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Trump Accepts $400M Qatar Jet Amid Scandal

Senate Dems Block Trump DOJ Noms Over Jet Gift

Senate GOP Warns Qatar Jet Poses Espionage Risks

President Donald Trump’s controversial acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet gifted by Qatar has sparked bipartisan scrutiny, including Senate delays on Department of Justice nominations linked to the gift amidst concerns of ethics and national security risks.

Israel Targets Hamas Leader in Gaza Hospital Strike

IDF Launches Airstrike on Hamas Commander Sinwar

Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Top Hamas Leader

Israel escalates military operations targeting top Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar with an airstrike on a Gaza hospital, raising concerns about casualties and intensifying the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Trump Signs $142B Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

US-Saudi Deal Tops $600B in Defense and Investment

Trump Touts Massive Saudi Investment as New Era Dawns

President Trump secures a historic $142 billion arms deal and $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia during his Middle East visit, strengthening US-Saudi economic and defense ties amid the geopolitical tensions in the region.

Former Uruguayan President Mujica Dies at 89

Uruguay’s José Mujica, ‘World’s Poorest President,’ Passes

José 'Pepe' Mujica Dead at 89: Marxist Icon Remembered

Former Uruguayan president José Mujica, known for his humble lifestyle and leftist activism, died at age 89, leaving a legacy as a beloved international figure and advocate for social justice.

Biden’s Prostate Nodule Found in Routine Exam

Small Nodule Found in Biden’s Prostate Sparks Concern

Medical Issue Found in Biden During Physical, Needs More Tests

Reports reveal former President Joe Biden was found to have a small nodule in his prostate during a routine physical exam, prompting further medical evaluation amid ongoing concerns about his health.

Microsoft to Cut 3 Percent of Workforce

Microsoft Lays Off Over 6,000 Employees Amid Restructuring

Microsoft Reports Massive Job Cuts Across All Levels

Microsoft announces a major workforce reduction of about 3%, cutting over 6,000 jobs as part of organizational restructuring despite recent profits, signaling challenges in the tech sector.

Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Eligible for Hall of Fame

MLB Makes Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson Hall of Fame Eligible

MLB Lifts Lifetime Ban on Rose and Jackson

Major League Baseball reinstates disgraced stars Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, restoring their eligibility for the Hall of Fame in a significant policy change for the sport.

GOP Moves to Remove Dems After ICE Protest

House Republicans Seek to Punish Dems Over ICE Scuffle

Rep Buddy Carter To Boot Democrats After Migrant Facility Clash

Nancy Pelosi’s office faces controversy as three House Democrats from New Jersey face potential removal from committees following a protest at an ICE facility, triggered by escalating partisan tensions over immigration enforcement.

Cassie Breaks Down Testifying Against Diddy

Cassie Describes Violent, Controlling Sean Combs

Star Witness Cassie Details Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial

R&B singer Cassie Ventura takes the witness stand to deliver graphic testimony against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a high-profile federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, describing years of violent and controlling behavior.

CBO: GOP Medicaid Cuts Would Leave 7.6 Million Uninsured

Medicaid Cuts Could Add Millions to U.S. Uninsured

New Analysis Warns of Millions Losing Medicaid Under GOP Plan

Congressional Budget Office warns that Republican Medicaid cuts would cause millions of Americans to lose health coverage, sparking fierce debate over the future of the health safety net.

Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Syria

Trump Ends Syrian Sanctions to Give ‘Chance at Greatness’

Trump Announces Sanction Lift on Syria Amid Middle East Tour

President Trump announces lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, marking a major policy shift aimed at normalizing relations following recent changes in the Syrian government.

Major Inflation Slowdown Reported in April

Inflation Eased More Than Expected in April

CPI Measure Drops to Lowest Since 2021 Despite Trade Tensions

April inflation cools to a four-year low, easing concerns despite ongoing tariffs, as grocery and gas prices decline, signaling potential relief for consumers.

Nvidia Ships 18K AI Chips to Saudi Arabia

Nvidia Chip Deal Fuels Saudi AI Data Center Buildout

Saudi AI Push Boosted by Nvidia Chip Partnership

Nvidia partners with Saudi Arabia to send 18,000 AI chips for a major data center expansion, highlighting the growing tech and economic collaboration between the U.S. and the Middle East.

Harvard Loses Another $450 Million in Federal Grants

Trump Admin Cuts Harvard Grants by $450M Amid Campus Battles

Harvard Sees Massive Additional Federal Funding Losses

Harvard University faces escalating funding cuts from the Trump administration, losing another $450 million in federal grants amid tensions over campus activism and compliance issues.

