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According to reports from multiple media outlets, including KTLA in Los Angeles, a super mansion in Bel-Air, near Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, was recently listed for $400 million, becoming the most expensive home on the market in the United States and setting a new record for the highest-priced residential listing in the world, attracting widespread attention. Located at 11201 Chalon Road, in Bel Air, a prestigious upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles, this residence is known as the “crown jewel of Los Angeles.”

Based on current asking prices, its total value far exceeds other top-tier luxury homes in the United States, including a $300 million mountain mansion in Aspen, Colorado, and a $237 million waterfront home in Key Biscayne, Florida. The Wall Street Journal points out that this property significantly outprices its competitors.

According to Homes.com, Jack Harris and Michael Fahimian, the listing brokers at The Beverly Hills Estates, indicate that this mansion is now the most expensive residential listing on the open market globally. The report further points out that if the final sale price of the mansion is close to the current asking price, it could break the record for a residential property transaction in the United States. The current record for the highest sale price in the United States is approximately $240 million, which was achieved by a luxury apartment sold in New York City in 2019. According to the property listing, the complex spans approximately 70,000 square feet (about 6,500 square meters) on about 8 acres of hillside land.

Comprising multiple buildings, the overall layout includes 39 bedrooms and 59 bathrooms, a truly exceptional scale. The mansion features both a main residence and separate guest villas, with a design concept that combines high-end banquets with everyday living needs, suitable for both large social events and private residences. Completed in 2018, the mansion took nearly a decade to build. This super-mansion boasts a rare, flat, elevated location in the Los Angeles mountains, offering unobstructed views overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club and extending to the downtown Los Angeles skyline and the Pacific coastline, making it a truly iconic property.

In terms of architectural design and development, the project was designed by renowned architect Peter Marino and constructed and developed by developer Peter McCoy. The agent stated that the residence’s site is located on an extremely rare, large tract of flat land in the Los Angeles mountains, making it highly scarce and collectible in the high-end real estate market.

According to KTLA 5, this listing is seen as a sign of the continued heating up of the Los Angeles mega-luxury home market. Against the backdrop of undiminished demand for top-tier real estate from high-net-worth individuals worldwide, flagship residences combining location, scale, and design are becoming a focus of international market attention.

Industry experts generally believe that a successful sale of this property will further raise the price ceiling of the US ultra-luxury residential market.

Trump is constantly on a winning streak; his ego is inflated to the sky. In April, Trump posted an AI image of himself on real social media, which looked exactly like God.

Unexpectedly, this stirred up a hornet’s nest, with his own MAGA die-hard supporters exploding in anger and denouncing him for blasphemy. In the picture, Trump, dressed in a white robe and a red shawl, is performing a ritual on a patient lying in a hospital bed, with his hands radiating holy light. He is surrounded by soldiers, nurses, and onlookers, who look on with piety, as if they are surrounded by stars.

The background features the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the White House, U.S. military personnel, bald eagles, and fighter jets—all the iconic images that could be used were added. In the early stages of the conflict with Iran, a group of pastors from across the United States gathered at the White House to bless and pray for Trump. Trump was surrounded by several people with their hands on him, chanting prayers. It seems Trump felt he lacked power, so this time he transformed himself into God.

Former Trump ally, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, used strong language, calling the image “not just blasphemous, it’s antichrist.” Right-wing influencer Riley Gaines directly criticized him:

“Why? I really don’t understand why he would post this. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, two things are certain: first, humility is good for him; second, God is not to be blasphemized.”

Conservative commentator Michael Knowles said Trump should delete the image immediately. Trump ordered McDonald’s delivery from the White House. A DoorDash delivery woman brought the food to his door, and he personally opened the door to pick it up.

This was, of course, a pre-arranged scenario, with a group of reporters waiting outside to take photos. Trump, carrying a bag of McDonald’s in each hand, explained his picture, saying that he was depicted as a doctor and not comparing himself to God. “That wasn’t a metaphor,” he said. “I posted that picture because I thought it represented me as a doctor, and it was related to the Red Cross, which we support.” Only fake news media could distort this story like that.

“That picture was meant to express that I am a doctor who can make people better—and I do make people better.” That amazing picture has quietly disappeared from his account. It seems the pressure was indeed too much for him; he’s had to resort to TACO. This is not the first time he has been forced to delete a post due to public outrage. Previously, he shared a video comparing the Obamas to monkeys, which also drew widespread condemnation and forced him to remove it.

