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House Budget Committee Blocks Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

President Trump's sweeping tax and spending package suffered a major setback as the House Budget Committee rejected the bill amid GOP infighting, putting his key legislative agenda on hold.

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24 Hours Trump’s big bill blocked by House Budget Committee + James Comey investigated over cryptic ‘8647’ post + 11 inmates escape New Orleans jail; manhunt underway + Trump slams Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift + Russia-Ukraine peace talks end with prisoner swap, no ceasefire + Charter and Cox announce $34.5 billion merger deal + Federal Reserve to cut workforce by 10% over coming years + DHS requests 20,000 National Guard for immigration enforcement + FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis + Trump wraps up Middle East tour with multi-trillion-dollar deals + NJ Transit strike strands 350,000 commuters + Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial continues with explosive testimony + Pope Leo XIV reaffirms traditional family values + Israeli strikes hit Yemen ports after missile attacks + Boeing nears deal to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes + Trump accuses Comey of calling for his assassination + Consumer sentiment hits near 45-year low + Russian, Ukrainian officials hold first direct talks in 3 years + Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in water + Federal judge cuts refugee admission order from 12,000 to 160

Number 10% - Federal Reserve workforce reduction planned over upcoming years

Quote "Left has violence in its heart" — Scott Jennings

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TOPICS

House Budget Committee Blocks Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

GOP Fiscal Hawks Sink Key Vote On Trump Budget Bill

House Republicans Stall Spending Package Over Medicaid Cuts

Disputes and developments surround President Donald Trump's major legislative proposals and related Republican Party dynamics including budget bills and fiscal disagreements.

James Comey Under Investigation For ‘8647’ Instagram Post

Trump Claims Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Called For Assassination

Secret Service Investigates Ex-FBI Chief’s Threat Post

Ongoing controversy surrounds former FBI Director James Comey over a cryptic Instagram post allegedly hinting at a threat to President Trump, triggering investigations and political backlash.

Eleven Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail - Manhunt On

11 ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Inmates On Loose After Prison Break

Authorities Search For Inmates After New Orleans Jailbreak

Multiple inmates escape from Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, prompting a large-scale manhunt with law enforcement warning the public of danger.

Trump Wraps Mideast Trip With Multi-Trillion Dollar Deals

Trump Makes Big AI, Energy Deals On Gulf Tour

Trump’s Middle East Tour Relegates Israel to Sidelines

President Donald Trump's recent Middle East tour culminates in significant business deals and diplomatic efforts, including multi-trillion-dollar agreements and trade talks.

Charter To Buy Cox For $34.5 Billion In Mega Merger

Cable Giants Charter And Cox Announce $34.5B Deal

FCC Approves Verizon’s $20 Billion Frontier Merger Amid DEI Rollback

Charter Communications announces a massive $34.5 billion merger with Cox Communications, set to create one of the largest cable and internet providers in the U.S.

Russia and Ukraine Agree POW Swap But No Peace Deal

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks End Under Two Hours

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks Fueled By Trump Pressure

Tensions remain high as Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in over three years, ending with a prisoner exchange agreement but no ceasefire breakthrough.

DHS Requests 20,000 Guardsmen For Immigration Crackdown

DHS Considers Reality TV Show For Immigrants Seeking Citizenship

Trump Administration Moves to Suspend Asylum System

The Trump administration faces backlash over plans and controversies related to immigration enforcement, including the use of National Guard troops and a proposed reality TV show for migrants.

FDA Clears First Blood Test To Diagnose Alzheimer’s

Baby Survives After Receiving First Personalized CRISPR Therapy

New Gene Editing Treatment Hailed As Medical Breakthrough

New medical advancements include the FDA approval of the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and the first-ever personalized CRISPR gene therapy saving a severely ill baby.

Trump Calls Springsteen ‘Dried Out Prune’ After Criticism

Trump Rips Taylor Swift Again In Ongoing Feud

Trump Slams Bruce Springsteen As ‘Obnoxious Jerk’

President Trump repeatedly attacks musicians Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift after their criticism, intensifying the political feud during his public appearances and social media posts.

