Organization because it depends greatly on China and, as you stated, often bows to them. The WHO took China for its word at the start of the pandemic that there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus. There is no reason for measures that unnecessarily interfere with international travel. That allowed for outbound international flights from China to continue while the CCP was locking down domestic travel at home. That's as Chinese authorities silenced early warning signs of the pandemic, forcing Wuhan doctor whistleblower Li Wenliang and at least seven other doctors to sign statements admitting that they made false comments, even though Li later died, of COVID. China then blocked WHO investigators from accessing Wuhan for more than a year and then refused to hand over raw data, lab records and blood samples. We are asking actually China to be transparent. The raw data was not shared. President Trump then withdrew from the WHO during the pandemic. Chinese officials ignored their reporting obligations to the World Health Organization and pressured the World Health Organization to mislead the world when the virus was first discovered by Chinese authorities. And instead of demanding transparency from Beijing, Fauci publicly defended the WHO's move. The WHO is an imperfect organization. The world needs a WHO. Upon retaking office, President Trump immediately withdrew from the WHO once again. Meanwhile, the CCP is attacking on another front, its closest ally in the Middle East, Iran. A new report indicates that Iran is expected to receive the first shipment of its shoulder fire missile launchers from China. This $70 million deal is according to sources from Reuters. And even though we aren't able to independently verify this shipment, a move like this wouldn't be out of the ordinary as the Chinese Communist Party has long been backing Iran's military. Xi Jinping has been more aggressive than he has been at any time during his reign. President Trump saying in a recent post that if China sells weapons to Iran, quote, it will be very bad for them, certainly not in their best interests. The news of this comes as President Trump is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping here in Washington next month. Jack Bradley, NTD News, Washington. The FBI says it confiscated nearly 60 drones in Los Angeles during the FIFA World Cup after operators allegedly flew them in restricted airspace. Federal officials say that the security operation is helping them prepare for upcoming major events, which include the Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics. And it is Christina Corona has more. At a news conference, the FBI showcased dozens of drones confiscated during the FIFA World Cup while discussing security efforts around tournament venues. Officials say the operation serves as a reminder for drone operators to know where they can legally fly. On Wednesday, the FBI says more than 700 drones were confiscated nationwide after operators violated temporary flight restrictions. Of the 700 drones seized across the United States, 59 were seized here in Los Angeles. The drones were seized and the operators were cited. Drones confiscated near SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum fan zone were put on display. Authorities say they relied on drones to find operators and evaluate potential violations. Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI's L.A. field office, says the biggest takeaway is reminding the public to know and follow temporary flight restrictions. We understand that folks want to have the hobbyist drones want to get up there and get their videos and their shots and they've got their presence that they just got. But it's critically important, as we've demonstrated over the years, that the operators of those drones are responsible. And part of being responsible is knowing where you can't fly those. The FBI says planning is already underway for the Super Bowl in 2027 and the 2028 Summer Olympics with federal, state, and local agencies coordinating security efforts. So I can tell you that planning is full speed ahead for both the Super Bowl and the Olympics. We're working closely with our federal, state, and municipal partners here locally, as well as the host committee, to prepare for the Olympics as they are coming up in just 23 short months. The FAA says drone operators who fly unsafely or in restricted areas can face fines of up to $75,000 per violation. During the World Cup, the maximum fine increased to $100,000. The FBI says drone operators should check temporary flight restrictions before flying near major events to avoid citations and other penalties. Reporting from the city of Almaty, Christina Corona, NTD News. Coming up, Russia suspected of striking NATO territory with a North Korean missile. Ariane Pasdar has details of the latest attack. Elon Musk's SpaceX asking suppliers to refrain from providing Chinese equipment to its facilities. And from viral videos to inspiring artwork, creators promoting kindness are taking center stage in Times Square. We'll show you how one campaign is encouraging people around the world to choose kindness every day. I was a quarterback at Ardaway High School. College first round draft pick. On and off the field, we were taught to not show any signs of weakness. During the football season, I would stop eating. I didn't know I was depressed. I thought that something was wrong with me. For 20 plus years, it was physical, physical, physical. We didn't have any education behind what mental health was. I started to learn it starts here first. If this is together, I'll be better as a father, as a man, and as a husband. Put the importance on your mental health. I'm not scared to talk about it anymore. The first tool is therapy. The second one is positive self-talk. And then journaling. Putting your thoughts on paper. We have to redefine what being a strong man is. And heal, love, your mind. Hi, I'm Ryan Blaney, a third generation race car driver. And we dedicate a lot of our time to going as fast as possible. My grandpa Lou is