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Trump slams Fed renovations—Powell firing looming?

Trump’s tariffs hit—Indonesia deal seals 19% rate

Trump’s 50-day Putin ceasefire ultimatum dismissed

Trump administration's controversies including attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, tariffs, and shifting positions on Ukraine and Epstein files dominate political headlines. Tensions escalate within GOP, with legislative battles and internal conflicts spotlighted.

Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary

Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary for late father’s seat

A New Agnès Varda Exhibition Is an Extension of Her Life’s Work

Adelita Grijalva secures Democratic nomination to succeed her late father in Arizona's 7th Congressional District after a decisive primary victory, consolidating establishment support amid challenges from younger activists.

Pentagon pulls 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

Trump administration ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

Pentagon withdraws 2,000 National Guard troops from California

Pentagon recalls 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles following deployment to manage protests, marking a significant rollback of federal troops amid contentious immigration enforcement operations.

‘American Idol’ music supervisor, husband shot dead in LA

Man arrested in ‘American Idol’ exec murders in LA

Arrest made in double murder of 'American Idol' exec and husband

The tragic murder of the American Idol music supervisor and her husband in Los Angeles leads to arrest of a suspect, shocking the entertainment community and initiating an intense police investigation.

Senate advances Trump’s $9.4B rescissions package amid GOP dissent

Senate GOP narrowly clears procedural hurdle for Trump cuts

Senate Republicans advance controversial $9.4 billion rescissions package aimed at cutting public broadcasting and foreign aid funding, while facing internal party dissent and critical tie-breaking votes by Vice President JD Vance.

Israeli strikes kill 93 Palestinians in Gaza

Israel bombs Syria’s Druze city hours after ceasefire

Israeli air strikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Rising geopolitical tensions and conflict in the Middle East escalate, with Israeli airstrikes killing dozens in Gaza and Syria's Druze city facing assaults despite ceasefires, deepening regional instability.

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Epstein files release

House Judiciary Democrats demand Epstein hearing

Trump DOJ fires immigration court judges amid deportation push

The Trump administration faces growing scrutiny over its handling and secrecy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, with increasing demands from Republicans and Democrats alike for transparency and release of documents.

Google inks $3B clean hydropower deal in US

Microsoft’s AI helps foil cyberattack amid Pentagon concern

Nvidia clears US export ban to China, sales to resume

Google and Microsoft make significant advances in AI and tech, with Google's $3 billion hydropower deal and Microsoft deploying AI tools, while companies like Nvidia resume chip sales to China amid ongoing tech competition and cybersecurity concerns.

ICE barring illegal migrants from bond hearings

Assaults on ICE agents spike 830 percent

Feds uncover far-left network in Texas ICE shooting probe

Federal investigations and lawsuits continue involving immigration enforcement and ICE policies, including increasing assaults on agents, limits on bond hearings, and controversies over detained individuals and immigration raids.

US inflation rises as tariffs start to raise prices

Trump tariffs begin showing economic impact in CPI data

Tariffs push families to shop early for back-to-school

Rising inflation and economic shifts linked to Trump's tariff policies affect consumer prices, with the US inflation rate accelerating and tariffs beginning to impact the economy and markets.

Federal grand jury indicts alleged murderer of Minn. lawmaker

James Comer subpoenas former Biden aide amid autopen probe

Trump accuses Sen. Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud

High-profile political and legal dramas unfold with indictments, subpoenas, and investigations targeting lawmakers and officials over issues like mortgage fraud, Epstein files, autopen use, and election integrity.

'Severance' leads Emmy noms with 27 nods

Actor Kevin Spacey calls for release of Epstein files

Influential preacher John MacArthur dies at 86

The entertainment and cultural sectors are marked by significant events including Emmy nominations dominated by 'Severance,' controversies around public figures, and mournings for influential personalities.

Trump hails $90B AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania

Trump promotes energy and AI growth at Pittsburgh summit

Sen. McCormick and Gov. Shapiro celebrate $92B Pennsylvania deal

The Trump administration and allies announce major private investments worth over $90 billion in AI, energy, and infrastructure, aiming to bolster American technological dominance and economic growth, especially in Pennsylvania.

Trump announces Indonesia deal with 19% tariffs

Trump administration initiates trade probe into Brazil

Trump says tariff letters to smaller nations coming soon

Trade and tariff tensions continue with the US reaching agreements such as Indonesia's 19% tariff deal, while investigations and disputes with Brazil and others escalate amid Trump's aggressive trade policies.

Minnesota assassination suspect indicted on six federal counts

Man in ‘American Idol’ exec slaying accused held by police

Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing

Criminal cases progress with arrests and indictments in connection to high-profile murders, including multiple charges against the suspected Minnesota assassin and the Los Angeles 'American Idol' executive slaying.

Cuomo stays in NYC mayor race after loss to Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani defies business elite, sticks to socialist plans

Vance pushes Trump’s bill in Pennsylvania campaign launch

Political power struggles and election campaigns heat up with contentious primaries, challenges from socialist candidates, and endorsements shaping races in key states like New York and Pennsylvania.

Trump ends catch-and-release bond hearings for illegal immigrants

Trump administration fires 17 immigration judges amid push

Immigration authorities demand tenant info from landlords

Immigration enforcement actions escalate with deportations, ICE raids, policy changes banning bond hearings, and efforts to block state rental information from federal immigration authorities.

Education Dept. investigates University of Michigan foreign funding

Mike Waltz grilled over Signal chat in UN confirmation hearing

Controversies around government transparency and integrity intensify as lawmakers and officials clash over funding cuts, investigations into foreign funding at universities, and confidentiality in DOJ and intelligence operations.

Massachusetts assisted living fire kills nine, cited for past failings

Texas flood death toll rises to 134 amid recovery scrutiny

Two killed, dozens rescued in New Jersey flash floods

Public safety disasters include deadly fires at assisted living centers, flash floods in Texas and New Jersey with rising death tolls, and investigations into emergency responses.

Thinking Machines Lab raises $2B in fresh AI funds

Tesla doubles production at air taxi hub

Uber inches toward robotaxi dominance with China deal

AI, technology, and innovation receive major boosts with mega investments, startup funding rounds, and advancements in robotics and computing, positioning the US in a critical race against China and global competitors.

GOP grills universities on campus antisemitism

Rep. Stefanik demands CUNY chancellor’s resignation over antisemitism

Jewish groups urge teachers union to keep ADL ties

The fight against antisemitism intensifies as Congressional hearings scrutinize university responses, while Republicans push for leadership changes amid accusations of ideological bias and foreign influence.

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in Antarctic waters

Grand Canyon wildfire response questioned

UK aims to clean sewage-polluted waterways

Climate change and environmental challenges remain in focus with pollution in Antarctic waters, wildfire threats near Grand Canyon, and efforts to clean UK waterways amid worsening natural disasters worldwide.