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Supreme Court shields Fed Chair Powell from Trump firing

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent agency leaders

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agency boards — for now

Supreme Court issues several rulings reinforcing presidential authority, including protections for Federal Reserve officials and allowing President Trump to fire independent agency leaders, while also blocking attempts to reinstate fired officials.

Trump administration blocks Harvard's international students

Harvard’s morgue manager pleads guilty to selling stolen body parts

Harvard’s Student Visa Program Terminated in Trump Crackdown

The Trump administration has blocked Harvard University from enrolling international students, escalating its conflict with the Ivy League due to allegations of pro-terrorist conduct and antisemitism, leading to legal challenges and major disruptions for students.

Two Israeli embassy staffers gunned down in DC

Suspect charged with murder of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC

Suspect charged with murder in DC shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers

Fatal shooting of two young Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC, by alleged pro-Palestinian attacker sparks terrorism investigation, charges, and widespread condemnation, including from President Trump and international leaders.

House narrowly passes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

House GOP passes largest Medicaid cuts in history

Trump tax bill faces uncertain future in US Senate

House Republicans narrowly pass the sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ tax and spending legislation that advances President Trump’s policy agenda but faces uncertainty and opposition in the Senate and criticisms for cutting health and food aid.

San Diego jet crash kills at least 3, injures 8

Plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood killing several

Reports: Eldest daughter of Colts owner to take operations role

San Diego suffers a deadly private jet crash that kills multiple people, including music industry figures, causes extensive damage to homes and vehicles, and has investigators examining weather and impact circumstances.

Pentagon deploys additional 1,115 troops to US southern border

Trump deploys 1,115 troops to border bumping total near 10K

Pentagon increases troop deployments to the U.S.-Mexico border, aiming to confront immigration and security challenges, adding more than a thousand soldiers to bring the total close to 10,000 under the administration of President Trump.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s dismantling of Education Department

Judge orders reinstatement of fired Education Department employees

Trump Suffers Massive Blow in War on Education Department

Federal courts block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and fire thousands of employees, ordering reinstatement and halting mass layoffs in a significant legal defeat for the administration's overhaul plans.

Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield plan sparks China Russia unease

Canadian PM Backs Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Shield

Defense secretary raises pay for Army paratroopers

President Trump announces the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield plan aiming to protect America from missile threats, sparking concern and negative reactions from China and Russia as part of growing geopolitical tensions.

FTC opens investigation into Media Matters over advertiser collusion

Trump’s FTC Goes to War Against Media Group Elon Musk Despises

FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims

The Federal Trade Commission opens an investigation into left-leaning media watchdog Media Matters amid allegations of collaboration with advertisers and advertiser boycotts against Elon Musk’s social media platform X, raising political tensions.

Donald Trump hosts exclusive memecoin dinner amid ethical concerns

Trump hosting controversial crypto gala with million-dollar investors

Trump meme coin dinner stokes ethics questions

President Donald Trump hosts a private and exclusive dinner for major investors in his controversial meme coin, attracting criticism from Democrats and raising ethical questions about foreign influence and political gain.

Record floods leave four dead and one missing in Australia

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

Eastern Australia faces record floodwaters resulting in at least four deaths and one missing person, with emergency efforts underway as rain eases and communities deal with devastating impact from the natural disaster.

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent agency leaders

Supreme Court declines to reinstate independent agency board members

SCOTUS Drops Decisions Settling Trump Dismissal Disputes

The U.S. Supreme Court provides a mixed ruling allowing President Trump to fire Democrat-appointed independent agency members for now but declines to reinstate previously fired members, affirming presidential firing power while maintaining some limits.

Federal judge shields international students from Trump visa crackdown

Judge blocks Trump's revocation of foreign students' status

Judge Blocks Trump Administration Plan To Gut Education Department

Federal judge halts Trump administration’s attempt to revoke international students’ legal status and blocks visa crackdown efforts, affecting thousands of foreign students and prompting legal challenges to immigration policies.