the reason why my dad and I started racing, and I'm really proud to follow in his tracks. But when my grandpa was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was a very unexpected bump in the road for us. I've learned a lot on this journey with my grandpa Lou, and the memories of my grandpa will always be with me. And in our family, we're used to getting involved, and I encourage you to do the same, especially when it comes to caring for your loved ones. When I think about Alzheimer's and the impact it had on my family, I recognize that losing a race isn't such a bad day after all. It's important to notice if older family members are acting differently, experiencing problems with their memory, or having trouble with routine tasks. Talking about Alzheimer's can be really tough. But if you notice something, have a conversation with your loved one. Encourage them to see a doctor or offer to go with them. Early detection of Alzheimer's can give your family time to explore support services, make a plan for the future, and access available treatments. If you or your family are noticing changes, it could be Alzheimer's. Talk about seeing a doctor together. There is a road laid out for me Boxes everywhere. And this is going to be Addie's room. I think you're really going to like it. I hope so. Yeah. I know this road is there for me. First night here, but Amy seems cool. Welcome back to Antity Evening News, I'm Kerry Dunst. Russia today suspected of striking NATO territory with a North Korean missile. This during a major missile attack on Ukraine that killed at least 13 civilians. Antity's international correspondent, Arian Pasdar, has the war update. A young boy is being rescued from the rubble in Ukraine after a Russian missile attack on Thursday destroyed multiple buildings. Rescue efforts are underway in Ukraine's capital city, Kiev, where the strikes sparked a fire at a market, killing one person and injuring two others. In total, at least 13 civilians are reported dead in cities across Ukraine after the attacks. This includes the western city of Lviv, which lies just miles from the border of NATO member Poland. We were in a room in our apartment when firefighters arrived. Then there was another explosion. What appeared to be part of a missile detonated and struck us. My impression was that the firefighter accidentally triggered the explosion. Just hours before the attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned residents and partner nations, saying Russia prepared a massive attack and there is a high probability that the strike will be carried out tonight. Zelensky now says Russia used missiles from one of its communist allies in the attack. The Russians used a missile from North Korea for the first time in a long time. That is what preliminary data shows. Of course, there will be further analyses and everything will be verified. The attacks forced neighboring Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace. Nevertheless, one Russian missile crashed 60 miles behind the Polish-Ukrainian border. Videos show the crater left in a Polish field. Ukrainian fighter jets were monitoring and attempting to shoot down those missiles heading towards the Polish border. There is no reason to believe that Poland was the target, but two missiles might have violated Polish airspace. Well, one definitely did, because we have evidence of it here. NATO Chief Mark Rutte commenting, saying this incident is yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous consequence of its war against Ukraine, adding that the alliance plans to strengthen its defense readiness. The EU is also weighing in, saying the bloc plans to improve European security architecture on land, at sea and in the air to prevent such incidents in the future. Senator Rick Scott is warning Americans about the threat to freedom posed by China, Russia, Iran and other totalitarian regimes. He specifically points to the Chinese Communist Party's human rights atrocity of forced organ harvesting. There's people that don't like our way of life, and they've never liked our way of life. They want, they believe in, you know, a few people dictating, you know, the world and dictating what happens in their country, but also dictating what happens in our country. So you look at China, she's a despicable person. I mean, he kills his own citizens, steals organs from his own citizens, treats Uyghurs horrible, Falun Gong, I mean, all that stuff, and he wants to dominate the world. Falun Gong is a spiritual meditation practice based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance. Since 1999, the CCP has been persecuting millions of followers of Falun Gong with arrests, forced labor, physical torture, even forced organ harvesting. The senator was speaking at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute discussing global threats facing the U.S. Scott goes on to say that the regimes of China, Russia, Iran, Cuba and North Korea all work together to threaten American freedom. He calls on Americans to be on a war footing, think about the value of freedom and fight harder as a nation. Next, Elon Musk's SpaceX is asking suppliers to refrain from providing Chinese equipment at its facilities. The company also looking to prevent Chinese nationals from working there. