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Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating—Historic First Ever

Moody’s Ratings has downgraded the United States credit rating from AAA to Aa1 for the first time in history, citing rising government debt and fiscal uncertainty, marking a significant blow to America’s financial standing.

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24 Hours Trump admin to release Biden Hur interview audio soon + Epic Games says Fortnite blocked on Apple iOS globally + Secret Service questions James Comey over '86 47' post + Israel launches major offensive in Gaza amid rising death toll + Supreme Court blocks Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations + Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ over Abrego Garcia case secrecy + Moody's downgrades US credit rating for first time ever + Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail in daring breakout + NJ Transit strike hits 350,000 commuters in historic move + House GOP panel rejects Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’ + Leaked Biden Hur audio reveals troubling memory lapses + Diddy sex trafficking trial highlights explosive testimony + Trump slams Supreme Court, Springsteen and Taylor Swift + Russia Ukraine agree to mass POW swap amid stalled talks + DHS considers immigrant reality show pitch for citizenship + Nvidia to open research center in Shanghai amid China tensions

Number Aa1 - New US credit rating after historic downgrade by Moody's

Quote "You haven’t complied" — Judge Paula Xinis rebuking Trump DOJ over Abrego Garcia case

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TOPICS

Trump Admin Nears Release of Biden Hur Interview Audio

Leaked Biden Audio Exposes Memory Lapses in Hur Probe

Biden Struggles With Key Dates in Leaked Hur Interview Audio

Audio and revelations from former President Joe Biden's 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur surface, exposing memory lapses and fueling political controversy around his cognitive state.

Epic Games Says Fortnite Blocked on Apple iOS Globally

Apple Denies Removing Fortnite From EU Market Amid Dispute

Fortnite Unavailable on iPhones Globally After Apple Blocks Release

Epic Games announces Fortnite remains blocked on Apple’s iOS worldwide after Apple blocked the game’s relaunch attempts in the US and European markets, sparking a growing dispute.

Secret Service Questions Comey Over ‘86 47’ Social Media Post

Ex-FBI Director James Comey Interviewed by Secret Service Over Post

James Comey Under Investigation Over ‘8647’ Instagram Post

Secret Service interviews and questions former FBI Director James Comey after a cryptic social media post '86 47' is interpreted by some as a threat against President Trump, fueling a high-profile investigation.

Israeli Military Launches Major Gaza Offensive as Trump Departs

Israel Strikes Houthis in Yemen as Gaza Bombardment Intensifies

More Than 19,000 Palestinians Displaced Amid Israeli Operation

Israeli military launches new major offensive in Gaza amid escalating conflict and rising casualties, coinciding with President Trump's departure from the Middle East without a peace deal.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Resume Quick Deportations

Supreme Court Extends Block on Deportations Under Wartime Law

The U.S. Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration's efforts to quickly deport Venezuelan gang members using the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act, ordering more notice and due process for detainees.

Judge Scolds Trump Officials Over Abrego Garcia State Secrets Claims

Federal Judge Rebukes Trump DOJ for Obstructing Deportation Details

Judge Demands More From Trump DOJ on Abrego Garcia Case

Federal judges sharply criticize the Trump Justice Department's refusal to disclose information in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case, expressing frustration at the administration's use of 'state secrets' claims.

Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating for First Time in History

US Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating With Moody's Downgrade

Historic US Credit Rating Downgrade Cites Rising Debt Burden

Moody's rating agency downgrades the United States credit rating from AAA to Aa1 for the first time ever, citing rising debt and lack of fiscal restraint, causing concern over the nation's financial outlook.

Ten Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail Through Hole in Cell Wall

Manhunt Underway for Nine Dangerous Inmates Still at Large

Inmates Taunt Jailers After Daring New Orleans Escape

Ten inmates, including violent offenders, escape from a New Orleans jail through a hole in a cell, prompting a major manhunt and public warnings to consider them armed and dangerous.

