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Trump Slashes Tariffs on Small-China Shipments... Wall Street Cheers

Federal Judge OKs Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Migrants

Trump Signs Historic $142B Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump garners critical support and faces legal scrutiny as he advances key policies and foreign deals. His administration cuts trade tariffs on China, secures massive defense and investment arms deals with Saudi Arabia, and defends accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. Meanwhile, courts uphold his immigration deportation authority under historic war laws, and MLB reinstates banned legends due to his advocacy, amplifying his influence across political, economic, and legal domains.

Trump Deploys Hundreds More Agents for Immigration Crackdown

House Republicans Move to Punish NJ Democrats Over ICE Protest

The Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement with deployment of hundreds of new federal agents across the country, paired with legal victories allowing use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations of criminal migrants. However, controversy arises as Democrat lawmakers involved in ICE facility protests face potential political repercussions.

FDA Moves to Ban Kids’ Fluoride Supplements... Major Shift

FDA Warns Seniors to Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine After Deaths

RFK Jr. Pushes FDA Red Tape Rollback to Boost Medicine Approval

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the FDA advance controversial public health actions aimed at children, including moves to phase out fluoride prescription supplements and warnings against a chikungunya vaccine for seniors. These initiatives spark debate about health and regulatory approaches under the Trump administration’s health policies.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee Judge Over Immigration Case

Wisconsin Judge Faces Charges for Helping Illegal Immigrant Dodge ICE

Massachusetts Judge Scheduled for Misconduct Hearing Over ICE Block

Multiple federal and state judges face indictments for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement, most notably Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan accused of helping illegal immigrants evade arrest. Legal proceedings are ongoing with indictments, grand jury actions, and judicial misconduct hearings highlighting tensions between judiciary and immigration policy enforcement.

Flooding Forces Evacuations at Two Maryland Schools

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Greece... Tensions Rise

6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Crete, Concerns for Damage

The Southeast experiences severe weather events including deadly flooding in Maryland prompting school evacuations, and a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Greece, raising fears of damage. Natural disasters continue to threaten infrastructure and emergency response systems in these regions.

MLB Reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe... Hall of Fame Eligible

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson Removed from Banned List

MLB Lifts Lifetime Ban on Pete Rose, Moves Toward Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball lifts lifetime bans on controversial players like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. The moves follow intervention and lobbying including from President Trump, marking a historic shift in MLB's policies on banned players.

Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs... Abuse Claims

Prosecutor’s Star Witness Cassie Breaks Down on Stand in Diddy Trial

Cassie Testifies on ‘Freak Offs’ and Abuse in Diddy Trial

Cassie Ventura testifies extensively in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, revealing graphic and disturbing details of abuse and control. Her testimony serves as a key part of the prosecution's case against the music mogul, drawing significant media and public attention.

Trump Secures $600B Investment From Saudi Arabia in Major Deal

President Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria... New Policy Shift

Trump Sends Marco Rubio to Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

In Middle East diplomacy, President Trump signs massive investment and arms deals with Saudi Arabia, lifts sanctions on Syria, and calls for peace with Iran amid nuclear talks. High-profile meetings include his envoy Marco Rubio representing the U.S. at Ukraine-Russia peace talks, marking significant geopolitical developments.

Microsoft to Lay Off 6,000 Workers Despite Profits

Microsoft Plans Global 3% Job Cuts Amid Shifting Industry

Microsoft Lays Off Thousands in Major Workforce Reduction

Technology giants like Microsoft announce mass layoffs despite strong earnings, signaling caution amid economic shifts. Microsoft plans to cut about 3% of global workforce, affecting thousands, highlighting the growing trend of tech industry adjustments amid challenging market conditions.

Inflation Drops to 4-Year Low Despite Trump's Tariffs

S&P 500 Turns Positive in 2025; Wall Street Rallies

April Inflation Report Shows Cooling, Markets React Up

Economic data shows inflation slows to the lowest since 2021 despite ongoing tariff policies by President Trump, while Wall Street rallies and stock markets erase earlier losses. The tariff-driven trade tensions persist but show signs of moderating impacts on U.S. inflation and markets.

Trump Admin Cuts Another $450M in Federal Grants to Harvard

Harvard Loses $450 Million More in Grants Amid Antisemitism Row

Harvard Faces EEOC Investigation in Beleaguered Federal Clash

Harvard University faces intensified pressure from the Trump administration with another $450 million in federal grant cuts over alleged antisemitism and campus discrimination issues, escalating the ongoing battle between the Ivy League school and federal authorities.