Around the time of the “God picture” controversy, Trump also exchanged barbs with the new Pope Leo XIV. The trigger was the Pope’s repeated public condemnations of the US-led war against Iran and his calls for a ceasefire and dialogue. Although no name was named, it was obvious that it was referring to Trump. Trump then posted on social media, angrily denouncing the Pope for being “weak in dealing with crime” and having “terrible foreign policy,” adding insult to injury: “If I weren’t the President of the United States, he wouldn’t be the Pope either.” When responding to reporters en route to Algeria, the Pope spoke calmly but firmly.

“I don’t want to argue with him… but I will continue to speak out against war and promote peace and dialogue.” “Too many people are suffering in the world today, and too many innocent lives are being lost. Someone has to stand up and say: there is a better way.”

Trump has publicly stated that he is not a “fan” of the Pope, saying, “I think he’s doing a bad job.” A growing number of people in the MAGA community are demanding that he apologize to the Pope, and Trump’s response remains unchanged: I did nothing wrong, so I can’t apologize.

President Trump handed a $100 cash tip to a DoorDash delivery driver at the White House. The driver had delivered two bags of McDonald’s meals to the West Wing and was then led into the Oval Office.

The delivery woman was identified by the company as Sharon Simmons. She delivered Trump’s favorite fast-food meal to the US president from the colonnade outside the West Wing of the White House. “This doesn’t look like it was planned in advance,” Trump joked, using the opportunity to promote his “ticket tax exemption” policy, which comes just two days before the 2025 tax filing deadline for most Americans.

“Eliminating the tip tax is a very special thing, very special,” Trump said. When asked if he would give a generous tip, Trump reached into his pocket, took out a $100 bill, and handed it to the other person. “Yes,” Simmons replied.

That day, Simmons wore a red T-shirt that read “Grandma DoorDash” and told Trump that the meal she delivered was “your favorite.” The White House said the meals included cheeseburgers and fries, adding that the food was then personally delivered by the president to the West Wing for staff to enjoy. Trump has previously stated publicly that his preferred McDonald’s items include Fish Fillet, Big Mac, fries, and chocolate milkshake.

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump briefly worked as a “fries’ man” and drive-thru at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, drawing attention. In addition, during his first term, he provided meals for the Clemson University football team, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King.

Simmons, a grandmother of 10 from Arkansas, said she earned about $11,000 in delivery tips last year to help support her family. Since joining DoorDash in 2022, she has completed more than 14,000 deliveries. After delivering the food, Trump also invited Simmons to visit the Oval Office.

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” would exempt individuals earning less than $150,000 annually from income tax up to $25,000 in tips, but these tips would still be subject to payroll tax. The bill also provides tax deductions for overtime pay in 2025.

A 15-year-old student died Monday morning after shooting a teacher at a Texas high school, authorities said. County Sheriff’s Office stated that an unidentified male student shot a female teacher in Bulverde.

Authorities did not specify how the shooter died, only stating that he was pronounced dead at the scene. The school was quickly placed on lockdown following the incident. Police said the campus was evacuated and all other students and staff were safe. The school was locked down at approximately 8:34 a.m., while classes were scheduled to begin at 8:55 a.m.

Students present reported that the gunshots came from a classroom on the second floor of the building, followed by screams, and school staff quickly evacuated students to classrooms for safety. After the situation was brought under control, the students were transferred to a nearby middle school and picked up by their parents.

Police emphasized that there is no longer any ongoing threat, but the specific details and motives of the incident are still under investigation, and no further details have been released. The school is a small college preparatory high school with approximately 260 students, focusing on STEAM education.

This incident has once again drawn attention to the issue of school shootings in the United States.

A family in the United States unearthed human bones while digging for shellfish on a California beach in 2022. After extensive testing, DNA analysis has revealed that the bones belonged to a 59-year-old banker who had disappeared in 1999, shocking investigators.

The CBS report states that the family living in California was digging for shellfish at Salmon Creek State Beach in 2022 when they accidentally unearthed a human skeleton. Because their identity could not be confirmed at the time, they named it “Salmon Creek Unknown.”

