RawDiary

RawDiary Logo
Edition from 2025-05-21, 8 AM UTC

Trump Rolls Out $175B ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Plan

President Donald Trump unveiled a $175 billion plan for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system designed to protect the U.S. from foreign missile threats. The administration aims for an operational shield by the end of the term.

**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

24 Hours Biden camp denies early cancer diagnosis claims + Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice comment + UK inflation jumps to 3.5 percent in April + US doubles down on Iran nuclear threat + Putin visits Kursk after recapture claims + Trump unveils $175B Golden Dome missile defense + Nvidia chief slams US chip export controls as failure + DOJ opens criminal probe of Andrew Cuomo + Trump pressures House GOP on budget bill + Dem Rep McIver charged after ICE center scuffle + Supreme Court restores Maine GOP lawmaker’s voting + Israeli opposition lashes out over Gaza tactics + FDA limits COVID vaccine access for healthy adults + Fortnite returns to Apple App Store after 5 years + South Africa’s Ramaphosa meets Trump at White House + Tornado warnings across five US states

Number 3.5% - UK's inflation rate hits highest in a year, driven by rising household costs.

Quote "Joe Biden was not for Open Borders, he never talked about Open Borders" — Donald Trump

**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
TOPICS

Biden camp denies early cancer diagnosis claims

Biden’s last prostate cancer test was in 2014, office confirms

Biden diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden’s health issues and related political cover-up allegations dominate recent news, focusing on his prostate cancer diagnosis, screening history, and media response.

Japan’s farm minister resigns after rice gaffe

Farm minister quits after free rice comment sparks fury

Japan agriculture head resigns for rice remark

Japan’s agriculture minister resigns following public outrage over comments about never having to buy rice amidst soaring prices.

UK inflation jumps to 3.5 percent in April

UK inflation soars above expectations at 3.5 percent

UK faces inflation surge, hitting highest level in over a year due to rising household bills and energy costs.

US doubles down on Iran nuclear threat

Oil prices jump on Israel’s possible strike on Iran nukes

US intensifies threats against Iran's nuclear program, signaling alternative options if negotiations fail.

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since retaking region

Putin visits Kursk after Ukrainian forces expelled

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Kursk region amid ongoing Ukraine conflict and recent recapture claims.

Trump unveils $175B Golden Dome missile defense

Trump announces Golden Dome missile shield plan

Trump pushes Golden Dome missile program with $25B initial budget

President Donald Trump announces a $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system aiming to protect US from foreign missile attacks.

Nvidia chief slams US chip export controls as failure

Nvidia says US AI chip curbs backfired amid China losses

Nvidia CEO criticizes US export controls on AI chips, citing failure and loss of market share in China.

DOJ opens criminal probe of Andrew Cuomo

Justice Department investigates Cuomo over pandemic testimony

DOJ probe targets ex-NY Gov Cuomo’s nursing home remarks

Justice Department initiates criminal investigations into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over alleged false testimony regarding COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

Trump pressures House GOP on budget bill

Trump makes rare Capitol Hill visit to push bill

Trump strong-arms House Republicans on budget package

President Trump pressures House Republicans to support his large domestic budget bill amid internal party resistance.

Dem Rep McIver charged after ICE center scuffle

Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces felony assault charges after a confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Supreme Court restores Maine GOP lawmaker’s voting

Supreme Court sides with censured Maine lawmaker on free speech

The US Supreme Court restores voting and speaking rights to a Maine Republican lawmaker censured for anti-transgender comments in a major free speech ruling.

UK suspends trade talks with Israel, imposes sanctions

UK, France, Canada warn Israel over Gaza offensive

International pressure mounts on Israel as UK, France, and Canada suspend trade talks and impose sanctions due to Gaza offensive.

FDA limits COVID vaccine access for healthy adults

FDA restricts COVID boosters for under 65s

FDA announces tighter requirements for COVID-19 vaccine approvals, limiting booster shots for healthy adults and children.

Fortnite returns to Apple App Store after 5 years

Epic Games’ Fortnite back on Apple Store in US

Popular game Fortnite returns to Apple’s US App Store after a five-year ban following a legal victory.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa meets Trump at White House

South Africa president aims to mend ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the White House for talks with President Trump amid efforts to repair strained diplomatic relations.

Tornado warnings issued in five US states

Severe tornado outbreak hits multiple states

Severe weather conditions prompt tornado warnings across five US states, signaling a dangerous outbreak requiring urgent safety measures.

Fifth New Orleans jail escapee captured; 5 at large

Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jailbreak

Multiple fugitive inmates continue to be sought in New Orleans as one more is captured following a mass jail break, sparking local concern.

Senate unanimously passes No Tax on Tips bill

Senate passes Trump's ‘No Tax on Tips’ proposal

US Senate unanimously passes legislation to eliminate federal taxes on tips, fulfilling a key campaign promise by President Trump.

Rubio scolds Democrat on Trump policies

Marco Rubio clashes with Senate Democrats over foreign policy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio fiercely defends administration’s policies amid contentious Senate hearing exchanges with Democratic senators.

House Dems blast DOJ over McIver charges

Democrats decry DOJ assault charges on Rep. McIver

Democrats slam Trump administration’s politically motivated charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver, calling the assault charges a ‘stunt’.

UK suspends trade talks with Israel

U.K. suspends talks with Israel, targets settlers with sanctions

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and exerts sanctions on West Bank settlers amid international condemnation of the Gaza conflict.

FDA to cut COVID booster access for healthy adults, kids

FDA to remove COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids

FDA announces policy changes making COVID-19 boosters less accessible to healthy younger individuals; annual shots reserved for seniors and at-risk groups.

Justice Dept probes Chicago hiring under mayor

DOJ investigates Chicago for alleged racial hiring bias

DOJ steps up probe into Chicago’s hiring practices amid allegations of discriminatory policies favoring one race, sparked by mayor’s remarks.

Elon Musk plans to cut political spending

Musk says he will do 'a lot less' political spending

Elon Musk announces intent to significantly reduce future political donations after major spending in the 2024 election cycle.

Kentucky couple loses arms holding each other in tornado

Tragic tornado in Kentucky severely injures a couple who lost their arms while clinging to each other during the storm.

→ Submit News | RSS