Trump Slaps 35% Tariffs on Canada, Threatens More
President Donald Trump escalated the trade war by imposing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1 and warned of similar hikes on other countries, intensifying tensions with key allies and rattling markets.
Number 121 - Confirmed deaths from Texas floods as the search continues
Quote "We are a big tent party" — Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Zohran Mamdani controversy

Trump Threatens 35% Tariff on Canada Amid Trade Talks
Trump Plans to Impose 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports
Trump’s 35% Tariffs Set to Hit Canada Starting August 1
President Trump dramatically escalates trade tensions by imposing a 35% tariff on Canadian goods effective August 1, threatening similar hikes on other countries, sparking international economic concerns and market reactions.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Judge Halts Enforcement of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship EO
Federal Courts Continue to Block Trump’s Birthright EO
Federal courts clash with President Trump as judges block his executive orders aimed at ending birthright citizenship, creating legal battles and nationwide injunctions despite Supreme Court rulings.

Texas Floods Death Toll Climbs Beyond 120
Audio Reveals 90-Minute Delay in Texas Flood Emergency Alert
Texas Officials Face Questions Over Flood Response
Deadly floods devastate Texas with death toll surpassing 120; emergency response faces scrutiny amid political blame games and delayed alerts, while search and rescue continue amid a massive disaster.

Shots Fired as ICE Clashes with Protesters at California Farm
Immigration Raid Sparks Violent Clash in Southern California
Federal Agents Face Fierce Protest During ICE Farm Raid
Violent confrontations erupt during immigration raids at California farms, with federal agents clashing with protesters, including reports of gunfire and chemical agent use, amid escalating tensions over immigration enforcement.

State Department Set to Lay Off Nearly 15% of Domestic Staff
Massive Layoffs Loom at State Department Soon
State Department Informs Employees of Upcoming Cuts
State Department announces sweeping mass layoffs, cutting nearly 15% of U.S. staff as part of a major reorganization aimed at streamlining and realigning priorities under the Trump administration’s ‘America First’ agenda.

DOJ Subpoenas Over 20 Clinics Over Transgender Care for Minors
Justice Demands Patient Info from Trans Care Providers
Trump Admin Cracks Down on Gender-Affirming Care Providers
Justice Department intensifies investigation into healthcare providers administering transgender medical care to minors, issuing subpoenas to over 20 clinics and doctors amid growing political pressure.

Secret Service Suspends Six Agents Over Trump Assassination Fail
US Secret Service Punishes Agents for Protection Failures
Six Agents Suspended After Attempted Trump Assassination
Six Secret Service agents face suspension without pay following critical failures during last year's assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, as the agency outlines planned reforms.

Russia Bombards Kyiv with Missiles and Drones
European Allies Plan Post-Ceasefire Ukraine Force
Trump Agrees to Send Weapons to Ukraine via NATO
Ukraine-Russia war intensifies with Russia launching heavy missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other cities, while European allies and the US coordinate plans for Ukraine's stabilization and military support.

Iran Expels 500,000 Afghan Refugees in 16 Days
Mass Deportations of Afghans from Iran Reported by UN
Iran deports over half a million Afghan refugees amid recent conflicts, according to UN reports, marking a significant humanitarian and geopolitical development in the region.

Ford Recalls 850,000 Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Defect
Massive Ford Vehicle Recall Announced
Recall Issued for Ford Trucks and SUVs Over Safety Risk
Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles in the US due to faulty fuel pumps that could cause engine stalls, affecting popular models including the F-150 pickup and Mustang.

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce Over Adultery
Angela Paxton Files for Divorce From Husband Ken Paxton
Paxton Divorce Adds Chaos to Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces personal turmoil as his wife, state Senator Angela Paxton, files for divorce citing adultery; the split could impact his Senate race against John Cornyn.

Israeli Strike Kills 10 Children Outside Gaza Clinic
15 Killed, Including Children, in Gaza Airstrike
Israeli airstrike kills 10 children among 16 Palestinians outside a Gaza medical clinic amid ongoing ceasefire talks and forced displacement plans drawing international criticism.

Trump Admin Ends Subsidies for Illegal Immigrants
Illegal Immigrants Barred From Taxpayer-Funded Benefits
Education Dept. Ends Free Tuition for Illegals
The Trump administration announces an end to taxpayer subsidies and benefits access for illegal immigrants, targeting programs including education tuition and health care.

UN Warns Aid Cuts Threaten HIV/AIDS Progress
UN warns that cuts in foreign aid could reverse decades of progress in fighting HIV/AIDS, risking millions of additional deaths globally by 2029.
Delta Stock Soars on Travel Demand Rebound
Delta Air Lines posts financial guidance reinstatement and stock surges amid signs of strong travel demand recovery across the airline sector.

FBI Polygraphs Target Employee Loyalty Amid Leak Probe
FBI Using Lie Detectors to Crack Down on Leaks
Justice Department cracks down on leaks and internal dissent with polygraph tests targeting FBI officials, tightening control under director Kash Patel amid political tensions.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial
Trump Tariffs Against Brazil Escalate Trade Fight
Trump administration steps up tariff pressures broadly, threatening a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports linked to prosecution of former president Bolsonaro, escalating trade tensions.

Former Trump Lawyer: I Know Epstein Client List Names
Steve Bannon Demands Release of Epstein Files
Alan Dershowitz Claims Knowledge of Epstein Documents
Jeffrey Epstein files remain controversial with new revelations and claims that documents were destroyed or suppressed; former advisers call for full release amid political fallout.

Trump Strikes Deal to Send Ukraine Arms via NATO Allies
US to Supply Ukraine Weapons Through NATO Partnership
US plans to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies under a new deal brokered by President Trump amid ongoing conflict with Russia and growing international involvement.

Massachusetts Overdose Deaths Drop 36 Percent in 2024
Massachusetts sees opioid overdose deaths drop 36% in 2024, marking significant progress amid ongoing drug crisis, according to provisional CDC data.

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race in Polls
NYC Mayor Blasts Cuomo for Splitting Anti-Mamdani Vote
Political chaos unfolds in New York City as socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani leads the mayoral race, sparking sharp criticism and fears over his impact on the Democratic Party.

DOJ Probes Doctors Providing Trans Care to Minors
Trump DOJ Targets Gender-Affirming Care Providers
Justice Department subpoenas more than 20 doctors and clinics related to gender-affirming care for minors as part of a wide investigation by the Trump administration.

Feds Investigate Former CIA, FBI Directors for Misconduct
DOJ Whistleblower Alleges Corruption in Trump Nominee Case
Multiple law enforcement and judicial officials come under scrutiny with whistleblowers and investigations revealing questionable conduct in high-profile cases related to Trump administration.

Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
Legal Challenges Swirl Around Trump Immigration Edicts
Federal court rulings and legal battles continue to shape the fight over Trump administration’s immigration policies, including birthright citizenship orders and deportation decisions.

Wall Street and European Futures Slide After Trump Tariffs
Dollar Rises as Trump Tariffs Hit Canadian Imports
Global and US market reactions follow Trump’s tariff announcements with mixed economic forecasts amid concerns over trade disputes and inflation impact.

Trump Administration Investigates George Mason University DEI
Universities Face Federal Probes Over Woke Hiring Policies
DOJ investigation intensifies into diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at universities, including George Mason University, amid political pressure from the Trump administration.
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