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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.

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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

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TOPICS

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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