Trump Makes Historic Move: Meets Syria’s Islamist Leader in Riyadh
President Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, marking a diplomatic breakthrough unseen in 25 years and suggesting a major shift in U.S. Middle East policy amid lifting of sanctions and peace negotiations.
24 Hours Dem drops impeachment push after party backlash + Trump meets Syria's interim president in Riyadh + EPA rolls back Biden-era water chemical rules + Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving taxis after crashes + Trump signs $96 billion Boeing deal with Qatar + Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas strike over dress code + New Jersey couple charged with torturing foster kids + Former National Guard soldier arrested for ISIS plot + Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship case + Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine + Democrats oppose Trump impeachment effort + Trump defends acceptance of $400M jet from Qatar + FDA moves to ban kids’ fluoride supplements + Health Secretary RFK Jr. admits no medical advice + FBI foils mass shooting plot at Michigan base + California faces $12B deficit, freezes immigrant care
Number 27% - Drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024, largest annual decline ever recorded.
Quote "I don’t think people should be taking advice — medical advice — from me." — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Dem Rep Drops Trump Impeachment Amid Party Firestorm
Lone Dem Backtracks on Impeachment Vote Push
Dem Leader Vows to Kill Trump Impeachment Effort
House Democrat Shri Thanedar faced backlash from his party and withdrew his push to impeach President Trump, highlighting internal Democratic conflicts over impeachment strategies.

Trump Meets Syria’s Interim Leader in Riyadh
Trump Pledges to Lift Sanctions on Syria
Trump Praises ‘Young, Attractive’ Syrian President
President Trump meets with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, marking the first meeting between their nations' leaders in 25 years and signaling a major Middle East diplomatic shift.

EPA Weakens Biden Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
EPA Plans Rollback of Drinking Water PFAS Rules
Trump EPA Moves to Loosen Toxic Chemical Restrictions
The Environmental Protection Agency under Trump administration announces a rollback of Biden-era regulations limiting hazardous 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, sparking concerns over public health protections.

Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Cars After Crashes
Waymo Software Flaw Spurs Massive Robotaxi Recall
Over 1,200 Automated Vehicles Pulled for Safety Fix
Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving taxis across multiple cities due to software glitches leading to repeated collisions with road barriers, underlining ongoing safety challenges in autonomous vehicle deployment.

Trump Inks $96B Boeing Deal with Qatar
US and Qatar Seal $1.2 Trillion Economic Pact
Record Boeing Order Tied to Trump Qatar Visit
President Trump signs a historic $96 billion deal with Qatar for Boeing aircraft and defense investments, underscoring expanding US-Gulf cooperation amid his Middle East tour.

1,000 Starbucks Baristas Walk Out Over Dress Code
Starbucks Workers Strike to Protest New Policies
Starbucks Staff Protest Dress Code Changes Nationwide
More than 1,000 Starbucks workers strike across the US protesting newly imposed dress code changes, reflecting growing labor unrest in major service industries.

NJ Couple Charged with Torturing Foster Kids
New Jersey Pair Accused of Seven Years of Child Abuse
Foster Children Suffered Years of Abuse in NJ Home
A New Jersey couple faces charges for torturing foster children, including confinement in a dog crate, revealing alarming cases of prolonged abuse within the foster care system.

Ex-Guard Soldier Charged with ISIS-Inspired Base Attack Plot
FBI Foils Terror Attack at Michigan Military Base
Man Arrested Over ISIS Mass Shooting Plan at Army Site
A former Michigan National Guardsman is arrested for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on a U.S. Army base, highlighting ongoing domestic terror threats.

Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship Case
SCOTUS Set to Rule on Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
Court Hears Challenge to Birthright Citizenship Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court hears critical arguments on President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship, a case with major implications for immigration policy.
Russian Missile Attack Kills Three in Ukraine
Russian missile strikes in Ukraine's Sumy region kill civilians, underscoring ongoing fierce hostilities amid stalled peace talks.

Dem Leaders Reject GOP-Backed Trump Impeachment Vote
Dems Balk at Impeachment Move Against Trump
House Dems Label Impeachment Push Distracting
Democrats express opposition and skepticism toward the impeachment effort against President Trump, emphasizing party unity and strategic focus ahead of elections.