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is sounding the alarm on Chinese chips. Senators are advising tech giant Apple to avoid buying semiconductors from two companies which are linked to the Chinese military. In a letter sent to the company, New York Senator Chuck Schumer said using Chinese chips undermines U.S. manufacturing and national security. Schumer and other lawmakers warned that federal law already requires phasing out products containing the Chinese company's semiconductors. And the Trump administration taking steps to secure U.S. supplies of critical minerals. President Trump is directing the Commerce Department to restrict exports of scrap and waste that may contain rare earths. The White House says the order is to ensure that the U.S. has the industrial resources necessary to ensure its national defense and security. Old batteries and other electronic waste are known as e-waste. The U.S. exports nearly 33,000 metric tons of e-waste per month. Much of it is filled with lithium and other critical minerals that can actually be recycled. Keeping those materials in the country for recycling could help the U.S. better meet its mineral production goals. The White House notes that the U.S. relies heavily on imports of certain critical minerals from foreign sources. This puts the rare earths, especially those which are sourced from China, at risk of supply chain disruptions. And from talking robots and delivery drones to automated chess players and more, companies are showcasing innovative products at the annual tech event in Mountain View, California. NTD's Dave Lam takes us there. So one of the projects here at the technology showcase in Mountain View is NASA with these building blocks and autonomous robots so they would help build structures on the moon. So one of the things you see here is called Armadas and that's a robotic assembly capability. Basically robots can, using standardized pieces, think Lego building blocks, can basically build up structures of almost any size over time because it's basically the robots are doing it themselves. This is the 11th annual technology showcase held in Mountain View, California, known for its tech innovation and Silicon Valley companies. The event has interactive exhibits, autonomous vehicle displays, drone demos, robotics and more. To own a robot like me, the starting price is $50,000. Fully customized with your data, face and voice. For event rentals, the price is usually between $5,000 and $10,000 per day. He's like a full-on marketing communication tool because he does all the steps. He attracts the attention physically, in person, also online. He has hundreds of millions of views and he communicates the product in exactly the way you would like. How do you feel about being here at the tech showcase? Being here at the tech showcase is exactly where I belong, right at the center of innovation and energy. I thrive on curious questions, bold thinkers, and the chance to make humans a little uneasy about their job security. About 37 exhibitors showcase innovative products at the event, including various drones, which can be used for tasks ranging from food delivery to safety for police and fire departments. The tech showcase is a wonderful way for our local businesses to basically tell the world what they're working on. So you will see people like Waymo, you will see people like Intuit and so on, but you'll also see the small makers or the small entrepreneurs. You'll see the high school robotics team out here. In addition to getting some hands-on experience with different tech gadgets, we met exhibitors such as Circuit Launch, which offers a space for startups and entrepreneurs to develop or manufacture their products. Hey, so what's your name? Amika, ask me about Circuit Launch, today's showcase, or taking a photo. What is Circuit Launch about? Circuit Launch is a co-working space for robotics and electronic hardware builders. Circuit Launch, we are a manufacturing and co-factoring space, so it's co-working and manufacturing together. And we have 120 hardware companies under our facilities. For smaller companies, especially if you're building a pre-seed company, you have less than 10 people on your team. So then your co-workers become other people that work in the space. So we actually have a really wholesome community of people just talking to each other, building almost prototypes together. It's really cool to see the community grow. In Mountainville, California, David Lam, NTD News. A celebration of kindness today. Online video platform Ganjing World hosted their annual Be Kind, Be Cool Awards, honoring creators who highlighted kindness in their content and their art. NTD's Nikubani reports from Times Square. At the heart of Times Square, one message is taking over the screens. Be kind and be cool. Ganjing World is hosting their annual Kindness Awards, recognizing people from around the world who are making kindness a part of their everyday lives. Be kind. Ganjing World, which means Ganjing World, is a video streaming and content sharing platform. It aims to create a positive online environment by promoting kindness and meaningful content. They launched their hashtag Be Kind, Be Cool campaign in 2023, encouraging people around the world to share acts of kindness. We hope this kindness is like a seed to bring to everybody, especially young people's heart, and let it grow. I give it to you, you give it to her, you give it to him, he give it to him. We got to keep the ball rolling with kindness, love and integrity. All I know is that when you do it, you smile and you feel good in your heart. This year's top prizes went to a content creator known as the anonymous Good Samaritan and the film Bebe's Wish. Meanwhile, bronze prize winners took the stage in Times Square, counting down to a billboard reveal and also receiving their awards. No matter what, treat people how you want to be treated, and even if people are just being so rude, kill them with kindness. Josh Nassar shares the inspiration behind his kindness journey, a content creator who now has 10 million followers who watch him drive around screaming compliments at strangers. During the pandemic, I looked at what was going on in the world. There was a lot of sadness. It was just obviously a really hard time for people. So I go, why don't I do the opposite? Why don't I just literally, I just literally went, boop, boop, let me do the opposite. The campaign has received recognition from multiple state governors and lawmakers. Flushing District Leader Martha Flores Vasquez shares why she presented a proclamation honoring the movement. Because kindness is my middle name, and this is all about kindness. So if I can show gratitude for people that are doing the good work in New York City, then I'm present. Today, Ganjig World also opens up submissions for their next round of global kindness