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Trump accepts $400M Qatar jet despite GOP unease

Senate GOP questions legality of Trump's Qatari jet

Trump calls refusal of Qatar plane 'stupid' amid criticism

President Donald Trump is facing backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike after accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar. The gift raises ethical and security concerns amid his ongoing Middle East trip aimed at fostering deals with Gulf states.

Trump kicks off Mideast tour with Saudi crown prince

Trump lands in Riyadh for Gulf deals and summit

Trump seeks $1 trillion Saudi investment on Gulf trip

President Trump begins his four-day Middle East tour with talks in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, aiming to secure trillion-dollar investment deals and strengthen US ties in the region amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

US and China agree to 90-day tariff truce

Trump administration cuts tariffs on Chinese imports

Markets surge after US-China tariff suspension deal

US and China agree to a 90-day pause in their tariff war, leading to temporary tariff reductions on both sides. The truce brings relief to markets and businesses while raising questions about the future of trade relations.

SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship challenge

Trump seeks SCOTUS nod to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court evaluates a landmark case challenging birthright citizenship, which could set a precedent affecting millions. The case spotlights presidential authority and constitutional interpretations impacting immigration policy.

House GOP drops $880B Medicaid cut plan

Dem governors slam GOP’s 'impossible' Medicaid proposal

GOP leaders dodge hard Medicaid reforms but face pushback

House Republicans unveil a sweeping budget plan proposing over $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and tightening eligibility rules. The package faces fierce debate over potential impacts on millions of low-income Americans.

Judge allows IRS to share data with ICE

Federal judge rebuffs bid to block IRS-ICE data sharing

A federal judge denies requests to block the IRS from sharing tax information with ICE for detecting undocumented immigrants, marking a legal win for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.

Diddy trial: witness details abuse and coercion

Prosecutors lay out grim picture in Diddy case

The federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs intensifies with graphic witness testimonies detailing allegations of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and coerced encounters, shedding light on the embattled music mogul's private conduct.

Depardieu convicted of sexual assault in Paris trial

Court hands Depardieu suspended sentence for assault

French actor Gérard Depardieu is found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in a landmark trial, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence. The verdict underscores #MeToo era accountability for powerful figures.

Newark airport chaos worsens amid controller shortage

FAA launches task force to fix Newark flight woes

Only three controllers on duty amid Newark delays

Newark Liberty International Airport continues to suffer flight delays due to staffing shortages and technical failures in air traffic control, prompting emergency task force deployment and possible flight operation adjustments.

US returns rare artifacts to Egypt

The United States returns a collection of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, including sarcophagus lids and a Greco-Roman portrait, marking a significant repatriation effort and strengthening cultural ties.

Hamas frees last American hostage amid turmoil

American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last American hostage held in Gaza after more than 580 days, signaling a key diplomatic development amid ongoing Middle East tensions and peace efforts.

Episcopal Church quits refugee program over Afrikaner plan

Church cuts federal ties citing refugee resettlement dispute

The Episcopal Church ends its decades-long federal refugee resettlement partnership over opposition to prioritizing white South African refugees, spotlighting tensions in refugee resettlement policies and church-state relations.

Trump signs drug price slash order

White House pushes big drug price cuts amid pharma pushback

President Trump signs an executive order aimed at dramatically reducing prescription drug prices, renewing efforts to tackle pharmaceutical costs amid skepticism about the order's direct impact.

Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs amid tariff hardships

Tariffs hit Nissan as massive layoffs announced

Japanese automaker Nissan announces plans to cut 20,000 jobs globally and close seven factories, impacted by ongoing challenges including U.S. tariffs and declining sales.

Democratic panel moves to oust David Hogg

David Hogg faces DNC vote to invalidate leadership win

Internal Democratic Party strife intensifies as a panel moves to void David Hogg's vice chair election following controversy, highlighting factional tensions within the party.

GOP senators protest Trump’s Qatar jet deal

Concerns rise among Republicans on Trump’s jet acceptance

Republican senators express concerns over President Trump's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar, citing safety, legality, and ethical worries amid escalating political debates.