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Trump seals $1.2 trillion Qatar economic pact

Boeing scores largest-ever $96B Qatar jet order

Trump meets Syria’s president, lifts sanctions

President Trump cements ties with Middle East by signing monumental deals with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including military defense and aviation contracts, while lifting sanctions on Syria and meeting controversial regional leaders.

RFK Jr. sparred over massive HHS budget cuts

Health secretary says don’t take medical advice from me

RFK Jr. vaccine stance fuels hearing chaos

Senate confirms key budget hearings as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces grilling over departmental cuts and vaccine controversy, while also admitting people shouldn't rely on his medical advice.

Menendez brothers resentenced — parole now possible

Timeline of Menendez murder case and new sentence

Menendez brothers closer to freedom after sentence cut

The Menendez brothers have their life sentences reduced, making them eligible for parole after decades, igniting questions on the future of a case that captivated the nation.

Trump’s Library of Congress takeover triggers revolt

GOP leaders resist Trump’s Library shakeup plans

Trump fires Librarian of Congress, sparks backlash

The Library of Congress faces turmoil as President Trump's controversial leadership shakeup sparks backlash from Republicans and staffers, leaving agency operations in limbo amid an ongoing takeover dispute.

Senate Dems block DOJ nominees over Qatar jet gift

Trump defends Qatar luxury jet as ‘not a fool’

GOP split over Trump’s $400 million Qatari plane

The controversial gift of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar to President Trump causes uproar on Capitol Hill, with Senate Democrats pausing Justice Department nominees as questions mount about the deal’s ethics.

Starbucks baristas strike at 75 stores over dress code

More than 1,000 Starbucks workers walk out in protest

Starbucks faces widespread labor strike over policy

Starbucks workers strike nationwide challenging the company’s new dress code policy, highlighting growing labor unrest among service industry employees across the US.

Nvidia flips positive for 2025 as tech rallies

Nvidia joins the stock market rally in 2025, turning positive for the year alongside other tech powerhouses, signaling a regained investor confidence in the technology sector.

Judge frees Georgetown scholar held by ICE

Federal judge orders release of detained Georgetown researcher

ICE ordered to release Georgetown academic amid fallout

Judge orders the release of Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, detained by ICE amidst accusations of pro-Hamas views, marking a setback for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

House GOP eyes sanctions for Dem ICE facility protest

Democrats blasted for storming ICE detention center

Speaker Johnson considers censure for Dem ICE breach

Democratic lawmakers face backlash over storming an ICE facility, prompting House Republicans to consider disciplinary actions amid increasing partisan tensions over immigration policies.

Menendez brothers’ sentences cut to 50 years to life

Judge grants Menendez brothers parole eligibility

Judge slashes sentence of Menendez brothers convicted in chilling 1989 murders, opening door for parole after 35 years in prison, sparking widespread debate on justice and parole standards.

US drug overdose deaths plunge 27 percent in 2024

CDC reports biggest-ever drop in overdose fatalities

Drug overdose deaths in the US hit a five-year low with a staggering 27% decline in 2024, marking the largest one-year drop ever recorded and a significant step in the ongoing opioid crisis.

House advances Trump’s big, beautiful tax cut bill

Ways and Means committee passes massive GOP tax cuts

Tax deduction cap debates continue amid GOP bill talks

House Republicans push forward President Trump's expansive tax cut bill following an exhaustive 18-hour hearing, though state and local tax deduction issues remain unresolved.

Judge orders Georgetown academic’s unconditional release

Federal court frees detained Georgetown researcher

Georgetown scholar released as immigration case unfolds

Judge orders the immediate and unconditional release of a Georgetown University academic detained by immigration authorities, addressing concerns over unlawful detention and immigration policy enforcement.

Judge takes control of dangerous Rikers Island jail

Federal judge seizes control of Rikers Island jails amid rampant violence and mismanagement, ordering an independent manager to overhaul the troubled New York City facility.

Dem leaders block rogue Dem’s Trump impeachment push

Democrats rage at colleague forcing Trump impeachment vote

House Democrats clash over impeachment efforts targeting President Trump, with leaders opposing attempts by some members to advance articles amid concerns the moves distract from broader party goals.

Israel bombs Gaza hospitals killing scores amid hunger claims

UN condemns starvation blockade as Gaza deaths mount

Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza with deadly airstrikes targeting hospitals and refugee camps amid growing international condemnation over blockade and humanitarian crisis claims.

Vital Pentagon-Reagan airport hotline down for 3 years

FAA admits key aviation hotline disconnected since 2022

FAA reveals critical hotline connecting Reagan National Airport and Pentagon was down for over three years, raising concerns about aviation safety after recent near-miss incidents.

Only one-third of Democrats optimistic about party future

Poll shows Democrats deeply doubtful ahead of midterms

Democrats express deep pessimism about their party’s future amid ongoing political challenges and losses, reflecting internal struggles and concerns following the 2024 election cycle.

Schumer hits pause on DOJ nominations over Qatar jet uproar

Senate confirmation faces hurdles as top Democrats place holds on Justice Department nominees due to ethical concerns, while investigations into Trump administration deals intensify.

YouTube to stream free NFL Week 1 game in Brazil

NFL and YouTube announce landmark deal to stream Week 1 game in Brazil for free, expanding accessibility and streaming of American football internationally.

Speaker Johnson backs ban on stock trading by Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports bipartisan push to ban congressional stock trading amid scandal over insider trades and calls for greater ethics reforms.

FBI nabs man planning ISIS attack on Michigan Army base

FBI arrests man suspected of plotting attack on U.S. Army base in Michigan in support of ISIS, highlighting ongoing domestic terror threats and counterterrorism vigilance.

Newsom calls to pause free healthcare expansion for illegals

California faces massive budget shortfall warns governor

Governor Gavin Newsom proposes freezing enrollment of undocumented immigrants in California’s state-funded health care program amidst a growing $12 billion budget deficit.

Supreme Court will hear birthright citizenship case

Senate prepares to hear oral arguments on the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, a case with profound constitutional implications.

Cassie testifies on assault and freak-offs in Diddy trial

Cassie describes violent hotel attack by Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Graphic abuse claims dominate in Sean Combs court case

Dramatic testimony unfolds in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial as ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura reveals graphic abuse and exploitation details, intensifying the high-profile sex trafficking case.

Microsoft to cut 3 percent of workforce in layoffs

Microsoft announces workforce reduction of about 6,000 employees amid organizational restructuring as the tech giant shifts focus within the changing industry landscape.

12-year-old swept away by Virginia floods found dead

Fatal burning hot air balloon accident caught on camera

Storms, floods, and wildfires cause casualties and damage across regions while officials and agencies grapple with response efforts and infrastructure challenges.