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Senate Passes $9B Cuts to Foreign Aid and Public Media

Senate GOP advances $9B spending cuts bill over Democrat and internal GOP resistance and more top headlines

Senate passes Trump’s $9 billion rescission package

The Trump administration secures a legislative victory with the Senate approving $9 billion in spending cuts targeting foreign aid, public broadcasting, and other programs, reinforcing Trump's fiscal agenda despite internal and Democratic opposition.

DOJ Fires Epstein Prosecutor Maurene Comey

Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

Maurene Comey, the Manhattan prosecutor who handled the Epstein case, is fired

Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey and prosecutor of high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, amidst controversy over handling of Epstein files.

Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza, two die in church late pope often spoke to

Two killed and several injured in Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church

Pope ‘deeply saddened’ after two people killed in strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church

Israeli attacks on Gaza have struck the only Catholic church, causing fatalities and multiple injuries including a priest, drawing condemnation and expressions of grief from the Vatican and Pope Francis.

Heavy rain kills 4 and displaces 1300 in South Korea

Flooding, heat and more severe weather conditions impact millions across U.S

Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm builds into possible tropical depression

Extreme weather impacts including heavy rain and flooding cause deaths and evacuations in South Korea and across parts of the U.S., raising concerns for safety and disaster preparedness.

Trump slams supporters as weak over Epstein files

Trump Blasts 'Stupid Republicans' as 'Weaklings' for Wanting Details from Epstein Files

President Trump spars with Republicans over Epstein files controversy, calling it "a big hoax"

President Trump publicly criticizes his own supporters over calls to release Jeffrey Epstein case files, calling them weak and accusing Democrats of orchestrating a hoax, amidst growing controversy.

Uber inks robotaxi deal with Lucid, invests $300M

Uber agrees multibillion-dollar deal with Lucid for electric robotaxi fleet

Uber to invest $300 million in EV maker Lucid as part of robotaxi deal

Uber makes major investment in electric vehicle maker Lucid as part of a multibillion-dollar robotaxi fleet deal aiming to compete in the autonomous vehicle market alongside Waymo and Tesla.

TSMC profit soars 60 percent on AI chip demand

TSMC Stock Soars After Q2 Profit Jumps 60% on AI Chip Surge

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reports a 60% year-over-year profit surge fueled by strong demand for AI chips, boosting market confidence and stock performance.

Air India crash probe shifts focus to captain

Air India captain ‘deliberately cut off fuel while staying eerily calm sparking copilot panic’ before crash

Investigation into Air India Flight 171 crash reveals captain intentionally cut engine fuel flow, raising questions about mental state and flight safety protocols.

New UK voting age lowered to 16 by next election

Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general election

Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy

United Kingdom plans major electoral reform by lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections in a bid to enhance democratic participation by the next general election.

FBI arrests suspect in Texas ICE facility ambush

FBI arrests additional suspect in the ambush attack on ICE agents at a Texas detention facility, part of ongoing law enforcement efforts against assaults on federal officers.

California high-speed rail project loses $4B federal funding

Trump revokes billions from Calif. high-speed rail project

Trump administration pulls billions in funding for high-speed rail project

Funding for California’s high-speed rail project is revoked by the Trump administration after years of delays and budget overruns, ending federal financial support for the controversial rail system.

Lightning strike kills 1 injures 13 at NJ archery range

A lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range kills one person and injures 13 others during a scout lesson, highlighting dangers of severe weather.

Zelensky appoints new Ukrainian prime minister

Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began

Ukrainian President Zelensky appoints Yuliia Svyrydenko as new prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at reinvigorating governance since the war with Russia began.

Pope saddened by deaths in Israeli strike on Gaza church

Pope’s pal injured in Israeli strike hitting Gaza’s only Catholic church as priest suffers leg wound & two killed

Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church injuring many

Pope Leo expresses deep sadness following Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church that killed two people and wounded several including a priest, urging for peace and dialogue.

Russian and Ukrainian forces exchange dead bodies

Russia and Ukraine have conducted another exchange of bodies of soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict, as part of a continuing peace negotiation effort mediated in Turkiye.

House approves landmark crypto legislation after GOP revolt

House advances crypto, defense spending bills following standoff

The House passes landmark cryptocurrency legislation following a historic longest-ever vote, overcoming opposition to regulate stablecoins and digital assets.

NPR and PBS face devastating federal funding cuts

Democrats Throw a Tantrum, Claiming PBS and NPR's Gutting Will Kill Everyone...Forever

Public broadcasting entities NPR and PBS face devastating federal funding cuts as Congress moves toward slashing billions in aid, risking impact on rural and local communities.

At least 60 killed in fire at Iraqi shopping mall

Dozens of People Are Killed in Iraq Shopping Mall Fire

Severe fire at a newly opened six-story shopping mall in Iraq kills at least 60 people, leading to a government-ordered investigation and days of mourning.

France ends permanent military presence in Senegal

Former French base turnover marks end of Senegal military presence

France officially ends its permanent military presence in Senegal, closing two remaining bases, marking a significant shift in French military engagement in West Africa.

Trump signs law cracking down on fentanyl trafficking

Trump Signs Law Jacking Up Punishment For Fentanyl Peddlers Poisoning Americans

Amid public health concerns, President Trump signs the HALT Fentanyl Act, enacting tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking and bolstering efforts to combat the drug epidemic in the U.S.

New Details In Air India Crash Probe Shift Focus to Senior Pilot

New details on the Air India crash reveal the captain, known as 'Sad Sack,' flipped fuel switches purposely, sparking panic from the co-pilot before the plane crashed, killing 260.

Ground squirrels overrun North Dakota city

North Dakota city overwhelmed by ground squirrel infestation, with population numbers nearing or exceeding the human inhabitants, causing frustration among local officials.

Sen. Tina Smith hospitalized after feeling unwell

Sen. Tina Smith, Democrat from Minnesota, hospitalized after falling ill at the Capitol, potentially impacting her participation in key legislative votes.

Man drowns saving five from rip current in South Carolina

Former pro baseball player dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina

After saving 5 people from a rip current in South Carolina, a former pro baseball player and police officer drowns, highlighting the dangers faced by heroes in rescue attempts.