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Historic Downgrade: Moody’s Cuts US Credit Rating Amid Debt Crisis

Moody’s has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from triple-A to Aa1 for the first time, citing rising debt and lack of fiscal discipline. This historic move shakes financial markets and signals growing economic risks for the nation.

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24 Hours Moody's downgrades US credit rating below triple-A + Supreme Court blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act + New Orleans jail lockdown as 11 inmates escape + Trump's big bill blocked in House Budget Committee + Leaked audio reveals Biden's memory struggles in special counsel interview + Trump finishes Middle East tour amid business deals + NJ Transit strike disrupts commute for 350K + Federal judge strikes down transgender workplace protections + Russia Ukraine agree to large prisoner swap after Istanbul talks + James Comey under Secret Service investigation for post + FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer's diagnosis + Trump blasts Comey over '8647' assassination post + Israeli military launches major offensive in Gaza + Diddy trial hears graphic abuse testimony from Cassie Ventura + Moody's warns of US fiscal risks amid debt concerns + Department of Homeland Security vetting immigrant reality show concept

Number 11 - Inmates who escaped New Orleans jail, including murder suspects, in a massive breakout

Quote "The Supreme Court will continue blocking Donald Trump’s administration from mass deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act." — Supreme Court Ruling

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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating... Historic First

Credit Rating Cut Sends Shock Through Markets - US Downgraded

US Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating... Rising Debt Fears

The US loses its top credit rating as Moody's downgrades the nation's score to Aa1, citing rising debt and poor fiscal management, marking the first time the US is without a triple-A rating.

Supreme Court Slams Trump on Alien Enemies Deportations

High Court Blocks Trump’s Quick Deportation Push... Again

SCOTUS Keeps Block on Trump Deportations Under Wartime Law

The US Supreme Court issues multiple rulings blocking President Trump's administration's deportation efforts under the Alien Enemies Act, citing due process violations for Venezuelan migrants.

New Orleans Jail on Lockdown After 11 Inmates Escape

Manhunt Continues for 10 Armed Inmates After Prison Break

Inmates Taunt Guards With Photos After Jail Escape

Eleven inmates, including murder suspects, escape from New Orleans jail causing a massive manhunt as authorities warn the public about dangerous fugitives on the loose.

GOP ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Fails Key Congress Vote

Conservative Rebellion Tanks Trump’s Mega Tax & Spending Plan

House Budget Panel Rejects Trump’s Signature Legislative Push

President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' suffers a major setback as several Republican conservatives block the bill in the House Budget Committee over concerns it lacks deep spending cuts.

Biden Audio Leak Shows Memory Struggles... Son’s Death Confusion

Leaked Biden Interview Audio Reveals Troubling Memory Lapses

Biden Stumbles Recalling Key Details in Secret Counsel Interview

Leaked audio from former President Joe Biden’s 2023 special counsel interview exposes significant memory lapses, including struggles to recall the year his son Beau died.

Trump Returns from Middle East with Massive Deals... No Peace Pact

Trump Middle East Tour Yielded Trillions in Investment Promises

White House Praises Trump's Gulf Trip as Economic Triumph

President Donald Trump wraps up a high-profile Middle East tour marked by economic deals and growing geopolitical influence amid mixed reactions back home.

NJ Transit Strike Shuts Down Rail Service for 350,000 Commuters

Historic Transit Strike Paralyzes New Jersey Trains and Commuters

Commuters Face Chaos as NJ Transit Engineers Walk Out

NJ Transit train engineers initiate a historic statewide strike, halting rail services and leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters stranded and scrambling for alternatives.

Judge Eviscerates Biden Transgender Workplace Edict

Federal Court Tosses Transgender Harassment Guidelines

A federal judge in Texas strikes down Biden-era workplace protections for transgender employees, ruling against policies that protected against harassment based on gender identity.

Russia Ukraine Face-to-Face Talks End After Swapping POWs

Fragile Peace Talks Yield Largest POW Swap Since War Began

Istanbul Meeting Sees Prisoner Deal but No Truce

Russia and Ukraine hold first direct peace talks in three years in Istanbul, agreeing on a large prisoner exchange but failing to reach a ceasefire or breakthrough agreement.

