Republican Party supports Trump's foray into New Orleans

In international news, Israel is reportedly contemplating the annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank in response to several Western countries' plans to recognize a Palestinian state. This move, if implemented, could significantly alter the political landscape of the Middle East.

Meanwhile, in the Americas, US President Donald Trump announced a lethal strike on a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean, targeting alleged "narcoterrorists." This action marks an escalation in Washington's feud with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

In domestic politics, the issue of National Guard deployment has been a topic of debate. Both Louisiana's GOP senators, Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Bill Cassidy, have expressed support for the deployment, with Sen. Bill Cassidy stating that it would make the community safer. However, Sen. Cassidy emphasized that a National Guard deployment is not a long-term solution. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has also announced that he will accept federal help in the form of National Guard troops.

The issue of the National Guard deployment is expected to go all the way to the Supreme Court, where much of Trump's agenda could eventually be decided. Among the items currently tied up in legal battles are Trump's tariff emergency powers, his ability to enact expedited deportations, and the independence of the Federal Reserve.

In a separate development, a federal judge ruled that Trump's deployment of the National Guard to California to quell protests over immigration raids in June, violated the Posse Comitatus Act. This ruling, however, will not stymie Trump's plans to bring the military to cities like Chicago.

Elsewhere, China hosted a summit aimed at countering a Western-led world order, welcoming more than a dozen world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi. Chinese leader Xi Jinping further outlined his vision for a global order with Beijing at its center.

In other news, Brazil's Supreme Court will today begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power.

In social issues, research suggests that young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed drugs too readily. Meanwhile, in the realm of economics, the Heritage Foundation is launching a new advertisement to support E.J. Antoni, Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In a positive note, despite the corruption charges, New Orleans' murder rate is down this year, similar to cities like DC and Chicago. Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders, a defense against possible invasion which has the added benefit of being a carbon sink.

Lastly, the digital token backing the Trump family's new cryptocurrency venture generated a paper windfall estimated at $5 billion after its trading debut on Monday.

Stay tuned for more updates on these and other developing stories.