A recent last-minute decision to switch planes during an international trip raised some concerns about the capabilities of the new presidential aircraft. But in a statement this week, President Donald Trump sought to put those fears to rest by explaining how the latest Air Force One will be undergoing some serious upgrades to ensure it is up to the task. As The Hill reported: “It has a lot of capability. But as I understand it, in about a month or so, they’re going to send it to have it be maxed out,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews after attending the FIFA men’s World Cup in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina. The president added the process of upgrading the plane will “take about a month.” The Hill has reached out to the White House and Secret Service for details on the planned upgrades, including the specific timetable. The Qatari royal family donated the Boeing 747-8, which is 18 feet and 4 inches longer than the older Air Force One, to the Pentagon last year with the intention of Trump using the jet. After the president leaves office in 2029, his library foundation will assume control of the plane — with renderings of Trump’s presidential library including the jet stationed in the lobby. Here’s a clip of his comments: President Trump said that the Qatari-donated jet that serves as an Air Force One plane will soon be sent ​away for upgrades, following questions about the plane's security features https://t.co/Tx7NCAbsY0 pic.twitter.com/xk7plB8SPi — Reuters (@Reuters) July 20, 2026 And here’s some of the attention the news received on social media: honestly that sounds like a wild upgrade for a plane, i had no idea they were planning to pack that much tech into it. imagine having that kind of defensive power in the air. — fatz (@fatzspace) July 20, 2026 Needed with all the crazy globalists running scared. — TJD (@troyd1000) July 20, 2026   CNN added these details: Concerns about the new, $400 million Qatari-gifted jet first drew renewed scrutiny earlier this month when Trump unexpectedly ditched the jet during his return from a NATO summit in Turkey and said he was sending the new plane ahead to Mildenhall air base in England. Trump said at the time that the change in planes was simply to give US service members stationed at the base “a chance to tour the Aircraft,” downplaying the idea that security concerns were to blame. But two sources familiar with the matter told CNN the newer plane did not possess the same capabilities to ensure its safety in international settings, though a third said it was equipped with many of the same features as the older plane. Security personnel felt more comfortable with the president aboard the older plane –– which was built from scratch with the commander-in-chief’s safety in mind — rather than the plane that had recently been retrofitted after it was donated by Qatar, officials told CNN. And here’s some additional coverage: What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post President Trump Outlines Upgrades Underway For ‘Maxed Out’ New Air Force One appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

The Pentagon has identified two American soldiers killed in an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. They were 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The second soldier was Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas. Two names. Two young lives given in service to the United States. JUST IN: The Pentagon on Monday identified two soldiers killed in Friday’s Iranian missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Follow live updates: https://t.co/t8KdOEhsOR — ABC News (@ABC) July 20, 2026 The U.S. Department of War said both soldiers were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve when the enemy attack struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on July 17. The military’s official release says the incident remains under investigation. Feehan was killed in action on July 18. Gonzales was killed in action on July 17. The release also identified their exact commands, showing that both soldiers served in air-defense units tasked with protecting American forces from airborne threats. Feehan’s unit was based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, while Gonzales served under a brigade headquartered in Ansbach, Germany. Operation Inherent Resolve is the continuing American-led mission against ISIS. Neither soldier was simply passing through Jordan; both were deployed in support of an active U.S. military mission when the attack took their lives. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan Feehan served with the 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, under the 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was 25 years old and came from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Pvt. Isabella Gonzales Gonzales served with the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, under the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command in Ansbach, Germany. She was 19 years old and came from Carrollton, Texas. The Pentagon identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian attacks on an American base in Jordan on Friday and Saturday. – Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii – Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas. pic.twitter.com/WCNc8qpBkp — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 20, 2026 Their mission was not a vague posting somewhere overseas. Operation Inherent Resolve is the continuing U.S.-led effort against ISIS, and both soldiers belonged to air-defense formations entrusted with protecting American forces and allies from threats in the sky. That duty has become brutally real as Iranian missiles and drones target American positions across the region. ABC News reported that four other American service members injured in the attack were medically evacuated to a hospital in Jordan and have since been released. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the strikes. The Pentagon described Feehan and Gonzales as having been killed during an enemy attack, while U.S. Central Command said American personnel had been defending against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. Those statements establish the larger assault surrounding their deaths, although the military has not yet published a detailed account of exactly how each soldier was killed. The attack unfolded during a renewed surge in fighting across the region, with Iran striking locations that host American forces and the United States launching additional attacks against Iranian military targets. Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, located in Jordan, became one of the places where that widening confrontation imposed a direct human cost. Military investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events. Our hearts are heavy today for 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas. This brave young soldier was killed Friday in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan. At just 19, she selflessly answered the call to defend our nation. Her courage and pic.twitter.com/7xDYGAJPeQ — Gina Milan (@ginamilan_) July 20, 2026 They must be remembered as more than a number. Breaking news moves quickly, especially during war. Casualty counts rise. Maps change, and another strike replaces the last one on television. But the cost of war is not abstract. It is a 25-year-old officer from Hawaii and a 19-year-old private from Texas who put on the uniform, went where their country sent them, and did not come home. The Associated Press reported that the U.S. military has now attributed 17 American service-member deaths to the wider war with Iran. The Jordan deaths show why American forces face lethal danger even when they are stationed beyond Iran’s borders. Missiles and drones can carry the battlefield across the region in minutes. American personnel stationed in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and aboard ships at sea can all face the consequences of a conflict centered hundreds of miles away. AP also reported that another American service member was killed Saturday in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone. A second service member suffered a minor injury, underscoring that the danger continues even after a weapon has been intercepted or brought down. The nation now knows the names of the two soldiers the Pentagon identified. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan. Pvt. Isabella Gonzales. May their families be surrounded by strength, and may these two fallen Americans never be forgotten. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE The post BREAKING: Pentagon Identifies Two U.S. Service Members Killed In Jordan appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Residents enjoying a night downtown in Tucson, Arizona had their nights interrupted by a mass a shooting. On the early hours of Sunday morning a gunman opened fire in an area of Tucson that is known for its nightlife. According to authorities the gunman wounded 10 people but the mayor of Tucson has revealed of those injured in the shooting there have been no reported deaths. Fox News provided further details on the shooting and revealed the gunman was neutralized by the police: At least 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning after a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district, according to officials. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, allegedly tried to flee the scene before he was shot by a responding police officer, the Tucson Police Department (TPD) said. He was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.No deaths were reported, but nine victims suffered gunshot wounds, according to Mayor Regina Romero. Police said the victims sustained gunshot wounds primarily to their extremities, including their arms and legs.”Last night, Tucson experienced another serious and senseless act of gun violence,” Romero said in a statement Sunday. “A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer.” Police said the shooting unfolded around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Congress Street, a downtown area known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. Here was the scene: Hero cops in Tucson, Arizona, stopped a gunman who opened fire on a downtown crowd, leaving nine people critically wounded in a mass shooting early Sunday. https://t.co/r8smUN3DSA pic.twitter.com/yYV8guYMp7 — New York Post (@nypost) July 19, 2026 Hero Tucson cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded https://t.co/jn5mTDtNP4 pic.twitter.com/BonuHr5K24 — New York Post (@nypost) July 19, 2026 AZ Family has reported the shooting has resulted in a political debate over guns: Democrats called for stricter gun laws, while Republicans emphasized the constitutional right to self-defense. Both sides agreed on one thing: praising the officers and first responders who rushed in to help. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. near 6th Avenue and Congress Street, a busy area of downtown Tucson known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. Officials said 10 people were hospitalized, including the suspect. Pima County Attorney Laura Conover said victim advocates were sent to the hospital, where officials were hopeful the nine victims would survive. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero condemned the shooting on social media, calling it “another serious and senseless act of gun violence.” “For the victims, you have my prayers for healing and a speedy recovery. To the first responders, you have my gratitude,” she wrote. “To our community, join us in taking action against gun violence and helping the victims and those affected by gun violence to heal.” Her message shared the same sentiment as that of other Democratic leaders talking about the shooting. Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who survived a 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, released a statement through the gun violence prevention organization she leads. “My heart is with the victims of this senseless shooting, as well as their families. I am praying for swift and full recoveries for everyone who was injured,” Giffords said through GIFFORDS. “I know firsthand how devastating the injuries from a shooting can be, and my thoughts are with each person who was impacted.” Giffords also called for changes to Arizona’s gun laws, saying it was “especially alarming” to see another mass shooting in her hometown. “Arizonans should be able to go get pizza on a Saturday night without fearing the next random act of gun violence,” she said. “Arizona continues to have laws that make it easy for dangerous people to access guns — the time to act is now.” In another statement, Assistant House Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez called the shooting a “stark and tragic reminder that gun violence is a public health crisis in our country.” Senate President Warren Petersen, speaking for the Senate Republican Caucus, emphasized the right to bear arms for self-defense. “As this tragedy reminds us, evil exists, which is why we remain steadfast in supporting law enforcement and the constitutional rights of law-abiding Arizonans to protect themselves and others,” Petersen wrote. “We are praying for the recovery of those who were injured, for comfort for the families affected, and for justice to be served.” We will keep you updated when a motive and the suspect’s name is revealed. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post 10 Wounded In Mass Shooting In Tucson, Arizona appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Justin Bieber walked onto the biggest stage in sports with an acoustic guitar and made a choice nobody could have expected. No greatest-hits medley. No army of dancers. No wall of pyrotechnics. Instead, the pop superstar stood before a worldwide World Cup audience and sang “Everything Hallelujah,” a deeply personal song built around gratitude, worship, and the name of Jesus. The moment immediately took off online: Eric Daugherty called it nationwide recognition for Bieber praising Jesus Christ before billions of viewers. The audience estimate attached to major World Cup broadcasts varies, and the final number will take time to measure. What is beyond dispute is that this was one of the largest platforms any musician could receive — and Bieber used his few minutes to sing “hallelujah” again and again. A Historic Halftime Show FIFA announced Bieber as a co-headliner for the first halftime show ever staged during a men’s World Cup final. The July 19 spectacle took place at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford during the championship match between Spain and Argentina. FIFA and Global Citizen assembled a sprawling international lineup that included Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, and performers from several host nations. The show was designed as a global-pop explosion. Bieber went in the opposite direction. After actors Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt appeared as their characters from Ted Lasso, Bieber emerged alone with his guitar. The noise and choreography fell away, leaving his voice and the repeated refrain at the center of the stadium. FOX Sports carried the complete performance: “Everything Hallelujah” The song comes from Bieber’s Swag II album and is unmistakably rooted in his Christian faith. It is not a traditional hymn, and it does not sound like a Sunday-morning worship standard. It is a stripped-down confession from a man trying to view every part of his life — the pain, the gifts, the failures, and the victories — through gratitude to God. The Associated Press described Bieber’s performance as the moment that changed the tempo of the entire halftime production. While the other stars delivered quick flashes of dance-pop spectacle, Bieber slowed everything down with a casual acoustic arrangement. The report noted that the production packed Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay, the Muppets, and other performers into a whirlwind show, making Bieber’s solitary appearance stand out even more sharply. He even adapted the refrain for the occasion, singing, “It’s the World Cup, hallelujah.” Then he returned to the song’s central declaration. AP reported that the halftime show began with Madonna flanked by Brazilian soccer legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho before moving rapidly between performers and styles. Bieber’s segment arrived after that rush, introduced by the Ted Lasso characters, and replaced the giant production with one singer and one instrument. The closing moments swung back toward spectacle as Chris Martin, a children’s chorus, and the Muppets joined the finale. Bieber’s quiet appearance remained the show’s clearest break from the surrounding pageantry. Everything. Hallelujah. Bieber Has Never Hidden His Faith This was not a sudden reinvention for television. Bieber has spoken publicly about Christianity for years, describing Jesus as the source of grace that met him when fame, addiction, broken relationships, and self-destructive behavior nearly consumed his life. His career began when he was still a child. Global superstardom arrived before he had the maturity or privacy to understand what was happening, and nearly every mistake became international entertainment. In later years, he began talking openly about prayer, forgiveness, marriage, and the difference between celebrity approval and an identity grounded in God. That history made Sunday’s choice more meaningful. Bieber had an extraordinarily limited window at the World Cup final. He could have reached backward for one of the enormous secular hits guaranteed to send the stadium into a frenzy. He chose the song that says where his heart is now. The Reaction Was Immediate FOX Sports listed “Everything Hallelujah” as Bieber’s selection in a halftime set filled with some of the most commercially successful performers alive. The network’s performance video quickly drew