Hegseth Explodes: Media 'Root Against Trump' Amid Iran Strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fiercely defends US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, accusing media of bias and undermining President Trump by focusing on leaked early intelligence that contradicted official success claims.
24 Hours Hegseth slams media over Iran strike coverage + Supreme Court allows states to cut Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds + Zohran Mamdani wins NYC Democratic mayoral primary + Senate parliamentarian blocks Medicaid cuts in Trump megabill + Trump calls for Netanyahu trial to be canceled + US economy shrinks faster than expected first quarter + Defense chiefs detail US strikes on Iran nuclear sites + ICE arrests over 130 Iranian nationals nationwide + Billionaire Bill Ackman pledges funds against Mamdani + Iran's Khamenei claims 'victory' over US and Israel + Pentagon chief calls Iran strike 'historically successful' + Senate GOP faces setback on Trump tax and spending bill + Supreme Court rules Medicaid patients can't sue to restore Planned Parenthood funds + NYC Republicans call for Mamdani's citizenship revocation + Pound nears four-year high as Trump rattles dollar + Senate leaders refuse to overrule parliamentarian on Medicaid + Israel halts aid as Gaza tensions rise + New AI features roll out on YouTube + Los Angeles vice mayor under fire for calling gangs to resist ICE + Trump praises Hegseth's blast at media on Iran strikes
Number 0.5% - US first-quarter GDP contraction amid slowing consumer spending and tariff impacts.
Quote It’s in your blood to cheer against Trump” — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Hegseth lashes out at media over Iran strike intel
Hegseth scolds media for 'cheering against' Trump on Iran strikes
Defense Secretary Hegseth browbeats reporter on Iran strike coverage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heavily criticizes media coverage and leaked criticisms concerning U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, defending the success and calling out what he views as biased reporting and undermining of Trump’s efforts.
Supreme Court allows states to cut Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds
SCOTUS sides with South Carolina in Medicaid Planned Parenthood ban
Supreme Court ruling cuts Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court issues several rulings allowing states, particularly South Carolina, to cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, blocking federal challenges and shaping future Medicaid access policies.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Republicans call to revoke Mamdani’s citizenship and deport him
Billionaire Bill Ackman vows millions to challenge Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City Democratic mayoral primary, sparking reactions across the political spectrum, including support from some Democrats and sharp criticism from Republicans who seek to challenge or revoke his citizenship.
Senate parliamentarian blocks Medicaid cuts in Trump megabill
Senate GOP hit by parliamentarian’s Medicaid ruling
GOP senator demands firing of parliamentarian after Medicaid blow
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough blocks Medicaid spending cuts and other key provisions in President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' resulting in political backlash and complicating the legislative process in the Senate.
US economy shrinks faster than thought in first quarter
GDP revised down to negative 0.5% for first quarter
US first-quarter GDP revised lower amid spending slowdown
U.S. economy contracts in the first quarter of 2025 more than initially reported, driven by reduced consumer spending and disrupted by President Trump's tariff policies impacting trade and growth.
Israeli settler attacks kill Palestinians in West Bank
EU leaders call for Gaza ceasefire, Israel report debate
Israel halts aid as Gaza tensions flare
Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalates with violence in West Bank, Gaza ceasefire discussions, while Israel halts aid amid concerns about Hamas aid diversion; international calls for ceasefire continue amid rising casualties.
Trump demands Netanyahu trial be canceled or pardoned
Report: Trump and Netanyahu plan comprehensive Middle East peace deal
Trump backs Netanyahu amid corruption trial uproar
Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu coordinate on Middle East peace plan and Trump calls to cancel or pardon Netanyahu’s corruption trial amidst rising tensions in the region.
ICE arrests 130 Iranian nationals across US amid sleeper cell fears
ICE arrests dozens of Iranians nationwide in enforcement wave
ICE detains Iranian suspects in identity theft probe
ICE intensifies arrests of Iranian nationals amid sleeper cell concerns, detaining over 130 individuals for immigration enforcement and national security, drawing attention to U.S. border and immigration policies.
Pentagon shows how bunker busters wrecked Iran nukes
US began designing bunker busters targeting Iran 15 years ago
Chairman of Joint Chiefs details Iran strike planning
Defense officials reveal details on use of bunker-buster bombs in U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, highlighting complex planning that spanned over 15 years and emphasizing the mission’s strategic success and precision.
