RawDiary

Trump Seals $1.2T Qatar Economic Deal

Trump Meets Syria’s New Boss, Lifts Sanctions

US, Saudi Ink $142B Arms Pact Amid Trump Visit

President Donald Trump embarks on a significant Middle East tour, securing major economic and defense deals including a $1.2 trillion pact with Qatar and historic arms agreements with Saudi Arabia. His meetings also include a groundbreaking encounter with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling potential shifts in U.S.-Syria relations and regional diplomacy.

Trump Faces Heat Over $400M Qatar Jet Gift

Democrats Blast Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Jet Deal

McCarthy Suggests Trump Uses Jet to Pressure Boeing

Controversy surrounds Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. Legal, ethical, and political debates intensify as GOP leaders weigh in, and Democrats criticize the move amid ongoing scrutiny and media backlash.

EPA To Roll Back Forever Chemical Limits

DOJ Shifts Funds From Transgender Grants To Law Enforcement

EPA Administrator Plans To End Cars’ Start-Stop Tech

Environmental Protection Agency plans to weaken Biden-era regulations on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water. The move raises health concerns and opposition from environmental groups fearing harm to millions of Americans.

Michigan Court Strikes Abortion Waiting Law

Judge Frees Georgetown Scholar Detained By ICE

Federal Judge Lets Trump Use Alien Enemies Act For Deportations

Federal judges continue to influence abortion rights and immigration enforcement. Michigan court strikes down abortion waiting period; multiple judicial rulings impact immigrant detainees and challenge Trump administration policies.

Cassie Details Abuse In Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial

Cassie Returns To Testify In Diddy Trial

Diddy Trial Shocker: Ex Claims Payment For Sex

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces federal sex trafficking trial with key testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura detailing abuse and coercion, exposing dark allegations about the rapper's conduct and lifestyle.

House Ways and Means Passes GOP Tax Package

GOP Tax Bill Inches Forward Amid SALT Fight

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Survives Marathon Markup

House GOP advances President Trump's sweeping tax package known as the 'big, beautiful bill', involving trillions in tax breaks and spending cuts. Debates continue as key provisions like SALT deduction remain unresolved.

US Overdose Deaths Drop 27% In 2024

CDC Reports Biggest Ever Decline In Overdose Deaths

Drug Deaths Plummet Amid Fentanyl Crisis

US overdose deaths have fallen dramatically by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline ever recorded amid the fentanyl crisis, showing signs of progress but with concerns remaining about drug addiction challenges.

Newark Airport Staff Shortages Trigger Flight Delays

FAA Confirms Pentagon-Reagan Airport Hotline Down 3 Years

Only 3 Controllers On Duty At Newark: Dangerous

Newark Liberty International Airport faces chronic delays and cancellations due to severe air traffic controller shortages and failing equipment, raising safety concerns and prompting calls for urgent action.

Democrats Resist Impeachment Push Against Trump

House Republicans Threaten Dems Over ICE Clash

House Dems Angered By Rogue Impeachment Bid

Political unrest in US Congress with Democrats expressing outrage over impeachment efforts against President Trump, while Republicans push for censures and new legislative battles erupt over immigration and budget issues.

UnitedHealth Stock Rises After CEO Departure

AMD Approves $6B Share Buyback Boosting Stock

Nvidia Lands Saudi AI Data Center Deals

Major corporate and tech developments highlight stock market movements and business strategies, including UnitedHealth's CEO resignation, AMD's $6B share buyback, and Nvidia securing AI chip deals following eased US-China tensions.

Menendez Brothers Sentences Cut, Eligible For Parole

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Top Trump Prosecutor Takes Fifth in House Deposition

Major court rulings and legal controversies hit U.S. politics and judiciary including the Menendez brothers' resentencing, legal battles over birthright citizenship, and ongoing disputes around presidential pardons and impeachment efforts.

Newsom Backs Away From Free Healthcare For Illegals

Newsom Proposes Medicaid Cuts For Undocumented

New California Budget Slashes Healthcare For Illegals

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces backlash after announcing a reversal on healthcare benefits expansion for undocumented immigrants due to state budget challenges, proposing freezes and cuts amid political and fiscal pressures.

US-China Tariff Truce Brings Factory Relief

China Pauses Retaliatory Measures After Tariff Deal

Tariff Pause Sparks Hope Amid Trade War Fears

Tensions ease between US and China as tariff wars de-escalate with a 90-day pause on tariffs, but concerns remain over economic impacts on consumers and industries while factories cautiously welcome reprieve amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

House Speaker Johnson Supports Congressional Stock Ban

Governor Backs Ban On Congress Stock Trading

Ethics Push: GOP Eyes Congressional Stock Restrictions

Republican House members unify in pushing anti-stock trading ethics reforms, backing a ban on members’ stock trades to curb corruption amid rising calls for transparent congressional financial conduct.

