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Trump boots IRS boss after just 53 days

Trump removes IRS chief Billy Long — shortest stint ever

Billy Long ousted as IRS head, Bessent steps in acting

President Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, marking the shortest tenure in the role, replacing him temporarily with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The abrupt change has drawn attention to instability within the IRS leadership.

Trump-Putin meeting locked in for Alaska next Friday

Trump confirms Alaska summit with Putin coming soon

Trump to meet Putin in Alaska next week — peace talks ahead

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss peace efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict. This high-profile summit has sparked global attention ahead of the talks.

Active shooter at Emory University kills officer, gunman

Atlanta CDC shooting suspect ID’d; cop killed

Gunman dead, officer wounded at Emory campus shooting

A shooting incident near Emory University and CDC headquarters in Atlanta resulted in the deaths of a police officer and the gunman. Authorities have identified the shooter and are investigating the motive, including links to COVID vaccine grievances.

Times Square shooting wounds 3, suspect in custody

Gunfire erupts in Times Square—3 injured

Three people were wounded in a shooting in New York City's Times Square. Law enforcement detained an alleged teen gunman. The incident raised concerns about safety at one of the world's most iconic tourist destinations.

Trump brokers peace deal with Armenia, Azerbaijan

Armenia, Azerbaijan sign historic peace pact at White House

Trump peace summit seals deal between warring nations

President Donald Trump hosts Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders at the White House to sign a historic peace deal resolving decades of conflict, enhancing U.S. influence and securing a new trade corridor.

Mega fire rages in California — largest in 2025

Canyon Fire prompts thousands to evacuate in California

Wildfire grows fast in LA, Ventura counties

California battles a massive wildfire, the largest so far in 2025. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as blaze grows rapidly under hot, dry conditions threatening homes and communities.

CDC shooter identified as Georgia man

Suspect in CDC shooting dead, officer killed

Suspect dead in CDC shooting; officer killed in line of duty

Authorities identify the suspected gunman responsible for the shooting near CDC in Atlanta that killed an officer. The man is from suburban Georgia and died at the scene after opening fire on multiple CDC buildings.

Zelensky rejects ceding territory to Russia

No land for peace: Zelenskyy draws line

Zelensky warns Ukraine will not give up land

Ukrainian President Zelensky firmly rejects any land concessions to Russia in ongoing conflict and stresses that Kyiv must be included in all peace negotiations, posing significant challenges for proposed Trump-Putin talks.

Texas Dems flee state to block GOP redistricting

Ken Paxton sues to expel absent Texas Dems

Runaway Dems face expulsion lawsuit in Texas

Texas Democrats flee the state to block a Republican-led redistricting vote, prompting legal battles and calls by GOP officials to expel absent lawmakers. The standoff escalates tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Trump orders military strikes on Latin drug cartels

Pentagon tasked to combat cartels under Trump directive

Trump authorizes military action against cartels

President Trump authorizes U.S. military to take action against designated Latin American drug cartels classified as terrorist organizations, signaling an escalation in the administration's crackdown on cartel-related crime.

DOJ moves to unseal Epstein-Maxwell grand jury exhibits

Justice Department seeks release of Epstein evidence

DOJ requests continuation of Epstein-Maxwell case details

The U.S. Department of Justice requests the unsealing of grand jury exhibits related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, signaling renewed scrutiny of high-profile cases involving sex trafficking and abuse.

Tesla Robotaxi cleared to run in Texas

Tesla receives permit in Texas to operate Robotaxi ride-hailing services, a major step for the electric vehicle maker as it advances autonomous vehicle technology.

Apple commits $600B to US manufacturing

Apple pledges a $600 billion investment into American manufacturing, reinforcing the tech giant's commitment to U.S. industry amid ongoing trade and economic challenges.

Nagasaki marks 80 years since atomic bomb

Survivors plead for a world without nukes on Nagasaki anniversary

Nagasaki bells ring together on 80th A-bomb anniversary

Nagasaki commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, with survivors calling for nuclear disarmament amid ongoing global tensions and conflict.

Former FBI and CIA chief William Webster dies at 101

William H. Webster, legendary spy chief, dead at 101

William Webster, FBI-CIA leader, passes at 101

William H. Webster, the only individual to serve as head of both FBI and CIA, known for restoring trust in U.S. intelligence agencies, dies at 101.

Trump admin seeks $1B from UCLA over antisemitism claims

UCLA faces $1 billion demand from Trump administration

Federal push targets UCLA in multimillion-dollar settlement

The Trump administration is demanding $1 billion from UCLA in a settlement over allegations of antisemitism and civil rights abuses amid ongoing federal pressure on elite universities.