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.
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

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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