Trump Seals $600 Billion Saudi Investment as Syria Sanctions Lifted
President Donald Trump secured a massive $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, including a $142 billion arms contract, and announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, signaling a major shift in Middle East policy during his visit.
24 Hours Trump lands lavish Middle East welcome + Menendez brothers resentenced with parole chance + MLB lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose + Trump secures $600bn Saudi investment deal + Federal judge backs Trump deportation authority + Inflation eases to lowest since 2021 + Google expands AI protection for Android users + Syria sanctions to be lifted by Trump + Cassie testifies in Diddy sex trafficking trial + House GOP proposes $5bn private school vouchers + Microsoft cuts 3 percent of workforce + Judge Hannah Dugan indicted for immigration obstruction + Israeli airstrike targets Hamas leader in Gaza + Democrats protest GOP Medicaid cuts + Trump administration ends Afghan deportation protections + Trump accepts Qatari luxury jet gift + Colorado late-term abortion clinic closes + Ocasio-Cortez warns Trump admin over arrests + Newark mayor arrested at ICE protest + Senate hold blocks Trump DOJ nominees over jet gift
Number $600 billion - Saudi investment deal signed during Trump's visit
Quote "We are rocking: The United States is the greatest country anywhere in the world." — President Donald Trump
Trump Welcomed With Royal Pomp in Middle East
Trump Signs $142 Billion Saudi Arms Deal
Trump Announces Lifting of Syria Sanctions
President Donald Trump begins his Middle East tour with extensive investment deals, a $142 billion arms contract with Saudi Arabia, and a surprising announcement to lift US sanctions on Syria. His reception includes lavish royal treatment amid ongoing regional tensions.
Menendez Brothers Sentenced to Life With Parole Possible
Judge Clears Way for Menendez Resentencing
Menendez Resentenced to 50 Years to Life
Major sentencing developments for the Menendez brothers as California courts reduce their life sentences, making them eligible for parole after decades behind bars, sparking debate over their potential release.
MLB Lifts Lifetime Ban on Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe
Pete Rose Made Eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame
MLB Removes Pete Rose From Ineligible List
Major League Baseball reinstates banned legends Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them immediately eligible for Hall of Fame consideration after decades of exclusion due to scandal.
Judge Backs Trump on Alien Enemies Act Deportations
Trump Wins Court Ruling on Gang Member Deportations
First Judge Approves Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act
Federal judiciary issues key rulings supporting President Trump's immigration policies, including the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of suspected gang members and other criminal aliens.
US Inflation Drops to 4-Year Low Despite Tariffs
Inflation Eases More Than Expected in April
Inflation Dips, Giving Relief to American Consumers
Inflation rates in the United States fall to their lowest levels since 2021, defying concerns about the ongoing tariffs and international trade tensions under the Trump administration.
Microsoft Cuts 3 Percent of Workforce Amid Shift to AI
Microsoft to Lay Off Nearly 7,000 Employees Worldwide
Massive Microsoft Layoffs Confirmed Across All Levels
Tech giant Microsoft announces significant layoffs cutting about 3% of its global workforce as it reorganizes to prioritize AI development and reduce management layers amidst a challenging economic climate.
Schumer Blocks DOJ Nominees Over Trump’s Qatari Jet Gift
Schumer Holds Up Trump Nominees Amid Corruption Concerns
Senate Minority Leader Slows Trump Judge Confirmations
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer places holds on Trump administration’s Department of Justice nominees, demanding answers about the controversial acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet gifted by Qatar to Trump.
Small Nodule Found in Biden’s Prostate
Biden’s Health Problems Detailed in New Book
Biden’s Physical Decline Sparks Internal Concerns
Former US President Joe Biden faces scrutiny over his declining health as details emerge regarding a small nodule found during a routine prostate exam, fueling wider concerns about his fitness during the 2024 campaign.
Cassie Testifies Against Diddy in Sex Trafficking Trial
Prosecution’s Star Witness Breaks Down Diddy Trial Details
Cassie Reveals Abuse Details in Combs Trial
R&B singer Cassie Ventura provides key testimony in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, detailing years of alleged abuse and manipulation.
