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Trump Visits U.S. Troops in Middle East Amid Rising Gaza Violence

President Donald Trump visited the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, applauding troops and touting a strong U.S.-Qatar relationship, while the region faces escalating conflict in Gaza and stalled peace talks.

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24 Hours Trump visits US troops in Middle East + Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case + US and Iran nearing nuclear deal, Trump says + UnitedHealth shares plunge amid DOJ probe + Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker + FBI foils terror plot on Michigan military base + Tesla lags in European EV market + Walmart warns prices rising due to tariffs + Russian forces advance before Ukraine talks + Putin skips Ukraine peace talks in Turkey + Cassie Ventura to face cross-examination in Diddy trial + Trump calls for Gaza 'freedom zone' plan + Trump blasts US as 'stupid country' + Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to ICE obstruction + Google tops AI patent applications + Starbucks workers strike over dress code + Trump budgets slash NASA funding + Fed Chair Powell warns of supply shocks + Alibaba misses revenue expectations + US wholesale prices drop 0.5% in April

Number 18% - UnitedHealth Group shares plunge amid DOJ criminal investigation.

Quote "Only a fool would think accepting a $400 million gift jet from a foreign government is free." — Senate Critic

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Trump Visits U.S. Troops in Middle East – Praises Military Might

Trump Calls for Gaza to Become ‘Freedom Zone’ During Qatar Visit

Trump Says ‘Nothing’s Gonna Happen’ in Ukraine Peace Talks Without Putin

President Trump continues his Middle East tour visiting US troops and promoting significant economic and military deals. He has also proposed controversial plans concerning Gaza and Ukraine peace talks, sparking widespread debate.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Justice Kagan Fires at Trump DOJ Lawyer in Birthright Citizenship Case

Supreme Court Considers Limits on Nationwide Injunctions in Trump Case

The Supreme Court is hearing a pivotal case on President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, examining the powers of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. The case has drawn national attention and controversy.

UnitedHealth Group Under DOJ Probe — Shares Plunge 18%

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Stock Hit as Fraud Investigations Mount

UnitedHealth Group faces a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice over possible Medicare fraud, causing stock to plummet. This probe highlights concerns in the health insurance sector and financial markets.

Walmart Warns of Imminent Price Hikes Over Tariffs

Walmart CEO Signals Prices Will Rise to Cover Tariff Costs

Retail Sales Slow in April as Tariffs Bite

Major retail companies like Walmart warn of forthcoming price hikes due to ongoing tariffs imposed under Trump's administration, impacting consumers amid inflation and trade tensions with China and other countries.

Cassie Ventura Details Abuse, Breaking Down in Court

Cassie Faces Cross-Examination in Diddy Trial

Cassie Ventura’s Explicit Texts Exposed at Trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' sex trafficking trial continues with explosive testimonies from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, including allegations of violence and explicit text messages revealing dark details of their relationship.

Dick’s Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker for $2.4B

Foot Locker Shares Soar on Buyout News

Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock Drops Amid Acquisition Report

Dick’s Sporting Goods announces acquisition of Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in strategic move to dominate the sneaker market, causing shares of Foot Locker to surge while Dick’s experiences a stock drop.

FBI Foils ISIS Terror Plot on US Army Arsenal

Muslim National Guard Member Plotted Terrorist Attack on Base

Federal agencies and law enforcement thwarted multiple terror plots, including a foiled mass shooting by a National Guard member in Michigan, spotlighting ongoing threats and counterterrorism efforts within the US military.

Coinbase Suffers Staff-Bribed Data Theft, $20M Ransom Demanded

Coinbase Hacked in Insider Attack, Customers Data Stolen

Tech companies face cybersecurity challenges as Coinbase reveals staff bribery leading to customer data theft and demands for $20 million ransom, raising alarm about the security of major financial platforms.

