Trump Keeps Final Iran Strike Decision Waiting as War Looms
President Trump has approved war plans targeting Iran's nuclear facilities but delays issuing the final order amid intense political and military pressures. The administration braces as Israel and Iran continue their deadly exchanges.
24 Hours Trump delays final Iran strike order despite approval + Social Security fund may run dry by 2033 + US plans to deploy USS Gerald Ford Carrier to Mediterranean + Los Angeles Lakers majority stake sold for $10 billion + Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady again + Karen Read acquitted of murdering cop boyfriend + Pentagon offers Trump options amid Israel-Iran conflict + Massive crypto seizure linked to 'pig butchering' scams + Honda recalls over 259,000 cars for brake defect + US begins evacuations of Americans from Israel + Fed signals two rate cuts ahead despite inflation risk + DHS tightens rules for lawmaker visits to ICE facilities + Trump installs massive American flags at White House + Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender care + Hurricane Erick intensifies, nears Mexico coast + US Senate confirms Rodney Scott as CBP commissioner
Number 10B - Sale value in dollars of the Los Angeles Lakers majority stake
Quote "I have ideas as to what to do, but I haven't made a final decision—I like to make the final decision one second before it's due" — President Donald Trump

Trump Approves Iran Attack Plans But Holds Final Decision
Pentagon Presents Military Options to Trump on Iran-Israel War
USS Gerald Ford Carrier Deployment Signals Rising Middle East Tensions
Tensions soar as President Trump contemplates U.S. military involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, balancing hawkish calls and domestic pressures amid international diplomacy and military preparedness.

Social Security Fund Facing Depletion One Year Earlier
Social Security Could See Benefit Cuts by 2033 Unless Congress Acts
Social Security Trust Fund Expected to Run Out in 2033
Social Security faces accelerated insolvency, with latest reports warning the retirement trust fund could be depleted by 2033 without congressional intervention, threatening future benefit cuts.

Los Angeles Lakers Majority Stake Sold for Record $10 Billion
Buss Family Agrees to Sell Controlling Lakers Stake for $10B
Lakers Owners Finalize $10 Billion Sale to Mark Walter
The major stake of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise is changing hands in a historic $10 billion deal, marking one of the most significant sports franchise sales in U.S. history.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Plans Two Cuts Ahead
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Inflation Concerns
Fed Chair Powell Defies Trump, Holds Rates at Current Levels
Federal Reserve maintains interest rates steady amidst mixed economic signals, signaling expectation of two rate cuts later this year despite inflationary pressures fueled by tariffs and geopolitical risks.

Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Murder in Cop Boyfriend Case
Jury Acquits Karen Read of Murdering Police Officer Boyfriend
Karen Read Not Guilty in Retried Murder Case
Karen Read is acquitted of second-degree murder in the high-profile case involving the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, raising questions about the investigation and courtroom proceedings.

DHS Limits Lawmaker Visits to ICE Facilities After Clashes
House Democrats Refused Entry at ICE Facility Amid Protests
Brad Lander Arrest Spotlight on Immigration Enforcement Battles
The Trump administration tightens controls on congressional visits to ICE detention facilities while confrontations and arrests of Democratic officials during protests increase tensions over immigration enforcement.

Record $225 Million in Crypto Seized in Massive Scam Bust
Justice Department Announces Largest Crypto Seizure Ever
US DOJ Nabs $225 Million in Cryptocurrency from Global Scams
The Justice Department announces the largest-ever U.S. cryptocurrency seizure, targeting global 'pig butchering' scams that defrauded victims of billions of dollars through elaborate confidence schemes.
Honda Recalls 259,000 Cars Over Dangerous Brake Pedal Issue
Massive Honda Brake Recall Affects Hundreds of Thousands
Brake Pedal Defect Forces Recall of Over 250K Honda Vehicles
Honda recalls over 259,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a brake pedal defect that poses safety risks, prompting urgent repairs to prevent accidents caused by inability to slow or stop.

US Embassy Organizes Evacuations for Americans in Israel
American Citizens Begin Evacuation from Israel Amid War
US Plans Cruise and Air Evacuations as Israel-Iran War Escalates
The United States initiates evacuation of American citizens from Israel amid intensifying conflict with Iran, preparing cruise ship and flight options as hostilities threaten safety of foreign nationals.

SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Medical Care
High Court Backs State Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
Supreme Court Sides With Tennessee on Transgender Treatment Ban
The Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a divisive 6-3 ruling, setting a precedent likely to influence similar laws and legal battles nationwide.

Category 3 Hurricane Erick Nears Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Erick Strengthens Fast as It Approaches Mexico
Erick Builds Into Major Storm, Threatens Mexico’s Coast
Hurricane Erick rapidly intensifies into a major Category 3 storm as it approaches Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting warnings for heavy flooding and urging residents to seek shelter ahead of landfall.
Senate Confirms Rodney Scott to Lead Customs and Border Protection
Trump Pick Rodney Scott Sworn in as CBP Commissioner
Rodney Scott, a veteran Border Patrol officer dismissed by previous administration, is confirmed by the US Senate as commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, reinforcing Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Fed Warns Tariffs to Push Prices Higher This Summer
Tariffs and Middle East Drama Cloud Inflation Outlook
Federal Reserve Signals Inflation Risk Amid Tariff Fallout
Federal agencies report growing inflation risks due to President Trump's tariff policies and geopolitical tensions, despite steady interest rates from the Federal Reserve aiming to balance growth and inflation.

Trump Installs Massive Flags and Flagpoles at White House
White House Gets Two Giant 'Trump-Funded' Flagpoles
The White House installs towering new flagpoles and massive American flags in an extravagant display funded personally by President Trump, sparking political backlash and media attention amid global conflicts.

Fed Holds Rates at Current Levels, Ignores Trump Pressure
Federal Reserve Keeps Policy Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve defies President Trump by holding interest rates steady for the fourth consecutive time despite calls for cuts, citing economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.

US Plans Fly Factory to Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite in Cattle
Agriculture Dept. Unveils $8.5M Plan to Fight Deadly Screwworm
US government accelerates efforts to build biological control measures against cattle-infesting parasitic larvae by opening a fly factory facility in Texas as part of disease prevention strategy.

JD Vance Suspended Then Restored on Bluesky After Troll Post
Bluesky Bans Then Reinstates Vice President JD Vance's Account
Vice President JD Vance faces brief suspension and quick reinstatement on Bluesky social media platform amid politically charged trolling and platform policy controversies.

Knife-Wielding Migrant Attacks US Attorney in New York
Texas Man Charged With Explosives Plot Against Police at LA Riots
Federal Prosecutors Charge Man in Massive Jewelry Heist
The Justice Department prosecutes major criminal cases related to prison murders, attacks on law enforcement, and illegal arms trafficking, as arrests mount amid rising concerns over domestic security.
FDA OKs First Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
New HIV Prevention Drug Gains FDA Approval
Gilead's Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection Greenlit by FDA
FDA approves groundbreaking HIV prevention drug featuring twice-yearly injections, expected to revolutionize treatment and potentially reduce the global HIV epidemic significantly.

Israeli Cyberattack Locks Iran’s Nobitex Crypto Funds
Propaganda Battles Rage Alongside Israeli-Iranian Bombing
Iranian Hackers Target State Media Amid Rising Unrest
Multiple reports highlight escalating cyber and propaganda warfare between Israel and Iran, with hacking attacks and information control intensifying amid physical military confrontations.

Israel’s Strikes Kill Hundreds of Iranian Civilians in Gaza
Palestinians Face Deadly Food Site Attacks as Conflict Deepens
Massacre of Christians in Nigeria Highlights Global Violence
The escalating Israel-Iran conflict leads to numerous civilian casualties in Gaza, straining humanitarian resources and drawing international condemnation amid ongoing military strikes.

House Passes ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ With Major Tax Cuts
Trump’s Bill Targets Medicaid and Transgender Medical Funding
Senate GOP Advances Tax Plan with Car Loan Deductions
House passes Trump-led 'One Big Beautiful Bill' with tax cuts and controversial policy changes including Medicaid cuts and provisions targeting transgender healthcare, igniting political debates nationwide.

