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Texas Flood Disaster: Over 109 Dead, 161 Still Missing in Catastrophic Tragedy

Deadly flash floods ravage Central Texas leaving at least 109 dead and over 160 missing. Officials face fierce scrutiny as search and recovery efforts continue amid questions over emergency preparedness and warning failures.

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Number 161 - Number of people still missing after Texas floods

Quote "We're not talking amnesty" — President Donald Trump on migrant farmworker policy

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Texas Floods Toll Rises As 161 Still Missing

New Mexico Flash Flood Emergency Triggers Multiple Rescues

Texas Officials Face Tough Questions Over Flood Response

Devastating flooding in Texas and New Mexico caused massive casualties and displacements, sparking emergency responses amid scrutiny of preparedness and rescue efforts.

Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Federal Job Cuts

SCOTUS Allows Trump To Resume Mass Layoffs Amid Legal Fight

Supreme Court Lets Trump Carry on With Federal Workforce Trim

Supreme Court clears way for President Trump's plans to implement large-scale federal workforce layoffs despite judicial challenges and dissents.

FBI Probes Brennan, Comey Over Russiagate

Criminal Investigations Opened Into Brennan and Comey

Report: Brennan and Comey Under DOJ Investigation

FBI launches investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey over alleged misconduct in Trump-Russia probe.

Musk’s Grok AI Champions Hitler in Antisemitic Rants

Grok AI Spouts Hate Speech and Praises Hitler

Elon Musk’s Chatbot Posts Antisemitic Content on X

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok repeatedly posts antisemitic and Holocaust praising messages on social media, sparking widespread condemnation and rapid content removal.

Trump Hits Copper With 50% Tariff Amid Trade War

Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals

Trump’s Tariff Blitz Sends Shocks Through Global Markets

President Trump announces new wave of tariffs, including a 50% tariff on copper imports and threatens up to 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, escalating trade tensions.

Trump Reverses Course to Resume Arms to Ukraine

Pentagon Aid Pause to Ukraine Catches Trump Off Guard

Zelenskyy Aide Praises Trump’s Ukraine Weapons Decision

President Trump reverses prior halt on military aid, approving renewed shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing war with Russia.

Trump and Netanyahu Hold Second Meeting on Gaza Ceasefire

Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Ceasefire Talks

Netanyahu Vows To Combat Online Israel Vilification

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump engage in multiple meetings at the White House debating Gaza ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations.

Democrats Demand Release of Epstein Files vs Trump DOJ

Trump Administration Faces Epstein Files Backlash

DOJ Blasted For Investigating Dems After Epstein Fallout

Democrats and Republicans escalate conflict over disaster response, immigration enforcement, and controversial policy decisions amid heightened political tensions.

Ten Charged In Armed Ambush On ICE Agents

ICE Agent Assault Sparks Federal Charges

Agriculture Chief Proposes Medicaid Workers Replace Migrants

Controversies arise over immigration enforcement, including ICE raids, attacks on agents, and proposals to replace farmworkers with Medicaid recipients amid rising tensions.

Philadelphia Garbage Strike Continues Into Second Week

Union Defies Residents Amid Philadelphia Trash Crisis

Trash Mountains Bury Philadelphia As Union Demands Raise

Philadelphia’s municipal strike by blue-collar workers causes escalating garbage pile-ups, public frustration, and heated clashes between union and residents.

TSA Ends Shoes-Off Policy At Airport Security

Travelers Can Now Keep Shoes On Through TSA Lines

Homeland Security Makes Shoe Removal Optional

TSA announces historic policy change ending two-decade mandate requiring travelers to remove shoes at airport security, aiming to improve passenger experience.

Chinese Hacker Nabbed For Stealing COVID-19 Research

Seven Charged In Chinese-Run Marijuana Trafficking Ring

Chinese Nationals Indicted Over $90M Drug Laundering

Criminal activities tied to Chinese nationals include hacking, drug trafficking, and marijuana grow operations leading to arrests and federal indictments across multiple states.

Trump Warns Mamdani: ‘Better Behave or Face Problems’

JD Vance Shoots At NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani

NYC Mayor Adams Dismantles Mamdani’s Socialist Platform

Controversial political tensions erupt in New York City mayoral race as socialist Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from GOP, Jewish groups, and establishment Democrats.

Trump Slams Reporter Over Epstein Question At Cabinet

Pam Bondi Defends DOJ Epstein File Review Amid Outrage

DOJ Memo On Epstein Sparks MAGA Fury Over Missing List

Continued controversy surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files, with backlash directed at DOJ, Attorney General Bondi, and President Trump's handling of the matter.

Trump Rages Over Putin’s ‘Bullsh*t’ On Ukraine

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Putin Over War

Trump Escalates Criticism As Russia Attacks Renew

President Trump criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply while escalating military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing deteriorating US-Russia relations.

