U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday announced that a U.S. service member was killed in action in northern Iraq. “Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S. military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today. An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing,” CENTCOM stated. “Separately, a U.S. service member in northern Iraq was killed in action July 18 during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone. A second service member was wounded and continues to receive medical treatment for a minor injury,” it continued. “CENTCOM is withholding additional information, including the identities of the missing and fallen warriors, out of respect for the families during the notification process,” it added. CENTCOM Update on Recently Fallen U.S. Service Members TAMPA, Fla. — Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S.… — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 19, 2026 The Hill shared further: In retaliation for the service members killed in Jordan, the U.S. military launched another wave of airstrikes, targeting Iran’s military coastal surveillance, air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites. The U.S. military has widened its attacks on Iran in recent days, striking energy infrastructure, port facilities, bridges and other targets, as both sides inch closer to an all-out war. Iran has retaliated with strikes against Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait — all countries where the U.S. has substantial military presence. Iran has struck oil facility, power and water treatment plants in Kuwait. Kuwaiti military said Sunday its air defense systems are working on intercepting Iranian missiles and one-way attack drones. “On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally, one service member is currently missing,” CENTCOM announced on Saturday. “Four American service members were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals. They have since been discharged. Other personnel who were evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty,” it continued. “Out of respect for the families, CENTCOM will withhold additional information, including the identities of the fallen warriors, until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified,” it added. CENTCOM Statement on Recently Fallen, Missing U.S. Service Members TAMPA, Fla. — On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Additionally,… — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 18, 2026 NBC News has more: The mounting death toll has effectively ended the interim ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran negotiated last month. After weeks of trading accusations that each side has violated the agreement, the two countries resumed attacks, with U.S. forces striking Iranian military targets and Tehran launching missiles and drones at U.S. allies in the region. Late Saturday, CENTCOM said U.S. forces completed the eighth consecutive night of launching munitions against Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces believed to have been involved in Friday’s attack on U.S. service members in Jordan. The post JUST IN: U.S. Service Member Killed In Northern Iraq, CENTCOM Announces appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

That is how you close out the biggest World Cup in history. President Trump’s Sunday began in the sky above MetLife Stadium and ended on the field beside the most famous trophy in sports. Marine One roared over the packed New Jersey stadium before kickoff. President Trump then emerged in a star-studded suite with First Lady Melania Trump, Barron Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Hours later, after Spain defeated Argentina in a dramatic extra-time final, the President of the United States walked onto the pitch for the trophy ceremony. Here was President Trump taking in the scene with the First Lady and Infantino: THERE HE IS! President Trump has EMERGED at Metlife Stadium for the World Cup in front of 80,000 FANS. He’s seated with First Lady Melania and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 19, 2026 What a scene. This was no quick ceremonial cameo. President Trump made a grand entrance, watched the entire championship match, conducted a little diplomacy from the suite, and helped close a record-breaking tournament hosted largely on American soil. And the arrival alone was something to see. Aboard Marine One, @POTUS flies over MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ahead of today’s @FIFAWorldCup Final — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 19, 2026 Marine One directly over the World Cup final. The Associated Press reported that Marine One passed over MetLife Stadium roughly an hour before kickoff, giving the enormous international crowd an unmistakable look at the arrival of the American president. FIFA President Gianni Infantino provided President Trump with 10 tickets for the final. Before entering the stadium, Trump spoke with Fox Sports and declined to choose between Spain and Argentina, although he admitted it was “hard to bet against Messi.” The President also urged Infantino to bring the tournament back to the United States. The expanded competition had already set a new attendance record and turned American stadiums into the center of the soccer world for more than a month. During the match, the World Cup trophy was brought into Trump’s suite. He smiled, gave it an admiring look, and patted the trophy before it returned to the field for the eventual champions. There was plenty of presidential company in the suite. Barron Trump, a longtime soccer fan, attended with his father and the First Lady. Rubio was also present, giving the American delegation both a family feel and a serious foreign-policy presence. The VIP box also became a diplomatic meeting place. Euronews reported that President Trump greeted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in the suite after nearly two years of strained relations between their governments. Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were also there as their national team played for the championship. The gathering put political leaders, royalty, Cabinet officials, and the First Family together for one of the world’s most-watched events. Visible protective glass surrounded the presidential seating area, a reminder of the extraordinary security operation required for a sitting American president at a packed international sporting event. The crowd reaction was mixed at one point. The Associated Press reported some boos when President Trump appeared on the stadium video boards at the end of the national anthem. Videos from inside the building nevertheless showed the entire stadium focused on his arrival and presence throughout the day. Then came the match itself. The Associated Press reported that Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after 120 tense minutes, with Ferran Torres breaking the deadlock in the 106th minute. