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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.

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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

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TOPICS

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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