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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating Below Triple-A... Historic Financial Blow

Moody's downgraded the US credit rating from its prized Aaa rating to Aa1 for the first time ever. Citing rising debt and fiscal mismanagement, this move shakes markets and raises borrowing costs, marking a critical financial setback.

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24 Hours Moody's downgrades US credit rating below triple-A + Supreme Court blocks Trump from deporting Venezuelan migrants under Alien Enemies Act + Eleven inmates escape New Orleans jail; manhunt ongoing + Leaked audio reveals Biden struggles during special counsel interview + Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' rejected by House Budget Committee + New Jersey Transit strike strands 350,000 commuters + Federal judge rebukes Trump DOJ over state secrets claim + Israeli military launches offensive in Gaza as Trump leaves region + Meta faces probe over Louisiana data center gas plans + James Comey interviewed by Secret Service over social media post + Salman Rushdie stabber sentenced to 25 years + DHS vetting immigrant reality TV show proposal + FCC approves Verizon $20B Frontier acquisition + Trump tour boosts AI chip deal with UAE + Russia, Ukraine agree to largest POW swap in years + FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer's diagnosis

Number $36.2 trillion - US national debt cited by Moody's in credit downgrade.

Quote "The administration's refusal to provide information has been an exercise in utter frustration." — Federal Judge Paula Xinis

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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating Below Triple-A

Moody's Strips US Government of Top Credit Rating

Disaster: America loses Perfect Credit Rating for First Time

The US credit rating downgrade by Moody's signals financial concerns due to rising government debt and fiscal mismanagement overshadowing economic progress.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Deportations

Supreme Court Halts Trump Deportations Under Wartime Law

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid To Resume Deportations

Supreme Court repeatedly blocks Trump administration's use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations, insisting on more due process and legal review.

Eleven Inmates Break Out of New Orleans Jail

Manhunt Continues As 9 Inmates At Large After New Orleans Escape

New Orleans Jail Break: Escapees Armed and Dangerous

Major jailbreak in New Orleans jail as 10-11 inmates, including murder suspects, escape through inside help; manhunt ongoing, authorities warn public to be alert.

Leaked Audio Shows Biden Memory Lapses With Special Counsel

Biden Stumbles Over Key Memories in Leaked Interview

Biden's Infamous Special Counsel Interview Audio Released

Leaked and released audio from Joe Biden's special counsel interview reveals pronounced memory struggles and confusion, fueling concerns over his cognitive state during his presidency.

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Stalled in House Committee

’Big, Beautiful Bill’ Quashed by House Conservatives

GOP Tax Bill Flops Amid Internal Opposition

President Donald Trump's signature 'big, beautiful bill' faces major setbacks as conservatives in the House Budget Committee block the legislation over spending and policy disputes.

New Jersey Transit Strike Strands 350,000 Commuters

Nightmare NJ Transit Strike Halts Rail Service

NJ Transit Strike Forces Riders Onto Expensive Alternatives

New Jersey Transit engineers strike halts rail services, disrupting commuting for 350,000 people, forcing alternative transportation and causing widespread travel chaos.

Judge Eviscerates Trump DOJ Over State Secrets Claim

Federal Judge Slams DOJ In Deportation Case

Trump Admin Stonewalled Court On Deportation Case, Says Judge

Federal court judge sharply rebukes Trump DOJ for poor justification over 'state secrets' claim in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case, intensifying legal scrutiny on administration.

Israel Launches Strikes on Yemeni Houthi Ports

Israel Hits Yemen Ports As Trump Tour Ends

Israeli military launches airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen amid ongoing missile attacks towards Israel coinciding with President Trump's Middle East visit conclusion.

Meta Faces Probe Over Louisiana Gas-Powered Data Center

Critics Question Meta’s Louisiana Data Center Gas Plans

Meta faces Democratic probe into plans to power Louisiana data center by natural gas, causing local utilities to propose new gas plants, raising environmental and political concerns.

James Comey Interviewed by Secret Service Over Threat Post

Secret Service Questions Comey on ‘8647’ Social Media Post

Comey Faces Intense Scrutiny After Controversial Instagram Post

Former FBI Director James Comey faces Secret Service interviews over controversial '86 47' Instagram post believed to be a veiled threat against President Trump, sparking political uproar.

Salman Rushdie's Attacker Gets 25 Years

Rushdie Stabber Sentenced to Quarter Century in Prison

Author Rushdie’s Assailant Sentenced to Maximum Term

Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, sentenced to maximum 25 years in prison for attempted murder in 2022 stabbing attack, delivering a final chapter in high-profile case affecting free speech.

DHS Vetting Immigrant Reality TV Show Pitch

DHS Mulls Immigrant Competition TV Show

Noem Pushes 'Hunger Games' Style Citizenship Show

The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a controversial reality TV show proposal where immigrants compete for US citizenship, garnering bipartisan criticism and media attention.

FCC Approves Verizon $20B Frontier Deal After DEI Rollback

Verizon Ends DEI Programs With FCC Nod

Federal Communications Commission approves Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications after Verizon agrees to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Trump Secures AI Chip Deal in UAE Visit

Trump’s Mideast Tour Nets Major Tech Wins

President Trump’s Middle East tour secures major AI chip deals with the UAE and strengthens economic ties, marking a geopolitical shift and economic success in the region.

Russia, Ukraine Agree to Largest Prisoner Swap Since War

Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Yield Prisoner Swap

Peace Talks Fail to Secure Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine conduct first face-to-face peace talks since 2022, agreeing on a historic 1,000 prisoner swap but failing to reach a truce, keeping tensions high.

FDA Clears First Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer's

FDA Approves Landmark Alzheimer’s Blood Test

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Made Easier With New Blood Test

FDA approves the first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, a breakthrough in early detection to aid treatment decisions for patients experiencing cognitive decline.

NJ Transit Strike Idles Rails, Strands 350K Riders

NJ Strike Sends Riders to $70 Amtrak Trips

NJ Transit Shutdown Hits Commuters Hard

New Jersey Transit rail engineers strike leads to historic shutdown, affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters and forcing costly alternatives like Amtrak rides at premium prices.

Israel Launches Major Offensive in Gaza

Israel Airstrikes Intensify as Trump Departs Region

Israel steps up military offensive in Gaza with air strikes targeting Hamas tunnels and weapons, coinciding with President Trump's departure from the Middle East amid rising conflict intensity.

Comey Under Investigation for Assassination Post

Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Spurs Federal Probe

Political Firestorm Over Comey’s Instagram Threat

James Comey faces intense backlash and investigation over a social media post showing '8647'—interpreted as a call for President Trump's assassination—deepening political controversy.

Trump Slams Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen

Trump Renew Feud With Celebs After Middle East Trip

Trump’s Culture War Hits Music Icons Hard

President Trump renews personal and political feuds with celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen, amplifying culture war tensions alongside legislative struggles.

Democrats Probe Meta’s Gas-Powered Louisiana Data Center

Meta's plan for a Louisiana data center powered by natural gas prompts political probe and scrutiny of environmental impact linked to multiple new power plants proposed locally.

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