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Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating for First Time Ever... Market On Edge

Moody’s downgraded the United States from its top AAA rating to Aa1, citing mounting government debt and political dysfunction, triggering concerns over the economy’s stability and future borrowing costs.

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24 Hours Israeli offensive in Gaza intensifies after airstrikes kill over 100 + Supreme Court blocks Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations + New Orleans jail break: 10 inmates escape, manhunt underway for 9 + Moody’s downgrades US credit rating from AAA to Aa1 + Multiple deadly tornadoes rip through Kentucky and Missouri + James Comey questioned by Secret Service over '8647' social media post + Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ rejected by House Budget Committee + Trump wraps up Middle East tour amid billion dollar investments + Russian drone strike kills 9 on Ukrainian civilian bus after peace talks + Donald Trump attacks Supreme Court and celebrities on social media + Federal Reserve to cut 10% of staff as economic concerns grow + HHS preparing to scrap COVID vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, kids + Trump admin requests 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups + Cassie Ventura testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial + Gaza ceasefire talks confirmed between Hamas and Israel in Qatar + Biden’s interview audio reveals memory lapses and confusion

Number 21 - At least 21 people dead from tornadoes sweeping Kentucky and Missouri

Quote "He knew exactly what he was doing" — Donald Trump on James Comey's '8647' social media post

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TOPICS

Israel Launches Intensive Gaza Offensive: Over 100 Killed

Hamas Confirms New Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Qatar

Thousands of Palestinians Flee North Gaza Amid Israeli Attacks

Israel launches a major new offensive in Gaza amid escalating airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and mass displacement. Hamas confirms ongoing ceasefire talks in Qatar, while dire humanitarian conditions worsen.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump on Alien Enemies Act Deportations

Supreme Court Extends Pause on Alien Enemies Act Deportations

Supreme Court Again Halts Trump Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

The US Supreme Court continues to block the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations of Venezuelan migrants, citing due process violations, drawing presidential ire and legal complications.

New Orleans Jail Break: 10 Escaped Inmates on Run

Urgent Manhunt Underway for Louisiana Escaped Inmates

Three Inmates Recaptured After New Orleans Jail Escape

A daring prison escape in New Orleans sees 10 inmates break out through a hole in their cell, triggering a widespread manhunt. Authorities warn the public as dangerous criminals remain at large.

Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating From AAA to Aa1

Historic First: US Credit Rating Dropped by Moody’s

Moody's Slashes US Creditworthiness Amid Rising Debt Burden

Moody’s Ratings agency downgrades the United States credit rating for the first time in modern history, citing escalating government debt and fiscal mismanagement, sparking economic concerns and political fallout.

Tornadoes Kill At Least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri

Mass Casualty Tornado Event Hits Midwest, Multiple Dead

Five Dead After Tornado Tears Through St Louis City

Deadly tornadoes and severe weather sweep across multiple US states, including Kentucky and Missouri, causing fatalities, widespread damage, and power outages, with emergency responses ongoing.

James Comey Questioned Over '8647' Post by Secret Service

Secret Service Interviews Comey Over Assassination Code Post

Comey Under Investigation for Death Threat Post on Social Media

James Comey faces growing investigation and Secret Service questioning for his cryptic ‘8647’ social media post, which many interpret as a veiled threat against President Trump amidst heightened political tensions.

House Committee Rejects Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Trump’s Budget Bill Tanks in Committee Amid Conservative Revolt

Setback for Trump as Conservatives Block Tax-Spending Bill

President Donald Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill dubbed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ suffers a major defeat in the House Budget Committee due to opposition from conservative Republicans pushing for deeper cuts.

Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour With Massive Investments

Trump’s Middle East Deals Stir Controversy Over Jet Gift

Trump’s Mideast Tour Boosts Arab States at Israel’s Expense

Donald Trump concludes a major trip to the Middle East securing hundreds of billions in investments and fostering new diplomatic opportunities, while stirring controversy over gifts and ongoing regional tensions.

Russian Drone Kills 9 in Ukraine Hours After Peace Talks

Drone Strike Targets Civilians Amidst Ukraine-Russia Talks

Ukraine Reports 9 Dead After Russian Drone Hits Bus

A Russian drone strike hits a civilian bus in northeastern Ukraine shortly after high-level peace talks, killing nine people and escalating tensions in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Audio Shows Biden Struggling With Memory in 2023 Interview

Biden Interview Audio Exposes Troubling Memory Lapses

Leaked Biden Audio Deepens Concerns Over Cognitive Decline

Memorandum leaks and audio releases reveal serious memory lapses and confusion from former President Joe Biden during his 2023 special counsel interview, raising questions about his mental fitness and fueling political debate.

Federal Reserve to Cut 10 Percent of Its Staff

Fed Chair Powell Pushes Staff Reduction Plan in Memo

Fed Prepares 10% Staff Cut Amid Budgetary Concerns

The Federal Reserve announces plans to reduce its workforce by 10% over the coming years, citing budgetary pressures and the need to streamline operations amid uncertain economic conditions.