Trump Backs Qatar Jet Despite Backlash
Trump Defends Luxury Jet Gift from Qatar
Senate Dems Demand Probe into Qatar Jet Deal
President Trump defends accepting a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar amid widening bipartisan scrutiny over ethics and potential influence concerns.

FDA Plans Ban on Kids’ Fluoride Supplements
Fluoride Supplements for Children Face FDA Crackdown
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to remove children's fluoride supplements from the market due to health concerns, impacting dental care products nationwide.

RFK Jr. Says Don’t Take Medical Advice From Me
Kennedy Admits He May Not Be Trusted for Vaccine Guidance
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly states that people should not take medical advice from him, amidst controversies surrounding his views on vaccination and health policy.

FBI Nabs Former Guardsman in ISIS Attack Plot
Army Base Mass Shooting Plot Foiled by FBI
Michigan Soldier Charged with ISIS-Inspired Attack
The FBI arrests a 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guardsman suspected of planning an ISIS-inspired mass shooting attack on a U.S. military base, foiling a serious terror plot.

Newsom Proposes Health Care Freeze for Illegal Immigrants
California Faces $12B Deficit; Scales Back Immigrant Care
Newsom U-Turns on Free Health Care for Illegals
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces a $12 billion budget deficit and proposes pausing expansion of state-funded health care for low-income undocumented immigrants to alleviate fiscal pressures.

Judge Frees Detained Georgetown Scholar
Federal Court Orders Release of Immigration Scholar
Scholar Held by ICE Ordered Freed by Judge
Multiple judges order the release of Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri detained by immigration authorities amid legal challenges related to allegations of pro-Hamas advocacy.

Lawmakers May Face Punishment After Breaching ICE Facility
House Speaker Threatens Sanctions for ICE Protesters
Democrats Storm ICE Center, GOP Calls for Consequences
At least three Democratic lawmakers face possible disciplinary actions after breaching a Newark ICE detention facility during a protest, prompting Republican calls for censure and expulsion.

Putin Snubs Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey
Putin and Trump Both Bypass Turkey Summit on Ukraine
Putin Stays Home as Peace Talks Loom in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend upcoming peace talks in Turkey about the war in Ukraine, with President Trump also reportedly staying away, casting doubt on the summit's prospects.

Supreme Court Poised to End Nationwide Injunctions
The Supreme Court gears up to potentially end the era of nationwide judicial injunctions after hearing arguments related to President Trump's executive orders and policies.

Largest One-Year Decline in Overdose Deaths Recorded
CDC Reports Historic Dip in Drug Overdose Fatalities
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by a historic 27% in 2024, marking the largest annual decline ever recorded, signaling potential progress in the opioid crisis.

NJ Transit Strike Looms, 350K Commuters at Risk
New Jersey transit workers threaten strike that could impact 350,000 commuters amid ongoing disputes, highlighting growing transportation challenges in the region.

Democrats Deeply Pessimistic About Party Future
Most Democrats Doubt Party’s Path Forward
Democrats show pessimism about their future prospects following the 2024 elections, highlighting internal challenges facing the party ahead of forthcoming contests.

Menendez Brothers Sentences Slashed, Parole Possible
Judge Grants Menendez Brothers Chance at Freedom
Menendez Trial Moves Towards Parole Eligibility
Judge in California reduces the sentences of the Menendez brothers, making them eligible for parole and opening debate over their potential release after decades behind bars.

Lawmakers Caught Napping During All-Night Tax Bill Hearing
Congressional Exhaustion Revealed in Overnight Sessions
Multiple members of Congress were caught on camera sleeping during marathon committee hearings on President Trump's tax bill, sparking criticism over lawmakers' focus and endurance.

RFK Jr. Defends Deep Cuts at HHS in Heated Hearings
Kennedy Faces Sharp Congressional Critique on HHS Cuts
HHS Secretary Testifies Amid Controversial Reforms
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before Congress, defending his budget cuts and facing sharp criticism from lawmakers concerned over agency changes.
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