hundreds of thousands of views, while Daugherty’s post passed 460,000 impressions within hours. Christian viewers celebrated the decision to put a faith-centered song before an audience spanning nations, languages, and cultures. FOX’s full set list showed just how different the selection was. Madonna performed “Music,” BTS delivered “Dynamite,” Shakira and Burna Boy brought the official tournament anthem, and Coldplay introduced a new song during the finale. Bieber could have matched that energy with one of his dance records. Instead, he used his only listed solo number for the acoustic declaration that everything in life can become a hallelujah. Not every reaction was glowing. Some viewers wanted a louder anthem from Bieber’s earlier catalog, and others thought the quiet arrangement felt out of place in a championship spectacle. That criticism proves why the moment mattered. The safest choice would have been nostalgia. Bieber could have delivered exactly what everyone expected and collected the applause. Instead, he interrupted the noise. A Different Kind Of Courage There is no shortage of performers willing to use a global stage to promote themselves, their politics, or the latest manufactured controversy. It takes a different kind of confidence to walk out with almost nothing, sing about gratitude to God, and accept that millions of people may not understand the choice. Bieber did not preach a sermon. He did not lecture the audience or turn the moment into a political rally. He simply sang the song he wanted the world to hear. At the first World Cup final halftime show in history, surrounded by some of the biggest names in entertainment, Justin Bieber made the quietest performance the hardest one to ignore. Everything, hallelujah. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Justin Bieber Just Took The World Cup Stage — What He Sang Has Christians Cheering appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Tom Cruise knows a thing or two about delivering a big moment. But before Spain and Argentina took the field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, the Hollywood icon traded stunts and movie spectacle for a simple message about what can still bring people together. Standing on the field at New York New Jersey Stadium, Cruise looked back at the unprecedented tournament that had unfolded across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Then he put the focus where it belonged: on the game, the people and the shared experience. Watch the full moment here: @TomCruise sets the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026 Cruise opened by looking back on the 48 nations that had spent more than a month crossing oceans, borders and cultures on their way through the tournament. He spoke about the greatness, joy and hope produced by a tournament that stretched across three host nations and welcomed more teams than any World Cup before it. Then came the heart of the message. “Football is a language spoken without words,” Cruise said, describing it as a force that can turn strangers into friends and remind people of what they have in common. That line landed. In a culture that spends so much time sorting people into hostile camps, there was something refreshing about hearing one of the world’s biggest movie stars celebrate a truly global language that needs no translation. FOX Sports carried the complete 1-minute, 54-second address before the final. Cruise closed by calling the match the tournament’s final chapter and urging the crowd to celebrate the competition — and one another. “This is football. This is unity,” he declared. “And this is greatness.” Not everyone loved the production. Some viewers thought the celebrity cameo was overdone, while others praised Cruise for using the global name “football” and keeping his remarks centered on unity rather than himself. Either way, it was an undeniably massive stage. The first 48-team World Cup had brought together nations from every corner of the planet. The final matched defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi against a Spanish side led by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. When the match was over, the two stars shared a quiet moment on the field: Greatness comes full circle. Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi share a moment after Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026 The Associated Press reports that Spain won 1-0 after extra time, capturing its second men’s World Cup championship and its first since 2010. Substitute Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute after Spain had controlled much of the match without finding a way past Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Argentina entered as the defending champion, with the 39-year-old Messi likely making his final World Cup appearance. Spain’s victory instead underscored a generational shift, as the 19-year-old Yamal collected a winner’s medal after a tournament that further established him as one of the game’s brightest young stars. The final was played before a packed crowd in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and capped the first World Cup staged across three countries. Its expanded 48-team field made Cruise’s opening reference more than rhetoric: this really was the broadest gathering the tournament had ever attempted. FOX Sports captured Yamal with the trophy after the final whistle: Lamine Yamal with the Winner’s Trophy after Spain defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026 There will always be arguments about teams, tactics, officiating and whether a Hollywood speech belongs before the biggest match in soccer. But Cruise’s central point is hard to dismiss. For one extraordinary month, billions of people watched the same game, spoke the same language and shared the same moments. That is worth celebrating. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Tom Cruise Delivers Powerful Message Before World Cup Final — WATCH appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.