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Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post Sparks Federal Probe — Trump Blasts Assassination Threat

Former FBI Director James Comey is under federal investigation after posting a photo of shells arranged as ‘86 47,’ widely seen as a call to assassinate President Trump. The Secret Service and DHS are involved as Trump lashes out, accusing Comey of intentional threat.

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24 Hours Comey investigated over '86 47' Instagram post + Trump blasts Comey over 'assassination' post + Russia-Ukraine peace talks produce POW swap + 11 inmates escape New Orleans jail, manhunt underway + House Republicans block Trump’s big budget bill + Trump secures AI, energy deals in UAE + Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid sales slump + New Jersey Transit strike strands 350,000 commuters + Boeing nears deal to avoid prosecution in 737 MAX crashes + Trump accuses Supreme Court of bias on nationwide injunctions + DHS requests 20,000 National Guard for immigration enforcement + Melania Trump bronze statue stolen in Slovenia + Federal Reserve plans 10% staff reduction + U.S. consumer sentiment drops to near-record lows + Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial continues with Cassie’s testimony + Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 93 + Microsoft denies its tech used to harm civilians in Gaza

Number 11 - Inmates who escaped from Orleans Parish jail amidst citywide manhunt

Quote "He knew exactly what he was doing" — President Donald Trump on James Comey’s '86 47' post

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Trump: Comey Called for My Assassination in ‘86 47’ Post

Secret Service Probes Comey’s ‘Threatening’ Instagram Post

Former FBI Director James Comey sparks major controversy after posting an Instagram image with the numbers '86 47,' interpreted as a call for President Trump's assassination. The incident has triggered investigations by the Secret Service and intense criticism from Trump and his allies.

Russia-Ukraine Talks End with POW Swap, No Ceasefire

Russia, Ukraine Agree to Largest POW Exchange Since War Start

First Direct Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Since 2022 Stall Quickly

Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct peace talks in over three years in Istanbul, resulting in the largest prisoner swap since the start of the war, but no ceasefire agreement. The talks highlight ongoing tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts.

Eleven Armed Inmates Loose After New Orleans Jail Break

Authorities Hunt For 11 Fugitives After Orleans Jail Escape

A massive escape from the Orleans Parish jail in New Orleans unfolds as 11 inmates, including murder suspects, evade capture. Law enforcement agencies launch a major manhunt amid warnings that the escapees are armed and dangerous.

House Republicans Block Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

GOP Budget Panel Rejects Trump Agenda Bill in Major Blow

House Republicans face a major setback as they fail to advance President Trump's sweeping 'big, beautiful bill' in the House Budget Committee. Conservative opposition and divisions within the GOP threaten the progress of the legislative agenda.

Trump Closes Gulf Tour With AI and Energy Deals

Trump Signs UAE AI Data Center Pact

Deals And Diplomacy: Trump’s Gulf Tour Nets Trillions

President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East tour having secured major AI and energy deals in the UAE, including plans for a massive AI data center. The visits also include historic investment agreements totaling trillions in the Gulf region.

Novo Nordisk CEO Steps Down Amid Market Challenges

Novo Nordisk CEO Ousted After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drug Race

Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen steps down amid fierce competition and sagging sales in the obesity drug market. The leadership change comes as rivals ramp up challenges in the lucrative weight-loss treatment sector.

NJ Transit Workers Walk Out, Stranding 350,000 Commuters

New Jersey Transit Strike Hits Commuters Hard

NJ Transit Engineers’ Strike Brings Rail Service to Halt

New Jersey Transit train engineers begin a strike following stalled contract talks, disrupting service for 350,000 commuters and causing major transit chaos in the New York metro area.

Boeing Nears Deal to Dodge Criminal Charges in 737 MAX Crashes

Justice Dept. May Drop Boeing Criminal Case in Crash Probe

Families Decry Boeing’s Likely Escape From Prosecution

Boeing approaches a tentative nonprosecution deal with the DOJ relating to fatal 737 MAX crashes, potentially avoiding criminal charges. Families of victims express outrage over possible lack of accountability.

Trump Accuses Supreme Court of Bias on Nationwide Injunctions

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Supreme Court Heat

Trump Issues Threat to Supreme Court Over Judicial Rulings

President Trump escalates tensions with the Supreme Court, accusing justices of bias and ‘playing the ref’ amid disputes over nationwide injunctions and birthright citizenship rulings impacting his administration’s agenda.

DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard for Immigration Enforcement

Trump Administration Bolsters Border Control with Guard Troops

Department of Homeland Security seeks to bolster immigration enforcement with a request for 20,000 National Guard troops to help manage the U.S.-Mexico border amid rising illegal crossings and apprehensions.

Melania Trump Statue Sawed Off and Stolen in Slovenia

Police Probe After Melania Trump Statue Vanishes in Slovenia

Bronze Statue of Melania Trump Stolen from Native Slovenia

A life-size bronze statue of Melania Trump has been stolen from her hometown in Slovenia, with police confirming investigation after the statue was sawed off at the ankles and disappeared.

Federal Reserve to Cut Staff by 10 Percent

Powell Memo Reveals Fed Plans for Significant Staff Reductions

Federal Reserve plans to reduce workforce by 10% over the next few years, aiming to cut costs amid evolving economic conditions and shifting operational priorities under Chair Powell’s guidance.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Near Record Lows in May

May Survey Shows Consumers Fear Inflation and Tariffs

U.S. consumer sentiment declines to levels near 45-year lows with rising inflation expectations amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff concerns, signaling increasing worries about economic growth and stability.

Cassie Ventura Returns to Testify in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial

Explosive Witness Testimony Rolls on in Diddy Trial

Defense Cross-Examination Targets Cassie Ventura in Combs Case

The sex-trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs continues with key testimony from former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, exposing intense courtroom drama and new revelations in the high-profile federal case.

Israeli Strikes Kill Over 90 in Gaza as Trump Tour Ends

Nearly 100 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Amid Israeli Bombing

Israel Escalates Gaza Attacks as Trump Wraps Middle East Visit

Israeli military escalates attacks in Gaza, killing dozens amid mounting tensions, as U.S. President Trump's Middle East tour concludes with mixed international reactions to ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Microsoft Finds No Evidence Its Tech Used to Harm Gaza Civilians

Microsoft denies any involvement of its Azure and AI technologies in harming civilians during the Gaza conflict, responding to protests and concerns from its own staff and the international community.

Border Ranchers Sound Alarm on Exploding Migrant Crossings in Texas

Multiple news sources report on the ongoing spike in illegal border crossings in Texas despite claims of border security, highlighting concerns from ranchers and local authorities about the escalating crisis.

Trump Moves Supreme Court to Overturn Layoff Block

Administration Seeks High Court Go-Ahead for Mass Firings

The Trump administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction blocking mass federal layoffs, signaling a major confrontation over executive powers and federal workforce reductions.

New Jersey Transit Workers Walk Out in First Strike Since ’83

NJ Transit Contingency Plans Mobilized Amid Labor Walkout

New Jersey experiences widespread disruption as the transit strike intensifies, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters stranded and forcing officials to implement contingency plans including charter buses.

DOJ Set to Drop Boeing Criminal Case Over 737 MAX Crashes

Boeing Avoids Guilty Plea in Deadly 737 MAX Crash Probe

The Department of Justice gears up to drop criminal charges against Boeing related to the 737 MAX fatal crashes, raising controversy over accountability for the disasters during legal negotiations.

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship, Nationwide Injunction Cases

SCOTUS Debates Limits on Courts Blocking Presidential Orders

Clarence Thomas Highlights Key Points in Birthright Citizenship Case

The U.S. Supreme Court hears landmark cases involving birthright citizenship and the broader issue of nationwide injunctions, which could reshape judicial authority and immigration policies.

Judge Cuts Refugee Admission Order from 12,000 to 160

Federal judge revises a prior order to reduce the number of refugees the government must admit from 12,000 to 160, following a higher court's decision to scale back refugee intake mandates.

Secret Service Probes Comey Over ‘8647’ Beach Photo

DHS Confirms Investigation Into Comey’s ‘Assassination’ Post

The Secret Service and DHS investigate James Comey following his Instagram post with '8647' shells, viewed by some as a call for President Trump's assassination, escalating tensions between the former FBI chief and the Trump administration.

Baby Treated With First-Ever Personalized Gene Editing Therapy

New Gene Editing Treatment Shows Medical Breakthrough

A rare significant development in the field of personalized medicine as a baby receives the world’s first-ever CRISPR gene editing therapy to successfully treat a dangerous genetic condition.

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