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Trump cancels $5 billion foreign aid with rare pocket rescission

Trump uses pocket rescission to claw back $5 billion in aid

Sen. Susan Collins blasts Trump’s unlawful pocket rescission

President Trump uses a rare budgetary maneuver called 'pocket rescission' to cancel nearly $5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, drawing bipartisan criticism and heightening risks of a government shutdown.

Appeals court blocks Trump from ending protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

Federal court halts Trump effort to cut Venezuelan protected status

Court blocks Trump from ending migrant protections for Venezuelans

Multiple federal courts block the Trump administration's attempts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants living in the United States.

Trump pulls Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Trump yanks Harris Secret Service detail ahead of book tour

Kamala Harris loses Secret Service after Biden extension revoked

President Trump revokes the Secret Service protection detail assigned to former Vice President Kamala Harris, undoing the extension granted by former President Biden just before her upcoming book tour.

Minneapolis Catholic school shooter kills 2 kids in morning mass

Shooter’s mother hires attorney, refuses to cooperate with police

Minneapolis shooter recently ended relationship before attack

A deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis sees two children killed and multiple injured; investigations reveal the shooter was a transgender man recently undergoing a breakup, sparking heated political debate.

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection in 2026

Iowa Sen. Ernst to retire, leaving hotly contested Senate seat

Republican Sen. Ernst will not run for reelection in Iowa

Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa announces she will not seek reelection in 2026, opening a critical Senate seat that could impact control of Congress amid polls that have sparked widespread political reactions.

Spirit Airlines files for second bankruptcy within a year

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines seeks Chapter 11 again

Spirit Airlines bankruptcy filing disrupts airports’ operations

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in a year as mounting losses and shrinking cash flow derail the budget airline’s turnaround efforts amid broader airline industry challenges.

FDA widens radioactive shrimp recall to more brands

Shrimp recalls expand amid radioactive contamination warnings

More shrimp recalled from major stores for radioactive threat

FDA expands radioactive shrimp recall due to contamination concerns, issuing warnings for multiple brands sold at major retailers including Walmart and Kroger, and urging customers to avoid affected products amid health risks.

Israel recovers bodies of hostages killed in Hamas assault

Israeli forces retrieve hostages’ remains amid Gaza push

IDF recovers body of slain hostage from Gaza Strip

Israel recovers bodies of hostages killed during October 7 Hamas attack as the military ramps up offensive operations in Gaza City, highlighting growing tensions and international concern over the ongoing conflict.

European powers urge secondary sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

Germany and France lead call for more sanctions on Moscow

EU ministers face Gaza divisions as Russia condemnation grows

European leaders push for secondary sanctions against Russia amid ongoing war in Ukraine, seeking increased pressure on Moscow following recent missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital and other key areas.

Trump faces court challenge over firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Legal showdown looms over Trump’s attempt to oust Fed governor

Judge weighs arguments in fight to keep Fed’s Lisa Cook on board

President Trump intensifies efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, facing a court hearing on the legality of the attempt amid broader conflicts over presidential authority and Fed independence.

CDC rocked by leadership crisis after firing of Director Monarez

RFK Jr. names deputy Jim O’Neill acting CDC director amid exodus

CDC officials resign as agency reels under RFK Jr.’s leadership

Centers for Disease Control faces turmoil following firing of Director Susan Monarez, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointing his deputy Jim O’Neill as acting director amid resignations and agency upheaval.

Two dead after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from oysters

Flesh-eating bacteria from oysters kills two in Louisiana

Two deaths confirmed in Louisiana linked to flesh-eating bacteria contracted from eating raw oysters, raising public health concerns and prompting warnings from state officials.

Trump plans immigration blitz with DHS agents in Chicago

Chicago braces for federal troop deployments amid crime spike

Mayor Pritzker warns troops face challenges in Chicago crime fight

Chicago faces growing violent crime and political tension as the Trump administration prepares a federal immigration enforcement surge, prompting local officials to respond cautiously.

US revokes visas for Palestinian officials ahead of UN assembly

Trump administration bans Palestinian delegation from UN visit

State Department blocks Palestinian visas ahead of UN gathering

US revokes and denies visas to Palestinian officials ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, a move signaling heightened diplomatic pressure on the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization.

Violent protests flare across Indonesia after delivery rider's death

Tensions soar in Indonesia as antigovernment protests spread

Clashes erupt in multiple cities after fatal police incident in Indonesia

Massive protests and clashes erupt in Indonesia after police kill a delivery rider, escalating tensions amid widespread antigovernment demonstrations related to cost-of-living issues.

