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Trump delays TikTok ban deadline… again

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline for third time

Trump signs order to extend TikTok ban deadline

President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for the third time, stirring controversy and delaying definitive action on the popular app amid growing tensions with China.

Israel hits Iran nuclear sites hard – war heats up

Iran missiles strike Israeli hospital – casualties mount

Israel destroys Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israeli infrastructure, heightening fears of wider conflict.

Trump to decide on Iran military strike in two weeks

White House: Trump will decide on Iran within two weeks

Trump issues ultimatum to Iran with firm deadline

President Trump faces mounting pressure and global uncertainty as he weighs military action against Iran, with a decision promised within two weeks amidst diplomatic efforts and security concerns.

Appeals court extends Trump control of CA Guard

Trump clinches major win vs Newsom on National Guard

Federal court blocks Trump plan for state funding

Legal battles unfold over President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California, with Courts allowing continued federal control despite state opposition, marking a major presidential victory.

LA Dodgers block ICE agents from stadium grounds

Dodgers refuse federal agents entry amid protests

Dodgers turn away federal agents at stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers deny Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents access to Dodger Stadium parking lots amid protests and escalating federal immigration enforcement tensions in the city.

I-40 closed indefinitely after Smoky Mountains flooding

Heavy rain and rockslides shut Smoky Mountains highway

Flooding and rockslides in the Great Smoky Mountains force prolonged closure of the I-40 corridor, stranding vehicles and disrupting transportation near the Tennessee and North Carolina border.

Judge blocks Trump plan to withhold state funds

Federal judge halts DOT funding cuts tied to immigration

Federal courts reject Trump administration attempts to tie state funding to immigration enforcement cooperation and block cuts to transportation grants, further complicating federal-state immigration disputes.

SCOTUS upholds TN ban on transgender treatments

Major trans health ruling hailed by conservatives

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors, hailed as a victory by conservatives and criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates, sparking renewed debate over transgender rights.

Assaults on ICE agents surge by 500 percent

ICE raids escalate despite protests and violence

Federal agents increase monitoring and arrests as assaults against ICE officers rise sharply, amid intensifying immigration crackdowns and protests across multiple states.

SpaceX Starship explodes in massive Texas fireball

New SpaceX rocket test ends in fiery explosion

SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes during ground testing in Texas, marking the latest setback for Elon Musk’s space ambitions, though no injuries are reported and the company downplays accident.

DOJ moves to seize $225M in crypto scam funds

Trump administration scores court win in lawsuit dismissal

Man charged with explosives plot at LA protests

Federal investigations and lawsuits impact high-profile figures and organizations nationwide, including cases related to immigration enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure, and controversial political disputes.

Trump rants over ‘too many’ holidays on Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrations gain nationwide attention

Trump snubs Juneteenth while Biden celebrates in Texas

Public outrage and political clashes erupt over Juneteenth commemorations, including President Trump's critical remarks about U.S. federal holidays and debates on the holiday's meaning and observance.

Jewish GOP Rep. run off road by Palestinian flag-waver

Threats mount against NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani

Police investigate kidnapping attempt at Memphis mayor’s home

Multiple political figures face threats or attacks, including threats against GOP Rep. Max Miller and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, as political tensions flare amid national violence concerns.

US evacuates diplomats as Middle East war risks grow

US senators to get classified Iran war briefing

National Guard deployed to Albuquerque amid crime surge

U.S. continues diplomatic and military maneuvers in the Middle East amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, including troop deployments, evacuation plans, and classified briefings for senators.

Oil spikes as Iran war fears send markets tumbling

US futures drop amid mounting Iran-Israel tensions

Trump weighs Iran strike as markets reel

Economic and market volatility increases as oil prices soar on Middle East conflict fears, stock futures fall, and President Trump weighs potential military strikes on Iran.

Trump’s ICE raids disrupt farms and hotels nationwide

LA Dodgers turn away ICE agents amid immigration standoff

Controversial immigration enforcement actions and policy disputes continue nationwide, from deportation raids at workplaces to legal battles over sanctuary state funding and ICE facility access.

US Border Patrol shuts down massive drug tunnel

Former Tennessee state senator dies amid crime wave

Man charged in shooting spree after Minnesota lawmaker deaths

Federal investigations uncover major criminal cases including massive drug smuggling tunnels along US-Mexico border, high-profile homicides, and violent crimes involving migrants.

ICE issues new rules limiting Congressional detention visits

Federal judge halts Trump's state funding condition plan

Federal courts and lawmakers debate and rule on immigration related policy enforcement, including banning state funding ties to immigration cooperation and new ICE rules restricting Congress visits.

Blue-collar wages surge under Trump’s watch

Trump’s economic agenda faces mounting disapproval

Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell over rates

President Trump’s economic and domestic policy agenda shows signs of unpopularity as Democrats criticize his impact while reports highlight blue-collar wage growth under his administration.

Former ICE chief slams Democrat obstructionism

Tensions rise over immigration enforcement amid protests

US immigration enforcement forces face rising assaults and political obstruction amid controversial enforcement tactics, protests, and bipartisan disputes over immigration policy.

Senate GOP split on Iran strike plans

Former NATO commander sees 2 in 3 chance of Iran strike

Ex-US Amb. to Israel weighs in on Trump Iran window

Key global political figures express views on the Iran conflict and U.S. involvement, revealing splits in Senate Republicans and discussions on military and diplomatic approaches.

SpaceX Starship test rocket explodes in Texas

Airbus orders soar at Paris Air Show over Boeing

Meta strikes deal for nuclear power to boost AI

Major industry events and corporate moves shape the tech and energy landscape, including SpaceX setbacks, Airbus dominating airshow orders, and Meta’s nuclear power deal to fuel AI demand.