NJ Transit Train Engineers Strike Hits 350,000 Commuters

Historic New Jersey Transit Strike Shuts Down Rail Service

NJ Transit Strike Forces Riders Onto Expensive Amtrak Trains

New Jersey Transit train engineers strike for higher wages, affecting approximately 350,000 commuters and shutting down rail service for the first time in 40 years, causing widespread disruption.

House GOP Panel Rejects Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Republicans Stall Trump’s Budget Bill Amid Conservative Revolt

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Fails in Committee Vote Over Spending Disputes

House Budget Committee rejects President Trump's signature ‘big, beautiful bill’, a major tax and spending package, due to opposition from conservative Republicans seeking steeper cuts.

Diddy Trial Highlights Explosive Cassie Ventura Testimony

Diddy Trial: Witnesses Unveil Graphic Abuse Allegations

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces a high-stakes federal sex trafficking trial with explosive testimony from witnesses including Cassie Ventura, unveiling intense personal allegations.

Trump Rips Supreme Court, Springsteen and Taylor Swift

Trump Claims Taylor Swift ‘No Longer Hot’ After His Criticism

Trump Slams Bruce Springsteen Over ‘Treasonous’ Comments

President Donald Trump criticizes Supreme Court decisions and disparages music icons Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen in a string of social media posts highlighting ongoing political and cultural battles.

Russia Ukraine Hold First Direct Talks in Years

Russia Ukraine Agree to Largest POW Swap Since War Began

Russia Ukraine Talks End With Prisoner Swap but No Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct peace talks since 2022 in Istanbul, agreeing to a large prisoner of war swap but making limited progress toward a ceasefire.

DHS Considers Immigrant Citizenship Reality TV Show

Immigrant Reality Show Pitch Under Review at DHS

Kristi Noem Backs Controversial Immigrant Competition Show

Department of Homeland Security considers a controversial reality TV show concept where immigrants compete for fast-track citizenship, drawing criticism over the approach to immigration policy.

Nvidia to Set Up Research Center in Shanghai

Nvidia Maintains Foothold in China with Shanghai Lab

Nvidia announces plans to open a research center in Shanghai, maintaining its presence in China amid increasing competition and concerns over tech transfers in the region.

NJ Transit Strike Leaves 350,000 Commuters in Lurch

New Jersey Rail Strike Adds to Transit Crisis

NJ Transit Rail Chaos Continues Amid Strike and Flights Cut

New Jersey commuters face severe disruptions as transit strikes and airport meltdowns plague the region, impacting hundreds of thousands across the New York metropolitan area.

House Republicans Scramble to Salvage Trump’s Megabill

Trump’s Big Bill Faces GOP Revolt Over Spending

Conservatives Sink Trump Tax and Spending Package

House GOP prepares for tough legislative battles as internal divisions threaten passage of Trump's agenda, including tax and spending bills, amid conservative rebel opposition.

James Comey Under Fire for Deleted '8647' Instagram Post

Former FBI Chief’s ‘8647’ Post Sparks Federal Probe

Legal Analysts Debate Comey’s Alleged Assassination Threat

James Comey’s cryptic Instagram post prompts legal investigations and fierce political backlash, with debates over whether it constitutes a threat against President Trump.

Supreme Court Examines Nationwide Injunctions Power

Federal Courts Demand Due Process In Deportation Cases

Justice Samuel Alito Criticizes SCOTUS Opinion on Deportations

Federal courts rule and debate over nationwide injunctions and due process in immigration and other high-profile cases, spotlighting shifting legal standards and political implications.

Trump Mideast Tour Nets Trillions, Alters Regional Dynamics

Trump’s Gulf Visit Boosts Arab Allies While Ruffling Israeli Ties

Trump Business Deals Raise Questions After Gulf Trip

President Trump’s Middle East trip results in multitrillion-dollar deals and geopolitical shifts, but draws scrutiny over business ties and legacy in the region.

