RawDiary

Now

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act... Portland On Edge

President Trump warns he may invoke the Insurrection Act to federalize National Guard troops in cities like Portland amid escalating protests and legal battles, signaling a potential constitutional clash and nationwide tension.

Number

211 million - Estimated economic loss per week from ongoing US government shutdown.

Quote

"We have an Insurrection Act, and we're ready to use it if necessary." — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,740 ↑ 0.36% Dow 46,695 ↓ 0.14% Nasdaq 22,942 ↑ 0.71% Gold 3,984 ↑ 0.20% BTC 124,430 ↓ 0.24%

24 Hours

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act... Portland On Edge

Tensions escalate as President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act to federalize National Guard troops amidst legal battles and protests in cities like Portland and Chicago. This cluster covers Trump's controversial troop deployments, the ensuing lawsuits from states and cities, and the federal judiciary's response.

Senate Blocks GOP Bid To End Shutdown... Day Six

The US government shutdown continues into its second week, with Senate Democrats repeatedly blocking stopgap funding bills. Negotiations on health care subsidies edge forward as President Trump signals openness to a deal amid the deadlock affecting millions and federal services.

Bari Weiss Named CBS News Chief... Media Freakout

CBS News appoints Bari Weiss, a conservative media figure, as editor-in-chief following its acquisition of The Free Press, triggering backlash from progressive media. The move is seen as part of a broader reshaping of major media outlets.

Supreme Court Rejects Maxwell’s Appeal... No Pardon Yet

The US Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal, affirming her conviction for sex trafficking. This marks a crucial legal moment closing the case on Epstein’s co-conspirator amid political speculation about possible pardons.

OpenAI Strikes Massive AMD Chip Deal... Stocks Surge

OpenAI signs a multi-year deal with AMD to supply AI chips, marking a significant development in the AI hardware sector amid rising competition with Nvidia. This partnership fuels stock market rallies and reflects the accelerating AI boom.

Swift Smashes Sales Records... 'Showgirl' Dominates

Taylor Swift breaks sales records with her album 'The Life of a Showgirl', dominating first-day US sales and topping the charts. This highlights her continued commercial success in the entertainment industry despite soft market conditions.

Blizzard Traps Hundreds On Everest... Rescue Underway

Mount Everest is hit by a sudden blizzard trapping hundreds of climbers, sparking a rescue operation in hazardous conditions. This extreme weather event poses risks to mountain expeditions during the peak climbing season.

CDC Ends Universal COVID Shot Recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revises COVID-19 vaccine guidance, ending universal recommendations and advising individual consultations. This marks a shift in pandemic policy reflecting changing public health strategies.

EPA Sued Over Scrapped $7B Solar Program

The Environmental Protection Agency faces a lawsuit over the cancellation of a $7 billion solar program aimed at low-income communities, triggering pushback from labor unions and environmental groups advocating for green energy.

Biden FBI Accused Of Spying On GOP Senators

Senate Republicans accuse the Biden-era FBI and Special Counsel Jack Smith of spying on Republican senators during election-related investigations, igniting political controversy over alleged overreach and surveillance abuses.

Chicago Creates ‘ICE-Free Zones’... Federal Feud

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson establishes 'ICE-free zones' banning federal immigration agents from certain city-owned properties amid intensified federal enforcement efforts and escalating local-federal tensions.

North Dakota Tornado Upgraded To EF5... Deadliest In 12 Years

North Dakota tornado, initially underrated, is upgraded to a rare EF5 rating, confirming its destructive power and marking the first such tornado in the US in 12 years, sparking disaster assessments and response efforts.

Violent Texts Rock Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones

Legal battles and controversies surround Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, facing calls to withdraw after violent and assassination-themed text messages surface, stirring political uproar within Virginia and beyond.

States Sue To Halt Trump’s National Guard Deployments

The US government faces new legal and political clashes over National Guard deployment in cities, with states and cities like Illinois and Oregon suing the Trump administration to block troop deployments amid protests and unrest.

Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel After Gaza Flotilla Standoff

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg is deported by Israel after attempting to join a Gaza-bound flotilla, sparking international protests and raising tensions over humanitarian aid and political activism in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US Sanctions Mexico Firms Aiding Sinaloa Fentanyl Trade

US Treasury sanctions Mexican companies allegedly aiding the Sinaloa drug cartel’s production of fentanyl, intensifying the Trump administration’s crackdown on narcotrafficking and drug-related violence.

Supreme Court Kicks Off Historic New Term

The US Supreme Court begins a new term with high-stakes cases that could reshape presidential powers, voting rights, LGBTQ issues, and ongoing controversies involving the Trump administration and legal challenges.

Flight Delays Mount As Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Control

Flight delays worsen as air traffic controller staff shortages increase amid the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns over national and regional air travel safety and efficiency.