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Senate Slashes $9 Billion in Foreign Aid and Public Media

Trump’s $9B Clawback Passes Senate Despite Pushback

Senate Approves Cuts to NPR PBS and Foreign Aid Programs

Senate approves a $9 billion package cutting funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, reflecting a win for President Trump amid opposition from Democrats and some GOP members.

DOJ Fires Epstein Prosecutor Maurene Comey

Trump DOJ Removes James Comey’s Daughter Prosecuting Epstein

James Comey’s Daughter Maurene Comey Ousted by DOJ

Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, who handled high-profile cases including Epstein, is abruptly fired by the Department of Justice.

Deadly Fire Rips Through Iraq Mall Kills 69

Massive Fire at Iraqi Mall Leaves 61 Dead

Blaze Tears Through Iraq Mall Death Toll Tops 60

Deadly fire at a newly opened shopping mall in Iraq’s Wasit province kills over 60 people including women and children, triggering official mourning and investigation.

US Military Jets Patrol Taiwan Strait Raising Tensions

Washington Flies Jets Near Taiwan to Needle China

US military aircraft operate near Taiwan Strait, escalating tensions with China amid ongoing geopolitical disputes over Taiwan's status.

Trump Claims Coca-Cola Switching Back to Real Cane Sugar

Trump Pushes Coke to Use Cane Sugar in US Drinks

President Trump Says US Coke to Use Real Cane Sugar

President Trump announces Coca-Cola will start using real cane sugar in US beverages, shifting from high fructose corn syrup, claiming it improves the taste.

7.3 Magnitude Quake Rocks Alaska Coast Tsunami Alert

Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong Alaska Earthquake

Powerful Earthquake Prompts Alaska Tsunami Watch

Alaska suffers 7.3 magnitude earthquake off southern coast; tsunami warnings are issued and later mostly lifted amid ongoing seismic activity.

US Airstrikes Destroyed 1 of 3 Iran Nuclear Sites

Trump Rejected Further Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

NBC: US Strikes Hit Only One Iranian Nuclear Facility

US strikes mostly destroyed one of three targeted Iranian nuclear sites; plans to escalate missiles strikes were reportedly rejected by President Trump.

Heavy Monsoon Floods Kill 54 in Pakistan in One Day

Severe monsoon rains hit Pakistan causing flash floods and killing at least 54 people within 24 hours, worsening already critical humanitarian conditions.

Uber Invests $300M in Lucid Nuro Robotaxi Deal

Uber’s Massive Robotaxi Push to Hit 20K Vehicles

Uber announces a major $300 million investment in electric and autonomous vehicle firms Lucid and Nuro, aiming to deploy over 20,000 robotaxis across the US in six years.

Israel Launches Major Air Raids on Damascus Syria

Drone Footage Shows Massive Israeli Strike on Syrian HQ

Syria's President Condemns Israel Airstrikes on Damascus

Israeli military conducts significant airstrikes on Damascus and surrounding areas amid rising regional tensions and ongoing conflicts with Syrian forces.

Taiwan Sirens Wail as City Simulates Chinese Air Raid

Taipei Runs Drills Pretending to Face Chinese Assault

Taiwan conducts large-scale civil defense drills simulating Chinese air attacks, with siren alerts disrupting daily life amid growing cross-strait military tensions.

Trump Says Firing Fed’s Powell ‘Highly Unlikely’

GOP Senators Warn Against Firing Fed Chair Powell

Markets Wary as Trump Floats Fed Chair Dismissal

President Trump signals he is unlikely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid Senate GOP warnings that such a move could destabilize the economy.

Berkeley Professor’s Ex-Wife Arrested Over Murder Plot

Ex-wife of UC Berkeley professor arrested in connection with his shooting murder in Greece, amid ongoing investigation into the homicide and custody disputes.

Lightning Strike Kills One Injures 13 at NJ Archery Range

Deadly Lightning Hits NJ Outdoor Archery Event

Fatal lightning strike hits New Jersey archery range killing one person and injuring thirteen others during a scout lesson, prompting investigations.

Starmer and Germany's Merz Sign Historic Migrant Treaty

UK Germany Join Forces Against Migrant Smuggling

UK Labour and German CDU leaders sign a bilateral treaty focusing on defense cooperation and migrant smuggling crackdown, marking significant post-Brexit cooperation.

Elon Musk Blasts Trump on Epstein File Cover-Up

Musk Ramps Up Fight Against Trump's Epstein Defense

Elon Musk disputes Trump's claims about Epstein files, intensifying the public feud over the handling and potential release of documents related to the scandal.

Senate Passes Trump's $9B Funding Cuts After Marathon Vote

Senate OKs Trump’s Clawback of Foreign Aid Public Media

Senate Passes Rescission Package Sending to House

The Senate approves Trump’s rescission package after a marathon voting session, cutting foreign aid and public broadcasting funds despite Democratic opposition.

Millions in Three States Urged Indoors Over Air Pollution

Heavy air pollution prompts millions across three U.S. states to stay indoors as health and safety concerns mount amid risky environmental conditions.

Ex-Speaker McCarthy Relishes Post-Congress Life

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy enjoys post-congressional life while criticizing former allies and political challenges.

Sen. Tina Smith Hospitalized Amid Funding Fight

Dem Sen. Tina Smith Admitted to Hospital for Observation

Senate Democratic Senator Tina Smith hospitalized, complicating efforts to block GOP-led funding cuts to public media and foreign aid.

Analysis Finds Missing Three Minutes in Epstein Prison Video

Forensic Expert Flags Altered Epstein CCTV Footage

Epstein Final Hours Video Shows Gaps in Footage

Reports reveal nearly three minutes missing from Jeffrey Epstein’s final prison footage, raising suspicions about potential tampering with key evidence.

Trump Cuts $4 Billion Funding for California Bullet Train

Trump Ends Federal Support for California Rail Boondoggle

California High-Speed Rail Loses $4 Billion After Trump Order

Trump administration rescinds $4 billion in federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project amid political feud with Governor Newsom.

NYC Leftist Mamdani Gets AOC Backing Yet Faces Criticism

Mamdani Draws Heat with Controversial Campaign Pledges

Mamdani Touts Childcare Plan Winning House Dem Support

Democratic New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gains endorsements and faces scrutiny over radical policy views amid the upcoming election.