Consumer Confidence Declines Amid Tariff Uncertainty

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to Three-Year Low

Consumer Confidence Falls as Tariff Fears Mount

Consumer confidence and sentiment in the U.S. continue to decline amid ongoing tariff uncertainties and economic concerns, impacting markets and public mood.

Supreme Court Deals New Blow To Trump Deportation Push

SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Use Of Alien Enemies Act Deportations

Supreme Court Extends Pause On Trump Deportations Under Wartime Law

Supreme Court rulings deliver setbacks to President Trump’s deportation and immigration enforcement policies, requiring procedural changes and blocking expedited removals.

DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops For Immigration Sweeps

Trump Admin Calls For Nat’l Guard Support In Deportations

DHS Seeks Massive Guard Deployment For Immigration Roundups

The Department of Homeland Security requests deployment of 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration roundups across the U.S., signaling a major enforcement escalation.

House Oversight Chair Vows Probe Into Biden Staffers’ Conduct

House Investigates Biden’s Autopen Use For Controversial Orders

New Biden Book Spurs GOP Scrutiny On President’s Mental State

House Republicans advance probes and investigations into the Biden administration’s handling of classified documents, autopen use, and other actions related to former President Joe Biden.

GOP Seeks To Bar Comey From Federal Jobs After Controversy

Comey Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Trump Assassination Post

Secret Service Investigates Comey Over Cryptic ‘8647’ Photo

James Comey faces growing backlash and legal investigations due to his '8647' social media post, as Republicans seek to bar him from federal employment and question his intentions.

Nvidia, Cisco And OpenAI Back UAE Stargate AI Data Center

Nvidia, Cisco, OpenAI, and others back a massive AI data center project in the UAE, highlighting US tech's expanding footprint in the Middle East and AI advancements.

At Least 4 Dead After Tornado Hits St. Louis Area

St. Louis Storms Kill 4, Leave Major Damage

Severe Weather Devastates St. Louis, Tornado Confirmed

A severe weather outbreak including tornadoes hits the St. Louis region with multiple deaths and injuries, causing significant damage and prompting emergency responses.

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case, Rejects Trump Views

House Republicans Block Measures to Cut Immigrant Benefits

Sanctuary Policies Under Fire as ICE Arrests Increase

U.S. lawmakers and courts engage in debates and rulings over birthright citizenship, immigration law enforcement, and sanctuary policies amid heightened political tensions.

House GOP Pushes Forward On Trump's Big Budget Despite Setbacks

Trump Urges GOP Unity Around Megabill As Support Wanes

House Budget Committee Vote Delayed Amid GOP Divisions

The House GOP renews attempts to pass Trump’s mega tax and spending bill despite setbacks and opposition, as conservative factions voice key demands and concerns.

Trump DOJ Faces Rebukes Over Legal Maneuvers, Court Battles

High-Stakes Legal Fights Shadow Trump Agenda

Lawmakers Call For More Aggressive Trump Justice Moves

The Trump administration faces continued legal and public relations challenges as investigations, court rulings, and political opposition target its policies and actions in multiple arenas.

Democrats Grapple With Biden’s Decline Ahead of 2028 Race

House Dems Flip Over Biden Mental Acuity Concerns

Democrats Admit Biden Reelection Support May Have Been Mistake

More political turmoil as Democrats re-examine support for Biden amid revelations of cognitive decline and discuss the implications for future presidential hopefuls.

Boeing Nears Deal to Avoid Guilty Plea in 737 Max Crashes

DOJ May Drop Criminal Case Against Boeing over Fatal Crashes

Families Appalled As Boeing Likely Evades Prosecution

Boeing nears settlement to avoid criminal charges over 737 Max crashes, sparking outrage among families of victims and raising questions about accountability.

Trump Claims Comey Knew ‘8647’ Post Called For Assassination

Trump Says Comey’s Instagram Post Was Call For Violence

GOP Lawmakers Demand Charges Over Comey’s ‘Assassination’ Post

Rising tensions and criticism surround James Comey’s controversial social media posts, with Republicans accusing him of inciting violence against President Trump.

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