House subpoenas Jill Biden aide after refusing testimony
Former Biden aide subpoenaed in mental fitness probe
ActBlue officials subpoenaed amid fundraising fraud probe
Congressional investigations and subpoenas target members of Biden's administration aides amid probes into mental fitness cover-ups and alleged fundraising frauds, increasing pressure on key officials related to Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Supreme Court to decide on birthright citizenship case
SCOTUS ruling permits states to defund Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court blocks challenge to South Carolina defunding
The Supreme Court prepares to rule on significant cases including birthright citizenship, abortion funding, and nationwide injunctions, potentially reshaping key aspects of American jurisprudence and federal-state authority balance.
Senate GOP struggles as Medicaid cuts blocked in megabill
Republicans rage after Senate parliamentarian’s Medicaid blow
GOP senator calls for firing of parliamentarian over Medicaid
Senate Republicans face intra-party conflict as parliamentarian blocks key Medicaid and health care cuts in Trump-backed bill, raising doubts about the bill's passage ahead of upcoming deadlines.
YouTube launches AI Overviews-style search carousel
Google Gemini AI fills in spreadsheet text
Meta gets partial win in AI copyright case
New AI-related features debut on YouTube and Google platforms, including AI-powered search result overviews, highlighting rapid advances and integration of artificial intelligence in everyday tech tools.
Poll shows overwhelming support for Trump’s Iran strikes
MAGA voters back Iran airstrikes more than traditional GOP
Trump’s Iran strikes hit home run with public support
New data and polls confirm strong public support for President Trump's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with increased backing among MAGA voters and general public, contradicting some media narratives.
Trump admin sues Maryland judges over deportation order
ICE arrests at LA courthouse spark alarm
GOP pushes new migrant GPS tracking plan
Legal and political battles continue over immigration policy enforcement, including lawsuits against Maryland federal judges, ICE arrest controversies, and proposed GPS tracking for migrants, fueling partisan tensions and debate.
S&P 500 & Nasdaq near record highs amid optimism
Nvidia stock rallies to new highs on AI growth
Market jumps as chipmaker Micron beats estimates
Stock markets approach record highs as tech earnings and optimism boost indexes despite global and domestic challenges, with investor focus on AI, economic data, and trade negotiations.
Trump’s Medicaid cuts face fierce opposition
House GOP subpoenas Jill Biden’s top aide
Senate conservatives resist Trump’s budget bill
Political turmoil deepens as disputes over Trump administration's domestic agenda unfold, including Medicaid cuts and approvals, subpoenas over Biden's mental state, and storms brewing in the Republican Party ahead of elections.
Axiom-4 astronauts dock at International Space Station
International crew arrives at ISS for commercial mission
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary arrive at ISS
International space missions advance with Axiom-4 and other crews docking at the ISS, marking milestones in participation from India, Poland, and Hungary in commercial spaceflight and exploration efforts.
Supreme Court sides with Texas death row inmate on DNA testing
SCOTUS upholds ban on Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court rejects Planned Parenthood challenge to Medicaid cut
Supreme Court decisions continue reshaping US law with rulings on death row DNA testing, abortion funding bans, and key healthcare disputes impacting millions across several states.
Democratic establishment panics over Mamdani victory
John Fetterman warns GOP of socialist 'Christmas in July'
Republicans view Mamdani win as bad omen
Political reactions escalate following the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, featuring socialist Zohran Mamdani, with calls for challenges, gubernatorial endorsements, and debates over the Democratic Party’s future direction.
Intel clashes over Iran nuclear strike damage
Iran’s Khamenei threatens US after ceasefire
CIA chief says Iran nuclear program severely damaged
Significant arms control and intelligence conflicts arise with Iran’s nuclear program post-US airstrikes, amid diverging assessments, Iran’s defiant statements, and concerns over geopolitical repercussions including North Korea.
Closing arguments begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
Suspect in Colorado attack charged with federal hate crimes
FBI probes hospitals over gender-affirming surgeries
Legal probes and high-profile trials progress, including the sex-trafficking case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs entering closing arguments and federal charges against alleged assassination attempts and hate crimes.
Supreme Court limits Medicaid access for abortion providers
SCOTUS rejects challenge to Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts
Supreme Court rules patients can be blocked from Planned Parenthood
Multiple Supreme Court rulings restrict abortion providers’ access to Medicaid funding, affirm states' rights to block Planned Parenthood services, and set precedent on nationwide injunctions and patient choice in healthcare.
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