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Why Trump's Economic Policies Are Now Under Fire

Why Trump's Economic Policies Are Now Under Fire

A growing number of Republicans are blaming President Donald Trump’s policies for making the economy worse, according to a poll from the Pew Research Center released on Thursday.Trump campaigned on bringing prices down as the country grappled with a high inflation rate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his focus on cost-of-living issues helped carry him to victory in key swing states against former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. But 1 1/2 years into his second term—and as the midterm elections approach—most Americans are still unhappy with the state of the economy, recent polling shows.Economists point to policies like tariffs and the Iran war as putting pressure on the economy.Notably, the poll comes as gas prices have begun to rise once again amid renewed fighting in the Middle East. Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil, caused prices to soar since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. Gas prices were $4.091 nationally on Thursday, according to AAA.The new poll found that more Republican voters say Trump’s policies have had a worsening effect on the economy, though most of the president's conservative voter base still supports him.Democrats have sought to make economic concerns central to their campaigns ahead of the midterms, as polls show that many voters point to the economy as their top issue for November....White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers previously told Newsweek that Trump “remains committed to unleashing American energy dominance, cutting costs, and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking American families.”Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment via email.Republicans Grow More Wary of Economy, But Most Still Approve of TrumpThe poll found that 28 percent of Republican voters said they believe Trump’s economic policies have made economic conditions worse in the United States. That’s up from 18 percent in January 2026 and September 2025, according to Pew.Overall, 60 percent of respondents blamed Trump’s policies for making the economy worse in the poll.Just 24 percent of all voters—including 10 percent of Democrats and 41 percent of Republicans—described the economy as “excellent” or "good” in the poll. The last time a majority of respondents told Pew they believed the economy was in good condition was January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted lockdowns and a global economic slowdown.Meanwhile, 19 percent of Republicans said they believe the economy will be worse in one year, an increase from 14 percent in January 2026, when that number was 14 percent, but the same amount as in September 2025.Despite these economic concerns, most Republicans remain firmly supportive of Trump—69 percent said they approve of his job performance, compared to 29 percent who disapproved of him, according to the poll. Among those who identified as a conservative Republican, his net approval rating stood at +54 points.Economy Is Major Midterm IssueOther polls show the economy will be a major issue that voters are thinking about when they head to the polls in November. A poll from The Economist and YouGov found that 32 percent of Americans named inflation and prices as their top issue, while an additional 14 percent said jobs and the economy were their top issue and 10 percent said it was healthcare.In that poll, only 21 percent said the economy was excellent or good, compared to 75 percent who said it was in fair or poor condition.The poll surveyed 1,602 adults from July 17-20 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.Democrats have emphasized the economy in their messaging ahead of this November’s elections.“As I’ve spoken with North Carolinians across the state, folks have been open about their struggles. Rising grocery prices, surprise billing from a doctor’s visit, expensive child care. These struggles and the people affected by them are why I’m running for the US Senate,” Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina who is now running for Senate, wrote in a Wednesday post on X.The White House has sought to highlight economic achievements.“This was the biggest tax refund season in American history, with the average refund exceeding $3,400, an 11 percent increase over the past year. American families and workers claimed $82 billion in direct tax relief, and 97 percent of filers received a tax cut,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a briefing on Thursday.A Fox News poll found that Democrats hold their strongest lead over Republicans since 2006 among registered voters regarding their trust in handling the economy. When asked "Which political party -- the Democrats or the Republicans -- do you think would do a better job" on the economy, Democrats landed 54 percent compared to 45 percent saying Republicans, marking a 9-point net advantage for Democrats. In April, Democrats had 52 percent compared to Republicans' 48 percent.The last time Democrats had a net positive of 9 points or more was 20 years ago, in a July 2006 poll, the survey shows.Trump Unveils New TariffsNew tariffs have gone into effect this week, including 50 percent tariffs on goods imported from Canada and 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Canada.Tariffs have become a cornerstone of Trump’s economic policy, as the president touts them as necessary to restore domestic manufacturing jobs and close the trade deficit with other countries. Critics, however, have lambasted the tariffs as a policy that would result in higher prices for American consumers.On Thursday, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that the administration would impose new tariffs on 60 countries “for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.”“President Trump recognizes that decades of moral suasion have not eradicated forced labor from global supply chains. The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,” Greer wrote in a statement.Trump Approval Rating: Latest PollsRecent polling shows that Trump’s approval has fallen since returning to the White House. Here is a look at some of them:

