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Trump Set to Decide on Iran Strike: Two Weeks to Act

President Donald Trump announces he will make a final decision within two weeks on whether the U.S. will join Israel's military campaign against Iran's nuclear program amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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24 Hours Trump to decide on Iran strike within two weeks + Appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard + Israel bombs Iran nuclear site amid escalating war + Los Angeles Dodgers deny ICE agents entry to stadium + US drone use expands as Pentagon races ahead + Massive listeria outbreak leads to nationwide recall + SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas during test + Federal judge blocks Trump plan to withhold state funds + TikTok ban extended again by Trump administration + FBI increases monitoring of Iran-backed sleeper cells + White House praises Supreme Court ruling on transgender treatments ban + 76 arrested in Texas raid including drug and firearms haul + New Zealand PM meets China’s Xi Jinping + US Senator Rubio discusses Israel-Iran conflict with key allies + Cyberattack hits Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange + Democrats face leadership calls amid internal strife + Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to Club World Cup win + Hurricane Erick slams Mexico as Category 3 storm + Federal judge blocks Trump from tying funding to immigration + Israeli Defense Minister says Iran's Khamenei can no longer exist

Number $225 million - Largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure by U.S. Attorney

Quote "The Iranian ayatollahs are the Nazis of our time" — Ofir Akunis, Israeli Consul General

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TOPICS

Israel bombs Iran nuclear site as war intensifies

Israel strikes unfinished Arak heavy water reactor in Iran

Israeli Defense Minister: Iran’s Khamenei must go

The conflict between Israel and Iran escalates rapidly with multiple missile strikes, destruction of nuclear sites, and threats from Israeli officials. The situation draws global attention as the US contemplates military involvement and diplomatic efforts continue.

Trump to decide on Iran strike within two weeks

Trump’s Iran decision powers race heats up - White House

Trump to decide whether US will strike Iran ‘within next two weeks’

President Trump is set to make a decisive choice within two weeks on whether to engage militarily with Iran amid rising tensions, legal debates over war powers, and diplomatic efforts. This looming decision generates widespread speculation and political drama.

Appeals court lets Trump keep control of California Guard

Trump wins battle for National Guard control in LA

Federal appeals court sides with Trump on Guard deployment

A federal appeals court consistently rules in favor of President Trump, allowing him to maintain control over the California National Guard troops deployed during immigration protests, overruling challenges from California's governor and courts.

Los Angeles Dodgers deny ICE access amid enforcement raids

LA Dodgers say they turned away ICE agents - protests erupt

The Los Angeles Dodgers refuse access to federal immigration agents at their stadium amid nationwide protests and immigration enforcement escalations, drawing media spotlight and political tensions around immigration policies and law enforcement actions.

SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas test

Starship rocket erupts in fireball at Texas Starbase

SpaceX rocket explodes during preflight testing

SpaceX experiences another setback as its Starship rocket explodes during a test in Texas. Elon Musk downplays the incident, though it adds to a series of launch failures impacting the company's timeline for ambitious space projects.

FDA approves twice-yearly HIV prevention injection

Deadly listeria outbreak triggers nationwide meal recall

The US Food and Drug Administration approves a new twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, hailed as a major medical breakthrough in fighting the disease. Meanwhile, a deadly listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meals causes multiple deaths and recalls.

Judge blocks Trump plan to tie funding to immigration

Federal judge halts Trump’s funding-immigration linkage plan

Federal judges block Trump administration's efforts to tie state funding to immigration enforcement, ruling such conditions illegal; ongoing legal battles shape the enforcement landscape amid political conflict over immigration policies.

FBI boosts monitoring of Iran-backed sleeper cells

Iran crypto exchange hit by $90 million cyber heist

US officials intensify scrutiny and countermeasures against Iran with increased monitoring of sleeper cells and cybersecurity operations, alongside heightened geopolitical positioning amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

Democrats face revolt over leadership weaknesses

Dems rip own leader as ‘weak and whiny’

Jasmine Crockett calls Trump backers mentally ill

Democratic Party faces internal turmoil with growing calls for new leadership amid dissatisfaction with current direction. Concurrently, left-wing politicians and activists engage in heated rhetoric and political clashes over Trump supporters and policies.

76 arrested in Texas raid with drugs and guns seized

ICE nabs 84 illegal aliens in Louisiana worksite raid

Significant immigration enforcement operations result in mass arrests and raids in Texas and Louisiana, targeting suspected criminal aliens and unauthorized workers, as the Trump administration continues to ramp up crackdowns at workplaces and communities.