GOP Proposes Sweeping Medicaid Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks
Protesters Clamor Against Medicaid Slashes in Congress
Democrats Denounce GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Plan
House Republicans unveil a massive budget plan including Medicaid cuts, significant tax breaks, and funding adjustments, sparking protests and fierce opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups due to potential coverage losses.
Trump Accepts $400M Jet Gift From Qatar
Qatari Jet Gift Sparks Ethics Scrutiny and Backlash
Conversion Cost for Jet Could Exceed $1 Billion
President Trump accepts a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 gift from Qatar to temporarily replace Air Force One, igniting controversy and ethical questions over foreign influence and the cost to taxpayers.
Dem Rep. Thanedar Forces Vote on Trump Impeachment
House Democrats Rage Over Lone Impeachment Push
Party Fractures Over Impeachment Effort
House Democrats face internal turmoil after Rep. Shri Thanedar forces a vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump, sparking angry reactions and accusations from party colleagues.
Google Rolls Out AI Protection for Android Users
Gemini AI Comes to More Google Devices
Wear OS Update Brings Gemini AI Assistant
Google extends its advanced AI protection and AI models, Gemini, across multiple platforms including Android, Wear OS watches, and Android Auto, enhancing security and conversational abilities.
Israel Bombs Hamas Leader in Gaza Hospital Strike
IDF Targets Top Hamas Commander Mohammed Sinwar
Netanyahu Vows Full Military Force in Gaza Soon
Israeli military launches targeted strikes on top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar in Gaza, intensifying the conflict amid ongoing troop movements and hostage negotiations in the region.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Judge Hannah Dugan
Judge Accused of Obstruction in Immigration Case
Judge Dugan Charged with Shielding Illegal Immigrant
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan faces federal indictment over accusations of helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE, a case that has become a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign.
Trump Strikes Major Economic Deals in Saudi Arabia
US-China Tariff Truce Eases Market Fears
Investor Kevin O’Leary Backs China Trade Deal
President Trump’s administration focuses on reviving the American economy through trade deals, economic investments, and lowering tariffs, including historic agreements with China and Saudi Arabia.
UnitedHealth CEO Steps Down Amid Financial Challenges
Health Insurer Withdraws 2025 Outlook After Rising Costs
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty resigns abruptly amid rising medical costs and a withdrawal of the company's financial outlook, deepening concerns for America's largest health insurer.
Protesters Arrested as House Debates Medicaid Cuts
Capitol Police Break Up Disruptions at Budget Hearing
Protesters clash with Capitol Police amid House Republican committees' markup of budget bills proposing Medicaid cuts, leading to dozens of arrests and heightened partisan tensions in Congress.
Olympic Gold Medalist Arrested in Prostitution Sting
Olympic wrestling star Kyle Snyder is arrested in Ohio prostitution sting, drawing attention to legal troubles faced by prominent athletes beyond the sports arena.
José Mujica, Uruguay’s Humble President, Dies at 89
Former Leftist Leader Mujica Passes Away at 89
Uruguayan Icon Mujica Dead at 89
Former Uruguayan president José Mujica, known for his humble lifestyle and progressive reforms, dies at 89, leaving behind a legacy as a symbol of Latin American leftist politics and austerity.
20 States Sue Trump Over Immigration-Linked Federal Funds
Trump Admin Prioritizes White South African Refugees
Episcopal Church Refuses Gov’t Request on South African Refugees
The Trump administration faces legal challenges and public criticism over policies linking federal funding to immigration enforcement and prioritizing resettlement of certain refugee groups.
Newark Mayor Arrested at ICE Protest Returns to Site
NJ Lawmakers May Face Committee Repercussions Over ICE Clash
Democrats Involved in Newark ICE Protest May Be Disciplined
New Jersey lawmakers and Newark mayor Ras Baraka face mounting political and legal fallout after arrests and confrontations with immigration enforcement officers at a federal ICE detention center.
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