Jul 24, 2026
Young Officer Proposes, Then Makes Ultimate Sacrifice

Young Officer Proposes, Then Makes Ultimate Sacrifice

An Arkansas police officer proposed to his girlfriend just hours before making the ultimate sacrifice. Officer Fred Marsh, 24, of the Rogers Police Department asked Hailey Lummus to marry him on Saturday morning before the newly engaged couple set off on a canoeing trip with friends along Missouri's Elk River. "He proposed to my daughter on the day he passed away, early that morning, and he made her his fiancée," Hailey's mother, Sheryl Padgett, told 40/29 . What began as a day of celebration quickly turned to heartbreak when Lummus entered the water and began struggling against the powerful current while trying to get back to a kayak. Fred Marsh died a few hours after proposing to Hailey Lummus. Credit: GoFundMe Officer swept away after rescuing fiancée According to Padgett, Marsh immediately rushed into the river to help his fiancée. Another Rogers police officer, who was on the trip with his wife, also entered the water to assist. Together, they managed to get Lummus to safety by pushing her toward a nearby canoe. But as they rescued her, Marsh was caught by the swift current. Despite desperate efforts from members of the group and others on the river to save him, he disappeared beneath the water and never resurfaced. A Missouri State Highway Patrol incident report said the group had been canoeing near Easy Street in Noel, Missouri, close to the Arkansas border. The report stated Marsh died after entering the water to assist someone and was pronounced dead at 10:08AM local time on Sunday (July 19). Marsh was a Rogers Police Department officer. Credit: GoFundMe Family remembers 'beautiful, loving relationship' Marsh and Lummus had been together for three years before becoming engaged on the day of the tragedy. "They had been together for three beautiful years, and they had a very beautiful, loving relationship," Padgett said. "Even though legally he was not my son-in-law, he will forever be my son." Padgett also revealed the pair had formed a unique bond after sharing similar heartbreak. "I lost my only son, four years ago, to a fatal accident in my hometown so we instantly made a connection and a bond. I called him son, and he called me mama." The couple had been together for three years. Credit: GoFundMe Young officer remembered as a hero Marsh graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in April and was serving his first year with the Rogers Police Department. Rogers Police Chief Jonathan Best announced Marsh’s death in a release, praising the late cop's "willingness to serve others" and his "enthusiasm" for policing. On Monday, Marsh's body was escorted through Northwest Arkansas in a motorcade as family members, fellow officers and members of the public gathered to pay their respects. His cousin, Chris Frye, said Marsh died exactly as he lived. "As tragic as this is, he died the hero," Frye told KNWA . "He gave his life to save someone else. And that hurts to say, but it is true. His heart was in the right place. He wasn't thinking about himself. He was thinking about others. That's the job of a police officer." Corporal Don Lisi also reflected on the loss, saying the news "took a while to sink in" and remembered Marsh as someone who made a positive impact during his short time with the department. A former teammate from Ecclesia College, where Marsh played baseball, also remembered him as a "God-fearing man" who was "there for everybody." Lummus' sister, Kourtlin Ricketts, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover expenses as Hailey begins rebuilding her life without her fiancé. "Due to this sudden loss, it has left Hailey in overwhelming need. With a new lease, bills, and more unforseen expenses, it is now left all on her shoulders," she wrote. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this loss. Featured image credit: GoFundMe

Jul 24, 2026
Teacher-Lawmaker's Dark Secret: What He Used to Lure a Student

Teacher-Lawmaker's Dark Secret: What He Used to Lure a Student

A teacher who is also a West Virginia lawmaker is accused of using Roblox to lure a 15-year-old student for sex — later begging her not to tell anyone to avoid him losing his “entire life,” according to officials.David Elliott Pritt, 36, who serves as a Republican delegate in West Virginia’s lower legislative chamber, began talking with the 15-year-old student last year when she was in eighth grade and he was a middle school teacher, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by The Post.He professed that he “loved her” over Roblox and Snapchat before the conversations took a sexual turn, with Pritt demanding naked photos of the girl and sending her videos of himself masturbating, according to the document.Republican Del. David Elliott Pritt, 36, is charged with enticement of a minor. Carter County Detention CenterAn aerial view of Oak Hill High School in Fayette. Oak Hill High School / FacebookThe messaging escalated when they both moved to Oak Hill High School in Fayette, and in late 2025 the creepy teacher invited her into his classroom for sex, according to the affidavit.She touched him sexually and had oral sex with him in his classroom roughly five to ten times in total, with the last occurrence being in either Dec. 2025 or Jan. 2026, according to the affidavit. The two continued to exchange messages until June 2026 — when Pritt begged the girl not to tell anyone about the relationship or the police would seize their phones and “open up hell in our lives.”Pritt predicted — correctly — that if the sick relationship was revealed, “it would be in the news,” the girl told investigators.“It would be awful. For both of us. And I would lose my entire life,” he allegedly told her.Pritt represented Fayette County in District 50 of the House of Delegates since 2022. Delegate Elliott Pritt / FacebookThe investigation began on July 9 after the child’s family reported the allegations to authorities. He was arrested this week and federally charged with enticing a minor.Pritt has represented Fayette County in District 50 of the House of Delegates since 2022, according to WCSH-TV. He was initially elected as a Democrat and hopped the aisle and became a Republican in 2023.House Speaker Roger Hanshaw released a fiery statement saying Pritt has been removed from all roles connected to his service in the house and urged him to resign.“What Elliott Pritt is accused of doing is shocking, disgusting and disappointing in every way. My heart aches for his family, and if any part of these serious allegations are true, the law should be applied in full force,” Hanshaw wrote.David Elliott Pritt was called to resign from his position over his alleged crimes. Delegate Elliott Pritt / Facebook“I urge Elliott Pritt, for the benefit of his family and the people of his District, to spare his students and his colleagues at every level the continued embarrassments and distractions and to resign from elected office as soon as he is able,” he added.Fayette County Schools said it was working with law enforcement in its investigation.

