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Terror in DC: Gunman Kills Two Israeli Embassy Staffers in Chilling Attack

Two young Israeli embassy workers were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., by a suspect who shouted 'Free Palestine'; the attack is being investigated as terrorism, triggering wide condemnation and federal charges.

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24 Hours Suspect charged in killing of 2 Israeli embassy staffers in DC + Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students + House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax and spending bill + Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent agency heads + San Diego plane crash kills 3, injures 8 in residential area + Louisiana police arrest third accomplice in New Orleans jail escape + Senate Republicans vow changes to Trump megabill + US sanctions Sudan over chemical weapons use in civil war + Defense Secretary announces pay raises for Army paratroopers + Flood death toll rises to 4 in eastern Australia + Pentagon deploys additional 1,115 troops to southern border + New judge blocks Trump’s bid to dismantle Education Department + Watson Video exposes DOJ’s ‘Color Revolution’ wing + House GOP slashes Medicaid access in budget reconciliation bill + Supreme Court blocks funding for religious charter school + DHS Secretary Kristi Noem mocks migrant lawsuit dismissal

Number 215-214 - Narrow House vote margin passing Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful' tax and spending bill

Quote "I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza" — Elias Rodriguez, accused shooter of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.

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Israeli Embassy Staffers Gunned Down in DC Terror Attack

Suspect Charged With Murder in DC Israeli Embassy Shootings

FBI Affidavit Details Calculated Killing of Israeli Diplomats

A chilling terrorist attack outside Washington's Jewish museum resulted in the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers, sparking federal murder charges and global condemnation, with investigations revealing political motives tied to pro-Palestinian activism.

Trump Admin Blocks Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment

DHS Revokes Harvard’s Student Visa Program Amid Fight

Federal Judge Stays Trump Move to Deport International Students

The Trump administration escalates its battle with Harvard University by revoking its ability to enroll and retain international students, citing issues including pro-terrorist conduct and administrative failings, prompting widespread concern on campus and legal challenges.

House Passes Trump’s Big, Beautiful Tax and Spending Bill

GOP Budget Bill Slashes Medicaid Coverage, Cuts Draw Fire

Senate Republicans Promise Revisions to Trump’s Megabill

House Republicans narrowly pass President Trump's sweeping 'Big, Beautiful Bill' combining major tax cuts with spending cuts, including controversial provisions that reduce Medicaid coverage and face opposition in the Senate and among fiscal conservatives.

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Independent Agency Heads

High Court Backs Trump’s Removal of Fed Board Democrats

SCOTUS Temporarily Bars Reinstatement of Fired Federal Officials

The US Supreme Court delivers major rulings bolstering President Trump's power to fire heads of independent federal agencies, allowing removal of Democratic appointees and temporarily blocking reinstatement of certain officials, affirming executive authority amid political tensions.

Private Jet Crashes Into San Diego Homes; 3 Dead, 8 Hurt

San Diego Plane Crash Toll Rises; Victims Identified

Investigation Underway After Fatal San Diego Jet Crash

A fatal plane crash in a San Diego neighborhood killed multiple people and caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles, sparking investigations into the incident and raising safety concerns around small aircraft operations near residential areas.

Louisiana Police Arrest Third Accomplice in New Orleans Jail Escape

Third Woman Charged for Assisting New Orleans Jailbreak Still at Large

Orleans DA Blasts Sheriff's Office Over Jail Escape Investigation

Authorities advance in the hunt for inmates who escaped from Orleans Parish jail, arresting third accomplice, while the district attorney criticizes law enforcement delays amid ongoing safety concerns tied to the manhunt for the fugitives.

Pentagon Deploys 1,115 More Troops to US-Mexico Border

DHS Secretary Noem Mocks Migrant Lawsuit With ‘Suck It’ Post

Say ‘Bye, Bye’: DHS Ends Catch and Release, Arrests at Hearings

The US Pentagon announces additional troop deployments to the southern border amid calls for harsher immigration enforcement, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem celebrates court victories and signals tougher actions against migrants and university policies.

US Sanctions Sudan for Chemical Weapons Use in Civil War

White House Imposes New Restrictions on Sudan Over Chemical Attacks

US Government imposes sanctions on Sudan for use of chemical weapons during civil war, marking a significant international escalation intended to hold Sudanese military accountable for violations amid ongoing conflict.