Judge Frees Georgetown Scholar Held by ICE

DHS Secretary Calls For Censure Of Dems At ICE Clash

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Warns Trump Admin Over Dem Arrests

Ongoing legal and political battles impact immigration enforcement and administration policies, including court decisions freeing detained scholars and public debates over ICE facility protests and Dem lawmaker warnings.

NJ Transit Strike Threat Looms May 16

Commuters Race For Alternatives Amid NJ Transit Talks

New Jersey braces for potential NJ Transit strike as negotiations continue, threatening massive disruptions for commuters in the New York metro area and spur planning for alternative transportation options.

Archaeopteryx Fossil Reveals Secrets Of First Flight

Ancient Footprints Push Back Land Animal Evolution

Feathered Fossil Unlocks Early Bird Flight Clues

Major fossil and archaeological discoveries redefine scientific understanding of human and animal history, with finds like well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossils and ancient reptile footprints challenging established theories.

20 States Sue Trump Over Immigration Funding Threats

Democrats Resist GOP Medicaid Work Requirement Push

Michigan Abortion Laws Struck Down by Court

Multiple states and entities face ongoing political and legal confrontations, from lawsuits over immigration enforcement funding to bipartisan disputes on Medicaid work requirements and abortion rights.

Stocks Edge Higher As Inflation Eases

Market Focus Sharpens On Trade Talks And Fed Speeches

Wall Street Wobbles Amid Mixed Signals

Significant market movements and economic indicators highlight U.S. stock market's cautious rally, with milder inflation data and upbeat corporate plans contrasting with ongoing concerns over tariffs and legislation uncertainties.

Lawmakers Caught Sleeping During Marathon Hearing

House GOP Spanish Post Sparks MAGA Backlash

AOC Clashes With Republicans Over Medicaid Fight

Political turmoil and unusual moments shake legislative and public spheres, including lawmakers caught napping during sessions, controversial social media posts in multiple languages, and fiery exchanges during congressional hearings.

Microsoft To Cut 3 Percent of Workforce

Uber Launches Cost-Cutting Commuter Features

AI Advances To Speed Up Scientific Research

Tech industry updates: Microsoft announces layoffs of 6,000 employees, Uber rolls out new commuter features cutting costs up to 50%, and artificial intelligence developments aim to disrupt scientific and service industries.

Harvard Expands Lawsuit Over Trump Funding Cuts

Trump Admin Targets Key COVID Origin Paper

NY Times Faces Pushback Over Pharma Texts Release

Legal and ethical controversies surround media and information sharing, including lawsuits involving Harvard funding cuts, Trump administration targeting scientific papers, and questions about press and government relations.

FBI Breaks Up ISIS-Inspired Army Base Attack Plot

UK Neo-Nazis Convicted Over Race War Plans

Prison Guard Slashed In Violent Inmate Attack

Crime and security updates expose violent incidents and law enforcement actions, including arrests connected to terror plots, gang violence, kidnapping, and prison attacks, raising concerns over safety and infiltration risks.

Menendez Brothers Eligible For Parole After Sentence Cut

Supreme Court Set To Rule On Birthright Citizenship

Judge Okays Nationals Injunction Challenge To Trump

Significant judicial developments: Federal judges reduce sentences for the Menendez brothers, making them parole-eligible; judiciary braces for landmark Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions.

Rogue Devices Threaten US Power Grid Stability

Spain Faces Massive Blackout After Power Plant Explosion

Earth Heading For Second Year Above 1.5C Climate Goal

Global energy and climate concerns rise as officials report dangerous blackouts, power infrastructure risks from rogue devices, and climate goals slipping with record temperatures, raising alarms about future energy security.

GOP Civil War Brewing Over Medicaid Cuts

Democrats Deeply Pessimistic About Party’s Future

Senator Ron Johnson Threatens GOP Megabill

Political infighting and shifting alliances highlight challenges within GOP and Democratic parties as they confront internal skepticism, policy clashes, and leadership disputes that could influence upcoming elections and legislative agendas.

RFK Jr. Testifies Amid Health Budget Turmoil

Dem Lawmaker Clashes With RFK Jr. Over Budget Cuts

RFK Jr. Admits ‘Probably’ Would Vaccinate Children

Healthcare upheaval marked by RFK Jr.'s testifying and controversial policies, including massive DHHS budget cuts and resistance amid measles outbreaks, stirring heated exchanges on Capitol Hill over the future of public health.