Jul 24, 2026
Man Erupts in Flames After Taser Incident at Gas Station

Man Erupts in Flames After Taser Incident at Gas Station

An Arizona man burst into flames when a cop tasered him next to a gas pump that caught fire, horrifying footage shows.Clarence Coyl suffered burns across his hands after igniting when the federal wildlife officer deployed the stun gun at Thalypo gas station on July 16.The lawman had followed him to the store after catching him allegedly driving with a friend through an open gate at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge 20 minutes earlier.A man burst into flames when a cop tasered him next to a gas station pump on July 16. Fox 10Coyl told Fox 10 Phoenix: “He goes, ‘You guys came through the gate, didn’t you? Leave now. Get out of here.’“I’m like, ‘OK’ and he got really snotty, and he says, ‘Well, I’ll give you a ticket,’ and I say, ‘Give me a ticket, you gotta trespass me first.”He then drove to a nearby Thalypo gas station where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer confronted him.The flames begin with the officer — sporting a shaved head and black sunglasses — pointing his taser at the man.“You’re gonna go to jail, all I’m asking for is your license right now to identify you …” the officer shouts.“What am I being arrested for?” Coyl said.“You are not cooperating for having committed a crime …” the officer says back.“What? A misdemeanor? A misdemeanor a–hole. It’s a $10 …” he says, before the crack of the officer’s stun gun deploying cuts him off.The phone drops to the ground as the viewer sees flames erupt and the man’s screams are heard. “All I asked you was why I’m being arrested, and you wouldn’t explain it to me,” Coyl is heard saying.The man said he believed he would die and rolled to put the flames out. “I thought I was gonna die. Believe it or not, I went into instinct to stop, drop and roll,” he said.The video shows flames erupt and the man’s screams are heard after he drops his phone. Fox 10He then waited for paramedics and was rushed to the hospital. Coyl said he suffered first and second-degree burns on his hands and severe nerve damage, but police never followed up on his alleged crime.“And I spend five and a half hours there, not a single officer or anything followed up to write a report, question me or nothing … nobody showed up at the hospital at all for any of this,” Coyl said.The officer’s exact identity is unclear, but the name on his uniform says “P. Nielsen.”Coyl said he’s been unable to recover mentally from the horrifying incident yet and still has nightmares. Fox 10The USFWS is conducting an investigation into the taser deployment, which could have been improper according to a policy forbidding such a use near explosive or flammable materials like those at the gas station.“A taser was deployed during this incident. Consistent with DOI policy, all such deployments undergo review, and we are unable to comment further while that process is ongoing,” a spokesman said.Coyl said he’s been unable to recover mentally from the horrifying incident yet and still has nightmares.“I start shaking really bad, and I start having flashbacks, and I’ve been having really bad nightmares over this,” he said.Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!

Jul 24, 2026
BBC Crew's Bold Move: The Daring Decision That Saved Penguin Lives

BBC Crew's Bold Move: The Daring Decision That Saved Penguin Lives

In 2018, a BBC film crew broke one of the most important rules of wildlife documentation after discovering a group of Emperor penguins trapped during an extreme Antarctic storm. The extraordinary decision happened while the crew was filming Dynasties , the BBC Earth series narrated by 100-year-old legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough. The team was documenting the lives of Emperor penguins when they encountered a colony facing a potentially fatal situation. A catastrophic storm had left a group of penguins stranded in a deep ravine, separated from the main colony. Temperatures had plunged to around minus 50 degrees Celsius, creating dangerous conditions for the birds and their chicks. The adult penguins struggled to climb the steep, icy walls of the ravine while protecting their young. Some chicks had already died from the freezing conditions , while others were vulnerable to predators. The penguins' lives were in serious danger. Credit: James D. Morgan / Getty The film crew had a tough decision to make For wildlife filmmakers, intervening in such situations is generally considered a major breach of the unwritten rules of nature documentaries. The general guideline is that filmmakers should observe animals without influencing their behaviour or interfering with natural events. However, the crew faced an agonising choice as they watched the penguins struggle to escape . Director Will Lawson later explained that the decision to intervene was extremely complicated. The team had to consider whether helping the birds would distort the natural story they were documenting, or whether standing by would be cruel, allowing animals to die in circumstances when a simple intervention could potentially save them. After the storm passed, the crew made a carefully planned intervention. Rather than physically rescuing the penguins and potentially harming them through human contact, they dug a shallow ramp into the icy slope, creating a route that could allow the birds to climb out on their own. The crew then stepped away and allowed the penguins to decide whether to use it. Their gamble worked, and the penguins eventually used the ramp to climb out of the ravine and make their way back to their colony. Sir David Attenborough has inspired countless generations through his work over the last 70 years. Credit: Dave Benett/Getty Images The decision was supported by the show's entire team Attenborough , who has long supported the principle of allowing nature to take its course, backed the decision. He said it was extremely unusual for a film crew to intervene but acknowledged that the simple act of creating steps in the ice could give some of the birds a chance of survival. Producer Mike Gunton also defended the choice, arguing that the penguins faced death because of an unusual event and that doing nothing would have been difficult to justify. The intervention sparked widespread approval from viewers, who praised the crew for finding a way to help without directly handling or rescuing the animals. For the filmmakers, the incident was a rare exception to a long-standing rule. By creating the ramp and leaving the penguins to use it themselves, the crew found a compromise between observing nature and offering a small helping hand when the circumstances became life-threatening to the penguins. Featured image credit: James D. Morgan / Getty

