U.S. immigration officials are defending ICE agents after they shot a man, Oscar Belgal, 28, who survived and is now in detention. The incident occurred while he was in the same car as a child, intensifying scrutiny of ICE tactics. It has heightened tensions between the Trump administration and New York officials over the city's and state's sanctuary policies.

The Pentagon plans to livestream the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. This would mark the first public execution in the U.S. since the 1930s, a dramatic break from modern execution practices. The move has already drawn criticism, including from Vice President JD Vance, who cast doubt on the plan and said he would not watch it.

The U.S. has unveiled sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, a move the court itself condemned as an 'assault on the rule of law.' Several member states, including the UK, have voiced strong disagreement with the sanctions. The action signals an escalation in U.S. tensions with international judicial institutions.

Tropical system Isaias is threatening southeast Georgia and South Carolina with potential flooding, road closures, and high surf. Residents in coastal and low-lying areas should monitor the storm's path and prepare for hazardous conditions.

Senator Lindsey Graham is set to debate his Senate challengers, Andrews and Whitener, in South Carolina. The debate offers voters a chance to compare candidates ahead of the upcoming election.

Republican opposition is widening against a reported Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, with bipartisan lawmakers condemning the proposal. President Trump has said he is still weighing whether to approve it, despite earlier indicating support. The controversy has drawn criticism from officials including VP Vance, who said he won't watch.

The Pentagon awarded $350 million in contracts to a firm with close ties to a senior Defense Department official, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. The report highlights potential ethics issues in how defense contracting decisions are made at high levels of the department.

The Pentagon and Raytheon signed a $6.3 billion contract to replenish the U.S. missile interceptor supply, with Raytheon stating it supports urgent restocking of missile defense inventory depleted by combat use. This signals significant investment in replenishing critical air and missile defense capabilities.