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Trump Ramps Up Pressure: ‘Don’t F--- Around With Medicaid’

President Donald Trump confronted House Republicans in a high-stakes push to pass his massive tax and spending bill, warning lawmakers not to sabotage Medicaid cuts amid GOP holdouts threatening the legislative agenda.

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24 Hours Trump pushes House GOP to back ‘big beautiful bill’ + Supreme Court restores vote rights for censured Maine lawmaker + DOJ charges Dem Rep McIver with assault on ICE agents + Israeli offensive kills 85 in Gaza despite global outcry + 14,000 Gaza babies face death if aid blockade continues + New Orleans jail employee arrested after inmate escape + Elon Musk plans to cut political spending substantially + Trump administration limits Covid booster shots for healthy adults + FDA recalls cucumbers linked to multistate Salmonella outbreak + Kristi Noem flubs habeas corpus definition at Senate hearing + Marco Rubio warns Syria weeks from civil war collapse + White House to fly more self-deporting illegal immigrants + Senate to vote on ending California's emission waivers + Google unveils AI Mode chatbot signaling search revolution + Trump urges House GOP: 'Don't f--- around with Medicaid' + Mexico City mayor's aide killed in brazen daytime shooting

Number 14,000 - Gaza babies at risk of death within 48 hours amid aid blockade

Quote "Don’t f--- around with Medicaid" — President Donald Trump

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TOPICS

Trump Pushes House GOP: Pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Now

Trump Warns GOP Holdouts: Don’t F--- Around With Medicaid

SALT Deduction Fight Threatens GOP Budget Bill Unity

President Donald Trump aggressively pushes his controversial reconciliation tax and spending bill in Congress with a closed-door visit to House Republicans. Despite the pressure, several GOP holdouts resist key provisions, particularly Medicaid cuts and SALT deduction changes.

Supreme Court Restores Vote for Censured Maine Lawmaker

Court Orders Maine House to Reinstate Lawmaker’s Voting Rights

Supreme Court Backs Maine Republican on Transgender Athlete Post

The Supreme Court intervenes to restore voting and legislative rights to Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby who was censured for her social media posts opposing transgender athletes, amid a contentious legal battle over free speech and political censorship.

DOJ Charges Dem Rep McIver with Assault on ICE Agents

Rep. McIver Faces Federal Assault Charges Following ICE Clash

House Democrats Blast DOJ for Charging Rep. McIver

Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges after a confrontation with ICE officers during a protest in New Jersey, drawing sharp political reactions and debates over the legitimacy and consequences of the charges across party lines.

Israel’s Gaza Offensive Kills 85 Despite Global Outcry

UN Warns 14,000 Gaza Babies Could Die Amid Blockade

Aid Distributions in Gaza Blocked Despite Promises, UN Says

Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza with significant casualties amid mounting international criticism and diplomatic pressures. Humanitarian aid remains severely restricted, threatening the lives of thousands including vulnerable children.

New Orleans Jail Employee Arrested After Mass Escape

Maintenance Worker Charged in New Orleans Jailbreak Plot

FBI Doubles Rewards for Info on Escaped New Orleans Inmates

A maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Jail was arrested for allegedly aiding the escape of 10 inmates last week, as authorities search for the remaining fugitives and increase rewards for information leading to their capture.

Elon Musk Plans Major Cut to Political Donations

Musk Says He’s Done with Heavy Political Spending

Musk to Spend ‘A Lot Less’ on Politics Going Forward

Billionaire Elon Musk signals plans to significantly reduce his political spending after being a major donor for the 2024 election, indicating a scaling back of his influence on American politics despite recent setbacks.

Trump Admin Limits Covid Boosters for Healthy Adults

FDA to Restrict Covid Boosters to Seniors and High Risk

Annual Covid Shots No Longer Routine for Healthy Under 65

The Trump administration imposes new restrictions on Covid booster shot approvals, limiting routine annual vaccinations to seniors and people with medical risks, marking a significant policy shift in public health strategy.

FDA Recalls Florida Cucumbers Amid Salmonella Outbreak

New Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Same Florida Cucumber Grower

Cucumbers Linked to Multi-State Salmonella Recall

Cucumbers grown in Florida are recalled after a multistate Salmonella outbreak sickened more than 20 people, raising widespread health alerts and prompting consumers to avoid affected products while investigations continue.

Kristi Noem Botches Habeas Corpus Definition in Senate

DHS Chief Noem’s Shocking ‘Habeas Corpus’ Flub Raises Eyebrows

Noem’s ‘Ignorant’ Habeas Corpus Claim Draws Fire on Live TV

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces heavy criticism and confusion after repeatedly misstating the definition of habeas corpus during Senate hearings, raising concerns about her grasp of constitutional legal principles.

Rubio Warns Syria ‘Weeks Away’ from Civil War Collapse

Senator Rubio Sounds Alarm on Syria’s Imminent Collapse

Rubio Defends Foreign Policy Amid Senate Heat on Syria Aid

Senator Marco Rubio warns that Syria is on the brink of collapse and a return to full-scale civil war, urging urgent attention to prevent a major regional crisis amid ongoing instability.

White House Launches Flights for Self-Deporting Immigrants

First ‘Project Homecoming’ Flight Returns Illegal Aliens

Illegal Migrants Can Now Book Their Own Deportation Flights

The White House starts flights for illegal immigrants who opt to self-deport, signaling a new approach in immigration enforcement while the administration promises expanded voluntary deportations.