Jul 24, 2026
Florida Pastor's Shocking Betrayal: ChatGPT's Deadly Advice Revealed

Florida Pastor's Shocking Betrayal: ChatGPT's Deadly Advice Revealed

A Florida pastor nearly died as ChatGPT repeatedly convinced him to ignore worsening symptoms, remain confined to his recliner and avoid seeking emergency medical treatment before he suffered a massive pulmonary embolism, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed against OpenAI — the latest legal woes for the tech giant.The complaint, filed Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court by Scott Winters, alleges ChatGPT-4o spent months acting as an unlicensed physician, diagnosing the 55-year-old with dysautonomia, prescribing medications and personalized treatment plans, and assuring him his condition wasn’t serious enough to require hospitalization.“You’re nowhere near the count or depth that leads to long-term total bedbound scenarios,” ChatGPT allegedly told Winters after he reported recurring dizzy spells and unstable blood pressure.Florida pastor Scott Winters alleges ChatGPT urged him to remain largely confined to a recliner as his symptoms worsened. Courtesy of Scott WintersInstead, the chatbot allegedly advised him to continue his “careful recliner-based micro-recovery” and avoid too much movement until he experienced “8-10 more ‘episodes.'”According to the complaint, Winters followed the chatbot’s advice and remained largely confined to his recliner for weeks.The lawsuit alleges that on July 13 of last year, Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots in both lungs after prolonged immobility.Doctors later told him the life-threatening condition was likely brought on by his lack of movement, according to the complaint.Hours before the medical emergency, Winters allegedly asked ChatGPT about tenderness in his groin and whether he should go to the hospital.Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism on July 13, 2025, after weeks of limited movement, according to the complaint. Courtesy of Scott WintersThe chatbot assured him the pain was “very likely another minor piece of the long story” of his existing health issues and “not typically a dangerous sign” requiring immediate medical attention, according to the lawsuit.The complaint alleges ChatGPT also drew on Winters’ deep Christian faith to reinforce its advice, telling him, “God did not design your body to endlessly fail,” while encouraging him to trust that his symptoms would pass rather than seek emergency care.According to the lawsuit, ChatGPT gradually evolved from a research tool into Winters’ primary medical adviser. The complaint alleges the chatbot reviewed his medical records, interpreted laboratory tests and X-rays, diagnosed him with dysautonomia, a nervous system disorder, recommended supplements and prescription medications, and developed individualized treatment plans without directing him to licensed physicians.The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT diagnosed Winters with dysautonomia and created personalized treatment plans without a medical license. Courtesy of Scott WintersAs Winters’ condition worsened, the chatbot allegedly continued assuring him he was on the right path, telling him he was already doing “90%” of what a specialized dysautonomia clinic would recommend and encouraging him to remain in a reclined position while his nervous system “recalibrated.”The complaint further alleges ChatGPT adopted the language and cadence of Christian ministry, quoting scripture and portraying Winters’ illness as a spiritual journey. It allegedly told him to “let the storm pass,” assured him that “God was in the storm,” and described his efforts to recover as “a form of worship.”The lawsuit also claims the chatbot drove a wedge between Winters and those urging him to seek medical care. After church members questioned why he refused to go to the hospital, ChatGPT allegedly told him he was doing something “incredibly brave” by staying home and suggested others simply did not understand what he was experiencing.The complaint alleges ChatGPT told Winters his groin pain was “not something dangerous” shortly before he suffered blood clots in both lungs. Courtesy of Scott WintersWhen Winters’ wife, a registered nurse, encouraged him to follow doctors’ recommendations, the chatbot allegedly characterized her advice as “pressure” that “may not be safe for your unique situation,” according to the complaint.The suit alleges ChatGPT illegally practiced medicine by diagnosing illnesses and recommending treatments without a medical license.Winters is seeking damages as well as court orders requiring OpenAI to implement stronger medical safeguards, halt consumer-facing healthcare products until independent safety audits are completed, and permanently withdraw GPT-4o from the market.An OpenAI spokesperson told The Post that “ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.”“Treating chatbots as the whole story behind people’s medical decisions or outcomes oversimplifies a much bigger challenge, and risks getting in the way of people accessing powerful new tools that can aid them in their health journey,” the spokesperson added.Only weeks before Winters filed suit, another complaint lodged in the same San Francisco court accused ChatGPT of encouraging the suicide of 29-year-old Alabama accountant Christian Faith Madison.The complaint claims ChatGPT encouraged Winters to trust the chatbot over family members and medical professionals. Point of view – stock.adobe.comHer estate alleged the chatbot convinced her she was a divinely chosen prophet, told her she had to die to fulfill her destiny and assured her she was “ready” and “cleared” before she ran into traffic on Interstate 22.At least eight publicly reported lawsuits allege ChatGPT contributed to users’ suicides by fostering emotional dependency, reinforcing delusions or encouraging self-harm, while several others accuse the company of causing serious psychological injuries.None of the suicide-related cases has resulted in a public settlement or court judgment, and all remain pending.OpenAI has denied the allegations in the litigation and has said ChatGPT is designed to recognize signs of emotional distress, steer users toward professional help and that the company continues to strengthen its safeguards with input from medical and mental health experts.

