THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 13-19, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JULY 19 IS INTERNATIONAL KARAOKE DAY.

JULY 19 IS ALSO THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF

DISNEY’S VERSION OF TREASURE ISLAND.

JULY 21 IS BELGIUM’S NATIONAL DAY AND ICE CREAM🍨 DAY.

JULY 22 IS WORLD BRAIN🧠 DAY AND ANT🐜 DAY.

JULY 24 IS SELF CARE DAY, LITERALISTS DAY AND DRIVE THRU DAY.

JULY 25 IS WINE🍷 AND CHEESE🧀 DAY.

JULY 26 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR LIBERIA AND THE MALDIVES

AS WELL AS AUNTS AND UNCLES DAY.

JULY 29 IS INTERNATIONAL TIGER🐅 DAY.

JULY 30 IS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY.

JULY 31 IS AVOCADO DAY.🥑

DISNEYLAND IS 70 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AR🌍UND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is the new President of Suriname.

*The pending Indonesia/United States trade agreement.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of July 19, 2025.

*A look at Sir Brian May of Queen.

*Analysis: She has been female since birth, but can't always compete in women's sports because of her male like abilities.

*Opinion: Brazil on the impending Trump tariffs raise.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*It has been confirmed that only 1/ONE Iranian Nuclear site was destroyed by the US attack of June 22.

*As Israel versus Hezbollah continues...

*Syria's new leader apparently has Trump's approval, but—

*Attacking aid stations and other relief efforts, Israel has amassed over 58,000 kills, so far.

*Was Ben Gurion International Airport a target???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*After the US promised the Ukraine more weapons via its NATO Allies, Russia reminded everyone the "Nuclear Option" is still available. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Poland's air force was on alert during the most recent Russian attack(s) against the Ukraine.

*Russia is now even attacking Ukraine Military Recruitment Centers.

*Is pro-Russian propaganda being used on Ukraine's children???

*The Ukraine has a new Prime Minister.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

FACT: JULY 10,  2025

*Wildfires ravaged the Grand Canyon area.

*The new Trump/Republican regime budget plans to cut Federal funding to renewable energy sources.

*The Trump/Republican regime is also closing the Scientific Research division of the Environmental Protection Agency!

*The Sycamore Gap Tree Vandals have been sentenced.

*Yellowstone National Park has gained another hole.

*July 22 is Ant🐜 Day.

*July 29 is International Tiger🐯 Day.

*July 31 is Avocado Day.🥑

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*When black holes merge.

*Trump wants to go to the moon, but where's NASA???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting spree in Kentucky, USA July 13.

*Former Major League Baseball⚾ player turned police officer Chase Childers lost his life saving others.

*Poet Andrea Gibson has passed away.

*Actress Judy Loe (a multitude of television work from 1970-2024) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*After a long and distinguished career, singer/actress Connie Francis has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Songwriter Alan Bergman (a decades long career of TV and movie compositions) has passed away.

*Former Major League Baseball pitcher⚾ Jim Clancy is no longer with us.

*Professional football🏈 player Bryan Braman has passed away.

*Former professional race car driver Rex White is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE POWER STICK DEODORANT RECALL???

    ARE YOU AWARE OF THE REGIONAL ICE CREAM RECALL???

JULY 24 IS UTAH’S PIONEER DAY.

JULY 31 IS HAWAII’S FLAG DAY (Ka Hae Hawaiʻi)

AND SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION DAY. (Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea)

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*It has been confirmed that only 1/ONE Iranian Nuclear site was destroyed by the US attack of June 22.

*Foreign visitors to the US will soon be charged a travel fee.

*A look at Caribbean travel bans.

*Speculation: Is China taking advantage of the Trump/Republican regime's actions???

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…

*The pending US/Indonesia trade agreement.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*A pending prisoner exchange that might see some immigrants returned to the United States.

*ICE can now deport illegal aliens to alternate (not their homeland) countries within 6/SIX hours of being arrested!

*Even children are being deported.

*Green Card holders are safe, for the moment.

*Yet ICE deported a legal 82 year old immigrant.

*Although half of the National Guard will stand down in California, ICE has yet to meet their "quotas". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*17/SEVENTEEN Immigration Judges are no longer employed.

*Florida's Alligator Alcatraz was built not only with FEMA money, but FEMA equipment as well!

*How much it will cost to fulfill Trump's dream of reopening the real Alcatraz.

*Immigration Attorneys can't see their clients???

*Analysis: Trump is obviously losing Latino support.

*Opinion: Inside ICE...

*Speculation: Could there be another/more "Alligator Alcatrazs"???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

FACT: JULY 16, 2025

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to "test" states' voting equipment.

*Despite a multitude of privacy laws, the current US Department of Agriculture wants all states' Food Stamp data before the end of July!