ICE Arrests Nearly 200 Criminal Illegals in Tennessee

DHS Cracks Down in Nationwide Gang Sweep

Federal Agents Arrest Hundreds in Immigration Raids

The Department of Homeland Security arrests nearly 200 illegal immigrants involved in criminal activities during a widespread operation across the Washington D.C. area and Tennessee, emphasizing the administration’s crackdown on criminal illegal immigration.

Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

Courts Back Trump Admin on Gang Deportations

Trump Admin Scores Court Wins on Immigration Enforcement

Federal judges repeatedly rule in favor of the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport criminal gang members, strengthening enforcement efforts amid legal challenges.

House GOP Hunts Medicaid, SNAP Funding in Budget Fight

Protesters Arrested Over Medicaid Cuts Debate

Democrats Block GOP Medicaid Cuts amid Outcry

The federal government battles in court and through legislation over health programs, including budget cuts impacting Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and Medicaid enrollment, sparking protests and sharp partisan conflicts in Congress.

Trump Urges Saudi Arabia to Join Abraham Accords

Trump Offers Iran Deadline for Better Future at Saudi Forum

Trump Pushes for Iran Nuclear Deal in Middle East Tour

The federal government engages in high-stakes geopolitical diplomacy as President Trump pushes for new Iran nuclear deal terms, urges Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel, and addresses multiple Middle East peace and security matters.

Schumer Holds DOJ Noms Over Trump’s Qatar Jet Gift

Schumer Vows Delays Amid Jet Controversy

Senate Dems Slow DOJ Confirmations Over $400M Jet Gift

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer delays confirmation of Trump administration nominees over questions regarding the acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar, raising tensions over perceived corruption and national security.

Biden Health Under Spotlight After Prostate Discovery

Biden Aides Discussed Wheelchair Use Amid Decline

Reports Reveal Biden’s Accelerating Health Concerns

The health of former President Joe Biden is under scrutiny with reports of rapid physical decline during his presidency, including aides discussing wheelchair use, and recent findings of prostate abnormalities prompting further evaluation.

Cassie Testifies on Diddy’s Four-Day Abusive Rages

Singer Cassie Details Violent Arguments with Diddy

Cassie Tears Up Describing Controlling Diddy Relationship

The R&B singer Cassie Ventura provides emotional testimony revealing abuse and controlling behavior by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during his federal sex trafficking trial, highlighting a multi-day pattern of violence and coercion.

Trump’s China Tariffs Face First Legal Test

Trade Truce Eases Tensions but Leaves Questions

S&P 500 Climbs as Trade Talks Boost Market Optimism

President Trump’s trade policies with China face new legal challenges amid mixed market reactions, with some positive signs from tariff de-escalation but ongoing uncertainties for the economy and global trade dynamics.

UnitedHealth CEO Abruptly Steps Down

UnitedHealth Suspends 2025 Forecast on Rising Costs

Health Insurer Shakes Up Leadership Amid Financial Woes

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down suddenly amid rising medical costs forcing the health insurer to suspend its full-year financial outlook, signaling turmoil in the healthcare sector.

S&P 500 Erases 2025 Losses on Inflation Cooldown

April Inflation Continues to Ease, Markets Rally

Stocks Rally as Inflation Hits Four-Year Low

Inflation data shows slowing prices in April with the consumer price index easing, pushing major indexes like the S&P 500 into positive territory for 2025 as economic hopes rise despite ongoing tariff pressures.

Democrats Clash with ICE, Face Possible Punishment

Chaos at ICE Facility Sparks Arrests, Political Fallout

The assault on federal and state immigration enforcement intensifies as lawmakers and protesters clash over ICE facilities, with arrests and calls for punitive actions against Democrats involved in protests escalating partisan conflict.

US Indicts Sinaloa Cartel Leaders for Narco-Terrorism

ICE Nets Murderous Gang Members in Houston Sting

Reputed Gang Member Arrested in Lancaster Shootings

U.S. officials announce landmark indictments of cartel leaders and crack down on cross-border criminal networks amid heightened efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and gang violence.

Dem Lawmakers Threaten Trouble Over ICE Arrests

Hakeem Jeffries Warns Trump Admin on Arrest Threats

Dem Rep Cheered ‘Unity’ Before Clashing with DHS Agents

Rising political tension as Democratic lawmakers express strong opposition to Trump administration immigration policies and protest actions lead to arrests, intensifying the partisan divide over border security and enforcement.

Dutch Campaigners Threaten New Legal Action Against Shell

3M to Pay $450 Million Over PFAS Water Contamination

Amnesty Reveals Abuse of Kenyan Workers in Saudi Arabia

Climate activists, legal battles, and corporate response dominate environmental news as lawsuits challenge fossil fuel practices, companies are held accountable for pollution, and discussions of climate change impacts intensify.