DOT slashes $679 million from offshore wind projects funding

Trump admin cuts federal subsidies for a dozen offshore wind farms

Transportation Dept. terminates funding for multiple wind energy projects

The U.S. Transportation Department cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects under the Trump administration, continuing efforts to curb renewable energy development amid political opposition.

Vance fires back at Politico over false Ukraine smear report

JD Vance ready to lead if something happens to Trump

Vance derides Dems, praises Trump’s political agenda

Vice President JD Vance and President Trump lead political attacks and strategies impacting both their party and Democrats, including controversies around public figures and policies.

Trump mulls deploying National Guard to more US cities amid crime

Trump calls DC ‘crime-free zone’ after troop surge

Trump faces pushback over law enforcement tactics in major cities

President Trump pushes for expanded use of National Guard troops in U.S. cities to combat crime, stirring debate about law enforcement strategies and political control.

FDA expands radioactive shrimp recall at Walmart, Kroger

More shrimp brands recalled over radioactivity fears

FDA and other agencies expand safety recalls of shrimp products due to concerns over radioactive contamination, advising consumers to avoid affected brands sold at major retail chains.

Illinois governor warns federal troops amid Chicago crime surge

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other local officials respond to crime concerns and federal troop deployments, facing political backlash amid increasing violence in Chicago and other cities.

Two Texas students arrested over school shooting threats

Two students arrested in Texas for making credible threats to shoot up a high school, part of ongoing nationwide concerns about school safety and gun violence.

Trump’s pocket rescission sparks government shutdown fears

Senate GOP braces as Trump moves to seize Fed control

Sen. Susan Collins calls Trump’s aid cut ‘clear violation of law’

Government agencies and critics debate the implications of President Trump's use of 'pocket rescission' and other moves perceived as overreach, raising constitutional and political alarm.

Court allows asylum seekers to stay at contested hotel

Asylum hotel ruling overturns local protest ban

Various refugee and asylum-seeker policies face legal challenges, including court rulings allowing asylum seekers to continue housing amidst protests, and debates over immigration enforcement.

House panel probes Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for illegal donations

Trump appointee Emil Bove under scrutiny after judicial confirmation

Judge declines to indict suspect in Trump-era sandwich attack

Multiple investigations and high-profile court cases highlight ongoing political and legal battles involving President Trump’s administration, including campaign finance probes and judicial confirmations.

Judge weighs Trump firing of Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

Trump DOJ files sharp response to Lisa Cook’s lawsuit

Fed chief Lisa Cook seeks court order to block firing by Trump

The Federal Reserve faces an unprecedented challenge as President Trump attempts to remove Governor Lisa Cook, triggering a significant legal confrontation over executive power and central bank independence.

Hospitals in Texas confront surge in drug-resistant fungus

Safety and health concerns mount as drug-resistant fungus spreads in Texas hospitals and flesh-eating bacteria linked to seafood cause fatalities, prompting warnings and recalls.

Kim Jong Un to join Putin and Xi at Beijing military parade

China hosts Putin, Kim for massive military parade send message

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to attend a rare gathering alongside Putin and Xi in Beijing, signaling possible realignments amid rising regional tensions and global geopolitical chess moves.

Trump administration plans mass immigration raids in cities

ICE ramps up arrests amid crackdown on sanctuary cities

Violent crime and immigration enforcement dominate political discourse as Trump administration plans Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdowns across US cities, sparking protests and legal challenges.

Nvidia slumps on weak data center outlook, Alibaba AI chip news

Alibaba’s new AI chip rattles Nvidia shares

Nvidia stock tumbles amid concerns over AI chip demand and data center slowdown following Alibaba’s new AI chip announcement, reflecting volatility in tech markets tied to artificial intelligence developments.

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redistricting bill favoring GOP

New Texas congressional map aims to flip five seats Republican

Greg Abbott approves Trump-backed Texas gerrymander plan

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a GOP-favored congressional redistricting map aimed at giving Republicans an edge for the 2026 elections, securing potential gains of five House seats amid fierce Democratic opposition.

20 years after Katrina, disaster readiness still lagging

New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary with solemn memorial

Trump’s budget cuts deepen risks for future Katrina-scale disasters

As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passes, reflections on lasting damage, disaster preparedness, and the evolution of emergency response underline ongoing challenges and political debates about federal disaster aid.

Minneapolis shooter ‘obsessed with killing children,’ police say

Political fights flare over gun violence after Church shooting

Speaker Mike Johnson blames ‘human heart’ not guns for shootings

Ugliest and deadliest mass shootings spur ongoing debates on mental health and gun policies, with differing views on causes and political responses dominating public discourse.