The family’s DNA analysis has now confirmed that the bones belong to Walter Kinney, a 59-year-old banker who had disappeared in 1999. After years of DNA comparison by the “DNA Doe Project,” the remains have finally been confirmed to belong to a banker named Walter Kinney who disappeared in 1999.

Kinney was last seen on August 10, 1999, living in Santa Rosa, Northern California, not far from the Salmon Creek State Beach where the remains were found. The “DNA Doe Project” revealed that no other remains were found on the beach.

Genetic pedigree experts conducted forensic examinations during the investigation, ultimately successfully tracing Kinney’s relatives and linking the remains to his disappearance. Genetic pedigree is a highly advanced forensic technique that primarily uses DNA testing and family relationships to help solve cold cases, often involving long-term missing persons.

Federal immigration authorities appear set to expand large-scale immigration enforcement again after a period of stagnation.

Related industries are on edge, particularly as workplace raids targeting various businesses such as factories, farms, and logistics centers are expected to be significantly intensified. According to the Christian Science Monitor (CSM), this move is interpreted as a signal that the Donald Trump administration intends to fully implement a so-called “Phase 2 Mass Deportation Policy,” which expands enforcement targets from undocumented immigrants with criminal records to all immigrants with unstable immigration status. Tom Horman, the White House Border Affairs Director, officially formalized the policy of strengthening workplace-based enforcement in a recent interview, stating, “Workplace raids will be conducted much more frequently than before.”

Immigration hardliners argue that a much broader scope of enforcement than before is necessary to achieve large-scale deportation goals, specifically targeting visa holders who have overstayed or immigrants under deportation orders. The policy advisory group “Mass Deportation Coalition” recently proposed a target of deporting at least one million people annually in a report.

They are strongly urging for expanded enforcement, stating that “everyone residing illegally in the United States should be subject to deportation.” While opinions on this hardline enforcement policy are divided within the political sphere, the White House has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a tough stance, stating that “there is no change in the fundamental direction of immigration enforcement policy.”

Experts predict that if expanded workplace raids become a reality, direct impacts on various immigrant communities, including Korean Americans, will be inevitable. As enforcement is likely to concentrate on sectors with a high proportion of immigrant labor, such as restaurants, construction, logistics, and manufacturing, both workers and employers are required to exercise extreme caution regarding immigration status and compliance with employment regulations. Furthermore, if this measure is applied in practice, some businesses will likely need to strengthen employee verification procedures and pay closer attention to the management of internal documents and records.

Additionally, sharing enforcement information and securing legal support networks are expected to emerge as increasingly critical tasks within immigrant communities.

An automatic draft registration system will be introduced in the United States starting this December.

Previously, individuals had to register voluntarily, but going forward, the federal government will automatically register those eligible for conscription, which is expected to have a significant impact on immigrant communities, including Korean Americans. According to the Selective Service System (SSS), the Office of Information Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing the implementation plan for the automatic draft registration system submitted by the SSS on the 30th of last month. Once the OIRA’s review process is completed and finalized, full implementation will begin in December.

The legal basis for the introduction of this automatic draft registration system was established as it was included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which President Donald Trump signed last December. Automatic registration is expected to proceed by linking with existing federal data, such as Social Security numbers.

According to the Social Security Service (SSS), under current law, those subject to draft are U.S. male citizens, permanent residents, and certain legal immigrants aged 18 to 25. Failure to register may result in penalties, including restrictions on federal benefits, fines, and imprisonment. The introduction of this system is expected to simplify the registration process and significantly resolve issues regarding missed registrations. As certain legal immigrants, such as permanent residents, may also be subject to registration, it is crucial for immigrant communities, including Korean Americans, to fully understand the exact procedures and relevant regulations.

Experts emphasized the need for accurate information dissemination, warning that a lack of sufficient understanding of the system’s purpose and registration methods could lead to the spread of unnecessary anxiety. However, the SSS explained that this measure does not signify the revival of conscription or immediate military enlistment. Implementing conscription requires separate congressional approval and a presidential decision.

The United States has not conducted conscription since 1973 following the Vietnam War and currently maintains a volunteer system. Meanwhile, conscription enrollment rates have been declining in recent years. A major cause cited is the reduction in enrollment channels, particularly after the conscription registration item was removed from federal student loan applications in 2022.

As President Donald Trump pressures Iran for an agreement, he has made it clear that he will no longer delay the deadline set for 8 p.m. on the 7th).

