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Trump’s Epstein Files Fight Splits MAGA Base

President Trump faces mounting rebellion within his own MAGA supporters over his refusal to release more information on the Jeffrey Epstein files, calling critics 'weaklings' while GOP senators and former officials push for full disclosure. The controversy threatens party unity.

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Number $9 billion - Senate-approved cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funding.

Quote "Fear is the tool of a tyrant" — Maurene Comey

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Trump lashes out at 'stupid Republicans' over Epstein files

Trump’s Epstein file dismissal fails to quell MAGA rebellion

Republican senator blocks Epstein files release resolution

Multiple news items focus on the Epstein files controversy involving President Trump and internal party dissent. The story covers Trump's attempts to dismiss the files as a 'hoax,' internal MAGA base rebellion, and calls from GOP senators and former officials for release of the Epstein files.

Senate passes $9 billion package to slash foreign aid and public media

House poised to approve Trump’s $9 billion public broadcasting cuts

Senate narrowly OKs $9B cuts to aid and NPR PBS funding

The U.S. Senate and House are moving to approve significant spending cuts including $9 billion cutbacks to foreign aid and public broadcasting, reflecting major policy shifts under President Trump’s administration.

ICE arrests 14 during Norristown grocery store raid

Former ICE official warns of Proud Boys hiring spree

ICE sets record straight on LA mayor's mask claim

Law enforcement and immigration enforcement news include ICE raids and arrests, hiring concerns about Proud Boys entering ICE, and legal challenges around ICE actions and policies.

Meta investors settle $8bn Facebook privacy lawsuit with Zuckerberg

Meta’s Zuckerberg settles $8B privacy lawsuit

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach $8B privacy lawsuit settlement

Meta and Facebook face major financial and legal developments with Mark Zuckerberg settling an $8 billion privacy lawsuit with investors related to Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Trump pulls $4B federal funds from California high-speed rail

Trump administration cuts billions from bullet train funding

Trump ends boondoggle on California high-speed rail

President Trump's administration withdraws billions in federal funding from California's high-speed rail project, casting doubt on the future of the project and causing political backlash.

Lucid stock soars 45% on Uber robotaxi deal

Uber invests $300 million in Lucid for autonomous EVs

Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid

Lucid Motors soars in stock price after securing a $300 million investment from Uber for a robotaxi partnership, aiming to expand autonomous electric vehicle deployment.

Israeli strike kills 3 at Gaza Catholic church

Israel hits Gaza church killing 3, wounding priest

Israeli attack hits Gaza’s only Catholic church

Israel's military strikes provoke deadly violence including an attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing multiple civilians and wounding a priest personally known to the late Pope Francis, escalating Middle East tensions.

NYC mayor candidate Mamdani faces fire over communist remark

New York elites brace for Mamdani's political ascent

Zohran Mamdani’s childcare plan touted as pro-family

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces controversy over his socialist views, with critics attacking comments about private property and raising fears of wealth flight amid his rise.

Democrats walk out of Senate Judiciary vote on Trump nominee

Dem Senators walk out to protest Trump judicial nominee vote

Democratic Senate walkout stalls Trump judicial pick

Multiple stories cover heated political turmoil in Senate Judiciary Committee with Democrats staging walkouts in protest of advancing Trump's judicial nominees, showcasing deep partisan divisions.

DOJ fires Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey

Justice Dept fires James Comey’s daughter Maurene Comey

Maurene Comey fired amid Epstein files fallout

Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs, sparking concerns about political motivations and chilling effects within the DOJ.

Trump-backed rescission package passes Senate

House to vote on cryptocurrency bill, public media cuts

Senate votes to claw back billions from public broadcasting

Senate and House deal major blows to public media and foreign aid funding, passing rescissions packages targeting NPR, PBS, and international aid with strong Republican support and Democratic opposition.

Trump administration shuts LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

Nationwide protests planned against Trump's immigration crackdown

With full funding ICE raids to intensify

Trump administration rolls back federal programs including shutting down the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline and related immigration enforcement moves, sparking protests and criticism.

US retail sales jump more than expected in June

Stock market rises as retail sales and earnings beat forecasts

US retail sales beat expectations; labor market steady

Recent developments in the stock market include surging retail sales and strong earnings beating expectations, indicating resilience amid economic uncertainty.

Republicans advance Trump attorney Emil Bove to appeals court

Republicans push Bove nomination after Dem walkout

Emil Bove gets Senate panel nod despite walkout

Controversial GOP judicial nominee Emil Bove advances through Senate judiciary panel despite Democratic party walkouts and objections, moving closer to a federal appeals court seat.

Russia warns NATO of preemptive strikes amid Ukraine aid

Israel launches airstrikes on Syrian capital Damascus

Israel bombs Gaza Catholic church killing 3

International tensions escalate as Russia threatens preemptive strikes if NATO continues weapons support to Ukraine, while multiple Israeli attacks affect Syria and Gaza areas, igniting calls for ceasefire.

US appeals court allows abortion pill restrictions

Liberal groups sue to make immigration courts safe for illegals

Immigration court arrests spark legal challenges

New U.S. court rulings and political shifts affect immigration and abortion policies, including restrictions on abortion pills and debates about immigration raids and detainee rights.

Trump pushes Coke to switch to cane sugar amid job worries

Trump says he convinced Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar

Trump sends tariff letters to 150+ countries

President Trump continues trade and economic policies affecting U.S. markets, including urging Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar, and pressing for tariffs on multiple countries amid global trade tensions.

People smuggling gang jailed 70 years for migrant trafficking

Violent Mexican sex trafficker sentenced to 15 years in US

Human smuggling leader gets 10 years for US migrant ring

Multiple arrests and legal actions target human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violent crime involving foreign nationals in the U.S., with lengthy prison sentences handed down and ongoing investigations.

Newborn baby found dead in Walmart trash can

Teen arrested in killing of Maine paddleboarder

Deadly lightning strike hits New Jersey archery club

Tragic news covers a newborn found dead in suspicious circumstances, a teenager arrested for a paddleboarder's killing, and other fatal incidents including lightning strikes and fires.

OpenAI unveils new ChatGPT Agent with computer control

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent aims to complete complex tasks

Uber partners with Lucid, Nuro on robotaxi program

Technology and AI news highlights include new AI tools, advances in autonomous vehicles, data privacy cases, and investments in tech startups and infrastructure.

‘Good Trouble’ anti-Trump protests erupt across US

Anti-Trump protests planned at 1,600 US locations

Chicago set as flagship city for ‘Good Trouble’ rallies

Political unrest and protests occur nationwide against President Trump's immigration policies and health care cuts, including mass demonstrations honoring civil rights icon John Lewis.

Researchers pioneer ways to preserve hearts for transplants

Rare flesh-eating bacteria kills multiple Florida beachgoers

Medical debt rule overturned by federal judge

Medical and health stories focus on rising gastrointestinal cancers in younger adults, advances in transplant preservation, and public health challenges.

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