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Trump Cancels DNI Senate Briefing Amid Mideast Tension

Pentagon Hands Iran Crisis Over to ‘Gorilla’ General

Trump Weighs Joining Israel in Air Strikes on Iran

Tensions escalate rapidly in the Middle East with Israel and Iran trading missile strikes, raising fears of US involvement as President Trump contemplates possible military action. Pentagon leadership and intelligence meetings are under strain amid this crisis.

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care

Justice Sotomayor Scorches Court Over Trans Care Ban

SCOTUS Deals Crushing Blow to Transgender Agenda

Supreme Court delivered a significant conservation ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The 6-3 decision marks a major setback for transgender rights and has sparked intense dissents and heated political reactions.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Trump Attacks on Powell

Trump Slams Fed’s Powell as 'Stupid' Ahead of Decision

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate, Eyes Two Cuts This Year

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite pressure from President Trump, who continues to criticize Chair Jerome Powell. Economic outlook is cautious with inflation concerns and possible future rate cuts indicated.

Pro-Israel Hackers Steal Over $90M From Iranian Crypto Exchange

Iran Crypto Exchange Hit by Hackers, $90 Million Lost

Predatory Sparrow Hackers Drain $90M From Nobitex Exchange

Cyber attackers linked to pro-Israel groups strike Iranian cryptocurrency facilities, seizing over $90 million and severely disrupting Iran’s financial systems amid escalating conflict.

Senate Probes Biden Cognitive Decline Cover-Up

Democrats Boycott Hearing on Biden’s Mental Fitness

Judge Blocks Trump’s Passport Gender Marker Limit

Legal battles and controversial rulings dominate as courts uphold bans on transgender treatments for minors, and challenges surface around Biden’s cognitive fitness, sparking polarized congressional hearings and protests.

Trump Demands Iran’s 'Unconditional Surrender'

Trump Says 'I May Do It, I May Not' on Iran Strike

MAGA Rift Deepens over Trump’s Iran War Stance

President Trump intensifies rhetoric on Iran with calls for unconditional surrender and vague threats of military action, while tensions rise over possible U.S. entry into Israel-Iran conflict, sparking debate within his own party and among lawmakers.

Social Security Benefits to Drop to 81% by 2034

Social Security Insolvency Date Moved Up to 2033

Social Security Could Run Out of Funds by 2034

The Social Security trust fund faces an accelerated insolvency threat, now expected to only pay 81% of benefits by 2034 due to rising healthcare costs and legislative changes, sparking urgent calls for Congressional action.

Hegseth Dodges Questions on Troop Use Amid LA Riots

Senators Clash with Hegseth in Heated Budget Hearing

Hegseth Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities in Senate Testimony

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense Senate scrutiny over military budgets and contentious U.S. policies regarding troop deployments, civil liberties, and the Israel-Iran war, as ambiguity clouds the Pentagon’s role.

Karen Read Jury Reaches Verdict in Second Murder Trial

Karen Read Jury Deliberations Continue Amid Tensions

Live: Jury Reaches Decision in Karen Read Retrial

Karens Read’s second murder trial verdict reached after jury deliberations, continuing a high-profile case involving the death of a Boston police officer, drawing widespread public and legal attention.

Feds Nab Suspect Planning to Kill Cops at LA Riots

Man Charged for Plotting Explosive Attack at LA Protests

IRS Tracking Funding Behind Left-Wing LA Riots

Federal investigations target individuals planning violent actions during protests, including charges against suspects who plotted attacks on law enforcement amid demonstrations against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.

FDA Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection

Gilead’s New HIV Drug Could Change the Epidemic

FDA Greenlights Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention

New FDA approvals offer medical advancements including Gilead Sciences’ twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, potentially reshaping public health, while government funding and policies face scrutiny amid public health debates.

Nippon Steel Finalizes $15B Takeover of U.S. Steel

Trump Holds ‘Golden Share’ Power in U.S. Steel Deal

Nippon Steel Deal Closed with Big Role for Trump

Japan’s Nippon Steel completes $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel with special provisions giving the Trump administration a unique role in oversight, marking a significant event in American industrial and trade policy.

Israel Hits Iran’s Internal Security HQ in Tehran

Iran Missiles Pierce Israeli Defense Despite Intercepts

Iran Reports U.S. Cannot Threaten Them - Retaliation Warned

Israel’s targeted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities seek to cripple Tehran’s capabilities. However, concerns arise over missile defense effectiveness and Iran’s retaliatory attacks raising the threat of wider conflict.

