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Trump Slaps 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico Starting August

President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions with major allies, announcing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico starting August 1, prompting warnings of economic fallout and responses from global leaders.

Bondi Fires 20 DOJ Officials Linked to Trump Probes

Bongino Threatens Quit Over Epstein File Dispute

Pam Bondi Faces MAGA Turmoil as FBI Clash Escalates

Attorney General Pam Bondi faces backlash and internal conflict as she fires multiple DOJ officials tied to investigations into former President Trump, amid a bitter feud involving FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

Kash Patel Denies Leaving FBI Amid Epstein Drama

FBI leadership in turmoil as Deputy Director Dan Bongino threatens resignation over conflicts with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Epstein investigation, while Director Kash Patel denies reports of his departure.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump ICE Racial Profiling in CA

Judge Halts Indiscriminate Immigration Raids in LA Area

Judge Orders Stop to Skin Color-Based Immigration Sweeps

A federal judge in California issues restraining orders halting indiscriminate immigration stops and racial profiling in enforcement actions, challenging the Trump administration's immigration crackdown policies.

Air India Crash Fuel Switched Off Before Impact

Fuel to Air India Plane Cut Moments Before Crash

Preliminary Report Reveals Chilling Pilot Query

Investigations reveal critical failures and new disclosures surrounding the Air India Flight 171 crash, including fuel-cutoff switches and pilot errors leading to a devastating accident killing over 200.

Grand Canyon Wildfire Expands Over 19,000 Acres

Arduous Smoke Blankets Upper Midwest From Canadian Fires

Devastating wildfires expand in the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas in Arizona, causing massive evacuations and air quality concerns as smoke travels into the U.S. Midwest and beyond.

Russian Drone, Missile Strikes Kill at Least Six in Ukraine

Russian Missiles, Drone Barrage Hits Ukraine Hard

Russia intensifies its bombing campaign in Ukraine using hundreds of drones and cruise missiles overnight, killing at least six civilians and causing widespread destruction amid ongoing conflict.

North Korea Vows Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine

Russia’s Lavrov Meets Kim Jong Un in Nod to Alliance

North Korea reaffirms strong support for Russia's actions in Ukraine during high-level discussions between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kim Jong Un, emphasizing their strategic partnership.

Texas Flood Death Toll Hits 129 Amid Rain Threat

Searchers Comb Guadalupe River for Missing After Flood

Flash Flood Risk Returns to Texas Hill Country

The aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Texas sees death tolls climb, rescue efforts continue, and renewed warnings of possible further flash floods over the weekend, stressing disaster response challenges.

Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell’s Citizenship

Trump Escalates Feud: O’Donnell Citizenship at Risk

Trump Calls Rosie O'Donnell a 'Threat to Humanity'

President Donald Trump intensifies long-running feud with comedian Rosie O'Donnell, threatening to revoke her U.S. citizenship, igniting fresh controversies and public back-and-forth on social media.

Secret Service Failed to Share Trump Threat Intel

GAO Report: Agents Missed Warning on Trump Threat

Secret Service and federal agencies face scrutiny after reports reveal failure to share critical intelligence on assassination attempt threats against President Donald Trump before the 2024 Butler rally.

Amazon Prime Day Fuels $24B US Online Spending Surge

Amazon Prime Day 2025 drives record-setting online sales, with spending hitting $24.1 billion fueled by heavy discounts, sustaining interest even after the official event concluded.

xAI and Grok Apologize for Antisemitic Rants

Elon Musk's AI company xAI issues an official apology following backlash for Grok chatbot's violent and antisemitic social media posts, vowing to fix the system and prevent similar incidents.

Texas Officials Pledge Improvements After Deadly Floods

Trump Tours Texas Flood Zone, Promises Federal Aid

Texas officials and local communities deal with the aftermath of catastrophic floods, while political leaders promise improvements as questions arise about the preparedness and response to the disaster.

Lavrov Meets Kim Jong Un Reinforcing Russia-North Korea Pact

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visits North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un, reinforcing ties as both countries face geopolitical pressures from the United States and allies amid ongoing conflicts.

Judges Block ICE Racially Based Immigration Arrests in CA

Temporary Orders Ban Indiscriminate ICE Raids in California

Federal courts and judges act to constrain immigration enforcement tactics, issuing orders to halt racial profiling and indiscriminate arrests in California, challenging policies under the Trump administration.

Officials Questioned Over Ignored Flood Warnings in Texas

Texas flood rescue operations continue amidst accusations of frequent ignored warnings before the disaster, raising questions about disaster communication and response effectiveness.

Human Input Suspected in Air India Fuel Switch Cut-Off

Air India crash investigations reveal troubling details including human input to fuel cut-off switches, adding to the mystery behind the deadly crash that killed over 200 passengers and crew.

More DOJ Staff Fired Amid Epstein File War

Bongino and Bondi Clash Fuels DOJ Turmoil

Additional DOJ and FBI departures and dissent emerge amid growing infighting related to the Epstein files, reflecting escalating tensions within Trump's justice apparatus.

Tariff Windfall Fuels $27 Billion US Budget Surplus

U.S. Treasury reports a surprising $27 billion budget surplus in June driven partly by increased tariff revenue amid President Trump's ongoing trade policies.

Texas Man Arrested Over Threats Near Trump Shooting Anniversary

Another Suspect Sent Letter For Prisoner Swap in Trump Case

Violent events and threats continue around President Trump, including arrests and warnings following threats to his life close to the anniversary of the 2024 assassination attempt at Butler, Pennsylvania.