ICE Raids Louisiana Racetrack Detain Over 80 Illegal Migrants
Federal Crackdown Intensifies at Meatpacking Plants Across US
Protests Erupt as Trump Administration Escalates Immigration Sweeps
US authorities increase immigration enforcement with large-scale ICE raids and detentions at workplaces and public events, sparking protests and political backlash from Democratic leaders.

Maui Wildfire Survivors Struggle with Long-Term Trauma
Las Vegas Faces Fourth Heatwave Before Summer Officially Starts
Heavy Rains in Southern Brazil Leave Dead and Thousands Displaced
Humanitarian and environmental crises persist with wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding affecting parts of the US and Brazil, highlighting challenges in disaster preparedness and response.

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Federal Judge Rules EPA Cannot Cut Environmental Justice Grants
SCOTUS Ends Federal Transgender Care Protections in Major Ruling
Supreme Court rulings shape national policy on transgender healthcare and environmental issues, delivering victories for states like Tennessee and setting boundaries on federal agency powers.

Feds Deny Democrats Entry to ICE Facility Amid Rising Tensions
Democrats Arrested in Rallies Highlight Crackdown on Protestors
Judge Blocks Trump Admin Passport Policy Targeting Trans People
Federal judiciary and political battles unfold over immigration enforcement, political protests, and legal challenges, intensifying confrontations between Democrats and the Trump administration.

MAGA Rift Deepens Over Trump’s Iran War Prospects
Senate Republicans Show Support for Trump on Israel-Iran Conflict
Trump Insists He May ‘Take Further Action’ Against Iran’s Nuclear Program
Heightened focus on national security and intelligence as President Trump faces pressure from Republican Party factions with divergent views on potential war with Iran and domestic policy moves.

Meta's Scale AI Deal Spurs Project Pauses and Investor Sell-Off
Amazon Opens First Robotaxi Production Facility
Microsoft Faces AI Deal Deadlock With OpenAI Over Key Terms
Big tech and AI developments advance as companies like Meta and Amazon ramp up AI projects while controversies and corporate restructuring impact employees and investors.

Federal Courts Uphold State Restrictions on Transgender Care
DOJ Sues Kentucky Over Illegal Immigrant In-State Tuition Rule
Texas AG Investigates Over 30 Potential Noncitizen Voters in 2024
Multiple major U.S. court rulings and legal battles highlight ongoing disputes over transgender rights, abortion, and voting laws affecting key political and social issues nationwide.

Massive Storm Erick Threatens Mexico with Heavy Rain and Flooding
NWS Issues Tornado Watch for Two US States Amid Severe Weather
Extreme Heat Dome Set to Blanket US Midwest and East Coast
Natural disasters and extreme weather warnings emphasize the growing climate challenges with hurricanes strengthening rapidly and warnings issued for tornadoes and heatwaves across the US and abroad.

Israel Claims to Kill Dozens of Iranian Military Leaders
Israel Intercepts Iranian Missiles Before Launch, Officials Say
Cybersecurity and intelligence concerns rise as attacks on Iranian state media, leaked intelligence, and concerns about nuclear capabilities dominate headlines amid escalating Middle East conflict.

US Military Bolsters Presence as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Israel-Iran War Plans
High-Tech Bunker Buster Bombs Could Target Iran’s Nuclear Sites
The U.S. military and Pentagon officials discuss strategic options preparing for possible escalation with Iran as missiles and military assets move into the Middle East amid Israeli strikes.

SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Transgender Youth Healthcare Access
Justice Thomas Slams 'Expert Class' in Landmark Trans Case
Multiple Supreme Court rulings shape the national debate on transgender rights with decisions upholding Tennessee bans on gender-affirming care for minors, intensifying policy battles across states.

Feds Track Money Behind LA Riots in Expanding Probe
Authorities Charge Man for Explosives Plot Against Police at Protests
LA District Attorney Charges 30 Over Anti-ICE Protests
Federal prosecutors crack down on left-wing riots and political violence with arrests and financial probes, targeting organizers and agitators responsible for violent protests and property destruction.

Trump Administration to End LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline
FDA Approves Breakthrough Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot
Trump Admin Cuts Specialized Suicide Prevention Programs
Developments in American public health highlight new HIV prevention drugs approved by FDA and cutting specialized suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth, underscoring contentious administration decisions.
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