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Trump, Putin Phone Call Sparks Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

President Trump announced after a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will start ceasefire negotiations immediately, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict despite ongoing complexities.

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24 Hours Trump, Putin talk brings ceasefire hopes + Supreme Court backs Trump on Venezuelan deportations + Dem Rep McIver charged over ICE clash + Trump signs revenge porn and deepfakes ban + Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer + New Orleans inmate manhunt continues + Chinese battery giant CATL surges on Hong Kong debut + Moody’s downgrades US credit rating + FEMA criticized after deadly tornadoes + Trump administration settles Ashli Babbitt case for $5M + DOJ probes Chicago for race-based hiring + Taiwan’s president downplays US trade tensions + Trump clashes with Walmart over tariffs + Senate advances landmark crypto regulation + Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ hits House hurdles + Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing investigated

Number $5 million - Settlement payout to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt’s family from Trump admin.

Quote "I regret the distraction and the controversy around it, but again, it’s hard to have regret about something that even in hindsight looks to me to be totally innocent." — James Comey

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Trump, Putin call sparks immediate ceasefire talks

Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks begin immediately

Russia, Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announcing immediate ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine. Despite Trump's optimism, details of the discussions and Moscow's position suggest a complex negotiation ahead.

Biden battling ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

Biden’s Cancer Has A High Gleason Score. Doctors Explain What That Means

Did Joe Biden reveal he had cancer in 2022 speech slip-up?

Former President Joe Biden's health has come under scrutiny after he announced an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, with discussions around possible cover-ups and the timing of the reveal generating political controversy.

Supreme Court backs Trump removing protections for Venezuelans

SCOTUS: Trump can revoke TPS for Venezuelans

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to revoke temporary protected status

U.S. Supreme Court sided mostly with President Trump's administration allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, paving the way for possible deportations.

DOJ charges Dem Rep McIver over ICE clash

Dem Rep LaMonica McIver charged in ICE facility melee

Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman after ICE confrontation

Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver and other officials face federal charges related to assaults and clashes with law enforcement during protests at ICE immigration detention facilities in New Jersey.

Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Bridge Hit

Radio Calls Asked for Help 45 Seconds Before Brooklyn Bridge Crash

No significant structural damage to Brooklyn Bridge after crash

The National Transportation Safety Board and other authorities are investigating a deadly crash where a Mexican Navy tall ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, assessing causes and damage.

Fiscal conservatives wary of GOP megabill’s impact

Freedom Caucus chair doubts bill will pass this week

GOP Rep signals potential ‘no’ on Trump’s budget bill

The U.S. House Republicans face internal divisions and hurdles as they attempt to pass President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' which includes tax cuts and budget measures amid concerns about deficits and party unity.

Senate moves to regulate stablecoins in bipartisan win

Senate advances landmark crypto regulation

Crypto bill clears first Senate hurdle after Democrat shift

The Senate advanced key legislation to regulate stablecoins and cryptocurrency with bipartisan support after initial Democratic opposition subsided, marking a notable win for the crypto industry reform efforts.

China’s CATL surges on HK stock debut

Shares in China's CATL jump over 17% in Hong Kong debut

Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut

China’s leading battery manufacturer CATL made a strong debut on the Hong Kong stock market, with shares surging as the company benefits from the growing electric vehicle market despite US investor limitations.

Deadly tornadoes ravage central U.S.

Tornadoes kill 19 in Kentucky amid FEMA cuts

FEMA criticized for slow tornado response

Severe tornado-spawning storms have caused deadly outbreaks across multiple U.S. states, with FEMA facing criticism over staffing and response delays as recovery efforts continue.

Trump admin settles with Ashli Babbitt’s family for $5M

Family of Jan. 6 rioter gets $5 million settlement

Trump admin to pay Ashli Babbitt family $5M

The Trump administration agreed to pay nearly $5 million in a settlement to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the January 6 rioter who was fatally shot at the Capitol, closing a long-running legal case.

CBS News CEO McMahon abruptly resigns

CBS News chaos deepens as McMahon quits

CBS president steps down amid Trump lawsuit

CBS News is in turmoil with CEO Wendy McMahon resigning amid internal disagreements and potential settlement of a lawsuit with President Donald Trump, adding to the media outlet's ongoing challenges.

Close call at LaGuardia Airport under FAA probe

Passengers jets near collision at LaGuardia

FAA investigates LaGuardia runway near-miss

The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA investigate a near collision between two passenger jets at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, focusing on the close call involving a takeoff abort to avoid disaster.

Trump officials allow NY offshore wind project to resume

Empire Wind project restarts after Trump reversal

Trump lifts halt on New York wind farm

Trump’s administration lifted a stop-work order allowing the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind energy project to proceed in New York after pushback, signaling a shift in energy infrastructure priorities.

Senate confirms Kushner as ambassador to France

Charles Kushner confirmed as U.S. envoy to France

Kushner confirmation advances despite record

Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, as U.S. ambassador to France despite controversy surrounding his criminal past, marking a key diplomatic appointment in the Trump administration.

Trump signs revenge porn and deepfakes ban

Take It Down Act becomes law under Trump

Trump enacts law targeting online sexual exploitation

President Trump signed the “Take It Down Act” into law, criminalizing nonconsensual intimate imagery and deepfake pornography, with strong backing from First Lady Melania Trump and bipartisan lawmakers.

Seven inmates remain on run after New Orleans jail break

Fourth New Orleans escapee caught, six still free

Manhunt intensifies for New Orleans jail escapees

The New Orleans jail break continues as authorities search for seven inmates still at large after ten escaped, with new captures and ongoing manhunts; the incident raises security concerns at the Orleans Justice Center.

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating

US debt downgrade stokes market jitters

Markets slip after US loses top credit rating

Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to Aa1, rattling markets and raising borrowing costs, while investors tread cautiously amid uncertainty over fiscal policies and debt growth.

Trump demands probe into Harris celebrity endorsements

President targets celebrity endorsements for investigation

Trump calls for probe of Harris campaign payments

President Trump calls for major investigations into celebrity endorsements received by Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, accusing them of corruption and unlawful payments during the 2024 election cycle.

NIH funding cuts threaten cancer research

Budget cuts imperil medical innovation

Concerns rise over cancer research funding slashes

COVID-related budget cuts at major research agencies like NIH and staff layoffs threaten cancer research and innovation progress, raising concerns among medical professionals and advocacy groups.

DOJ probes Chicago for race-based hiring

Federal investigation targets Chicago hiring bias

Chicago mayor criticized over racially charged hiring remarks

Investigations into racial discrimination have been launched against the Chicago city administration over hiring practices favoring Black applicants, inciting political and civil rights controversies.

Palm Springs bomber linked to anti-Christian manifesto

Fertility clinic bombing suspect identified

Investigation deepens into fertility clinic blast

The Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect Guy Edward Bartkus left behind a disturbing anti-Christian manifesto, while investigations continue into the blast and potential links with violent extremism.

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