WATCH: President Donald J. Trump joins construction and military leaders in signing the bottom of the helipad's granite eagle:

"It's such an exciting project... They've wanted this for many, many years. The happiest people are the pilots... This will be here long after we're gone."

POTUS on the lawsuit against the East Wing Modernization Project: "The person has no standing... It's a lawsuit that should've never even been allowed to be brought, but hopefully we'll do very well with it... Hopefully the Supreme Court will agree."

POTUS shows off the new helipad under construction on the South Lawn: "Nice job, fellas!"

POTUS checks out the back piece of the granite eagle that will be placed on the helipad: "Look how fine that's cut... From the air, it looks so beautiful."

POTUS: "For the last number of years, no tents have been used because tents are very dangerous. Tents are made out of plastic or canvas and they don't stop even the smallest of ammunition of bullets... Ours will stop, you take AK-47s, the most powerful — it laughs at it."

POTUS: "We've come to a deal with Canada... Very fair deal for both. The tariffs will be nonexistent for our farmers... It's good for everybody."

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We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Paul Sokoloski of Hershey, the Cessna 150 pilot who tragically lost his life in the aircraft collision at Carlisle Regional Airport.

We are also keeping Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Pilot Bryce Corman, Trooper Pilot Jason Mills, their families, and the entire PSP community in our thoughts and prayers as they recover.🙏🏻

The pilot of a small airplane was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured after the plane collided in midair with a state police helicopter near the Carlisle airport in Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley on Wednesday evening, officials said.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/kVWkxl

NEW: Several people, including a pedestrian, were injured this morning in the Inwood section of Manhattan, NYC.

Police said a Corvette was speeding eastbound on Sherman Avenue around 6:30 a.m. when it collided with a Mercedes-Benz near West 204th Street.

The Corvette then struck a 34-year-old pedestrian before coming to a stop near a building. The Mercedes continued into a parked, unoccupied moped.

The driver of the Mercedes fled the scene and remains wanted by police.

The Corvette driver, a passenger, and the pedestrian were all taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition.

Investigators are looking into whether the vehicles were drag racing before the crash. The Corvette driver has not been charged.

Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Gamel S. Brimah, Polygraph Unit, who retired after 29 years of service to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the citizens of Ohio.

VP Vance on tomorrow's visit to Ohio:

"It's such a perfect place to talk about what I think is the fundamental message of Donald Trump's economic nationalism, which is rebuilding American industry, rebuilding America's middle class...and making America more self-reliant."🇺🇸

Phenomenal product that will change the landscape for law enforcement!

POTUS and FLOTUS arrive to celebrate Fostering the Future’s new initiative with IndyCar 🇺🇸

Donations to Karen Bass are matched by LOS ANGELES TAX DOLLARS?

Yep. Los Angeles has a taxpayer-funded campaign program that matches qualifying contributions SIX-TO-ONE.

A qualifying $5 donation can become $35 for the campaign.

And Bass has already qualified for more than $675,000 in publicly funded matching money during the general election campaign.

Why should taxpayers be forced to kick in ANYTHING? This is insane!

A dramatic second-story porch collapse left seven law enforcement officers injured during a joint Moberly Area SWAT Team and U.S. Marshals arrest warrant operation at a Huntsville apartment building.

Seven members of a regional Missouri SWAT unit were injured last month when a porch gave way as the officers were serving a warrant, and body camera footage of the collapse was released this week.

Full story :https://officer.com/55399303

Pasco Sheriff’s Office shares with profound sadness that a PSO Deputy took their own life this morning in the Charles Bo Harrison Wy. area of Land O’ Lakes.

On Aug. 19, around 8 a.m., the Deputy was found deceased inside PSO’s construction facility with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
                                       
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Praying for the Albemarle County police officer who was seriously injured in the line of duty Wednesday afternoon.🙏🏽

An Albemarle County police officer was seriously hurt and airlifted to a local hospital following a Wednesday afternoon crash.

The crash occurred at around 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, on Browns Gap Turnpike near Slam Gate Road while the police officer was on scene responding to a call for service, according to the Albemarle County Police Department.

Authorities said the police officer was seriously injured and airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. They are currently in stable condition.

No further injuries were reported, per police.

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/albemarle-county/officer-involved-crash-browns-gap-turnpike/

DHS HITS BACK. DHS just called Michelle Wu “unhinged” after she moved to track down private property owners who might lease parking to ICE.

The Boston mayor sent a letter urging parking lot and garage owners to REJECT ICE, and the city filed a FOIA request seeking the identities of anyone who responded to ICE’s request for 249 parking spaces.

Wu called the potential leases an “unprovoked and unwarranted escalation” and told property owners: “Reject any proposition by ICE to facilitate an attack on the people of Boston.”

DHS fired back HARD. “She knows she has NO authority to block us from using private property,” the agency said, accusing Wu of “hunting down private property owners” rather than helping remove criminal illegal aliens.

This has gone way beyond political disagreement.

Should a mayor be using City Hall to identify and pressure private businesses because they may legally work with a federal law enforcement agency?

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Officer Paul Catalfamo walked out of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Institute on Wednesday evening after 2 months of treatment for critical injuries sustained when he was shot in the line of duty on June 7.

Our law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day for all of us.  God bless Officer Catalfamo as he continues to recover!🕊🙏🏽

https://www.wbal.com/baltimore-county-officer-shot-in-pikesville-leaves-rehab-after-two-months-greeted-by-supporters

🚨 THIRD ATTACK ON A MINNESOTA POLICE OFFICER IN LESS THAN A WEEK.

A police officer was threatened and attacked with a knife while confronting a man stealing merchandise at the Lake Street Target.

Thankfully, the officer was not seriously injured.

These attacks on law enforcement MUST STOP. Those who attack our officers must face meaningful consequences.

We have their backs. 🇺🇸

“Scott Bessent, the amazing Treasury Secretary, he has had a very discreet plan... to get the United States to a point where our economy is growing faster than our debt.”

Vice President JD Vance on the Trump administration’s plan to address the nation’s $40 trillion debt.

This is Tucson Police Recruit Carlos Ramirez, Who was Killed in Pima County Shooting

TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities are searching for two suspects after a deadly shooting in Pima County left a 23-year-old Tucson Police Department recruit dead and a current corrections officer injured early Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026.

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a home in the 7700 block of South Enchanted Spring Drive, near Valencia Road and State Route 86/Ajo Highway, shortly after 6 a.m. following reports of a shooting.

When deputies arrived, they found Carlos Ramirez, 23, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/pcsd-closes-street-in-far-westside-neighborhood-for-investigation

Ramirez was a member of the Tucson Police Department's Basic Recruit Class 26-1 and had previously served as a corrections officer with the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

Ramirez had completed 23 weeks of law enforcement training at the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center and was scheduled to graduate from the academy on August 27, 2026.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood.🙏🏽

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Rodney Rickman. 
Deputy Rickman suffered a medical emergency on Saturday and, despite efforts to save his life,  he passed away this morning. 

Deputy Rickman, 56, served with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for the past two years.  His connection to the Office began long before he became a deputy.  For eight years, Rickman was a valued member of Franklin County Fleet Management, where he worked alongside and built relationships with many members of the Sheriff’s Office.  He often spoke about his desire to serve, protect, and be a part of the brotherhood he had known through his military service.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood.🙏🏻

BREAKING: A tornado touched down in Nassau County minutes ago in Atlantic Beach. So far there are no reports of casualties or serious injuries. There are reports of people trapped in their vehicles due to flooding in the south shore, and first responders are assisting in their rescue.