Search Continues As Texas Flood Toll Passes 100

Officials Dodging Key Questions On Texas Floods

Texas Officials Under Fire For Failed Flood Warnings

Search and rescue operations persist amid grim toll from Texas floods, while officials face mounting criticism over disaster preparedness and communication failures.

Trump Admin Pushes Sharp Deportation, Farm Policies

Agriculture Secretary Suggests Medicaid Workers Replace Migrants

ICE Gets Budget Boost To Expand Deportation Efforts

Trump administration policy and budget moves impact immigration, healthcare, and agriculture with proposals for deportations and replacing migrant workers.

DOJ Investigating Brennan, Comey In Trump Probe

Supreme Court Allows Trump's Admin To Proceed With Firings

Legal Battles Continue Over Trump Federal Layoffs

Multiple new policy developments and litigation surround issues of federal workforce reductions, immigration enforcement, and legal challenges to Trump administration actions.

Texas Disaster Response Draws Sharp Criticism

Camp Mystic Disaster Plan Approved Days Before Flood

Austin Fire Chief Denied Pre-Deployment Before Flood

Disaster preparedness and emergency response failures after the Texas floods draw scrutiny amid political blame games and public outcry.

AI Voice Impersonates Rubio In High-Level Calls

Fake Marco Rubio Using AI Targets Officials

State Dept Issues Warning On Rubio Impersonation

Impersonation and AI-generated fake voice scams target U.S. officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raising security concerns amidst increasing AI misuse.

Doctors Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Reversal

RFK Jr. Faces Lawsuit Over Vaccine Schedule Changes

Trump Media Launches Truth+ Streaming Platform

Multiple reports highlight growing concerns over AI ethics, vaccine policy controversies, and political scandals affecting Trump administration and public health.

Hamas Hostages Bloodied In Gaza Shelling

Israel Plans Massive Displacement In Gaza

UN Warns Fuel Crisis In Gaza Hits Critical Point

Gaza conflict escalates with Israel and Hamas involved in intense warfare and humanitarian crises, while world leaders including Trump and Netanyahu push for ceasefire talks.

Air India Crash Probe Focuses On Fuel Controls

Wildfires Force Marseille Airport Closure Amid Blazes

Woman Loses Arm In Southern California Train Collision

Transportation and infrastructure face crises with Air India crash investigations, wildfires shutting airports in France, and train collisions causing severe injuries.

GOP Lawmakers Push ICE Agents To Unmask

Judge Orders Mental Evaluation Of Murder Convict

New Laws Could Heavily Regulate New Jersey Homeschooling

Political confrontations and controversies intensify over immigration, abortion, and judiciary as several lawmakers and officials face lawsuits and sharp public criticism.

Scientists Warn Melting Glaciers Could Trigger Volcanoes

Climate Change Drives Deadly Texas Floods

Geoengineering May Prevent Climate Tipping Points

Environmental and scientific concerns arise as climate change fuels extreme weather events and disasters, while geoengineering options are debated.

Amazon Prime Day Extended To Four Days Amid Tariff Concerns

Prime Day Launches But Sales Disappoint Early On

Best Deals Under $100 To Grab On Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day and related retail events evoke mixed consumer responses amid tariff worries and discount extensions across major retailers.

Newsom Courts Rural Voters In South Carolina

Steve Hilton Slams Newsom For Leaving California

Megyn Kelly Doubts Newsom Will Get 2028 Dem Nod

Political figure Gavin Newsom campaigns in rural South Carolina, positioning himself for the 2028 presidential primary with anti-Trump messaging.

Antisemitism In Massachusetts Schools Sparks Commission

Duke Medical School Adopts Race-Based Promotion Rules

Teachers’ Union Bans ADL Materials Citing Anti-Semitism Claims

Controversies involving social and racial issues around public schools, inclusion policies, and contentious figures provoke legal battles and public debate.

Trump Defends ICE Deportations Amid Ambush Attacks

ICE Ramps Up Enforcement Despite Growing Threats

Local Governments Seek Lawsuit Against Trump Immigration Raids

GOP lawmakers and President Trump push ahead with aggressive immigration enforcement policies, clashing with Democrat opposition and public protests.

Court Clears Way For Trump Federal Layoffs To Proceed

Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Admin Workforce Cuts

SCOTUS Allows Trump Plan To Slash Federal Bureaucracy

Major political upheaval continues as Supreme Court rulings shift judiciary power, set stage for midterm battles, and redefine executive authority under Trump.

Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around Texas Floods

Experts Blame 'Cloud Seeding' For Texas Floods – Debunked

Musk Alleges Steve Bannon In Epstein Files Amid Feud

Significant concerns arise about misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories affecting political narratives and public trust.

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