Trump, Putin Strike Ceasefire Deal: Talks Start Immediately
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a two-hour call Monday, agreeing that Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations immediately, a major step toward ending the protracted war.
24 Hours Trump and Putin to start ceasefire talks immediately + Supreme Court allows Trump to end deportation protections for 350k Venezuelans + Dem Rep LaMonica McIver charged with assault at ICE facility protest + Retired Navy Admiral convicted in $500k bribery scheme + Senate advances landmark crypto regulation bill + Denzel Washington snaps at photographer on Cannes red carpet + Trump admin lets New York offshore wind project resume + Biden reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis + Texas tornadoes kill 19 as FEMA faces staffing cuts + Netflix to stream Sesame Street after PBS deal ends + Four New Orleans jail escapees captured, six still at large + Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect identified + Trump signs Take It Down Act targeting revenge porn and deepfakes + Moody’s downgrades US credit rating; markets hold steady + JPMorgan CEO warns markets underestimate tariff impacts + House GOP advances Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill
Number 350,000 - Venezuelan migrants’ deportation protections allowed to be revoked by the Supreme Court
Quote "I was completely blindsided" — Scientist warning of US forecasting system collapse

Trump, Putin Agree to Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Trump Calls Putin for 2-Hour War Peace Push
Trump: Russia, Ukraine to Start Ceasefire Talks ‘Immediately’
President Trump conducts a lengthy call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announcing immediate ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Discussions signal a potential thaw in the prolonged conflict with both sides beginning talks promptly.

SCOTUS Allows Trump to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
Trump Can Strip Deportation Protections for 350K Venezuelans, SCOTUS Rules
Supreme Court Gives Trump Major Win on Venezuelan Migrant Deportations
The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration, allowing it to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for around 350,000 Venezuelan migrants, opening the way for their deportation despite dissenting opinions.

Dem Rep Charged With Assault at NJ ICE Protest
DOJ Charges NJ Democrat Over ICE Clash
Federal Assault Charges Filed Against Rep. LaMonica McIver
Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges following a chaotic altercation with law enforcement officers during a protest at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, with some related legal dismissals for other officials.

Retired 4-Star Navy Admiral Convicted in Bribery Case
Ex-Navy Admiral Guilty Over $500K Bribery Scam
Historic Conviction of Navy’s No. 2 Officer for Bribery
A former four-star Navy Admiral has been found guilty of bribery for accepting a lucrative job in exchange for steering a Navy contract, marking a historic federal crime conviction for such a high-ranking military officer.

Senate Advances Landmark Crypto Regulation Bill
Crypto Regulation Bill Moves Forward in Senate Vote
The Senate makes progress on significant cryptocurrency legislation, advancing bills aimed at regulating stablecoins with bipartisan support despite initial Democratic opposition.

Denzel Washington Snaps at Cannes Photographer
Denzel Erupts Over Pushy Photographer at Cannes
Washington Blasts Photographer in Cannes Clash
Oscar winner Denzel Washington engages in a tense confrontation with a photographer on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, drawing widespread attention for his blunt reaction during the event.

Trump Allows New York Offshore Wind Project to Resume
Empire Wind Construction Restarts After Trump Reversal
Trump Officials Back Down, Empire Wind Project Moves Ahead
Trump administration reverses course to allow the major Empire Wind offshore wind energy project in New York to proceed after a previously imposed stop-work order ignited pushback from local officials.

Biden Reveals Aggressive Prostate Cancer Battle
Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Shakes Up Political Landscape
Biden Announces Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden announces he is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer, sparking widespread sympathy and scrutiny about the timing and disclosure of his diagnosis.

Tornadoes Kill 19 as FEMA Faces Staffing Cuts
Severe Storms Leave Devastation Across Midwest and South
Kentucky Tornado Amid Federal Aid Staffing Concerns
Deadly tornadoes and severe storms have swept across multiple U.S. states, killing at least 19 in Kentucky and prompting criticism over federal emergency response and staffing shortages at FEMA.

Netflix Scores Streaming Deal for Sesame Street
Sesame Street Finds New Home on Netflix and PBS
Longtime Kids’ Favorite Sesame Street Moves to Streaming
Netflix secures a streaming deal for Sesame Street, bringing the beloved children’s program to its platform while maintaining its presence on PBS, following changes in past funding sources.

Four New Orleans Jail Escapees Captured; Six Remain at Large
Manhunt Ongoing for 7 New Orleans Jail Escapees
Faulty Locks Blamed in Brazen New Orleans Jail Escape
Several inmates have escaped from the Orleans Parish jail in New Orleans, with four captured and six still at large, sparking a manhunt and renewed scrutiny of jail security measures including faulty locks.

FBI Leaders Confirm Epstein Committed Suicide
Trump FBI Chiefs Deny Epstein Murder Theories
FBI Director Kash Patel Slams Epstein Conspiracy Claims
The FBI directors from the Trump administration dismiss conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein's death, affirming it was a suicide after reviewing the case file, despite ongoing public skepticism.