awards. Nikobani, NTD News, New York. And breaking news. President Trump announcing on Truth Social that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of the Hamas terrorist group and all other armed groups in Gaza. President Trump calls it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government running Gaza while giving Israel the security of knowing the territory will no longer be a base for terrorist attacks. The president says the deal will be implemented in phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will then work with a new Palestinian police force to secure the strip. We'll monitor responses from Israel and Hamas and bring you additional details as they come in. And coming up in the NFL, more updates on the recent arrest of former quarterback Tony Romo. What's coming up next in the case? Dave Martin joins us with the latest. I'm Kirk Heiser, and did you know the average funeral costs around $10,000? And if you don't have enough insurance to cover funeral costs, credit card debt, and other expenses, your family is going to get stuck with the bill. Don't let that happen. Call right now. And if you're over 50, you can get up to $30,000 in affordable life insurance, and your acceptance is guaranteed. That's right. If you're over 50, you can't be turned down for this insurance, regardless of your health. Plus, there's no medical exam and no health questions. Your rate will never go up. Your coverage will never go down. And rates start as low as $5 a week. Your coverage begins as soon as your application is received. Don't wait until it's too late. Call right now. Call 800-813-4551. That's 800-813-4551. 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Probably have some of that as well, but let's start with the NFL and this story coming out about Tony Romo, lead analyst for CBS for football. Yeah, being arrested there. Now the latest is authorities say Romo had an open container of alcohol when he was stopped last week. This is on July 23rd, so a week ago today. This is according to one of three citations issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Now Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests, according to police, and was then taken into custody before being released. A deputy told Romo he suspected him of being impaired because he had, quote, Now court records show Romo was later cited for refusing to take a test for intoxication after arrest. He has a court appearance scheduled for September 21st. Now according to this body cam footage here, Romo had been coming from a golf course and was on his way to see his grandpa and grandma when he was stopped. Now for the record, this is in Milwaukee. This is about 35 miles from where Romo grew up and went to high school. Now police stopped Romo on Interstate 43 after seeing passing cars in a gore area. Kerry, I honestly don't really know what a gore area is, but apparently it separates interstate traffic from cars entering in an on-ramp. Police said Romo asked what a gore area was after being stopped. I think I would ask too, you know, what is a gore area? No matter what, I would be asked that question too. Wouldn't you just say you passed them illegally or something like that? That was my reaction to the news about a gore area. I have no idea what a gore area is, but let's just move on from this story entirely. Let's go over to the WNBA. The league has suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keeton after an interaction with fans on Tuesday. What's going on with that? Yeah, on Tuesday, Seattle hosted Indiana, which stars Kaitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Cunningham, though, has made recent headlines saying, quote, I want to protect young girls in a locker room or young girls in a sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men. This is according to a former ESPN article, or an ESPN article, I should say. Outside the Seattle arena that night, this is two nights ago, there was a demonstration to support Cunningham and to support a statewide ballot initiative that would bar males from participating in female sports in Washington schools. Some of the demonstrators wore signs supporting Cunningham and then went in and attended the game. Now, during the game, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keeton had an exchange with a couple of fans. Now, the fans told undividedpod.com that Keeton directed expletives at them for a sign that thanked Cunningham for speaking up for girls. In any case, the WNBA has fined Keeton and suspended her for their team's next five home games, and the team has apologized for her conduct. FYI, of course, Cunningham and Kaitlin Clark ended up winning the game 105-95. The Fever won the game 105-95. Clark had 32 points, so it seemed to end well for the team anyway, even though Cunningham was booed all night. When you get booed and you're away, that means you're doing something right. Isn't that how it works? That's right, although this is like as soon as she entered the arena. But yeah, they didn't like her in Seattle there for standing up for women, apparently. Okay, well, you know, when you play sort of the target there and you go, you know, it just keeps people off balance. That's something we've seen. Dennis Rodman and a lot of other sort of, you know, not the Michael Jordan character, the other players around, you know, whatever you can do to sort of, you know, get a little pressure off the floor. Rodman is a guy you want on your team. I think Cunningham is definitely the same one. You want her on your team. She stands up for Clark, for sure. Rodman was definitely a guy you wanted on your team, too. And he was a bit of a distraction, too, right? He had all the different colored hair and whatnot. But the round, I mean, nobody rebounded like him. There'll never be another. Yeah, it's amazing. All right, Dave, thanks for joining. Thank you, Terry. And that's all for today's evening news. But for around the clock coverage, you can visit us at ntd.com where you can use our NTD app. Thanks for tuning in. I'm Kerry Dunst. Good night.