Texas Floods Top 120 Dead as Search for Missing Continues
Devastating summer floodwaters in central Texas have claimed over 120 lives with many still missing, exposing cracks in disaster response and prompting urgent search-and-rescue operations amid growing scrutiny.
Number 120 - Confirmed deaths in Texas floods with over 160 still missing
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Trump hits Canada with 35% tariff starting August
Trump threatens 50% duty on Brazilian imports
Trump’s copper tariff sparks industry scramble
President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions with new and increased tariffs, targeting Canada, Brazil, and copper imports, sparking retaliatory threats and impacting global markets.

Texas floods death toll hits 120 as search continues
FEMA response delayed by Noem’s cost-cutting policy
Audio reveals 90-minute wait for Texas flood alert
Devastating flash floods continue to impact Texas and nearby states with death tolls over 120, causing massive recovery efforts and scrutiny over emergency response delays.

Israel admits some Iran uranium survives US strikes
Romania to deploy Iron Dome for NATO eastern defense
Israeli strike kills 10 children outside Gaza clinic
Israeli officials report some of Iran's enriched uranium survived recent US strikes; intensified missile defense efforts include Romania acquiring Iron Dome system for NATO’s eastern front.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Judge gives Supreme Court ‘middle finger’ on citizenship
The Justice Department and courts repeatedly block President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending birthright citizenship, with new nationwide injunctions and ongoing legal battles.

Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill boosts ICE raids and funds
Trump bans illegals from Head Start and health benefits
ICE arrests MS-13 top fugitive hiding in Nebraska
Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement with increased ICE funding, controversial raids, and policy shifts excluding illegal immigrants from taxpayer-funded programs.

Ken Paxton’s wife files for divorce citing ‘biblical grounds’
Texas Senator Angela Paxton formally files divorce from AG
Paxton pleads for prayers after wife’s divorce announcement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces personal turmoil as his wife files for divorce on biblical grounds amid his senatorial campaign; political implications abound.

Dershowitz reveals he knows Epstein client names
DOJ whistleblower exposes defiance over court orders
Trump’s shakedown of major law firms heats up
Trump administration wage ongoing legal and political battles: lawsuits, whistleblowers, and controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein files, DOJ actions, and deepening investigations.

Pentagon orders drone surge under Hegseth’s command
Defense moves to ‘drone dominance’ in new military plan
Pentagon accelerates drone warfare strategy under new directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid rising international conflicts and military readiness.

White House blasts Fed’s Powell over renovation spending
OMB alleges Fed chair violated building rules
Fed Chair Powell under fire amid Trump administration rift
Trump faces criticism and pressure over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s management, including allegations of mismanagement of renovations and budget issues.

State Department braces for mass layoffs to start Friday
State Dept. set to notify employees of impending job cuts
Federal workers union vows fight against mass firings
Multiple federal agencies prepare or implement mass layoffs and workforce reductions as the Trump administration pursues government downsizing.

Starmer and Macron launch ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal
UK to begin returning small boat migrants to France soon
New pilot scheme targets migrant boat crossings in Channel
European and UK leadership strike new deals on migration and border policies amid criticism and implementation challenges of small boat migrant returns.

Trump picks alpha male MAGA influencer for ambassador post
Trump nominates Nick Adams as US ambassador to Malaysia
‘Alpha male’ influencer gets nod to Malaysia ambassador role
Trump nominates controversial MAGA social media influencer Nick Adams as ambassador to Malaysia, drawing public scrutiny.

Federal judge again blocks Trump’s citizenship order
Judge creates class action blocking citizenship EO
Judge blocks Trump EO on birthright citizenship nationwide
Legal battles over Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order continue as multiple federal judges block enforcement attempts, creating a nationwide judicial standoff.

Political blame game heats up over deadly Texas floods
Doctor fired after claiming MAGA flood victims got ‘what they voted for’
Texas officials faced questions on emergency alerts post-flood
Texas flooding provokes political blame games, scrutiny on disaster response, and controversies involving public figures and officials.

Trump resumes military aid to Ukraine via NATO deal
Rubio meets Russia’s Lavrov amid Ukraine war strikes
Kyiv weathers missile attacks as allies bolster support
The Trump administration continues to expand military and political support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian missile attacks and diplomatic tensions.

Trump admin ‘likely’ to release more Epstein files
Epstein’s brother dismisses bombshell DOJ memo
Jeffrey Epstein's case remains a source of controversy, with claims of destroyed evidence, incomplete releases, and calls for transparency from various Trump allies and critics.

Judge blocks Trump’s executive order on citizenship
Federal judge issues new nationwide block on citizenship
Judge blocks citizenship order amid SCOTUS ruling limits
Federal agencies and judges increasingly challenge Trump's executive actions, including birthright citizenship, immigration policies, and government restructuring.

Delta stock soars over 10% on travel demand rebound
Delta resumes full-year guidance, lifts airline sector
Delta Air Lines and the airline sector rally following renewed financial guidance and signs of stabilized travel demand.

Uniqlo to raise US prices amid Trump tariffs
Ford recalls 850,000 cars over fuel pump failure
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after blindness cases
Steel tariffs, trade disputes, and recalls impact companies like Uniqlo, Walmart, and Ford, reflecting growing challenges from President Trump's import levies.

Angela Paxton files for divorce from Ken Paxton
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s wife cites ‘recent discoveries’ in split
High-profile political divorces and scandals surface, affecting campaigns and political dynamics across Texas and nationally.

Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion public company
Elon Musk unveils Grok 4 AI chatbot update
Grok AI bot to arrive in Tesla vehicles next week
Technology firms and AI developments take center stage as Nvidia hits a $4 trillion valuation and Elon Musk announces Grok 4 AI chatbot integration into Tesla cars.

Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump shooting
FBI uses polygraphs to test official loyalty amid leaks
Federal law enforcement faces scrutiny and internal challenges, including Secret Service suspensions related to Trump's assassination attempt and the FBI cracking down on leaks with polygraphs.

Federal agents clash with protesters at California cannabis farm
ICE agents confront protesters outside San Francisco court
DHS labels common protest acts as violent tactics
Controversies swirl around immigration policy enforcement, with protests clashing with federal agencies and heated political rhetoric surrounding ICE and immigrant rights.

Palestinian activist sues Trump administration for $20 million
Volunteers gather personal items post-Texas floods
Fundraiser backlash after ‘whites-only’ flood comment
Significant disaster-related lawsuits and claims emerge following tragic flooding, including wrongful death suits and multimillion-dollar claims against governments and administrations.

Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race amid elite endorsements
Democratic leaders divided over Mamdani’s rise
Mamdani draws fire from party moderates and opponents
Highly publicized political primaries and endorsements highlight the upcoming New York City mayoral race with socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani gaining attention and VIP support.
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