Schumer Holds DOJ Noms Over Trump’s Qatari Jet Gift

Senate Dem Leader Blocks Trump Noms Citing Jet Corruption

Chuck Schumer Calls for Transparency Over Qatar Plane for Trump

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer places holds on multiple Trump administration Department of Justice nominees until answers are provided on the acceptance and ethics of a luxury Qatari jet gifted to President Trump, marking heightened political friction over the controversial deal.

Nvidia to Ship 18,000 AI Chips to Saudi Arabia... Historic Deal

Google Rolls Out Advanced Protection Mode for At-Risk Android Users

Nvidia Stock Surges on Saudi AI Partnership and Market Cap

Major technology firms Nvidia and Google push advancements amid evolving AI and tech landscapes. Nvidia announces a large chip deployment to Saudi Arabia for AI infrastructure as it reaches a $3 trillion market cap, while Google launches advanced AI protections for vulnerable Android users.

First Court Hearing Challenges Trump's Tariffs... Mixed Results

Judge Backs Trump on Alien Enemies Deportation Powers

20 State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Threats to Withhold Federal Funds

Legal battles continue over tariffs and immigration policies from the Trump era. Challenges to broad tariffs are heard in court, and judges uphold controversial deportation laws. Simultaneously, federal immigration raids intensify, and states sue the administration over conditions tied to federal funds.

Small Nodule Found in Biden’s Prostate During Routine Exam

Biden’s Team Discussed Wheelchair Use Amid Declining Health

New Book Details Biden’s Physical Decline and Campaign Concerns

Controversies swirl around President Biden's health with new reports revealing a small nodule found on his prostate during routine exams and aides discussing wheelchair use amidst his 2024 campaign. Media reveals intensify public scrutiny as key figures debate his fitness for office.

Protests Erupt as GOP Pushes Controversial Medicaid Cuts

House Republicans Push Through ‘Big, Beautiful’ Medicaid Bill

CBO Estimates Millions to Lose Medicaid Under GOP Bill

Political tensions mount as House Republicans push major Medicaid and SNAP cuts in budget proposals, facing fierce protests and arrests during committee hearings. Democrats vocally oppose these cuts, warning of increased uninsured populations and potential health impacts.

Trump Receives Royal Purple Carpet Welcome in Saudi Arabia

US-Saudi Sign $142B Arms Deal as Trump Seals 'Golden Age'

Trump Champions Mideast Peace Talks and Investments in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia rolls out lavish reception for President Trump amid historic investment and arms deals totaling over half a trillion dollars. Trump’s Middle East trip features speeches and efforts to advance peace initiatives, while critics and supporters react strongly to the royal treatment and policy shifts.

Trump Welcomes White South African Refugees Amid Backlash

Episcopal Church Refuses to Resettle White South Africans

White Afrikaners Question Trump Refugee Plan’s Appeal

Controversies grow over white South African refugees' special admission to the U.S. under the Trump administration, drawing criticism from Democrats and some white Afrikaners alike. The Episcopal Church refuses to resettle these refugees, ending its partnership with the U.S. government, igniting debates on immigration and race.

Ex-Gov. Cuomo Campaign Loses $600K Over Illegal Coordination

Businessman Sentenced to Six Months in $100M Deli Stock Fraud

Disgraced Cuomo’s Campaign Finance Troubles Deepen Ahead of Primary

Cases of fraud and crime involving former public officials surface as disgraced ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo faces ongoing campaign finance issues and a North Carolina businessman's fraudulent activities result in jail time. Probes into misconduct and corruption continue to expose vulnerabilities in public institutions.

Microsoft to Cut 3% of Workforce Amid Industry Shift

GM Unveils Breakthrough EV Battery Tech Set to Cut Costs

Nvidia Strikes $10B AI Chip Deal With Saudi Fund

The tech industry faces challenges amid shifting market conditions with layoffs at Microsoft, delayed product launches, and concerns over major companies' investments. Despite this, some firms announce breakthrough technologies and partnerships, including GM's new EV battery tech and Nvidia's AI chip deals.

Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault... Suspended Sentence Given

Menendez Brothers Face Resentencing After Decades in Prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Unfolds With Explosive Testimony

Prominent public figures and organizations face renewed legal challenges and reputational crises. Actor Gérard Depardieu is convicted of sexual assault, the Menendez brothers undergo resentencing, and several high-profile trials, including Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’, gain attention amid accusations and testimony revealing dark details.

Dem Lawmaker Triggers Impeachment Vote Against Trump

Tempers Flare as Dems Clash Over Impeachment and Party Direction

House Democrats Splinter Over Support for Trump Impeachment

Ongoing national debates revolve around political controversies including impeachment efforts against President Trump, internal strife among Democrats, and opposition to his administration’s policies. Sharp rhetoric and partisan clashes unfold in Congress with potential major impacts on legislative agendas and party unity.