The Daily Populous

Thursday June 18th, 2026 evening edition

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Credit: Courtesy of San Antonio Police Department.

The former San Antonio police officer accused of feeding a homeless man a sandwich stuffed with dog feces is now the chief of police of the small South Texas town of Benavides.

One-time SAPD officer Matthew Luckhurst was appointed top cop in the town of about 1,100 people on June 1, Benavides City Clerk Tiffany Bazan told the Current.

Benevides City Council discussed and voted on appointing Luckhurst as the town’s new chief of police on April 30, public records show.

Luckhurst was terminated from the San Antonio Police Department in 2020 following two poop-related incidents.

In 2016, SAPD investigators accused Luckhurst of giving a homeless man a sandwich filled with dog shit while on patrol.

San Antonio chalk artist Lakey Hinson broke the story about Luckhurst’s latest promotion. »

‘Worst foreign policy blunder in decades’: Republicans turn on Trump over Iran deal

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Republicans have turned on Donald Trump over his plan to end the war with Iran, accusing him of making the “worst foreign policy blunder in decades”.

open image in gallery After weeks of criticism from Republicans over his war in Iran, Donald Trump now faces fury over his deal to end the conflict ( AFP/Getty ).

“This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades,” he added, after the U.S. and Iran signed the interim memorandum of understanding. »

Americans view Obama far more positively than Trump or Biden, CNN poll finds

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Summary A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds former President Barack Obama is viewed positively by 57% of Americans, far outpacing President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden.

As Barack Obama opens his presidential center, he does so as by far the most popular living president.

Obama is viewed positively by 57% of Americans, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, far surpassing the ratings for his two Oval Office successors. »

Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe, criticizes NATO allies

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Summary US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American forces stationed in Europe at a NATO meeting.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on the Trump administration’s combative posture towards NATO on Thursday, announcing a six-month review of US forces in Europe and lambasting Washington’s allies for limiting their involvement in the war in Iran.

Video Ad Feedback Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies 1:36 • Source: CNN Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies 1:36. »