Jul 23, 2026
Fatal Wisconsin Shooting Sparks Outrage: What Cellphone Videos Reveal

Fatal Wisconsin Shooting Sparks Outrage: What Cellphone Videos Reveal

Cellphone videos of a police officer's fatal shooting of a man in Madison, Wisconsin, which Newsweek has reviewed, show the moments leading up to and after the officer opened fire in the middle of an intersection on Wednesday.The shooting quickly prompted protests in the city, with crowds marching to the state Capitol on Wednesday to demand accountability. Two cellphone videos of the shooting captured by witnesses have circulated on social media. Madison Police Chief John Patterson said at a news conference on Wednesday that the footage circulating online was only one perspective of what happened, adding that it "is not a full overview of everything."The man the police officer shot and killed had injured the officer with a knife while resisting arrest, Patterson said. The police chief added that the man who died was in his 30s, but he did not release his name.In a statement provided to Newsweek, Wisconsin state Representative Shelia Stubbs confirmed the man's name was Corey Ruiz."I am deeply saddened and disturbed to hear of the death of Corey Ruiz after he was fatally shot by a member of the Madison Police Department. This never should have happened. Mr. Ruiz should still be alive," she said.Divided Reactions to the Madison ShootingWitnesses to the shooting have questioned whether the use of deadly force was necessary. Michael Doubek, who filmed the shooting, said he did not know the details of what led to the encounter. "But from where I was standing 10 feet away, that looked an awful lot like an execution to me," he told Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Republican state Representative Jim Piwowarczyk, a former police officer, said he believed the officer was likely justified in using deadly force. "An officer must fear for his life or great bodily harm to himself or others to justify deadly force. I believe he met that burden," he wrote on Facebook.The incident is not expected to have been captured on body cameras, as the Madison Police Department is one of the few large police departments in Wisconsin that does not use them.In her statement, Stubbs said the shooting was "a grave example of the need for body-worn cameras.""My thoughts are also with our community members who witnessed and were traumatized by this shocking and distressing event, especially the brave individuals who recorded footage with their phone cameras," she continued.Stubbs added, "If Madison Police Department had body cameras, we wouldn't need to look to civilian footage for answers."Viewer discretion is advised because of the deadly and violent nature of the content.Police Converge on Intersection A video posted on Instagram shows a person riding a bike into an intersection and then appearing to fall off onto the ground. Police vehicles can be heard nearing the scene with their sirens on....Later, the video zooms in on multiple officers who appear to struggle with the man on the ground. Then, seconds after another police vehicle enters the intersection, an officer is seen bending down slightly and firing three shots.That video was posted by Richard Hegwood, who lives at the intersection and witnessed the shooting, WPR reported. Hegwood told a reporter that he began recording when he saw police chasing a man on a bike."They catch the dude, they have him on the ground. He's struggling, he's struggling to get up, and that's when they shot him. They shot him three times," Hegwood said. "I never saw a weapon. He never brandished a weapon," he continued. Newsweek has contacted Hegwood for comment via Instagram....Officer Yells, ‘He’s Got a Knife’Another video, captured by Doubek, that shows a closer vantage point was obtained and posted on social media by news outlets such as 12 News and News 3 Now.That video shows three male officers in a struggle with the man before one of the officers alerts the others to a weapon. "He's got a knife," the officer can be heard saying repeatedly. A fourth officer, a woman, is seen approaching while brandishing a Taser. She is heard shouting, "Taser, taser, taser," before deploying the weapon, after which the man appears to fall to the ground.Shots Fired at Close RangeWithin three seconds of the Taser being deployed, one of the male officers is seen bending down and firing three shots at the man at close range. That officer is then seen appearing to place his weapon back into its holster....Doubek's video shows the officer who deployed the Taser backing away in the moments after the shots were fired.The video also shows the officer who fired the shots bending down and adjusting the man's arm before getting up and walking out of the camera's frame.A knife does not appear to be seen during the struggle, but in Doubek's video, an officer can be seen appearing to seize what appears to be the knife and discarding it on the ground behind him. The knife appears to be the same one police photographed and included in a news release.Witness Screams at OfficersIn both videos, witnesses can be heard shouting out in the wake of the shooting.In Doubek's video, a woman can be heard screaming: "I saw everything. You did not need to kill him."What Madison Police Said About the ShootingPatterson said police officers were dispatched to a call just before 1 p.m. after a report that someone was attempting to enter parked vehicles in the neighborhood."Officers located the man. They attempted to contact him, but he fled on a bicycle and then traveled through some nearby backyards," the police chief said.Officers found him again at the intersection of Baldwin and Williamson streets around 1:30 p.m., Patterson continued.The man either fell off his bike or officers took him off his bike, he added."A physical struggle ensued with officers in the middle of the intersection," Patterson said, adding that during the struggle, the man pulled out a knife and injured an officer.According to the police chief, an officer deployed a Taser, but it was unsuccessful. The same officer who had been injured by the knife fired his weapon, and the man who was shot died later at the hospital. The police department published a picture of the knife in a news release.Patterson described the officer who fired his weapon as a veteran officer. But he did not provide any other details about the officer or the man he fatally shot.The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation will independently investigate the shooting because of the involvement of police officers, Patterson said. The four responding officers will be placed on administrative leave, per the police department's policy.Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Tobias Meyjes and Shakeema Edwards.

