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DOJ Fires Maurene Comey, Top Epstein Prosecutor — Shakeup Rocks Justice Dept

The Justice Department abruptly fired Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey and lead prosecutor on the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, deepening controversy around Epstein files and DOJ actions.

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Number 7.3 magnitude - Earthquake near Alaska triggers tsunami warning and evacuations.

Quote "You’re stupid if you think Epstein files distract from my successes" — President Donald Trump

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GOP split on whether Trump should fire Powell

Senate Republicans warn firing Powell would send shockwave

President Trump denies plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid market jitters, while Republicans are divided on the issue, fearing economic shockwaves.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey, Epstein prosecutor

Maurene Comey fired from DOJ amid Epstein fallout

Justice Department ousts James Comey’s daughter

The Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey and prosecutor on high-profile Epstein and Maxwell cases, amid Epstein files controversy.

Fire destroys Tomorrowland festival main stage

Tomorrowland organizers confirm festival to go ahead despite blaze

Tomorrowland main stage consumed by massive fire

A massive fire devastates the main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival two days before opening, yet organizers vow the event will proceed as planned.

Senate approves $9B cuts to foreign aid and NPR

Senate passes Trump’s spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Senate Republicans ram through Trump $9B clawback package

Senate passes a $9 billion spending cut package targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, a victory for President Trump amid Democratic opposition.

21 children removed in California surrogacy probe

Couple arrested over 21 surrogate children in California

Dozens of children taken into custody amid surrogate abuse claims

California authorities remove 21 children from a home amid investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving alleged deception of surrogate mothers.

Massive fire kills 60 in Iraqi mall inferno

Dozens dead as fire tears through eastern Iraq multistorey building

Fire at Iraq mall leaves over 60 dead, many missing

A huge fire in a newly opened supermarket in Iraq kills over 60 people, with dozens more reported missing, sparking days of mourning.

Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian Cabinet to boost war effort

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reshuffles the Cabinet, appointing a new prime minister to strengthen the war effort against Russia.

Drone attack hits Iraq’s Tawke oilfield

Drone attack targets the Tawke oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan region, part of ongoing regional security tensions.

Trump claims Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar in US

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar

Trump: Coke in US to start using real cane sugar

President Trump claims to have convinced Coca-Cola to switch its US recipe to real cane sugar, a return to a sweeter formula.

Lightning strike kills 1, injures 13 in New Jersey

One dead, 13 injured in NJ lightning strike at archery range

Fatal lightning strike hits New Jersey archery club

Lightning strike at New Jersey archery range kills one and injures thirteen others, including children, raising concerns over outdoor safety.

Greek police arrest suspects in Berkeley professor murder

Berkeley professor’s ex-wife questioned in Greece homicide probe

Greek police detain multiple in US professor’s killing

Greek police arrest several individuals in connection with the murder of a UC Berkeley professor in Athens, marking a major international criminal case.

IDF fire wounds Palestinians, priest at Gaza church

Two dead, several injured in Gaza church strike

Fatal strike hits Catholic church in Gaza

Israeli Defense Forces fire on a Catholic church in Gaza City, injuring several Palestinian worshippers and a priest amid ongoing conflict.

Samsung chief acquitted by S. Korea top court

South Korea Supreme Court upholds Samsung chairman’s acquittal

Samsung's Lee wins full reprieve from fraud charges

South Korea’s Supreme Court upholds acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, ending a prolonged legal battle over fraud and stock manipulation charges.

US FCC moves to block Chinese tech in submarine cables

U.S. Federal Communications Commission plans to ban companies using certain Chinese technology from laying submarine internet cables into the United States to address security concerns.

Trump signs law toughening fentanyl penalties

Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on opioids

Trump signs legislation boosting fentanyl sentencing

President Trump signs new law increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking amid growing drug overdose crisis in the U.S.

Tsunami warning after 7.3 Alaska earthquake

7.3 quake rattles Alaska, tsunami advisory issued

Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake in Alaska triggers tsunami fears

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Alaska prompting tsunami warnings along parts of the coast, with residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Air India captain cut fuel, stayed calm before crash

Probe zeroes in on captain’s actions in Air India crash

Air India crash investigation reveals captain deliberately cut fuel supply while remaining calm, sparking panic in co-pilot minutes before the fatal crash.

One dead, 13 injured in NJ lightning strike at archery club

Lightning strike kills one and injures over a dozen people during a Boy Scouts archery event in New Jersey, highlighting dangers of sudden storms during outdoor activities.

Senate passes Trump’s $9B clawback on aid, NPR funding

Senate advances Trump's requested $9 billion package cutting foreign aid and public broadcasting funds amid tight votes and partisan complaints.

Fire at Iraq mall kills over 60, dozens missing

Massive fire engulfs a shopping mall in Iraq’s Kut city, killing more than 60 people, including women and children, prompting national mourning.

Trump hosts Gulf leaders amid spike in regional violence

Trump ramps up efforts to secure deals in Gulf with private meetings, while tensions rise over peace prospects in Middle East amid Israel-Syria violence.

Senate votes $9B cuts to global aid and public broadcast

US Senate debates and approves significant spending cuts targeting foreign aid, public media funding, impacting numerous programs.

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