Federal Reserve To Slash Workforce By 10 Percent

Fed Plans 10% Staff Reduction In Coming Years

Powell Memo: Fed Will Cut Staffing Levels By 10 Percent

The Federal Reserve announces plans to reduce staff by 10% over several years due to restructuring efforts, signaling significant changes in the central bank’s workforce.

NJ Transit Engineers Strike Leaves 350,000 Stranded

NJ Transit Strike Shuts Down Trains During Rush Hour

NJ Gov. Murphy Blasts Striking Transit Workers’ Actions

New Jersey Transit train engineers strike after failed wage talks, crippling service for approximately 350,000 commuters in the New York metropolitan area.

Cassie Testifies In Explosive Day Of Diddy Sex-Trafficking Trial

Diddy Lawyers Eye ‘Mutual Violence’ Defense Strategy

Cassie Delivers Heartbreaking Testimony Against Sean Combs

Controversy and investigations swirl around the Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial, featuring intense testimony from accusers and defense strategies on display.

Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family Founded On Man-Woman Union

Pope Leo Reaffirms Dignity Of Unborn And Elderly

American Pope Sends Strong Message On Social Issues

Pope Leo XIV affirms orthodox Catholic family values, emphasizing the union between a man and a woman, and stresses the dignity of the unborn and the elderly in his public addresses.

Israel Strikes Houthi Ports In Yemen After Missile Attacks

Israel Threatens Houthi Leader Following Military Strikes

Israeli Forces Pound Yemeni Ports In Response To Assaults

Israel escalates military actions by targeting Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen following missile and drone attacks, issuing direct threats to Houthi leadership amid ongoing conflict.

Boeing Nears Deal To Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes

DOJ May Drop Boeing Criminal Charges Amid 737 MAX Case

Families Decry DOJ Move To Let Boeing Off Criminal Hook

Federal prosecutors are reportedly close to dropping criminal charges against Boeing in the 737 Max crashes case, opting for a non-prosecution deal despite family objections.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Dips To Near 45-Year Low

Inflation Worries Weigh On May Consumer Confidence

Trade War Anxiety Fuels U.S. Inflation Concerns

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. falls to near historic lows amid rising inflation worries and ongoing trade tensions, raising concerns about the economic outlook and recession risks.

SCOTUS Hears Birthright Citizenship And Nationwide Injunction Cases

Justices Question Scope Of Nationwide Injunctions

Supreme Court Divided Over Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court hears significant cases regarding nationwide injunction powers and birthright citizenship, with justices questioning federal authority and implications.

Verizon Ends DEI Programs Amid FCC Pressure

DEI Programs Face Cuts As Trump Targets Initiatives

FCC Approves Verizon's $20B Merger After DEI Promise

Disputes continue about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in corporate and governmental sectors, including Verizon's recent program closures under federal scrutiny.

Cassie’s Testimony Shakes Diddy Trial

Diddy Trial Nears End After Explosive Witness Account

Defense Cross-Examines Key Witness in Combs Case

Notorious music trial heats up as Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex trafficking charges, with dramatic witness testimonies and defense cross-examinations dominating the proceedings.

NYU Withholds Diploma After Controversial Gaza Speech

University Denies Degree Over Anti-Israel Commencement Speech

NYU Student Faces Disciplinary Action For Gaza Remarks

Controversies mount as NYU withholds diploma of graduation speaker who condemned Israel in speech, stirring debates on university policies and freedom of expression.

Severe Storms Threaten Midwest And Eastern U.S.

Over 70 Million Americans Brace For Tornadoes

Weather and natural disaster events impact multiple U.S. regions with severe storms, tornado risks, and power outages disrupting daily life and infrastructure.

Democrat Faces Charges For Assault At ICE Facility

House Judiciary To Investigate Newark ICE Incident

Republicans Push Harsh Deportation Policies In Congress

Legal and political battles rage over immigration enforcement and deportation policies, with lawmakers pushing for stricter actions and probing controversial incidents at ICE facilities.

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