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.
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

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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