U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg’s Kyiv visit—following President Trump’s pledge to ship Patriot missiles—topped a day of brisk headlines: at home, a gunman killed two worshippers in a Lexington, KY church after wounding a state trooper; Canadian wildfire smoke again pushed West Michigan’s air into the “unhealthy” zone; a Senate report blasted the Secret Service for ignoring threat intel 10 days before last year’s Butler attempt on Trump; the New York Times revealed Dr. Fauci’s late‑night pardon was signed by Biden’s autopen; the FBI opened a “grand conspiracy” probe into Democrat election meddling; ICE deported 122 Chinese nationals amid warnings of CCP border tactics; and prayers poured in for former Hudsonville football star Ethan Carter, critically wounded in an Alabama shooting, as Trump, Musk and a parade of political clips kept the social‑media churn humming one year after the Butler attack he says “God alone” spared him from.

 

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U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Kyiv on Monday, July 14, and held talks with President Zelenskiy focusing on boosting Ukraine’s air defenses—including discussion of Patriot missile systems—and expanding joint arms procurement and sanctions against Russia  . His visit follows President Trump’s announcement that Patriot missiles will be sent to Ukraine and sets the stage for a broader U.S. plan to arm Kyiv.
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A tragic shooting unfolded Sunday in Lexington, Kentucky, when a suspect first wounded a state trooper near Blue Grass Airport, then carjacked a vehicle and opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church. Two women—aged 72 and 34—were killed, and two men were injured (one critically, one stable). The suspect was shot and killed by responding officers, and the trooper is in stable condition. Authorities believe the shooter knew the victims, and an investigation is ongoing
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Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing unhealthy air across West Michigan, especially north of I-96. Officials urge people to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity, as the smoke can trigger breathing issues and heart problems, especially for vulnerable groups.
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