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made 12 saves, the most ever recorded by a goalkeeper in a World Cup final, but Spain finally found the one shot he could not stop. His historic performance kept Argentina level through regulation while Spain’s attack tested him again and again. The final remained scoreless throughout regulation. Martinez’s record-setting performance kept Argentina alive until Torres struck 16 minutes into extra time. Spain’s defense completed a historic tournament of its own. The champions surrendered only one goal across eight matches, the fewest ever allowed by a World Cup winner. Argentina had survived a punishing road to the final and came within minutes of forcing a penalty shootout. Torres’ extra-time strike instead delivered Spain its second men’s World Cup championship. Argentina was trying to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cups. Spain, whose only previous title came in 2010, instead returned to the top of the sport. When the final whistle sounded, President Trump remained at the stadium and joined Infantino on the field as the trophy ceremony began. .@POTUS joins FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the field for the @FIFAWorldCup trophy ceremony — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 19, 2026 From Marine One to the center of the pitch. That final walk put an exclamation point on a tournament that President Trump had embraced as both a sporting spectacle and a showcase for America. The Associated Press reported that roughly 6.7 million fans attended the 2026 World Cup, smashing the previous tournament record. The United States hosted most of the matches in the 48-team competition alongside Canada and Mexico. At a FIFA reception two days before the final, President Trump celebrated the event for bringing the world together. He recalled initially doubting whether America had become a true soccer nation before declaring, “we are a soccer country.” The United States, Mexico, and Canada won the right to host the tournament in 2018, during Trump’s first term. Eight years later, he was back in office to welcome the world, fly over the final, and stand on the field for the closing ceremony. The moment also carried a bit of continuity. President Trump and Infantino walked the same MetLife pitch after FIFA’s 2025 Club World Cup final, a dress rehearsal for the far larger global event that followed one year later. The 2026 final was the tournament’s 104th and last match. It ended with Spain lifting the trophy, a packed American stadium roaring, and President Trump unmistakably at the center of the host nation’s final act. America hosted the World Cup and brought the spectacle all the way to its final act. America put on a show. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post WATCH: President Trump Caps Historic World Cup With On-Field Trophy Ceremony appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Sunday said she was dropping out of the Maine Senate Democratic primary to replace Graham Platner on November’s ballot. “Today I am withdrawing from the U.S. Senate race. Donald Trump’s attacks on our democracy are only accelerating, and the best way that I can serve our state and country at this moment is by focusing exclusively on my role as Secretary of State,” Bellows said. “This has been an unprecedented nominating process, compressed into days instead of months, and I’m grateful to every volunteer who worked around the clock for this movement. That energy is exactly what we need to beat Susan Collins in November — and Democrats don’t have a day to waste in unifying around that shared goal,” she continued. The most important thing we can do in this moment is unite to defeat Susan Collins. With that in mind, I’m leaving the senate race. Statement below. pic.twitter.com/KGKOlENfPZ — Shenna Bellows (@shennabellows) July 19, 2026 The Hill shared further: Bellows, who previously ran for Senate in 2014, was vying to replace Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race following several scandals that made national headlines. Platner was accused of rape by two women, allegedly had a tattoo that resembled a Nazi Totenkopf and made remarks online deemed as racist in previous years. Democrats in Maine held a debate for potential nominees to outline their credentials to serve in the Senate following Graham’s departure from the race. It’s a part of their special nomination process that will conclude on July 25 after 601 delegates vote to select the new Democratic nominee. Bellows’s decision to remain as secretary of State means she will preside over the midterm elections in Maine as the state’s chief election official. Physician Nirav Shah, a former top public health official in the state, also announced his exit from the race. Shah endorsed former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson for the nomination. “Thank you, Nirav, for your commitment to Maine and for bringing so many new people into this process. I appreciate your support and your endorsement. Now it’s time for all of us to come together, build the broadest possible coalition, and defeat Susan Collins. Let’s get to work,” Jackson said. Thank you, Nirav, for your commitment to Maine and for bringing so many new people into this process. I appreciate your support and your endorsement. Now it's time for all of us to come together, build the broadest possible coalition, and defeat Susan Collins. Let's get to work. https://t.co/qWA20z6sDr — Troy Jackson (@TroyJackson207) July 19, 2026 NBC News has more: Jackson’s slate of delegates captured nearly all of the slots up for grabs in Saturday’s county meetings and continued that streak on Sunday. Those delegates are not required to support Jackson at the convention, even if they were elected as part of his slate. Jackson expressed confidence on Sunday morning at a rally with his supporters outside the York County meeting. “Yesterday was an unbelievable huge step, but our work is not finished — not even close,” Jackson said, noting more counties were voting on Sunday. But he sounded like a likely nominee. “Every candidate and every supporter deserves our respect, because this moment, I know for a fact, is way bigger than any one candidate, certainly, is way bigger than I have ever been,” Jackson said. “And a lot of people poured their hearts in this movement, before I even entered this race.” Jackson later hinted at a winnowing field, telling reporters at the county meeting, “If we have a day like [Saturday], the rest of the candidates will drop out and we’ll just be getting the nomination next week.” Jackson said he had heard from a couple candidates who expressed their “congratulations.” He said they “pretty much” suggested they would end their campaigns before the convention, but declined to say whom he spoke with. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE The post Top Contender To Replace Graham Platner In Maine Senate Race Drops Out appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