Jul 23, 2026
Biohacker's Shocking Claim: Has Bryan Johnson Really Cloned Himself?

Biohacker's Shocking Claim: Has Bryan Johnson Really Cloned Himself?

One of the most controversial figures on the internet at the moment, self-proclaimed biohacker Bryan Johnson , claims to have “cloned” himself “as a newborn”, but has no intention of raising or nurturing the baby. Instead, the man who aims to live forever says that he will be using the clone as his own “blood boy” to test and develop new treatments. The bonkers announcement comes just days after Johnson revealed that he has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease, Gastritis . Shockingly, building a baby of himself is perhaps not the most outlandish method Johnson has used to try and “de-age” himself or live forever. Along his journey to eternal life, he has injected himself with his son’s blood, eaten magic mushrooms and even tracked his erections . The embryo will be harvested for stem cells to treat his disease Describing how he would use the lab-made baby to treat his illness, Johnson said it would be used to “grow organs for transplantation”, and “inject young cells”. In the X post announcing the ominous news, Johnson explained: “This baby-Bryan lives in a petri dish for now. “This may be scary to some people…a dystopian future. But, for others, they will see it as the inevitable future of health. “Clinical trials are already using this technology to restore dopamine neurons for Parkinson's , heart health and eyesight.” In the same bizarre post, he outlined the process of creating the embryo from his own genetics, claiming that he drew blood, then had his cells extracted and exposed to “Yamanaka factors" and resetting the epigenetic age, before restoring the cells to an “embryonic-like state”. The biohacker is trying to find a way to cure his autoimmune disease. Credit: Instagram / Bryan Johnson The preposterous plan is not as dystopian as it sounds Despite Johnson’s proclamation that he has created a “clone” of himself, according to the International Business Times , the process seems to be how pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are made. These stem cells are effectively early stages of cells which can then adapt into many different types of specialised cells, which yes, can help treat numerous diseases, defects or deficiencies. Therefore, Johnson’s harebrained scheme is not as terrifyingly dystopian as it seems at all, as scientists and doctors have used stem cells for many years to repair all manner of damaged tissue. So, by creating his own stem cell farm, the biohacker would be able to “rebuild” his body and do things like repair his eyesight or hearing, or be used to restore liver and kidney function, as well as repair damaged skin. Johnson explained: “As cells age, they accumulate epigenetic errors compounding into dysfunction and disease. This technology gives us a path to reverse aging.” “I mentioned getting diagnosed with an incurable disease is one of the best things that has happened to me in a long time,” he concluded. “It’s opened up a frontier of new paths to repair and strengthen the body. This is the first example.” Featured image credit: Instagram / Bryan Johnson

Jul 23, 2026
Brooke Hogan's Heartfelt Tribute: A Year Without Her Iconic Father, Hulk Hogan

Brooke Hogan's Heartfelt Tribute: A Year Without Her Iconic Father, Hulk Hogan

Brooke Hogan is paying tribute to her late father, legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan, ahead of the first anniversary of his death. “Maybe … in another lifetime … in a parallel universe … another dimension ... we're together right now,” Brooke, 38, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 23, alongside several throwback photos with her dad. “Watching sunsets, belly laughing, you're smacking my leg in the passenger seat to the beat of a Mother's Finest song, we're going to sushi just us.” She continued, “We're in that perfect space where no one comes between us, before us, or after us ... and it's just me and my daddy. You are just you. No pain, no worries, no one chasing you, bothering you, pulling you. It's just us, and we're soaking it in ... and I'm telling you like I always have – ‘We've done lifetimes together. We found eachother [sic] in this one, and I'll find you in the next.’ And next time, it'll be even better.” Brooke noted that she’ll spend the rest of her life feeling like she has to “live so long” without Hulk. “Hopefully, it's only seconds on your end till we're together again,” she concluded. “I’m right behind you, daddy. ��.” Hulk died on July 24, 2025, after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, his family confirmed to Us at the time. He was 71. Brooke broke her silence on the WWE star’s death days later. “My dad’s blood runs through my veins,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments. We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes. I am so grateful that I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together.” Brooke continued, “When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us.” Brooke also addressed her estranged relationship with her father in the years before his death. “All I ever wanted from my father was love, honesty and a deep connection,” she wrote. “And for a few special years, I had that — with memories that will last a lifetime. My world is forever changed. But I’m deeply blessed with a loving husband and two beautiful children who remind me every day of life’s greatest gifts. I’m deeply grateful for the love, tributes, and memorials from his fans and friends. His life was one worth celebrating — and always will be.”