In about a full day, it will be determined whether both sides will find a sudden breakthrough based on the newly emerged “45-day ceasefire plan” to halt a massive escalation, or whether concentrated strikes on Iran’s key infrastructure will begin as President Trump has warned, plunging the entire world into another level of uncertainty. While the possibility that President Trump, who has changed his stance multiple times, might reverse the deadline cannot be ruled out, the assessment is that the war with Iran is reaching a decisive phase in its sixth week.

The deadline for negotiations, which President Trump repeatedly affirmed on the 6th, is “8 p.m. on the 7th.” That morning, during a White House Easter event, when reporters asked if this was the “final deadline,” President Trump replied, “Yes.”

At a White House press conference, he stated, “We have a plan. All of Iran’s bridges will be destroyed by midnight tomorrow, and all of Iran’s power plants will be blown up and rendered unusable again,” adding, “If we want, they will be completely destroyed by midnight.”

This was a message that if an agreement is not reached by the proposed deadline, he would immediately launch strikes on Iran’s core infrastructure, inflicting catastrophic damage on Iran within four hours of the attack beginning. This significantly heightened the pressure.

Claiming that he could wipe out Iran overnight, he did not forget to warn that the strikes would be on a scale capable of completely paralyzing national functions by mentioning “all power plants” and “all bridges.” When asked if he was concerned about potential controversy regarding war crimes if civilian-use power plants and bridges were attacked, he replied, “Not at all.”

He highlighted his determination to break through, stating that he would not be deterred by the inevitable controversy over violating international law if he carried out strikes on civilian facilities. Although the deadline of 8 p.m. on the 7th was suddenly pushed back by one day—and there had been previous extensions—so the possibility of President Trump changing his mind at the last minute cannot be ruled out, he has outwardly signaled his resolve to pressure Iran without leaving any room for retreat.

The primary focus is whether a breakthrough can be achieved to alleviate the peaked tensions, even to some extent, based on the “45-day ceasefire plan” prepared by the mediators. President Trump described the 45-day ceasefire proposal as “insufficient, but significant progress.” It is known that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is attached as a condition to the ceasefire, and the prevailing view is that an agreement to ease the blockade in some way is necessary for President Trump to back down from striking critical infrastructure.

President Trump also stated in a press conference that opening the Strait of Hormuz is a “very critical priority,” adding, “There must be an agreement I can accept, and part of that agreement is the free movement of oil.” Therefore, the biggest point of interest is whether a partial agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz will be reached between the United States and Iran. Even if Iran, having realized the leverage effect of the Strait of Hormuz more clearly than ever before, does not immediately agree to demands for a “full opening,” a path toward de-escalation could open if it agrees to a partial and phased solution that saves President Trump some face. However, the gap between the demands of both sides is enormous.

Above all, it remains uncertain whether Iran, which harbors deep distrust of the U.S. and feels betrayed by the fact that the U.S. attack began on February 28 before negotiations between the two countries had concluded, will cooperate with President Trump in seeking a way out. On that day, Iran officially rejected a temporary ceasefire proposal while stating its position that it desires a permanent end to the war. If an agreement is not reached within the set deadline and President Trump ultimately proceeds with a series of strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure, the subsequent developments could become a “zero-visibility” situation. Even if he declares victory after inflicting devastating damage, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could remain in place.

On the contrary, it is highly likely that the Iranian leadership will utilize the “Hormuz leverage” even more intensely to further pressure President Trump. For President Trump, who needs oil price stability, this could inadvertently cause him to walk deeper into a quagmire resulting from an escalating global energy crisis.

President Trump’s dilemma can be seen in his stance of prioritizing the opening of Hormuz almost as his top priority, while simultaneously stating that “the energy-independent United States will provide second-line support, so countries highly dependent on the Strait of Hormuz must take charge of the strait themselves. ”

The fact that the United States, despite having minimal dependence on Hormuz, is witnessing rising domestic gasoline prices amidst soaring international oil prices is becoming a headache for President Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. An Iranian counterattack is also a variable. Although the Trump administration claims to have neutralized Iran to the extent that it can be considered a de facto victory, observers believe there is still considerable room for Iran to inflict military damage on the U.S., as evidenced by the incident in which a U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran.