A Minnesota Republican says the state recorded him as voting in person in the 2012 presidential election. There is one enormous problem: he says he was nearly 2,000 miles away in California enduring Navy SEAL training at the time. BREAKING FRAUD STORY: In 2012, I was 2,000 miles away from home at BUD/S, an elite training course for SEAL’s in California. While I was there, Minnesota says I voted in-person. That’s physically impossible. — Adam Schwarze (@AdamSchwarze) July 17, 2026 Adam Schwarze, a Navy veteran and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, says he discovered the entry only after a reporter checked his claim that he had voted only for President Trump. The record, according to Schwarze and reporting reviewed by Fox News, lists him as an in-person voter in 2012. Schwarze says he was then at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in California, with orders placing him there from June through December. He also says someone registered him on the day of Minneapolis’ 2009 mayoral election. His registration became active the next day, and he says state officials have not yet given him the underlying records he requested. The public record does not establish who, if anyone, used his name. The contradiction still demands a serious, document-backed investigation instead of another brush-off. Minnesota’s secretary of state responded to Fox with a generic defense of the state’s election system, pointing to its laws, security measures and high turnout. The office did not explain the specific 2012 entry Schwarze is challenging. Do me a favor: Google “Minnesota”. See how many fraud articles come up, and then ask yourself when we are going to start holding the leaders who let that happen accountable. — Adam Schwarze (@AdamSchwarze) July 19, 2026 The state’s own registered-voter-list request form confirms that Minnesota maintains voter lists containing voting history. The form also makes clear that access to those records is regulated under state law. That makes the next step simple: preserve the records, disclose the lawful audit trail and determine exactly how an in-person vote was attributed to a man who says he was training across the country. The form requires requesters to identify themselves, certify a lawful purpose and acknowledge restrictions on how voter data may be used. In other words, Minnesota already has a formal process for handling the precise category of records now in dispute. Election officials routinely insist that Americans should trust the system. Trust does not come from slogans. It comes from showing the receipts when a citizen presents a concrete, checkable contradiction. President Trump’s push for voter ID, citizenship verification and auditable elections is often treated by Democrats as an attack on voting. Cases like this show why refusing transparency is the real threat to public confidence. Schwarze is asking for answers, not asking anyone to guess. Minnesota owes him—and every voter whose name is attached to an official record—the same thing. The post Minnesota Says He Voted in Person. He Says That Was Physically Impossible. appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Americans have moved beyond complaining about high-tax blue states. They are packing up their income and leaving. Fresh IRS migration data show a striking divide: California and New York dominate the list of counties losing taxpayers, while lower-tax states keep collecting the people, paychecks and investment those states chased away. States with no individual income tax—Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and others—consistently rank among the strongest gainers, while states with the highest top rates—California, New York, and New Jersey—dominate the list of losers. — Tax Foundation (@TaxFoundation) July 18, 2026 The IRS Statistics of Income migration series tracks year-to-year address changes reported on individual tax returns. Returns approximate households, exemptions approximate people, and adjusted gross income shows the financial weight moving with them. The latest county-level picture is brutal for the progressive model. Los Angeles County lost a net 37,163 tax filers to other states, followed by Orange County at 13,191 and Santa Clara County at 11,939. New York County lost 11,034. San Diego, Nassau, Riverside, San Bernardino and Kings counties also landed among the ten largest net losers. The IRS warns that its 2022–2023 release begins an enhanced matching series, so comparisons with older editions require care. Inside the current dataset, however, the direction of household movement is plain. Those are not abstract population estimates. They represent taxpaying households taking their earnings, spending and future tax base somewhere else. Fox News’ review of the IRS data found that all ten counties with the largest net taxpayer losses were in California or New York. The leading gainers included Maricopa County, Arizona; Harris County, Texas; King County, Washington; and Clark County, Nevada. The same report noted that Americans are disproportionately choosing places such as Texas, Florida and Tennessee—states where lower or nonexistent individual income taxes let families keep more of what they earn. Maricopa County gained a net 9,353 interstate filers, Harris County gained 8,955, King County gained 8,297 and Clark County gained 7,524. The contrast puts hard numbers behind years of moving-company reports and Census estimates. Sources of US government revenue by tax type: 39.9% individual income taxes, 24.0% social insurance taxes, 16.8% consumption taxes, 11.0% property taxes, and 8.3% corporate income taxes. — Tax Foundation (@TaxFoundation) July 19, 2026 Democrat leaders can call that trend selfish, unfair or temporary. The moving trucks do not care. When a state punishes work, piles on regulation and lets basic quality-of-life problems fester, families eventually exercise the one veto politicians cannot filibuster: they leave. The people arriving in red states bring more than a forwarding address. They bring businesses, home purchases, charitable giving, consumer spending and the tax revenue needed to support schools, roads and public safety. President Trump’s economic message rests on a simple idea that Washington and the states should compete for American workers instead of treating them like captive revenue sources. The IRS numbers show that millions of personal decisions are already delivering the verdict. California and New York still possess enormous advantages. But no state is entitled to its taxpayers forever, and the newest migration map looks like a warning written in red ink. The post New IRS Data Reveals Where Blue-State Taxpayers Are Taking Their Money appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.