NOAA Predicts Busier-Than-Normal 2025 Hurricane Season

White House Amid FEMA Purge, Officials Deny Impact on Readiness

Long Delays Follow FEMA Overhaul Amid Growing Disaster Demands

Hurricane season predictions warn of an above-normal number of storms in 2025, heightening concerns for disaster preparedness, coinciding with criticisms of recent FEMA leadership changes and federal budget constraints impacting emergency responses.

Senate Votes to Block California Gas Car Ban by 2035

GOP Senate Moves to Revoke State’s Strict Emission Standards

Senate Defies Norms to Kill California’s EV Mandate

Senate votes to overturn California’s aggressive emission and electric vehicle mandates, signaling GOP pushback against ‘radical’ green policies and sparking protests among Democrats and climate activists concerned over environmental rollback.

Trump’s MAHA Report Details US Children’s Health Crisis

Kennedy’s MAHA Commission Blames Food, Drugs, Environment

RFK Jr. Extends Autism Cause Study Deadline Amid Criticism

The Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again report highlights alarming increases in chronic childhood illnesses, critiquing processed foods, environmental chemicals, and medical overuse as key drivers, while unveiling plans to reform health policies.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Closure of Education Department

Judge Orders Reinstatement of Fired Education Employees

Trump Admin Sidelined in Education Dismantle by Court Injunction

Federal judges repeatedly block Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle or overhaul the Department of Education, forcing reinstatement of laid-off employees and delaying efforts to execute executive orders targeting the agency.

House GOP Budget Bill Slashes Medicaid, Cuts Transgender Funding

GOP Lawmakers Break Promise, Back Huge Medicaid Cuts

Democrats Blast GOP Medicaid Cuts in Trump Tax Bill

The House Republican budget bill includes significant Medicaid reductions, sparking outrage as it threatens millions of Americans' health care access; the bill also restricts transgender care funding, intensifying partisan battles over social programs.

House Oversight Demands Biden’s Physician Testify on Health Cover-Up

Carville: Dems Should Start ‘Pronoun’ Party Amid Infighting

Republicans Gear for 2026 Midterms, Key Races Heating Up

Political turmoil persists amid investigations, protests and divisive rhetoric including controversy over Biden’s health, Trump’s aggressive policies, and divisive clashes in Congress and various states impacting the 2026 election landscape.

DC Shooting Suspect Linked to Leftist Anti-Israel Group

Pro-Hamas Group Denies Ties to Israeli Embassy Staff Killer

Far-Left Activist Charged in Deadly DC Embassy Shootings

An investigation into the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers reveals the suspect's links to pro-Palestinian and far-left groups, sparking debate about radicalization, antisemitism, and the dangers of political extremism in the US.

Trump Hosts $148M Meme Coin Dinner Amid Ethics Questions

Crypto Elite Gather at Trump Dinner Despite Criticism

Protesters Rally Outside Trump’s Private Crypto Gala

Amid political and social upheaval, President Trump hosts an exclusive dinner for top investors in his meme coin, sparking ethics questions and protests over foreign influence, while advocating for cryptocurrency despite bipartisan skepticism.

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Deportation of International Students

Judge Blocks Trump Expulsions to South Sudan

Judge Throws Wrench in Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Plans

Judicial rulings increasingly challenge Trump administration policies on immigration, education, and student visas, with courts blocking visa revocations and deportations, raising tensions between the executive branch and judiciary over immigration enforcement.

Senator Ron Johnson Criticizes Trump’s Budget Bill

GOP Senators Sound Alarm over Trump’s Spending Priorities

Party Discord Grows Over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ in Senate

Multiple GOP senators and leaders express concern and opposition to elements of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' highlighting intra-party divisions over spending cuts and legislative strategy as the bill heads to a fractious Senate.

FTC Investigates Media Matters Over Alleged Advertiser Collusion

Trump Admin Backs Probe Into Leftist Media Watchdog Media Matters

Liberal Media Group Faces Scrutiny Amid FTC Investigation

An ongoing probe into media watchdog Media Matters over alleged collusion with advertisers fuels political tensions, with the Trump administration backing the investigation amidst high-profile lawsuits by Elon Musk against the group.

