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Trump lands in Saudi Arabia to launch Middle East deal blitz

Trump defends plan to accept $400M Qatar jet amid backlash

GOP Senators voice unease over Trump’s Qatar jet gift

President Donald Trump's Middle East tour focuses on securing economic deals, addressing diplomatic issues, and raising concerns over accepting a luxury jet from Qatar.

US and China announce 90-day tariff truce

Stock futures slip after trade truce rally fades

Trump administration cuts tariffs on small China imports

US and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days in trade truce, sparking relief in markets but uncertainty about future trade policies remains.

First group of white South Africans arrive in US as refugees

Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white South Africans

Trump’s admin welcomes Afrikaner refugees amid controversy

White South African refugees, primarily Afrikaners, arrive in the US under the Trump administration's refugee program, stirring reactions including opposition from the Episcopal Church.

Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault in Paris

French court convicts Depardieu over 2021 assault case

Depardieu sentenced to 18 months after sexual assault verdict

French actor Gérard Depardieu is convicted of sexual assault for groping incidents on a 2021 film set, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence in a high-profile Paris trial.

One in five in Gaza face starvation, UN warns

Gaza at critical famine risk if blockade continues

UN condemns food denial as weapon of war in Gaza

A United Nations-backed report warns that one in five people in Gaza faces starvation as the Israeli blockade worsens the humanitarian crisis and famine risks grow.

House GOP unveils sweeping Medicaid cuts plan

GOP tax bill proposes higher work requirements for food aid

Democrats slam GOP 'impossible' Medicaid cuts

House Republicans unveil a major budget plan proposing sweeping Medicaid cuts, tightening eligibility and shifting some food benefit costs to states, sparking fierce political debate.

Newark Airport chaos worsens amid staffing shortage

Software fix averts third radar outage at Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport faces ongoing delays due to repeated air traffic control failures and severe staffing shortages, prompting consideration of flight reductions.

Trump signs EO to slash drug prices dramatically

Experts skeptical of Trump’s drug price executive order

Bernie Sanders urges stronger action on drug costs

President Trump signs an executive order aiming to dramatically cut prescription drug prices in the US, facing skepticism about its effectiveness from experts and industry insiders.

Trump offers to join Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Zelensky urges Trump to attend Turkey meeting with Putin

Ukraine challenges Putin to direct talks in Istanbul

Trump offers to join peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey, sending a diplomatic ripple as leaders prepare for a critical showdown to end the war.

Trump admin seeks court OK to resume Venezuelan deportations

Trump ends deportation protections for Afghans

Trump administration increases weekly deportation flights

The Trump administration is ramping up deportations, including Venezuelan and Afghan migrants, while facing legal battles and Congressional scrutiny over immigration policies.

Senate GOP questions Trump's Qatar jet acceptance

Rand Paul opposes Qatar jet gift to Trump

Ethics experts warn of risks in Qatar jet deal

Senators and officials raise concerns about Trump accepting a $400 million luxury jet gift from Qatar, citing ethical, security and legal risks in a rare GOP backlash.

Diddy trial reveals claims of sexual abuse and violence

Male escort testifies on Diddy's alleged ‘freak off’ acts

Prosecution paints Diddy as violent and controlling

The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs continues with witness testimonies revealing allegations of domestic abuse, violence and sex trafficking linked to the mogul's criminal enterprise.

Biden faces health scare with prostate nodule

Biden aides reportedly planned wheelchair use if reelected

New book claims Biden's aides planned wheelchair for second term

President Biden's health raises concern after discovery of a small prostate nodule; aides reportedly discussed wheelchair use if re-elected amid declining health.

House GOP proposes raising SALT deduction cap to $30K

GOP tax bill includes MAGA accounts, no tax on tips

Internal GOP fights risk ‘big, beautiful bill’

House Republicans propose raising the SALT deduction cap and complex tax reforms including ‘MAGA accounts’ to fulfill President Trump's campaign pledges amid party divisions.

Newark mayor arrested after storming ICE facility

Protesters block Newark ICE detainee center again

Lawmakers slam Democrat stunts at immigration facility

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during protests at an ICE detention center, fueling debate over immigration enforcement and political demonstrations.

DNC panel moves to void David Hogg’s vice chair election

David Hogg faces ouster by DNC amid criticism

Democrats grapple with Hogg’s rising discontent

Democrats face turmoil as DNC pushes to void David Hogg’s vice chair election following controversies, signifying internal party conflict.

Wildfires rage in Minnesota, burning thousands of acres

Three climbers dead in Washington mountain fall

Severe weather forecast for Plains and Midwest this week

Significant wildfires and severe weather threaten regions across the US Midwest and Northwest, with ongoing emergency responses and firefighting efforts.

Newark Airport faces repeated radar failures, delays

Newark Liberty Airport suffers repeated flight disruptions due to technical problems and staffing shortages; officials consider further flight reductions amid chaos.

Judge greenlights IRS data sharing to aid deportations

DHS targets California welfare program for illegal alien aid

Trump administration faces legal and political battles over immigration enforcement tactics including deportation policies and court orders permitting IRS data sharing with ICE.

Trump’s immigration moves welcome whites, deport others

White South Africans arrive as refugees under Trump plan

Trump defends white Afrikaner refugee program amid outrage

President Trump’s immigration policies spark controversy with deportations increasing while white South African refugees receive special status, stirring political backlash.

House GOP battles over Trump’s 'big beautiful bill'

Trump blinks on China tariffs after market rally

Nissan plans 20,000 job cuts amid profit plunge

US economic and political developments feature Congressional budget battles, tax reforms, and debated tariff policies impacting trade and manufacturing sectors.

DNC eyes removing David Hogg as vice chair

Former Michigan DA under scrutiny in schools probe

Trump fires copyright office head amid internal turmoil

Legal developments and investigations continue into social controversies involving public figures, immigration issues, and federal administration actions.

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens as famine looms

Last American hostage freed by Hamas in Gaza

Netanyahu plans Gaza reoccupation amid ongoing conflict

The Gaza conflict continues with significant humanitarian concerns, combined with international calls for peace and escalating pressures on political leaders to act.