Jul 23, 2026
Why Are Iran's Missiles Suddenly Hitting Their Targets?

Why Are Iran's Missiles Suddenly Hitting Their Targets?

WASHINGTON — Iran’s increasingly precise missile and drone attacks — including strikes that evaded US air defenses and killed American troops last week — are fueling fears inside the Pentagon that Tehran is getting help from American adversaries such as Russia and China.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday confirmed that Moscow and Beijing are providing some level of support to Tehran, though he said the extent remains classified.“The depth and extent of it ought to remain classified,” Hegseth said. “But there are ways in which both of those countries are, at different levels, enabling some of the things Iran is doing, yes.”Large fires erupted at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan after it was struck by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones on July 17, killing three US troops. MenchOsint / XThose fears heightened Wednesday, when another Iranian attack reportedly slipped through US defenses and slammed into a weapons depot near the same Jordanian air base where three American troops were killed days earlier, a source familiar with the attack exclusively told The Post.A towering “mushroom cloud” rose after the strike that triggered an explosion, according to the source. The person also claimed foreign intelligence warned of a possible attack around 10:30 a.m., but alleged that US defenses failed to stop the incoming attack.A US defense official declined to comment on the account, citing “operational security” reasons. Iranian state media also reported Tehran continued attacks on US forces in Jordan on Wednesday, but did not include the mushroom cloud details.‘Altered tactics’It comes as American intelligence officials are investigating whether Russia has helped Iran improve its ability to strike other sensitive US targets — including CIA facilities in the Gulf — through advanced drone technology and targeting assistance, Reuters reported Wednesday.US intelligence analysts have not reached firm conclusions on whether Moscow directly aided the attacks, but four people familiar with the intelligence told the outlet that the strikes’ effectiveness, precision and Russia’s broader technical support for Iran have fueled the investigation.A Western intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters concluded Russia likely played a role in targeting regional CIA facilities, while Gulf officials briefed on intelligence reports said analysts believed the Saudi strike involved two Russian-enhanced versions of Iran’s Shahed drones.Russia is likely doing most of the heavy lifting to improve Iran’s targeting capabilities, President Trump’s former US envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, told The Post on Thursday.“I think it is Russians primarily helping with targeting,” he said. “China needs to realize they are dependent on Middle Eastern oil — not us. We can really help them or hurt them.”A regional source also told The Post that China would like to see the war ended rather than expanded, but has had little success in pushing Tehran toward the negotiating table.Iran’s drone strikes have seen improved accuracy, as US officials investigate to what extend Russia and China may be helping with targeting. NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe battlefield improvements also suggest Iran is adapting after studying previous conflicts, including its missile exchanges with Israel, Atlantic Council senior fellow and former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas told The Post on Thursday.“Iran appears to have altered its tactics and has learned from missile defense capabilities during previous rounds of conflict just as it did when striking Israel,” said Plitsas, who leads the organization’s Middle East counterterrorism project.“Combine that with intelligence support from near-peer competitors, and it can lead to deadly outcomes for US forces and assets in the region,” he added.Deadly consequencesPlitsas’ warning rang true on July 17, when an Iranian ballistic missile strike killed three US troops at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.The missile hit prefabricated housing units where American service members lived and slept, a source familiar with the attack told The Post.That strike was one of three Iranian missile attacks against the base within 24 hours, with three Iranian ballistic missiles penetrating US air defenses in one of the most serious tests of America’s ability to protect troops in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.The strikes highlight the challenge of protecting roughly 50,000 American troops deployed across the region from Tehran’s expanding arsenal.The Pentagon identified the fallen troops as 1st Lt. Tyler J. Feehan of Hawaii, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Texas and Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad of New York.The attack exposed the difficulty of defending US forces from Iran’s ballistic missiles and drones, which experts say have evolved to better penetrate American defenses with faster speeds and improved maneuverability.“A missile got through. We shot down almost all the missiles. One leaked through, hit the wrong place, and tragically, and it’s heartbreaking,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after the attack.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been launching missiles with increased accuracy since the Iran War cease-fire ended on July 8. SEPAHNEWS.COM/AFP via Getty ImagesNearly 100 service members have suffered injuries since July 7, but 96% have returned to duty, with most suffering minor concussions, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said this week.President Trump has vowed retaliation for every American death.“Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!” Trump wrote on social media Monday, saying the directive had been passed to Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and military commanders.The US has continued daily strikes since July 11 aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command has said.US Central Command has declined to comment on battle damage from the Iranian attacks, while Tehran has circulated satellite imagery it claims shows destruction at the Jordan base.