Senate to Vote on Ending California Clean-Air Waivers

Thune Sets Up Senate Clash Over California Emission Rules

The Senate prepares to vote on stripping California of its unique ability to set strict vehicle emission standards, a controversial move expected to ignite fierce political debate this week.

Google Unveils AI Mode: Search Revolution Begins

Google Reveals AI Upgrades in I/O 2025 Keynote

Google AI Mode Set to Redefine Search Experience

Google unveils major AI advancements including a new ‘AI Mode’ chatbot integrating generative AI into search, promising to transform how users access information in a groundbreaking move at its annual developer conference.

Gunmen Assassinate Mexico City Mayor’s Aides

Mexico City Politicians Targeted in Deadly Daylight Shooting

Mayor’s Staff Members Killed in Brazen Motorcycle Attack

Mexico City faces turmoil as the personal secretary and adviser to its mayor were gunned down in a brazen attack, underscoring rising violence against political figures in the capital.

Trump, Hegseth Set to Announce Golden Dome Missile Shield

Golden Dome Missile Defense Plans Unveiled Tuesday

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Poised to Roll Out

President Trump’s top officials prepare to announce the Golden Dome missile defense system, a multi-billion dollar project intended to strengthen US national security amid rising global threats.

Biden Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Cover-Up Allegations

Book Exposes Biden Team’s Effort to Hide Health Decline

Doctors Question How Biden’s Stage 4 Cancer Was Missed

The Biden administration is embroiled in controversy and allegations of a cover-up over the former president’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, raising questions about health transparency and political implications.

Trump Feuds With Walmart Over Tariff-Driven Price Hikes

Retailers Grapple With Tariffs, Prices Likely to Rise

The Trump administration faces backlash and complications as Walmart and other retailers announce price hikes due to tariffs, sparking criticism of the economic impact on consumers and Trump's trade policies.

Rubio Clashes With Dems Over Deportations and USAID Cuts

Rubio Rebukes Senator Over Immigrant Deportation Debate

Marco Rubio Defends Trump’s Foreign Policy Agenda

Senator Marco Rubio engages in heated exchanges during Senate hearings defending Trump administration’s foreign policy, particularly on immigration enforcement and foreign aid, facing criticism from Democrats.

DOJ Investigates Chicago Mayor Over Hiring Practices

Justice Dept Targets Chicago’s Race-Based Hiring Claims

Federal Inquiry Opens Into Chicago Administration Hiring

The Department of Justice launches investigations into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city hiring practices, scrutinizing claims and policies related to racial discrimination and diversity hiring amid political tensions.

House Democrat Charged Over ICE Facility Clash

Law Enforcement Scuffles Spotlight Immigration Tensions

Eric Swalwell Promises More ICE Facility Visits After Charges

Federal authorities and lawmakers continue to address security and immigration enforcement issues, including investigations into congressional figures and the management of detention facilities amid rising tensions.

Biden Cancer Diagnosis Raises Questions About Transparency

Biden’s Team Knew More Than They Admitted on Cancer

Calls Mount for White House Doctor to Face Subpoena on Biden

Public and political focus shifts to Joe Biden’s health following his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, igniting debate over transparency, political impact, and the timing of disclosures in the final stretch before the 2024 election.

Google Unleashes Advanced AI and Smart Glasses at I/O

Google Launches Gemini AI and Video Generator Veo 3

Google Integrates Gemini AI Assistant into Chrome Browser

Google announces wide-ranging AI and smart technology advancements including AI assistants with execution capabilities, new video generation tools, and expansion in smart glasses and Chrome integration.

US, UAE Agree to Defense Pact to Counter Emerging Threats

The U.S. faces increased geopolitical tensions with moves to strengthen alliances, advance missile defense, address Syrian sanctions, and legal battles involving immigration and foreign policy highlighting deep divisions.

Venezuela Frees U.S. Veteran Amid Trump Envoy Talks

U.S. Veteran Released After Trump’s Diplomatic Push

Venezuela Hands U.S. Detainee to Trump Envoy in Antigua

Venezuela releases U.S. Air Force veteran imprisoned amid secret negotiations involving the Trump administration, while tensions remain high over the nation’s use as leverage in diplomatic and energy disputes.

Abortion Providers Targeted by New Wave of Extremism

Bombing at Fertility Clinic Highlights Rising Violence

The abortion providers face escalating threats and extremist attacks as political and social divisions deepen over reproductive rights, with incidents including bombings and heightened security concerns.

DOJ Charges Dem Rep McIver After ICE Protest Melee

Biden Health Cover-Up Spurs National Security Debate

Trump Struggles to Unite GOP on Reconciliation Bill

Multiple investigations and controversies arise surrounding Trump administration figures, Biden's health cover-up, DOJ actions against Democrats, and GOP internal disputes over legislation and political strategy.

Chicago Sun-Times Accidentally Publishes AI-Generated Fake Books

AI-Generated Summer Reading List Sparks Media Backlash

Media and AI Mixup Causes Fake Expert and Book Listings

Google faces controversies and challenges as AI-generated content causes misinformation incidents including fake book lists published by major newspapers, raising questions about technology oversight in media.

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