*Will the US Naval Academy soon have a new leader???

*As Trump versus Rosie O'Donnell continues... (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump plans to sign an Executive Order regarding College Sports team names.

*With the Supreme Court's approval, the Trump/Republican regime resumes plans to eventually close the Department of Education. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime may soon need more lawyers.

*The Department of Justice no longer has an Ethics Advisor???*Analysis: Superman versus the Trump/Republican regime.

*Opinion: If Trump does fire Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell...

*Opinion: The after effects of Elon Musk.

*Opinion: The potential consequences if Texas redistricts their voting precincts.

FACT BASED OPINION

JEFFERY EPSTEIN GATE???

*The main prosecutor in the previous case was fired. There are reports of infighting among the Republicans. Elon Musk and The National Enquirer, even FOX News wants to know what's going on! Although he claims it's all a hoax, Trump tried posting a new Epstein conspiracy theory about the Epstein conspiracy theories. But even if Trump's name isn't them, why are the files not being released??? Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wants them released, despite most Republicans blocking the measure. (There are 10/TEN separate links in this item.)

*Who is Jane Doe15???

*"Follow the money," advises Senator.

*Meanwhile, Trump is now suing the Wall Street Journal over their Epstein coverage. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet others know the truth, so why bother covering it up??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Even if the Grand Jury transcripts are made public, they only cover the trials of Epstein and his assistant(s).

ALSO...

*The state of Connecticut is suing the Trump/Republican regime to regain Federal funds.

FACTS concerning Trump

*Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup finals⚽ while JD Vance and family went vacationing in California. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump's poll numbers continue to fall.

*Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venus Insufficiency.

*Opinions: Trump's current health and mental state??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: DOGE within the US Department of Agriculture.

*Speculation: What's left of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

THE TEXAS FLOODS>AFTERMATH

*Department of Homeland Security Kristie Noem says reports of FEMA problems handling the Texas floods are "Fake News". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The opinions of one FEMA employee.

*Speculation: Why Kerr County didn't have a newer warning system.

OPINION

MEDICAL NEWS…

*The Trump/Republican regime plan to raise health care costs under the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care.

*Coca-Cola will be switching sweeteners??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Department of Health and Human Services is now short two people.

*Opinion: When is a vaccine not a vaccine???

*Opinion: What is Robert F. Kennedy, Junior doing???

*Speculation: Is Johns Hopkins University a target???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court ruled in favor of the Trump/Republican regime beginning to close the Department of Education. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: One Justice thinks the Court is Pro-Trump.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The LGBTQ+ division of the nation's suicide hotline has gone offline!

*The current Department of Housing and Urban Development/HUD may soon drop several discrimination cases.

*Could AI/Artificial Intelligence take your job???

*They can't get a decent sewage system because of the Trump/Republican regime's anti-Diversity, Equality, Inclusion/DEI position???

*Speculation: Justice for Breonna Taylor???

*Speculation: Will those that want to be able to go to college???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree in a Kentucky church July 13???

*Who drove a car into a Los Angeles nightclub crowd July 19???

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to change the gun laws so more people can have them.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*The CIA and Lee Harvey Oswald.

*Trump's Uncle and the Unabomber???

*Trump doodles???

*The art of manipulation.

FACT BASED OPINION

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Are more potential spending cuts in the future??? The Senate voted in favor of them. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Could Congress make even stronger sanctions against Russia and its allies???

*The House passed a Crypto Currency Bill, and Trump signed it into law. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Senator Bernie Sanders wants to make sure everyone has a proper retirement pension.

*The debate over Emil Bove becoming a judge continues.

*Could Mike Waltz become an ambassador???

*Trump wants the Senate to approve all his new nominees soon.

*A House member forgot to pay his rent???

*Opinion: Who is in control of Congress???

*Opinion: Let he who is without sin...

*Opinion: On Congress cutting funding aid to the United Nations Children 's Fund/UNICEF.

*Speculation: Is Trump depowering Congress???

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

THE BUDGET BATTLE>AFTERMATH...

*The future cost of electricity.

ELSEWHERE…

ELIZABETH WARREN'S OPINION

*CBS plans to cancel The Late Show at the end of Stephen Colbert's current contract! It's no surprise Trump is happy over the news and even speculated Jimmy Kimmel might be next, but the show's union is calling for an immediate investigation. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Who might win an Emmy in September???

*OOPS! The CEO has since resigned and the lady may not be employed by the company much longer either. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*One man's opinion about the Colbert cancelation.

*Speculation: Could The Daily Show be canceled???

*Speculation: What is going on between Elon Musk and Texas Governor Greg Abbott??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The Home Run Derby broke the tie in the 2025 All Star Game.⚾

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