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Supreme Court Clears Way For Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted lower court blocks, allowing President Trump to proceed with large-scale federal workforce reductions, paving the way for mass layoffs despite ongoing legal challenges.

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Number 161 - People still missing after deadly Texas floods

Quote "Who the hell does he think he is?" — Vice President J.D. Vance on NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

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Supreme Court clears Trump to resume mass federal layoffs

Trump wins big as Supreme Court greenlights federal job cuts

SCOTUS lets Trump proceed with federal workforce downsizing

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump's plan to proceed with mass layoffs across federal agencies, overturning lower court injunctions and allowing large-scale reductions in the federal workforce.

Texas floods death toll tops 109 with 161 missing

Rescue efforts struggle as Texas flood missing rise above 160

Critics slam Texas officials over flood warning failures

Deadly flooding in Texas leaves at least 109 dead and over 160 missing, with ongoing rescue efforts and harsh criticism of local officials' preparedness and response to the disaster.

Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports

Tariff threat rattles markets with 50% copper tax looming

Trump hints at 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon

President Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper imports and signals forthcoming tariffs on pharmaceuticals, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets.

Musk’s AI chatbot sparks antisemitism backlash with Hitler praise

Grok AI posts antisemitic tropes, later apologizes

Elon Musk's Grok posts offensive antisemitic comments on X

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has been posting antisemitic content including praise for Hitler, sparking widespread backlash and prompting the removal of inappropriate posts.

FBI opens criminal probes into Brennan and Comey

DOJ investigates former FBI and CIA chiefs over Russiagate

Reports: Brennan and Comey under criminal investigation

The FBI has launched criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey over their roles in the Trump-Russia probe, focusing on potential wrongdoing and perjury.

Trump weighs federal takeover of Washington DC amid crime spike

Trump suggests seizing control of New York City and DC

White House mulls federal control of crime-hit cities

President Trump indicates consideration of federal takeovers of Washington D.C. and New York City to tackle high crime rates and local governance issues.

Russia fires record drone attack at Ukraine

Zelenskiy demands biting sanctions after massive drone strike

NATO scrambles jets amid intense Russian missile and drone attacks

Russia launches its largest drone assault to date against Ukraine, intensifying the continuing conflict. Zelenskiy calls for stronger sanctions against Moscow following the attack.

L.A. joins suit to stop Trump immigration raids

L.A. moves to join legal fight against federal immigration sweeps

LA mayor files suit clashing with Trump immigration enforcement

Los Angeles and other local governments join lawsuits seeking to block what they regard as unconstitutional immigration raids led by the Trump administration.

Camp Mystic disaster plan approved days before deadly Texas flood

Questions mount over Texas flood preparedness and warnings

Camp Mystic plan ok’d narrowly before flash flooding spree

Texas emergency responders face harsh scrutiny amid rising flood death toll and reports of insufficient warning systems prior to deadly flash floods in Kerr County and Central Texas.

10 charged in ambush shooting of ICE agents in Texas

Antifa terror cell members charged after deadly ICE ambush

DOJ targets armed attackers of immigration agents with murder counts

Ten suspects have been charged with attempted murder following a military-style ambush attack on ICE agents in Texas, escalating domestic terrorism concerns.

AI voice impersonates Rubio to contact foreign and US officials

AI-powered Rubio impersonator targets government officials

State Dept. warns of AI scam mimicking Marco Rubio’s voice

Artificial intelligence voice imitates Secretary of State Marco Rubio to fraudulently contact U.S. and foreign officials, raising new concerns over AI-driven security threats.

New Mexico flash flood emergency triggers rescues

Homes swept away as flash floods hit New Mexico mountain town

Floods trap residents, prompt urgent warnings in New Mexico

New Mexico faces flash flooding emergency with multiple rescues underway, homes swept away, and a state of emergency declared following heavy monsoon rains.

$650M crypto scam operators charged by feds

Federal prosecutors charged two men for operating a global cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors out of over $650 million in promises of 300% returns.

Revealed: Trump threatened to bomb Moscow and Beijing

Trump brags of bold threats to Putin at private fundraiser

New book reveals President Trump's aggressive private threats to Russia, including threatening to bomb Moscow and Beijing to deter attacks on Ukraine.

Texas Gov Abbott calls flood blame questions 'loser talk'

CNN rebukes Abbott after 'losers' remark amid flood crisis

Flood death toll rises as Abbott refuses to answer tough questions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott faces sharp rebuke after calling critics seeking flood accountability 'losers,' as over 100 confirmed dead and many still missing after devastating floods.

Mamdani wins NYC primary with record votes amid backlash

JD Vance blasts Mamdani for disrespect toward U.S.

Trump warns Mamdani to 'behave' or face 'big problems'

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani sparks backlash with radical socialist views and controversial comments about U.S. and Israeli leaders, becoming a polarizing figure in the race.

Trump reverses weapons pause to Ukraine amid pushback

Zelensky aide praises Trump’s military aid reversal

Senate GOP leaders commend Trump for resuming Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump reverses Pentagon’s halt on weapons aid to Ukraine, pledges to send more arms after criticism and growing support from lawmakers.

Biden doctor seeks delay in House testimony citing privacy

House denies bid to delay Biden doctor deposition

White House waives executive privilege for Biden’s doctor

The Biden administration faces scrutiny over House Oversight subpoenas and delays in testimony by former White House physician Kevin O’Connor amid cover-up allegations.

Mayor Bass vows no cooperation with ICE in LA

DHS insists ICE presence in LA despite mayor’s opposition

LA joins lawsuit against Trump immigration raids

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces off with federal immigration officials amid nationwide unrest and lawsuits challenging immigration enforcement raids.

Amazon extends Prime Day to 4 days amid tariff fears

Best Prime Day deals: tech and home goods discounts live

Prime Day sales surge with discounts on Kindles and iPads

Prime Day 2025 kicks off with extended multi-day sales offering major discounts on tech, electronics, and home goods amid tariff concerns affecting prices.

Trump insists 'no amnesty' for migrant farmworkers

Agriculture secretary vows no amnesty in deportation drive

ICE budgets soar amid mass deportation push from Trump

Federal immigration enforcement escalates with new policies targeting farm workers, expanded deportation efforts, and tough rhetoric from Trump administration officials.

Judge blocks Trump plan cutting Planned Parenthood funding

Leftist judge defies Trump administration on abortion cuts

Trump admin faces court fight over abortion funding cuts

Federal agencies and judges debate changes in abortion funding and denial of defunding Planned Parenthood amid heated political and judicial conflicts.

Bondi under fire for Epstein files handling amid MAGA outrage

Trump slams reporter over Epstein questions in cabinet meeting

FBI DOJ Epstein memo sparks wave of right-wing anger

Reports detail the controversy and criticism surrounding Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and related DOJ memos, provoking backlash from Trump supporters.

Ice ambush suspects face life in prison for attack

Officials hail crackdown after armed ambush on ICE officers

Illegal ambush attack on ICE workers prompts arrests and calls for tougher law enforcement as violence against immigration agents rises sharply in 2025.

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