Hurricane Erick slams Mexico as powerful Category 3 storm

Smoky Mountains I-40 corridor closed after flooding and rock slides

Natural disasters impact multiple regions including Hurricane Erick's landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 storm, and severe weather causing highway closures in the Smoky Mountains. Emergency responses and warnings affect travel and safety across affected areas.

Judge blocks ICE entry rules for Congress members

Federal judge blocks Trump’s transit funding immigration plan

Political and judicial battles continue as federal courts block several of Trump administration's immigration enforcement directives, including denying access to detainees by members of Congress and halting punitive funding measures for sanctuary states.

Trump delays TikTok sale deadline for third time

Meta to buy nuclear power for AI demand surge

SpaceX Starship test ends in fiery explosion

Major tech and social media companies face regulatory and operational challenges: TikTok ban repeatedly delayed by Trump; Meta announces acquisition amid AI push; SpaceX deals with rocket test failures; and heightened government scrutiny on student visa social media checks.

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee transgender treatment ban

Justice Thomas slams ‘expert’ class in transgender ruling

Supreme Court delivers landmark rulings on transgender healthcare bans for minors and reaffirms state policy rights, eliciting contrasting reactions from political and advocacy groups and shaping ongoing debates over transgender rights in the US.

Senate GOP divided on Trump’s Iran war plans

Ex-NATO commander sees 2 in 3 chance Trump strikes Iran

Dershowitz explains why Trump delay on Iran strike is necessary

Prominent political figures and commentators debate US involvement in Middle East conflicts, with Republican leaders and GOP senators divided on military action against Iran while some warn of consequences and others call for cautious diplomacy.

Man charged with stalking, attempted kidnapping of Memphis mayor

Suspect arrested after mass shooting threat at Jewish center

NYPD guard stabbed stopping shoplifter in NYC

Multiple violent and criminal incidents draw law enforcement attention, including a man charged with stalking and attempted kidnapping of Memphis mayor, a suspected mass shooting threat at a San Antonio Jewish center, and a security guard stabbed during theft attempt in NYC.

Trump rants about too many federal holidays on Juneteenth

Trump slams Fed Chair Jerome Powell after rate hold

Trump attacks ‘Crooked Fox News’ in furious rant

President Trump's rhetoric continues to stir controversy, including criticizing Juneteenth celebrations and federal holidays as excessive, attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and facing criticism over his immigration and economic policies amid national debates.

Study finds ChatGPT linked to cognitive decline

Plastic bag bans reduce US shoreline litter

Scientists warn climate change risks impact protests

Significant environmental and scientific developments occur including a study showing ChatGPT use linked to cognitive decline, scientific support for plastic bag bans reducing litter, climate change complicating protests, and breakthroughs in cancer and HIV treatments.

Fed holds interest rates steady amid economic pressure

Trump lashes out at Fed Chair Powell over rate decision

Blue-collar wages see biggest growth under Trump

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but faces criticism from President Trump and financial analysts amid economic concerns. Meanwhile, reports highlight significant blue-collar wage growth under Trump administration, reflecting complex economic dynamics.

Deadly listeria linked to chicken Alfredo meals

9-year-old girl nearly loses hand in Florida shark attack

Girl mauled by massive alligator while playing in lake

Health and safety incidents prompt public warnings and investigations including a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meals causing deaths, a shark attack on a child in Florida, and a young girl mauled by alligator in shallow waters.

GOP Rep Max Miller alleges road rage attack

DNC chair faces backlash over ‘weak and whiny’ label

US political divisions deepen with criticism and confrontation among lawmakers and party leaders, including Democratic infighting, contentious statements by Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Max Miller, and escalations in MAGA factional disputes.

Brazil pushes back on China’s cheap EV flood

Finland votes to leave landmine treaty amid security boost

Canada mulls tariff hikes on US steel imports

Global economic and geopolitical shifts include Brazil pushing back against cheap Chinese EV imports, Finland exiting landmine treaty to boost defenses, and Canada threatening tariffs on U.S. steel as trade tensions simmer amid broader international unrest.

Chicago mayor vows to veto new teen curfew

NYC mayoral candidate faces bomb threat, business warnings

LA City Council approves loan for police overtime amid protests

Major US cities grapple with crime, governance, and protest responses as Chicago blocks teenager curfews, New York’s NYC mayoral race sees bomb threats and business flight warnings, and Los Angeles handles ongoing immigration clashes and protest funding debates.

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