Trump Signs Revenge Porn, Deepfake Bill
Take It Down Act Signed by Trump, Melania Leads Push
Trump Champions Law Targeting Online Sexual Exploitation
President Donald Trump signs the Take It Down Act into law, a bipartisan effort aimed at criminalizing nonconsensual sharing of intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes, with First Lady Melania Trump's advocacy highlighted.
Markets Shake Off Moody’s Downgrade, Stocks Hold Gains
Investors React to US Credit Rating Drop
S&P 500 Posts Sixth Straight Gain Despite Downgrade
Trader and investor nerves rise after Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating; however, markets largely recover with bonds, stocks, and the dollar showing mixed reactions amid economic uncertainty.

Jamie Dimon Warns of Tariff Risks Still Unfolding
Dimon: Markets Too Complacent Over Trump’s Tariffs
JPMorgan Head Sounds Alarm on Deficits and Tariffs
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns investors of complacency regarding tariffs and U.S. deficits, cautioning that the full economic impacts of trade policies have yet to be felt across markets and earnings.

House GOP Pushes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Bill
Budget Committee Passes Trump’s Tax Cut Package
Trump to Meet GOP as Budget Bill Faces Key Votes
House Republicans advance President Trump’s massive budget reconciliation package dubbed ‘big, beautiful bill,’ aiming to deliver tax cuts, spending reforms, and border security enhancements amid internal GOP negotiations.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Continues with Abuse Claims
Diddy Ex-Friend Testifies About Abuse and Threats
Witness Reveals Diddy's Threats Amid Trial
Chris Diddy Combs' ongoing federal sex trafficking trial features testimony from former associates, including claims of assault and threats, adding new developments to the high-profile legal battle.

Mexican Navy Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge in Deadly Crash
Radio Calls Show Panic Before Brooklyn Bridge Crash
Investigators Probe Cause of Mexican Ship Brooklyn Bridge Collision
A Mexican navy tall ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors. Investigations are ongoing with radio call details emerging as the ship was underway for less than five minutes before the crash.

Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bomber Identified
Bombing Suspect’s Anti-Pro-Life Manifesto Revealed
Fertility Clinic Bombing Linked to Extremist Ideology
The Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect was identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, who left behind a manifesto with anti-Christian views, intensifying the investigation into domestic terrorism targeting reproductive health centers.

Doctors Say Biden’s Cancer Likely Undetected for Years
Biden’s Cancer Cover-Up Scandal Deepens
New Book Alleges Biden Aides Hid Mental Decline
Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis ignites debate over timing and secrecy, with multiple facets of his health history examined amid accusations of a cover-up by aides and political allies. Medical experts weigh in on detection complexities.

Trump Questions Timing of Biden’s Cancer Announcement
Donald Trump and Family Push Biden Cancer Conspiracy
JD Vance Slams Biden Over Cancer Comments
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden faces fierce criticism and political backlash regarding his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, with Trump allies and family members targeting timing and transparency of information release.

Trump Admin to Pay $5 Million to Ashli Babbitt’s Family
Justice Department Settles with Ashli Babbitt Estate
Settlement in Jan. 6 Rioter’s Death Draws Fire
The Justice Department plans to pay a $5 million settlement to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the January 6 Capitol rioter fatally shot by police, stirring controversy and sparking reactions from officials and activists alike.

Severe Weather Warnings Up Ahead of Memorial Day
Storms Ramp Up After Deadly Tornadoes Kill Dozens
Millions Brace for More Severe Weather Across Central US
Severe weather alerts continue for multiple U.S. states ahead of Memorial Day, following deadly tornadoes and storms that have caused dozens of fatalities and widespread destruction across the Midwest and South.

House GOP Nears Vote On Trump’s Massive Budget Plan
Fiscal Hawks Stall Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
House Committee Reboots Trump Budget Bill Amid Splits
House GOP debates and advances President Trump's ambitious 'big, beautiful bill' amidst internal disagreements and opposition from fiscal conservatives and blue state Republicans focusing on tax cuts and spending reforms.

CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon Abruptly Resigns
Top CBS News Exec Quits Amid Trump Lawsuit Fallout
CBS News Leadership in Crisis as CEO Steps Down
CBS News faces internal turmoil as President and CEO Wendy McMahon resigns amid mounting legal battles with the Trump administration and corporate conflict, impacting the network's future direction and leadership.

Diddy Trial Continues with Former Best Friend's Testimony
Love Island Star Charged with Domestic Violence in Utah
Sexual Assault Testimony Shakes Up Diddy Courtroom
High-profile legal cases and investigations move forward, including sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs featuring witness testimonies and domestic violence charges against ‘Love Island’ contestant Cashel Barnett.
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