Trump Gifts White House New ‘Most Magnificent’ Flagpoles

White House Raises Trump’s Donated Flags on New Poles

Trump Celebrates $100K 'Personal Project' Raising Flags

President Trump orders the installation of two new American flags and flagpoles on the White House lawn, touting it as a personal gift and symbol of patriotism amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Trump Sends Additional 2,000 National Guard Troops to LA

More National Guard Troops Activated in LA Amid Legal Fight

California Officials Slam Trump’s Guard Deployment Moves

National Guard deployment increases in Los Angeles amid ongoing demonstrations and civil unrest, drawing criticism from local officials over perceived political motives and adequacy of response measures.

Democrats Walk Out of Hearing Probing Biden’s Mental State

Republicans Accuse Dems of Cover-Up in Biden Decline Hearing

Political controversies intensify as Democrats boycott and criticize Congressional hearings probing Biden's mental fitness, while Republicans push for deeper investigations, leading to party conflicts and division.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows ‘Never Surrender’ to U.S.

Khamenei Rejects U.S. Call for Surrender, Warns of Damage

Ayatollah Declares Iran Will Resist ‘Imposed Peace’

Escalating rhetoric and defensive posture as Iran’s Supreme Leader warns against U.S. intervention, vowing no surrender and threatening irreparable damage, signaling a deepening and prolonged regional conflict.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested by ICE

Suspect Faces Charges in Minnesota Political Shootings

ICE Agents Face Scrutiny Amid Protests and Arrests

Federal investigations and legal actions unfold as political figures face controversies, including a NYC mayoral candidate arrested by ICE, and charges against individuals involved in violent crimes and protests, highlighting growing unrest.

Amazon’s Zoox Ramps Up Robotaxi Production Ahead of Launch

OpenAI CEO Warns Meta Offering $100M to Poach Talent

Tesla’s Driverless Robotaxi Enters Crowded Market

The tech sector shows advancements in AI and autonomous vehicles with Amazon ramping up robotaxi production to challenge competitors, alongside AI software innovations that could reshape the industry landscape.

Hurricane Erick Intensifies, Threatens Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Climate Crisis Poised to Slash Key Crop Yields Worldwide

Western Cities Plead for Help Amid Colorado River Crisis

Environmental and climate issues worsen as severe weather threatens areas from the U.S. to Mexico and China, while researchers warn of long-term impacts on agriculture and water resources affecting global food supply.

Senate GOP Split on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Ron Johnson Blasts Deficit Risk in Trump’s Spending Plan

Lawmakers Brace for Battle Over GOP’s Tax and Spending Bill

Legal and political maneuverings surround President Trump’s megabill, with Senate Republicans divided over provisions and deficit impacts, while critics warn the bill will increase national debt and political tensions rise.

Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline Service

Education Secretary Vows Crackdown on Transgender Sports

FDA Approves Controversial Twice-Yearly HIV Injection

Healthcare controversies mount with the Trump administration ending LGBTQ youth suicide prevention services, debates on transgender athlete participation, and FDA drug approvals amid public health policy debates.

Seven Indicted in $100M California Jewelry Heist

Diddy Trial Delayed by Juror Illness, Expected to End Monday

Feds Drop Death Case Against Witness Killer Hodge

High-profile legal cases advance, including the indictment of seven in one of the largest U.S. jewelry heists, the Diddy federal sex trafficking trial’s continued proceedings, and other criminal investigations drawing widespread attention.

GOP Hawks Gain Trump’s Ear on Hardline Iran Policy

GOP Lawmaker Calls for ‘Biblical’ Fight Against Iran

MAGA Figures Clash over U.S. Role in Iran Conflict

US political figures express sharply divided views on Middle East conflict, Iran nuclear threat, and military involvement, with GOP hawks pushing for action and some MAGA figures and Democrats opposing escalation.

Immigration Raids Cause Crisis in Farms and Hotels

U.S. Border Patrol Releases Zero Illegal Migrants in May

ICE Agents Defend Conduct Amid Rising Arrests and Protests

Migration and immigration enforcement intensify nationwide with ICE raids sparking labor shortages, political controversies, and public protests, while U.S. border policies show record reductions in illegal migrant releases.

California Wildfire Season Worsened by Federal Cuts

Tariff Flip-Flops Push Grocery Prices Higher

Tariffs Deepen Housing Market Slump to 5-Year Low

Climate and environmental policies face setbacks with California’s wildfire risks increasing due to federal agency weakening, while rising tariffs pressure economic sectors and exacerbate inflation concerns nationwide.

Protests Erupt Over US Role in Iran Conflict

Congress Faces Deficit and Security Funding Clashes

Senators Clash Over Election Security and Political Violence

Additional news on mental health, legal issues, and political unrest includes protests breaking out over the Iran war, controversial opinions from public figures, and congressional battles over funding and national security measures.