SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime concerns, claiming local officials support the move. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee welcomed the plan, while Memphis Mayor Paul Young opposed it, emphasizing community-focused solutions like rehabilitation and job support over military presence. Despite overall crime reductions and ongoing FBI operations, persistent gun violence and high-profile killings fuel concerns. Legal experts warn deploying troops for policing risks civil rights violations. Trump’s broader strategy involves sending troops to other Democratic-led cities, sparking political and legal debates over the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement.

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SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in Utah. Robinson, who opposed Kirk’s views, was arrested after confessing to family and sharing incriminating messages and bullet engravings linked to the shooting. The politically motivated attack occurred during a live event at Utah Valley University, shocking attendees and sparking broad condemnation. Kirk was influential in rallying young Republicans and had close ties to Donald Trump, who announced plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The incident highlights growing political violence in the U.S. and calls for unity over division. The investigation continues.

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SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky will experience summer-like warmth this weekend, with dry, sunny skies and afternoon highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s Saturday and possibly reaching 90°F Sunday. The upper-level ridge will keep heat building, making outdoor activities warm but enjoyable with low humidity. Friday continues the pattern of warm, dry weather, offering pleasant conditions for high school football games with temperatures cooling into the 70s at night. This hot, dry trend is expected to persist into next week, with highs in the low 90s and increasing drought concerns due to limited rainfall in the coming weeks.

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