Secret Service Probes Comey Over Controversial ‘8647’ Seashell Post

Comey Under Investigation for Instagram Post Suggesting Assassination

Trump Calls Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Assassination Threat

James Comey, former FBI director, faces investigation by the Secret Service and Homeland Security over a social media post featuring a photo of seashells arranged to read '8647', interpreted as a threat against President Trump.

FDA Clears Groundbreaking Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Detection

First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Gets FDA OK

Alzheimer’s Blood Test Approved by U.S. Regulators

FDA approves the first-ever blood test capable of helping diagnose Alzheimer's disease, providing a noninvasive tool to detect the condition more easily.

Israel Launches Major Offensive in Gaza After Trump Exit

IDF Strikes Gaza in New Offensive Amid Rising Death Toll

The Israeli military launches a major new offensive in Gaza amid escalating airstrikes, coinciding with President Trump's departure from the region without a peace deal.

Cassie’s Bombshell Testimony Rocks Diddy Trial

Graphic Abuse Accounts in Diddy’s Federal Trial Emerge

Cassie’s Tearful Testimony Could Decide Diddy’s Fate

Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial features graphic accounts of abuse from star witness Cassie Ventura, who accuses the mogul of serious misconduct.

DHS Weighs Immigrant Reality Show—Citizenship at Stake

Migrant ‘Hunger Games’? DHS Vetting Reality TV Pitch

Controversial Immigrant ‘Big Brother’ Show Under DHS Consideration

Department of Homeland Security considers producing a controversial reality TV show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship, eliciting widespread criticism over the concept.

Trump Accuses Comey of ‘Assassination’ Plot via ‘8647’ Post

Political Firestorm Erupts Over Comey’s Controversial Seashell Post

Comey Under Fire As Trump Claims ‘He Knew Exactly What He Was Doing’

Trump repeatedly attacks former FBI Director James Comey over a posted image interpreted as a call for assassination, fueling political firestorm and Secret Service involvement.

Jerome Powell Orders 10% Staff Cut at Federal Reserve

Fed to Shrink Workforce by a Tenth in Coming Years

The Federal Reserve announces plans to reduce staff by 10% through attrition as part of broader efforts to streamline the central bank’s operations.

Salman Rushdie Attacker Sentenced to 25 Years

Man Behind Rushdie Stabbing Gets Maximum Sentence

The deadly stabbing of author Salman Rushdie results in a maximum 25-year prison sentence for his assailant, closing a high-profile violent incident.

Trump Slams Springsteen and Swift in Fiery Social Media Rant

President Trump’s Celebrity Feud Rumbles On

President Donald Trump renews feuds with celebrities Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift via social media posts, escalating cultural disputes during his Middle East return.

US Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low

Inflation Worries Push Down American Sentiment

Consumer sentiment in the US drops to multi-year lows amid concerns over inflation and tariff impacts, signaling possible economic headwinds ahead.

Largest POW Swap Agreed as Russia Ukraine Talks Quickly End

Russia Ukraine Exchange 1000 Prisoners Amid Stalled Talks

Russia and Ukraine agree to the largest prisoner of war swap since the conflict began, but direct peace talks end quickly without any ceasefire agreement.

Judge Blasts Trump DOJ 'Stonewalling' Over Deportation Case

Court Demands More Clarity on Abrego Garcia Return

Federal judge in Maryland criticizes Trump administration for invoking state secrets privilege to withhold details concerning the return of wrongfully deported immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Army to Armor DC Streets Ahead of Massive June Tank Parade

Metal Plates Installed on D.C. Roads to Shield Tanks

The U.S. military prepares an elaborate June parade in Washington, including placing metal plates on streets to protect them from heavy tanks rolling through the capital.

Charter to Buy Cox in $21.9B Cable Mega-Merger

Cable Titans Unite: Charter Takes Over Cox

Multiple cable giants unify with Charter Communications’ $21.9 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, aiming to solidify dominance against streaming rivals.

Trump Administration Seeks 20K Guards for Immigration Roundups

Massive Guard Deployment Planned for Immigration Sweep

DHS requests up to 20,000 National Guard troops to support an aggressive immigration enforcement and deportation campaign under the Trump administration.

Listeria Deaths Climb to 14 Linked to Frozen Shakes

FDA and CDC report listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes causing a rise in deaths, raising alarm over food safety in healthcare settings.

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