Federal Takeover, SNAP Cuts, Swift Album, Tariffs, Wildfires & Wyo Race

Good morning, America— national newscast on Pulse News Radio . I’m your anchor, bringing you the stories that have the nation talking and the headlines that are setting the pace for the day. Let’s dive right in.

First up, from the nation’s capital: the federal government has officially taken the wheel. Overnight, President Trump signed an executive order placing the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control, citing what the White House calls a “rampant crime epidemic” that has gripped the city. National Guard units rolled into the District just before dawn, establishing checkpoints around federal buildings and key intersections. City leaders are vowing to fight the move in court, calling it an unprecedented overreach. We’ll keep you updated as this historic shift in local governance unfolds.

Turning now to kitchen-table economics: millions of Americans are waking up to a looming food-stamp cliff. Starting September 1st, stricter eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP—will take effect. Administration officials estimate the change could remove nearly four million people from the rolls. Anti-hunger advocates warn food banks are already stretched thin, and they’re pleading for Congress to intervene before the deadline. If you rely on SNAP, check your mailbox—notification letters began arriving yesterday.

From the world of entertainment: set your playlists to “repeat,” Swifties, because Taylor Swift has done it again. In a midnight Instagram post that crashed the platform for a full seven minutes, the global superstar revealed her brand-new studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift teased a glitter-soaked concept record inspired by the golden age of Las Vegas, with a first single dropping this Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern. Pre-orders have already pushed the album to the top of every major chart—before anyone has heard a single note. We’ll spin that lead single right here as soon as it’s released.

Meanwhile, global markets are rattled after President Trump slapped sweeping new tariffs on key trading partners. The headline number: a 50 percent levy on Indian goods, set to kick in August 27th. U.S. retailers warn the added costs will show up on price tags before the holiday shopping season, and economists fear retaliatory measures could tip delicate trade balances into recession territory. We’ll track the Dow’s opening bell in just under an hour and bring you real-time reaction from Wall Street.

Out West, the firefight continues. The Lee Fire in Colorado has scorched more than 120,000 acres since Sunday, forcing fresh evacuations overnight in Park County. Crews from seven states are on the ground, and aerial tankers are making round-the-clock water drops. Forecasters say wind gusts should ease by Thursday, giving firefighters a critical window to build containment lines. If you’re in the area, stay tuned to local emergency alerts and have your go-bags ready.

Finally, a political curtain-raiser from the high plains: Wyoming State Senator Eric Barlow has officially tossed his hat into the 2026 governor’s race. The Republican from Gillette launched his campaign with a sunrise rally at the state capitol in Cheyenne, promising a “back-to-basics” platform focused on energy jobs, water rights, and rural broadband. Barlow enters a crowded GOP field, but early polling shows he’s already within striking distance of the front-runner. Expect fireworks on the campaign trail—Wyoming’s primary is just 14 months away.

we’ll keep the updates coming all day long—because the story never stops, and neither do we. good bye..