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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz for America’s deadliest criminals
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to rebuild and reopen the infamous Alcatraz Island prison to incarcerate the nation’s most ruthless offenders, reviving a symbol of strict law enforcement amid rising crime concerns.
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Quote "Cartel members' feelings" — Stephen Miller
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Trump orders Alcatraz reopening for deadly offenders
Trump directs federal agencies to rebuild Alcatraz prison
Experts slam reopening Alcatraz as costly pipe dream
Defense chief Hegseth orders 20% cut in four-star generals
Hegseth mandates sweeping top military brass reductions
Pentagon's generals slashed under Hegseth's new military plan
Trump offers $1,000 to illegal immigrants who self-deport
Trump administration rolls out stipend for self-deporting aliens
DHS unveils $1K payoff to illegal immigrants for voluntary exit
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
Trump backs massive tariffs to revive Hollywood industry
Confusion swirls after Trump vows movie tariffs
Ford warns tariffs will cost $1.5 billion, pulls 2025 forecast
Auto giant Ford hits by Trump tariff shocks
Ford suspends guidance amid tariff drag
Israel plans full Gaza takeover if no ceasefire deal by Trump trip
Israeli forces approve intense Gaza escalation plan
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Yemen port after attack
Federal judge orders certification of close NC court race
Trump-appointed judge blocks GOP effort to overturn NC election
NC election results must be certified, court rules
OpenAI reverses course, nonprofit retains control
OpenAI ditches for-profit conversion plan after backlash
OpenAI bows to pressure, keeps nonprofit control over AI
Rihanna confirms third pregnancy on Met Gala red carpet
A$AP Rocky confirms Rihanna's third baby at Met Gala
Pregnant Rihanna dazzles at Met Gala 2025
Newark airport delays worsen amid air traffic control failures
Newark controllers lost communication, flights delayed
Chaos continues at Newark amid controller shortage
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial opens in NYC
Jury selection begins for Sean Combs sex trafficking case
Diddy admits nervous as sex trafficking trial opens
Alberta premier calls for separation referendum from Canada
Alberta moves toward independence vote with referendum plan
Canadian province eyes separation following signature push
Israel retaliates with major airstrikes after airport missile attack
IDF strikes Houthi targets in Yemen following missile strike
Israel launches bombing campaign on Yemen port after attack
Milken conference braces for tariff fears amid trade tensions
Treasury chief Bessent backs Trump trade agenda at finance bash
Scott Bessent urges investors to trust Trump economic plan
Palantir boosts revenue forecast on AI software demand
Palantir posts strong Q1, lifts full-year guidance
AI surge powers Palantir's rising stock and sales outlook
Trump blocks new federal grants to Harvard over policy demands
Education Dept cuts Harvard off from research funding
Trump administration freezes federal grant funding to Harvard
MSNBC retracts false claim about FBI Director Kash Patel
Network walkback on unverified FBI nightlife report
MSNBC correction issued over FBI chief drinking allegations
US and Israel coordinate strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Israel launches airstrike barrage after missile hits airport
Massive IDF strikes hit Yemen Houthi strongholds
Trump sets 2027 NFL Draft at DC's National Mall
President Trump announces historic NFL draft location
Washington to host 2027 NFL Draft amid high expectations
Messaging app linked to Trump official suspends services after hack
TeleMessage halts operations amid suspected security breach
Trump aide’s messaging app probe halts platform amid hack reports
Student loan collections resume after five-year pause
Trump administration restarts federal student loan defaults
Debt collections resume for defaulted student loans under Trump
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