HHS to Scrap COVID Jab Recommendations for Pregnant Moms and Kids

The Department of Health and Human Services is set to scrap COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and children, reflecting shifting policies amidst evolving pandemic conditions and vaccine data.

Trump Admin Requests 20,000 National Guard for Immigration Raids

DHS Seeks Tens of Thousands of Guardsmen for Deportation Support

Pentagon Reviewing DHS Request for 20K National Guard Troops

The Trump administration has requested deployment of 20,000 National Guard troops to support immigration enforcement operations, intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal border crossings and related activities.

Cassie Testifies in Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial with Graphic Details

Diddy Trial in Spotlight as Cassie Wraps Explosive Testimony

Cassie Cross-Examined in High-Stakes Combs Court Battle

Cassie Ventura delivers explosive and graphic testimony in the high-profile sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, providing pivotal evidence that could impact the case's outcome.

Hamas Praises ‘Heroic’ Murder of Pregnant Woman En Route to Birth

Hamas publicly celebrates heinous violence including the killing of a pregnant woman, underscoring the brutality of the ongoing conflict and the challenges to peace efforts.

Trump Rages at Supreme Court for Blocking Deportations

Trump Takes Swipes at Springsteen and Taylor Swift on Social Media

Trump Blasts SCOTUS Over Deportation Ruling, ‘Bad and Dangerous’ Day

Tensions spike as Donald Trump publicly attacks the Supreme Court for blocking his deportation plans, alongside issuing sharp rebukes against celebrities amidst ongoing political battles.

Democrats Defend Biden Despite Leaked Cognitive Decline Audio

2028 Dem Hopefuls Scramble to Address Biden Mental Decline Issue

Top Biden Aides Deny Full Knowledge of President’s Cognitive Struggles

Major Democratic leaders and commentators push back against reports and books revealing Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, signaling a politically sensitive topic ahead of the 2028 presidential race.

House Republicans Fail to Advance Trump’s Budget Package

GOP Megabill Faces Conservative Resistance, Future Uncertain

Trump’s Tax Bill Stalls As GOP Battles Over Spending Cuts

House Republicans stall progress on President Trump’s massive tax and spending legislation due to divisions among conservatives and reluctance from some lawmakers, threatening the bill’s future.

Illinois Law Advances Stricter Police Hiring Checks After 2024 Death

Federal Judge Overturns Biden Transgender Workplace Guidance

Republicans Aim to Defund Child Transitions, Spark Controversy

The Biden administration moves to enforce stricter background checks for police hires, and some conservative states push back on transgender rights and Medicaid funding, igniting nationwide cultural and political debates.

House Oversight Probes Biden’s Use of Autopen for Official Orders

President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign controversial documents prompts a new congressional investigation, adding to scrutiny over his administration’s practices amidst cognitive concerns.

Tech Stocks Soar After Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy Tour

Nvidia to Build New AI Center in Shanghai Maintaining China Ties

OpenAI, Nvidia Back Massive UAE AI Data Center Project

Tech companies like Nvidia and Tesla see stock gains buoyed by positive market response to President Trump's Middle East tour, while AI data center projects advance in the UAE with backing from major firms.

DOJ to Charge Rep. LaMonica McIver Over ICE Facility Protest

House Dem Faces Federal Charges After Clashing with ICE

The Department of Justice plans charges against a Democratic congresswoman linked to a protest at an ICE facility, escalating political tensions and legal enforcement actions.

Ukraine and Russia Agree to Largest Prisoner Exchange Yet

Direct Peace Talks Yield Prisoner Swap, No Cease-Fire Agreement

Massive prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine come as peace talks continue but fail to secure a cease-fire, maintaining uncertainty in the ongoing conflict dynamics.

House GOP Proposes Ban on Comey over ‘8647’ Instagram Post

Comey’s ‘8647’ Post Ignites GOP Calls for Federal Employment Ban

Secret Service and DHS Investigate Comey for ‘Murder Threat’ Post

James Comey’s controversial Instagram post with cryptic numbers leads to widespread calls for investigation, congressional resolutions to ban him from federal service, and escalating political uproar.

Trump Accuses Comey of Instigating Assassination Plot

Donald Trump Rips Into Comey Over Cryptic ‘8647’ Message

Trump Slams Comey: ‘Knew Exactly What He Was Doing’

President Trump publicly attacks former FBI Director James Comey for alleged instigation of violence through social media posts, amplifying political discord and media scrutiny.

Federal Judge Rebukes DOJ for State Secrets Claims in Deportation Case

Supreme Court Demands More Notice in Alien Enemies Deportations

Trump Administration Faces Judicial Blockades on Deportation Plans

U.S. courts and agencies navigate complex legal battles over immigration enforcement, deportation proceedings, and related executive orders, highlighting persistent conflict over immigration policy.

Leaked Audio of Biden’s Special Counsel Interview Released

Shocking Biden Interview Clips Reveal Memory Failures

New Analysis Finds Biden Struggled to Recall Major Events

Audio leaks and legal revelations expose President Joe Biden’s declining cognitive abilities, fueling intense political debate and scrutiny ahead of future election cycles.

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