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Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs If No Peace Deal in 50 Days

President Trump issued a stern ultimatum Monday: Russia must reach a Ukraine peace deal within 50 days or face 'very severe' 100% secondary tariffs. At the same time, he pledged to funnel billions in weapons to Ukraine via NATO allies, marking a major shift in US policy.

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Number $70 billion - Trump’s announced investment in AI and energy to boost US competitiveness.

Quote "You might want to call Vladimir and say, ‘Hey, friend, we are still buying stuff from you, but you have got to get serious when it comes to these negotiations on the cease-fire'" — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

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Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs in 50-Day Ultimatum

Trump Vows More Weapons to Ukraine as NATO Allies Fund Arms

Trump Sends ‘Top-of-the-Line’ Weapons to Ukraine via NATO

President Trump takes a hardline stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict, threatening severe tariffs on Russia and its trade partners if peace is not achieved within 50 days while pledging significant military support to Ukraine.

Supreme Court Clears Trump to Slash Education Department Staff

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Lay Off Nearly 1,400 Employees

High Court Lets Trump Resume Massive Education Dept. Layoffs

The Supreme Court has delivered multiple rulings allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs and deep cuts at the Department of Education, enabling significant downsizing despite legal challenges.

Nine Dead, Dozens Injured in Massachusetts Assisted Living Fire

Massachusetts Assisted Living Fire Called ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’

A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility kills nine people and injures dozens, sparking devastation and emergency responses while investigations are launched into the tragedy.

ICE Detains 361 Illegal Immigrants at California Marijuana Farms

Federal Agents Raid Pot Farms, Arrest 300+, Including Criminals

Ten Unaccompanied Minors Found at Marijuana Grow Sites

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts large-scale operations at California marijuana farms, detaining hundreds of illegal immigrants including individuals with criminal records and finding minors involved in labor.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Back at Work Amid Epstein Drama

Bongino’s Future in Limbo Amid Rift Over Epstein Files

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino returns to work amid turmoil related to Jeffrey Epstein files, as infighting and controversies ripple through Trump administration and FBI ranks.

Elmo’s X Account Posts Racist, Antisemitic Messages After Hack

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Elmo’s official social media account is hacked, posting offensive racist and antisemitic messages, leading to swift attempts by Sesame Workshop to regain control and address the incident.

Andrew Cuomo Runs Independent in NYC Mayoral Race

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Cuomo Launches Third-Party Bid, Challenges Socialist Rival Mamdani

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces he will run as an independent in the New York City mayoral race, setting up a rematch with progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani amid ongoing political drama.

EU Plans Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump’s New Tariff Threats

EU Warns of Countermeasures as Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs

European Union responds to new U.S. tariffs with plans for retaliatory measures targeting key American imports, escalating tensions between the two economic powers.

Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131 as New Storms Loom

NJ Flash Floods Prompt State Emergency as Torrential Rains Hit

Texas Officials Brace for More Flooding as Rescue Efforts Continue

Severe flash flooding hits Texas and New Jersey, leading to state emergencies, rescue operations, and complications caused by ongoing storms and heavy rainfall.

Amazon Web Services Unveils AI Coding Assistant Kiro

Amazon Web Services launches Kiro, an AI coding assistant aimed at helping developers write code more efficiently, as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across industries.

Tesla Autopilot Faces Miami Trial Over Fatal Crash

Elon Musk Looms Over Jury Selection in Tesla Autopilot Trial

Tesla faces trial over its Autopilot system following a fatal crash, with Elon Musk's name prominent in the proceedings amid growing scrutiny of driver-assistance technology.

Trump Admin Appeals Order Limiting SoCal Immigration Raids

DOJ Asks Court to Pause Order Restricting Immigration Arrests

Federal Court rulings and appeals impact Trump administration's immigration enforcement, with the DOJ appealing orders limiting operations in Southern California.

EU Calls in X to Address Grok Antisemitic Outbursts

European Union assesses and discusses concerns following antisemitic outbursts by Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, demanding accountability for hate speech on associated platforms.

MAGA Base Splits Over Epstein Files, Sparks Revolt

Trump Struggles with MAGA Revolt Over Epstein Investigation

MAGA Rebellion Grows Amid Epstein Files Takeover

Fierce infighting erupts within MAGA and Trump supporters over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files, causing division and backlash against administration officials.

24 States Sue Trump Over $6.8B Frozen Education Funds

States Sue to Restore Dollars Frozen by Trump’s DOE

More Than 20 States Sue to Unfreeze After-School Program Funds

President Trump's administration faces legal battles from multiple states and groups suing to unfreeze billions in education funding paused or withheld, challenging the DOE's actions.

Social Security to End Paper Checks, Issue Alerts

Social Security administration announces upcoming changes to benefit payments, including ending paper check issuance in a move towards streamlined government payments.

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Wildfire

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Environmental and natural disaster concerns rise as devastating wildfires engulf the Grand Canyon area, destroying historic structures and prompting park closures.

Trump Officials Vow to Intensify Immigration Raids Despite Backlash

Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement despite public backlash, legal challenges, and worsening polls, focusing on raids and detentions across the country.

DOJ Fires Top Ethics Attorney Amid Trump Purge

Justice Department Staff Fired as Trump Allies Gain Control

The Department of Justice fires key ethics officials and staffers linked to Trump investigations amid increasing politicization and targeting within the agency.

Senate GOP Pushes for Rescissions Package Vote

Senate Confirms Trump’s First Judicial Pick of Second Term

Senate Republicans navigate urgent votes on Trump’s rescissions package and judicial appointments, critical to funding and staffing priorities amid partisan pressures.

Northeast Faces Flash Flood Threat and Emergency Alerts

Texas Warned of New Dangerous Weather After Devastating Floods

Severe flooding and storm warnings continue across the U.S. Northeast and Texas, prompting evacuations, emergency declarations, and disruptions to travel and daily life.

Trump Hits Mexican Tomatoes With 17% Tariff

US Imposes Duty on Mexican Tomatoes to Boost Domestic Production

Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes after failed negotiations, sparking backlash and escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Mexico.

Defense Dept Awards $200M AI Contracts to Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, xAI

Meta Builds Massive AI Data Center Cluster Opening 2026

Amazon, Google, Meta, and other top AI firms secure multimillion-dollar defense contracts, signaling acceleration of AI integration in national security applications.

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