Ultimately, a situation could arise where a prolonged war—which President Trump most wishes to avoid—becomes inevitable. The possibility of deploying U.S. ground troops also remains. President Trump stated the previous day that he would not rule out deploying ground troops; while this could be intended to heighten pressure on Iran, it appears that the possibility cannot be ruled out that he may seek military achievements, such as securing Iran’s enriched uranium reserves, to justify the outbreak of war by using the failure to reach an agreement on the deadline extension as a pretext.

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent federal immigration enforcement agents from entering home without a judicial warrant.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and others filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. District Court for the District of Washington, D.C., on the 2nd. The lawsuit aims to invalidate an internal guideline issued last May by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which allows agents to enter residences based solely on an “administrative warrant” issued by the administration, without a “judicial warrant” issued by a court, for the arrest of individuals whose orders have been finalized.

The lawsuit was filed by civil organizations representing victims who claim their constitutional rights have been violated due to unlawful intrusions caused by the new guideline. In the complaint, the plaintiffs argued that “the internal guideline violates the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unlawful searches and seizures, and is a measure to circumvent judicial oversight.”

The existence of ICE’s new guidelines came to light earlier this year through a whistleblower’s report and sparked fierce controversy as they effectively overturn long-standing administration guidelines and court precedents regarding home searches. While an executive warrant is an internal document authorizing the arrest of a specific individual, it does not grant enforcement agents the authority to forcibly enter private property; thus, a judicial warrant signed by a federal or state judge has traditionally been required to enter homes or businesses. However, the new ICE guidelines state that for the arrest of immigrants facing deportation orders, authorities can enter homes and conduct searches and arrests without the resident’s consent using only an executive warrant, which was previously considered to lack the authority for forced entry.

For years, immigrant advocacy groups and legal organizations have advised against opening doors to immigration enforcement agents unless presented with a judicial warrant signed by a judge, and the new ICE guidelines effectively nullify this advice.

According to the Associated Press, while it is unclear how widely the guidelines were applied to immigration enforcement operations, significant controversy arose after it was revealed that heavily armed ICE agents were carrying only an executive warrant when they broke down the front door of a Liberian man’s home and arrested him in Minneapolis last January.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which withdrew from the front lines following a fire during Operation Magnificent Fury in the Red Sea, arrived at the port of Split, Croatia, on the 28th (local time).

According to Reuters, the U.S. Embassy in Croatia announced the arrival in a statement, saying, “The USS Gerald R. Ford will invite local officials and key leaders to reaffirm the strong and enduring alliance between the United States and Croatia.” The Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier and the newest in the U.S. fleet, experienced a fire in its laundry room on the 12th.

Three people were injured in the fire at the time, and separately, nearly 200 people received treatment for smoke-related issues. It took about 30 hours to extinguish the fire, and as a result of the aftermath, around 600 crew members had to sleep on the floor and tables at one point, and it is reported that about 100 bunks were affected. The USS Ford called at the Bay of Souda base on the Greek island of Crete in the middle of the Mediterranean last week for repairs and refueling, and is scheduled to move northwest to Split, which borders the Adriatic Sea between the Italian and Balkan peninsulas, for repairs and maintenance. The USS Ford carries a crew of approximately 5,000 and more than 75 military aircraft, including F-18 Super Hornets. The USS Ford has remained in service since June of last year, which is a considerably long period for an aircraft carrier.

Previously, the USS Ford docked in Croatia for several days last October, and the carrier strike group centered around the Ford was dispatched to the Caribbean last November for operations against Venezuela, before moving again early this year following orders to be deployed to the Middle East. When the USS Ford entered the Souda Bay base in February of this year prior to the start of Operation ‘Great Fury,’ protests took place on the island of Crete.

As Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared their participation in the Middle East war and launched missile attacks against Israel and others on the 28th, concerns are being raised that the USS Ford could be vulnerable to their attacks if it returns to the Red Sea, where it was deployed prior to the fire incident. In 2024, the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, followed by the USS Harry S. Truman in 2025, were deployed to the Red Sea to engage in combat with the Houthi rebels.

The U.S. military dispatched an aircraft carrier strike group centered on the USS George H.W. Bush from the U.S. Atlantic coast to head to the Middle East. Currently, the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the waters of the Middle East. The U.S. military possesses 11 active aircraft carriers, all of which are nuclear-powered. Of these, 10 are Nimitz-class and one is Gerald R. Ford-class.