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Supreme Court poised to hand Trump sweeping firing power

The Supreme Court signaled it may allow the president to remove independent agency officials without existing protections, a decision that could remake federal bureaucracy and expand executive control over regulatory agencies.

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$1,000,000,000,000 - China's annual trade surplus tops $1 trillion for the first time

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"You're Asking Us to Destroy the Structure of Government" — Justice Sonia Sotomayor

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Trump clears way: Nvidia H200 sales to China

The administration moved to ease export controls on advanced AI chips and commerce officials signaled new approvals. The shifts mark a major pivot in US tech export policy that could reshape AI competition with China.

Supreme Court hears case: Can president fire independent officials?

The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president’s authority to remove independent officials, signaling a potential overhaul of agency protections. The case could expand presidential control over multi-member agencies.

GOP splits: Senate Republicans fail to rally on health plan

Senate Republicans remain fractured as lawmakers debate how to address expiring ACA premium subsidies. Multiple GOP plans circulate while leaders avoid a unified vote as a year-end deadline approaches.

Trump unveils $12B farm bailout

The White House rolled out trade and relief measures tied to tariff policy as it seeks to blunt political fallout. The package and tariff threats aim to shield farmers and press foreign partners on resource disputes.

Congress may force release of unedited boat strike video

Congress and lawmakers are pressing the Defense Department over a controversial double‑tap boat strike. Hegseth faces high‑level briefings and potential budget leverage unless videos and orders are produced.

Ukraine readies new peace plan — Zelensky refuses to cede land

Ukraine and its European backers pushed negotiations while Kyiv rejects territorial concessions. New peace proposals are being discussed at high diplomatic levels amid pressure from the U.S. and allies.

Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon — truce under strain

Violence in the Israel‑Lebanon theater and the humanitarian toll in Gaza escalated as strikes and raids intensified. The developments raise fresh diplomatic and operational challenges for ceasefire efforts and reconstruction.

7.5 quake rocks Japan coast — authorities assess damage

A major offshore quake rattled northern Japan late Monday triggering tsunami alerts and injuries. Authorities are assessing damage as aftershocks and evacuation orders spread along the affected coast.

Paramount launches $108.4B hostile bid for Warner Bros

Paramount launched an aggressive hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery, igniting a bidding war with Netflix and pulling the White House and major investors into the dispute over media ownership.

Top Trump attorney Alina Habba resigns as U.S. attorney in New Jersey

Alina Habba, a high‑profile Trump ally, stepped down amid court rulings that questioned the legality of her appointment. Her resignation ends a contentious legal and political fight over top federal appointments.

ICEBlock sues Trump administration over App Store removal

The creator of a popular ICE‑spotting app and related developers filed suits alleging the government pressured platforms to remove the tools. The litigation raises First Amendment and tech platform censorship issues.

Police uncover trove of mutilated corpses in Nigeria organ ring probe

Nigerian authorities uncovered a grisly cache of mutilated bodies prompting investigations into suspected organ‑harvesting networks. The discoveries have shocked local communities and drawn international attention.

Honduras issues international arrest warrant for former president Hernandez

Honduran prosecutors issued international arrest warrants for a former president days after a U.S. pardon, heightening diplomatic tensions and opening new legal questions about accountability and extradition.

China manufacturing booms despite US tariffs

China's factory output and trade surplus surged despite U.S. tariffs, underscoring Beijing's resilience in global manufacturing and signaling deeper geopolitical and economic implications for supply chains.

Supreme Court to decide birthright citizenship timing

The Supreme Court's docket includes cases that could redefine birthright citizenship and other constitutional precedents. Debates over original intent and modern application have returned to the national stage.

Deadly clashes spread along Thai Cambodian border

Deadly clashes reignited along the Thailand‑Cambodia border as both sides trade blame. The fighting risks wider instability in Southeast Asia and complicates regional diplomacy and security cooperation.

CDC warns travelers: untreatable mosquito disease outbreak

Public health agencies warned travelers about a mosquito‑borne disease with limited treatment options while studies flagged PFAS contamination risks. Officials urged caution as new research and travel advisories emerged.

Europe markets rattle ahead of Fed decision

Markets tracked central bank moves and trade developments as investors priced in Fed decisions and the Nvidia export shift. Commodity and bond moves reflected anxiety ahead of major policy events.

Lawmakers unveil defense bill stressing hypersonics and AI

Lawmakers moved the annual defense policy bill with provisions targeting transparency over sensitive strikes and other major capabilities. The NDAA debates included hypersonics, AI and surveillance conditions.

Migrant families detail grim conditions at Texas ICE detention center

Immigration enforcement, detention conditions and new public databases remain flashpoints as activists and officials spar over policy and transparency. Reports of harsh detention conditions and new DHS tools drew scrutiny.

New York Archdiocese to establish $300M fund for abuse victims

Several major US dioceses reached or proposed multi‑hundred million dollar settlements over clergy abuse claims, reflecting long running legal and financial fallout and efforts to compensate survivors.

Sudan air force bombings blamed for hundreds of civilian deaths

Regional wars, bombings and floods produced new humanitarian crises across Africa and Asia as officials scramble to respond. Reports cited hundreds killed and major infrastructure damage from storms and attacks.

PepsiCo to cut prices and trim product lineup in deal with investor

PepsiCo struck a deal with an activist investor to cut costs including product rationalization and price moves. The overhaul signals broader pressure on consumer food companies to address affordability and margins.

Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid in Texas

Rep. Jasmine Crockett formally entered the Texas Senate race, reshaping the Democratic primary and drawing national attention. Her high profile launch prompted immediate reactions from both parties.

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