Trump Slashes Over $1B in Federal Research Grants

Trump Budgets Endanger NASA’s Alien Life Search

President Trump pushes to cut federal research grants and funding, impacting significant scientific initiatives including NASA and studies on misinformation, sparking debates about the administration’s priorities in science and technology.

U.S. Wholesale Prices Fall 0.5% in April Unexpectedly

Producer Prices See Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2020

Inflation data shows wholesale prices dropped unexpectedly by 0.5% in April, the largest fall since the pandemic peak in 2020, despite ongoing tariff pressures from Trump administration policies.

Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty in ICE Obstruction Case

Judge Cites Trump Immunity Ruling to Seek Dismissal

Federal Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin pleads not guilty to charges of obstructing immigration agents by allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, invoking judicial immunity and stirring legal controversy.

Trump Rebukes Apple CEO Over India Manufacturing Plans

Tariff Truce Brings Partial Easing in US-China Trade Tensions

President Trump seeks to reshape U.S.-China trade relations amid ongoing tariff adjustments, including high-profile debates with Apple CEO Tim Cook over production moves to India and other trade negotiation developments.

Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit Over Deadly Texas Traffic Stop

High Court Broadens Unreasonable Force Claims on Police

Supreme Court rulings impact civil rights lawsuits as justices revive claims against police officers involved in fatal shootings, increasing scrutiny on law enforcement accountability nationwide.

Retail Sales Slow Sharply After Tariff-Driven Surge

Fed’s Powell Warns of Persistent Supply Shocks Ahead

US retail and economic data show mixed signals including slowing consumer spending, a dip in wholesale inflation, and cautious warnings by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on potential supply shocks and inflation volatility.

Trump Defends $400M Luxury Jet Gift From Qatar

Critics Slam Trump Over Qatar Jet Acceptance

Fox Hosts Join Critics Urging Trump to Reject Qatar Plane

Controversy swirls around President Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, drawing bipartisan criticism and scrutiny over legality and national security concerns.

Poll Shows Less Than Half Support Campus DEI Programs

The political battle over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continues as polls show Americans deeply divided on campus programs, while partisan clashes heat up in Congress and at the Supreme Court on related issues.

Biden Shielded from Cabinet Over Cognitive Decline

Jake Tapper’s New Book Exposes Biden Health Cover-Up

The Biden administration faces growing criticism for handling of former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, with new books and media revelations exposing internal struggles within the White House during his term.

ICE Arrests 189 Illegal Immigrants in DC Workplace Raids

DHS Rejects Funding Concerns, Touts Daily Deportations

The US government intensifies immigration enforcement efforts, with federal arrests of hundreds of illegal immigrants at workplaces, aggressive deportations, and controversial sanctuary policies sparking political conflict.

Google Dominates Generative AI Patent Filings

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.1 Model in ChatGPT

Roblox Enables Creators to Sell Physical Merch

New developments in technology and AI include Google leading in AI patent filings, OpenAI's GPT-4.1 release, and emerging concerns about AI misuse, while companies like Meta and Roblox expand features for users and creators.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Begin as Putin Stays Away

Gaza Faces Severe Food Crisis, International Aid Blocked

Major geopolitical and conflict updates include Israeli strikes in Gaza, ongoing Ukraine-Russia tensions with peace talks without Putin, and humanitarian crises escalating in the region.

Judge Hannah Dugan Pleads Not Guilty In ICE Obstruction Case

Federal Prosecutors File Terrorism Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel

Latest Trump Impeachment Effort Abandoned Amid Backlash

High-profile court cases and political investigations continue with developments in trials involving judges accused of helping illegal immigrants, indictments of cartel members, and controversy around election law suits.

Market Futures Slide Ahead of Powell’s Speech and Economic Data

Subscription Services Face Test as Recession Risks Mount

Alibaba Earnings Miss Amid Consumer Slowdown

US economic indicators and market trends provide cautious optimism amid sectors like subscription services facing recession risks, while corporate earnings reflect the ongoing impact of global trade policies and tariffs.

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