Trump Rolls Out $175 Billion ’Golden Dome’ Missile Shield
President Donald Trump announced plans for a $175 billion ’Golden Dome’ missile defense system to protect the U.S., appointing a Space Force general to lead the project amid political and strategic scrutiny.
24 Hours Trump unveils ’Golden Dome’ missile shield plan + DOJ opens probe into Andrew Cuomo over Covid testimony + Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker’s voting rights + Senate unanimously passes ’No Tax on Tips’ bill + New Orleans jail employee arrested after breakout + Trump presses House GOP on tax and spending bill + George Wendt, ’Cheers’ star, dies at 76 + FDA limits Covid booster access for under 65s + Senate Dems back crypto regulation bill + Israel faces foreign pressure over Gaza offensive + Trump administration accused of illegal deportations to South Sudan + Rubio warns Syria nears ’full-scale civil war’ + Shakira concertgoers warned of measles exposure + Texas executes man for burning elderly clerk + PHL maritime drills with US in South China Sea + Trump poll shows sliding approval rating + Chicago DOJ investigates mayor’s hiring practices + Trump administration lifts New York wind project pause + Biden’s last known prostate cancer test in 2014 + DOJ charges NJ Rep LaMonica McIver with assault
Number $175 billion - Estimated cost of Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense plan.
Quote "Mr. Secretary, seriously?" — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during tense Senate hearing
Trump rolls out $175B Golden Dome missile shield
Trump names Space Force general to lead Golden Dome
Fury erupts over Musk’s role in Golden Dome plan
President Trump unveils plans for the costly ’Golden Dome’ missile defense system with top officials involved, sparking debate on feasibility and political ramifications of the $175 billion project.
DOJ launches probe into ex-Gov Cuomo’s Covid testimony
Criminal investigation targets Cuomo amid mayor bid
Cuomo lawyers cry 'lawfare' over DOJ inquiry
Justice Department opens multiple investigations into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo related to his pandemic testimony and political activities as Cuomo mounts a mayoral campaign.
SCOTUS restores Maine GOP lawmaker's voting rights
Supreme Court backs censured anti-trans lawmaker
Court orders Maine to lift censure over trans post
The Supreme Court intervenes in cases involving Republican lawmakers censured or suspended over transgender athlete remarks, restoring their rights to vote and speak.
Senate approves Trump’s no tax on tips bill
Unanimous Senate backs elimination of taxes on tips
Senate passes ’No Tax on Tips’ in silence surprise
The Senate overwhelmingly passes the ’No Tax on Tips’ Act, fulfilling a major campaign promise of President Trump with bipartisan support.
Orleans jail worker arrested after inmate escape
Maintenance worker charged in New Orleans jailbreak
Fifth escaped inmate recaptured after New Orleans breakout
A maintenance worker at Orleans Parish Jail is arrested amid investigations into the escape of 10 inmates, highlighting security lapses and ongoing manhunt for fugitives.
Trump goes to Capitol to push ’Big, Beautiful Bill’
Trump pushes GOP for tax and spending megabill
Trump presses holdouts on budget bill
Trump personally visits Capitol Hill to rally House Republicans to unify behind his large tax and spending package nicknamed the ’Big, Beautiful Bill’, amid divisions.
’Cheers’ star George Wendt dead at 76
George Wendt, Norm of Cheers, dies at 76
’Cheers’ star George Wendt passes away aged 76
Actor George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm on ’Cheers,’ passes away at age 76, drawing tributes from fans and co-stars recalling his iconic performances.
FDA limits Covid boosters for under 65 in shift
New FDA rules restrict Covid-19 booster access
FDA to tighten Covid vaccine approvals
FDA announces new policy limiting Covid-19 booster vaccines to seniors and high-risk groups, scaling back approvals for younger and healthy populations amid regulatory changes.
Senate Dems back GOP crypto regulation bill
Crypto bill advances with bipartisan Senate votes
Senate approves major crypto rules
Senate Democrats briefly defy party line by supporting bipartisan crypto regulation bill aimed to integrate crypto into mainstream finance with safeguards.
UK suspends Israel trade talks amid Gaza war
Israel faces pressure over Gaza offensive
Netanyahu slammed as Israel faces sanctions
Rising international pressure mounts on Israel over Gaza offensive including UK pausing trade talks and condemning military actions causing humanitarian crisis.
Trump admin ’illegally deported’ migrants to South Sudan
Lawyers allege deportations to South Sudan broke court order
Trump officials deport migrants defying court order
Reports accuse Trump administration of deporting migrants illegally to South Sudan, violating court orders and sparking legal challenges and criticism from immigrant advocates.
Rubio grills Senate Dems on Trump foreign policy
Marco Rubio blasts Dems over refugee admissions
Rubio warns Syria faces imminent civil war
Senator Marco Rubio aggressively defends Trump administration foreign policy during Senate hearing, sparking heated exchanges with Democrats over deportations and aid in Syria.
Measles warning after Shakira concert at MetLife
NJ health officials alert of measles at Shakira show
Texas reports first measles case this year
Shakira concertgoers and others warned about potential exposure to measles following a sold-out event, with public health authorities urging caution and vaccination awareness.
Texas executes man who set clerk on fire in 2012
Death row inmate executed on anniversary of crime
Execution marks 13 years since clerk set ablaze
Texas executes Matthew Lee Johnson, convicted for setting an elderly store clerk on fire during a 2012 robbery, with final moments and case details drawing national attention.
Democrat wins Philly DA primary amid rising crime
NY Dem holds state Senate seat Trump won in 2024
Corey O’Connor ousts Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey
New York City and Philadelphia hold key Democratic primary elections with incumbents facing challenges, amid increasing political tensions and election scrutiny.
DOJ charges Rep. McIver with assault after ICE clash
McIver faces felony assault charges over detention fight
House Dems rally for McIver amid charges
Justice Department charges NJ Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver with felony assault following a confrontation with ICE agents, sparking political backlash and national debate.
FAA caps Newark flights amid traffic control outages
Newark flight limits extended into June
Fourth Newark outage prompts reduced flights
The Federal Aviation Administration enacts flight caps and restrictions at Newark Airport due to ongoing air traffic control outages and technical failures, affecting thousands of travelers.
Biden’s last prostate cancer test was in 2014
Biden camp denies earlier cancer diagnosis claims
Experts call Biden’s prostate cancer incurable yet treatable
Health controversies and revelations continue around former President Joe Biden, with disclosures about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis and distant timing of last screening sparking debate.
US intel warns Israel plans strike on Iran nukes
New intelligence signals Israel eyeing Iran strike
Israel prepping possible attack on Iran nuclear sites
Russian and US intelligence report warnings about potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
Senate GOP targets California EV emission waivers
GOP repeals Biden bank merger scrutiny rules
Republicans eye votes to roll back green mandates
Senate Democrats and Republicans approve regulatory rollbacks and bills targeting environmental and economic policies, including cutting emissions waivers and repealing Biden-era bank rules.
Tornado confirmed in north Jackson Tennessee
Storms ravage US South causing fatalities and damage
Mississippi tornado victims await aid amid FEMA delay
Tragic tornado outbreaks and severe weather across US southern and midwestern states cause deaths, injuries, and extensive damage, with government officials calling for emergency aid and investigations.
Hegseth orders review of Afghanistan withdrawal
Pentagon launched Afghan withdrawal investigation
Defense chief demands Accountability for Afghan exit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders comprehensive Pentagon review of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal under the Biden administration after criticism and recent cancer diagnosis of Biden.
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