Trump administration sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons use

U.S. sanctions Sudan after ruling chemical weapons used in war

US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Sudan following evidence of chemical weapons use during the nation's civil war, escalating U.S. responses to international conflicts and human rights violations.

Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to selling stolen body parts

Former Harvey medical school morgue manager pleads guilty to stealing and selling human body parts, revealing a disturbing criminal scheme and raising ethical and legal concerns about medical research practices.

House GOP moves to investigate Biden's health cover-up

4 big questions about Joe Biden's health cover-up

House Oversight Brings the Fire With New Move to Grill Biden Team on Decline

The Biden administration's mental decline and health cover-up become points of contention as Republicans call for investigations; meanwhile, congressional demands rise to clarify facts about President Biden's condition and administration's transparency.

Trump’s Social Security chief admits Googling his job

New Social Security chief tells staff he had to Google the job

President Donald Trump’s social security chief admits he had to Google the job when offered, raising questions about qualifications and leadership ability in the administration’s staffing decisions.

DHS Terminates Harvard's Student Visa Program

Trump Admin Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students, Requires Transfers

Trump administration tightens immigration policies, banning Harvard from enrolling international students and escalating conflicts with universities over responses to antisemitism and foreign student rights.

RFK Jr.'s health report reflects views on vaccines and chronic illness

MAHA Commission report paints dark picture of children’s health

RFK Jr. unveils new analysis on children's health issues

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. releases the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report highlighting rising chronic illness in children, with controversial views on vaccines, diet, and prescription drugs.

Church and 20 charged in $60M Medicaid scam

Women charged with helping New Orleans jail escapees

22 More Charged in Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Investigations and indictments expose widespread corruption and criminal activity involving Medicaid fraud, prison escapes, and drug trafficking across multiple states, highlighting challenges in government oversight and law enforcement.

FTC drops case over Microsoft’s $69B Activision deal

FTC dismisses lawsuit against PepsiCo, slams ex-boss

FTC drops Biden-era suit accusing Pepsi of price discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission drops cases against major companies like Microsoft and PepsiCo, while pursuing high-profile investigations into alleged market manipulations and advertiser collusion affecting the tech and beverage industries.

Trump tax bill adds to federal debt amid backlash

Two Republicans voted against Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Political controversies intensify around Trump’s tax and budget bills, including concerns about increased federal debt, narrowing margin victories, opposition from some senators, and growing criticisms from Democrats and across the GOP.

Rupee and Asia markets gain amid US fiscal concerns

Dollar set to snap 4-week winning streak on US debt fears

Stock futures little changed as Treasury yields weigh on sentiment

International markets and economic trends show mixed signals with US dollar weakness, Asian market gains, and investor anxiety over credit markets and fiscal policy, influencing global financial outlooks.

Victims in DC shooting were young, to be engaged

Father of slain Israeli embassy staffer breaks silence

Friend remembers Israeli embassy victim as 'wonderful man'

The tragic deaths and personal stories behind the Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, D.C., spark outpouring of grief and demands for justice across communities and political leaders.

Supreme Court rejects funding for religious charter school

SCOTUS deadlock on religious charter school funding

Supreme Court deadlocks 4-4 in charter schools case

Supreme Court deadlocks and rulings on contentious issues such as taxpayer funding for religious charter schools reflect ongoing legal battles with significant implications for education and religious freedoms.

New AI model launches amid safety concerns from research institute

Anthropic debuts powerful Claude 4 AI models

OpenAI plans major AI data center in UAE

Emerging AI technologies see major advancements and new data centers worldwide amid calls for caution as safety and ethical risks are debated among researchers and institutions.

Trump ramps up antisemitism crackdown after embassy killings

Trump Administration Wrongly Impounded Infrastructure Aid, Watchdog Finds

Democrats criticize Trump's immigration and budget policies

Political tensions escalate over Trump’s immigration policies, deportations, and anti-antisemitism efforts, while controversies arise from campaigns and public figures reacting to violent attacks and policy decisions.