Jul 23, 2026
Norway Takes Bold Stand Against Trump's World Cup Interference

Norway Takes Bold Stand Against Trump's World Cup Interference

Norway is preparing to file a formal complaint with FIFA after President Donald Trump's involvement in the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun 's World Cup suspension. As widely reported, the 25-year-old received a red card during the United States' victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 2. Although the striker was initially suspended for the knockout stages, the decision was later overturned , allowing him to feature against Belgium in the last 16. Trump later admitted that he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to discuss the case, and celebrated the outcome by describing it as the reversal of "a great injustice" on Truth Social. Norway is preparing to file a formal complaint with FIFA after Trump's involvement in the decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. Credit: Roberto Schmidt / Getty Images Norway says football crossed a dangerous line Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Federation, has been one of FIFA's most vocal critics and believes the Balogun decision raises concerns about the independence of football's governing bodies. The 45-year-old, who has already slammed FIFA for awarding its inaugural Peace Prize to the US president, described the latest controversy as "so serious and so worrying". "To try to sweep this under the carpet now will not fly," she said. In an interview with The Times , she warned that allowing outside political influence to shape disciplinary decisions could have lasting consequences for the sport. "When you bend a rule like this, you're on a slippery slope that will put the whole game at risk. It is a worry for the game when you compromise fundamental rules of the game," she said. She continued: "First of all, it should not have happened. It is very important now to have honest communication around it. We all know that this verdict was influenced from external forces and did not have the proper process. "We need our leader in FIFA to say that this was an error. If you start to adapt in such a way towards state leaders and state politics, you will move your behaviour and the organisation's behaviour, and also the red line of what states' leaders should interfere with. And that happened," she added. The president of the Norwegian Football Federation believes the Balogun red card decision raises concerns about the independence of football's governing bodies. Credit: Al Sermeno/ISI Photos / Getty Complaint could be expanded Klaveness has suggested that, pending approval from the Norwegian federation's board, she plans to add the Balogun case to an existing complaint concerning FIFA's decision to award Trump its inaugural Peace Prize. If approved, the complaint will be referred to FIFA's independent ethics committee to look at whether any rules were broken. The fallout has prompted Infantino to publicly defend the organization's disciplinary procedures and address his conversation with the 80-year-old president. "FIFA's judicial bodies are independent," Infantino said, per The Mirror . "They operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them. Their independence is essential to the credibility and integrity of football, and this must always be respected." Meanwhile, Trump has insisted that he did not attempt to pressure FIFA into a particular outcome. "All I did was ask for a review. I didn't say, you have to do this," he explained at the time. "This man is a smart, tough man, Gianni Infantino. He's a smart, tough man, and his stock has gone through the roof because the job he has done has been great. I feel like we have to have all the best players on the field." Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Federation, has been one of FIFA's most vocal critics. Credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui - FIFA / Getty Balogun addresses the decision During a recent interview on CBS Mornings, Balogun reflected on the red card saga and admitted he quickly realized the decision would have wider consequences. "My initial reaction was that I was happy to be back in the team," he said. "But when I started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy." He added that the situation appeared to affect those around him. "And I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it's something that is so unique. But the closer we got to the game, I tried to just focus as best as I could but it was difficult - a lot of outside noise and that's hard to avoid," he added. The Team USA star also described how confusing the days leading up to the match became after initially preparing to miss the game. "It was confusing because the team was practicing without me in the team, I'm almost just playing a supporting role to keep morale high." Featured image credit: Alex Pantling - FIFA / Getty

Jul 23, 2026
Police Shooting in Wisconsin Sparks Outrage: What Really Happened?

Police Shooting in Wisconsin Sparks Outrage: What Really Happened?

The Wisconsin man who was killed by police after knifing a cop was a violent ex-con with a lengthy arrest record, including for battery on police officers, according to records.Corey Ruiz was identified by state Rep. Shelia Stubbs, a Democrat, who said Ruiz “should still be alive” after police in Madison killed him while trying to arrest the man — whom authorities said had attacked cops with a knife.Corey Ruiz (pictured in a booking photo dated May 12) has been identified as the man fatally shot by a Wisconsin police officer Wednesday. Wisconsin Department of CorrectionsScreengrab from video of the moment a Wisconsin police officer fatally shot a man who authorities say stabbed him while resisting arrest in Madison on Wednesday. Mud Lord via StoryfulProtesters have flooded the streets of Madison, Wisconsin, where the shooting happened and local black activists have seized on the killing.“Another black man is dead on a Madison street, and our community watched him die before we even knew his name,” said Brandi Grayson, the head of the Madison-based black community advocacy group Urban Triage.“That is the cruelty of state violence.”Corey Ruiz in a photo posted to Facebook on July 15, 2013. Facebook/Corey RuizThe knife police recovered from the scene. Madison Police DepartmentHowever, Ruiz was identified as non-black Hispanic in his prison booking records — despite activists and protestors decrying the death as another case of police brutality against black people, reminiscent of George Floyd.Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called for “transparency and accountability” in any investigation as protestors marched on the state Capitol Thursday.Sabina Lee, left, cries as people gather Thursday at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin Streets in Madison, Wisconsin. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe scene Thursday at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin Streets in Madison, Wisconsin, a day after police shot and killed a man armed with a knife. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectProtesters marching Wednesday in Madison, Wisconsin’s capital. AP Photo/Kayla WolfThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Jul 23, 2026