Germany Deploys First Permanent Foreign Troops Since WW2

Pentagon Warns Russia Has Nuclear Air-to-Air Missiles

Russia Grows Tense as West Eyes Arctic Security Moves

Planning and strategic military adjustments mark NATO and US responses to Russian aggression, including Russia’s deployment of nuclear-tipped weapons. Germany announces permanent troop deployment to Lithuania, underscoring growing geopolitical tensions in the Arctic and Europe.

Netanyahu Blasts Starmer and Western Leaders Over Gaza

Trump Administration Steps Up Fight Against Antisemitism

Israel Embassy Staffer Murder Sparks International Outcry

Political fallout continues as Netanyahu accuses Western leaders, including UK’s Starmer, of supporting Hamas; as Israel's war in Gaza faces mounting global criticism and rising antisemitism in the US draws federal attention and promises of crackdown.

JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns of Potential US Stagflation

Investors Pull Back from US Bonds on Debt and Deficit Worries

Bond Market Turmoil Signals Economic Uncertainty

Economic concerns surface with warnings about US stagflation risk, growing federal debt, and volatility in bond markets raising alarms among investors, as GOP tax and spending bills stir market unease and cautious optimism with mixed investor reactions.

Tornado Tears Missouri Couple’s Arms Off as Home Is Destroyed

Flood Waters in Eastern Australia Kill Four, One Missing

Missouri Tornado Sirens Failed as City Scrambles Aftermath

Natural disasters and related tragedies dominate headlines with tornado destruction in Missouri leaving families devastated, while floodwaters in eastern Australia claim lives and disrupt communities, underscoring climate risks and response challenges.

Ultracold Atoms ‘Hyperentangled’ in Quantum Leap

OpenAI Plans Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi

New Prehistoric Beast Discovered in Canadian Fossils

Scientific and technological discoveries and events make news as ultracold atoms achieve new quantum states, China plans a major AI data center in UAE, and a new prehistoric creature is identified, while AI's rising power demands challenge infrastructure.

Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Charter School Funding

SCOTUS Affirms Trump’s Authority to Fire Independent Agency Heads

Federal Court Allows Trump to Remove Federal Labor Board Members

Supreme Court rulings and judicial actions impact religious liberty and labor laws, with deadlock decisions blocking funding for religious charter schools and decisions affirming presidential power to fire independent agency members, shaping legal precedents.

22 Charged in Massive Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scheme

US Court Orders Former Mexican Security Chief to Pay Millions

Feds Bust Major Dark Web Drug, Weapons Trafficking Ring

Federal and state authorities tackle financial crimes and corruption including Medicaid fraud schemes and lawsuits over deceptive pricing, while high-profile arrests disrupt dark web operations and ongoing investigations probe major institutions.

Microsoft Tests Generative AI Writing Feature in Notepad

Anthropic Debuts Potent AI Models with Enhanced Reasoning

Nvidia RTX 5060 Review Delays Spark Gaming Backlash

Technology and AI developments feature as Microsoft integrates AI into Notepad, Nvidia faces controversy over graphics card review delays, and Anthropic launches advanced AI models, signaling rapid innovation and challenges in the tech industry.

Trump Admin Investigates Media Matters Amid Musk Lawsuits

Commerce Secretary Defends Trump Tariffs Despite Criticism

Political controversies engulf Trump administration with public outcries over tariff policies, social media censorship, and department investigations targeting critics, amidst ongoing court battles and administrative reshuffling creating tension in Washington.

14-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Shooting While Filming Video

Teen Arrested in Fatal NYC Shooting on Mother’s Day

Judge Dugan Caught on Video Aiding Migrant’s Escape From Court

Tragic individual and community losses occur with deaths during hiking and shooting incidents, while societal concerns rise about crime, safety, and mental health prompting investigations and calls for reform across various US regions.

US and China Agree to Continued Dialogue After Tariff Truce

Iran Warns of Moving Nuclear Materials to Shield From Israel

G7 Finance Chiefs Pledge to Tackle Global Economic Imbalances

Complex global geopolitics and economic developments unfold with US-China tariff negotiations, Iran’s nuclear threats, and G7 commitments to address economic imbalances, highlighting tension and diplomacy in international relations.

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