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Washington Floods: Entire City Evacuated as Rivers Top Historic Highs

Record rains triggered catastrophic flooding across western Washington, forcing mass evacuations, emergency rescues and an emergency declaration as swollen rivers threaten levees and dozens of communities remain cut off and at risk

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€210bn - Value of Russian assets the EU has agreed to freeze indefinitely

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"I know nothing about it" — President Donald Trump

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Washington Floods: Entire City Evacuated as Rivers Top Historic Highs

Historic, relentless storms have produced catastrophic flooding across western Washington, forcing wide evacuations and emergency rescue operations while officials warn levees could fail and damage may continue.

House Democrats Release New Epstein Photos

House Oversight Democrats released a fresh tranche of images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, showing prominent figures and prompting reactions across politics and media as survivors and lawmakers respond.

Court Docs Show US Seized Tanker Near Venezuela

U.S. maritime operations off Venezuela have escalated with the seizure of tankers and new sanctions, exposing a shadow fleet that masked vessel locations to evade enforcement and strangle Maduro's oil revenue streams.

EU Freezes €210bn of Russian Assets Indefinitely

European and Western actions and battlefield developments mark another intense phase of the Russia Ukraine war, with the EU freezing massive Russian assets, diplomatic peace efforts, and fresh strikes hitting Ukrainian medical supplies.

Historic Trust Seeks Immediate Halt to Ballroom Construction

A coalition of historic preservation groups has filed multiple lawsuits seeking to halt President Trump's $300m White House ballroom project, arguing required reviews and approvals were bypassed as construction proceeds.

Justice Department Sues Fulton County for 2020 Ballots

The Justice Department on multiple fronts is pursuing election records and ballots from key jurisdictions, escalating legal fights tied to 2020 and prompting court battles over access to voting materials.

US Covert Team Describes Daring Machado Rescue

María Corina Machado’s dramatic extraction and exile have spotlighted U.S. covert action and the Venezuelan opposition's plans, with Machado vowing to return despite legal risks and political exile threats.

Thailand Vows to Keep Fighting After Trump Ceasefire Call

Fighting along the Thailand Cambodia border continued despite U.S. diplomatic claims of a ceasefire, leaving civilians displaced and both governments trading accusations over ongoing air and ground strikes.

China to Boost Exports and Imports in 2026

China is signaling a shift in trade strategy for 2026 while its annual trade surplus has swelled to unprecedented levels, prompting global attention to Beijing’s export growth and its economic implications.

SpaceX Insider Sale Values Company at About $800B

SpaceX insiders authorized share sales that value the company near $800 billion, signaling a major step toward a possible 2026 IPO and drawing intense market and regulatory attention.

House GOP Unveils Health Plan Without ACA Subsidies

House Republicans released a healthcare package that would cut and reshape subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, setting up an imminent floor vote and deep intraparty negotiations.

White House Orders National AI Policy to Stymie States

The White House signed an executive order to preempt state AI rules, prompting legal and policy pushback as critics argue the move may exceed presidential authority and unsettle state-level tech safeguards.

Analysts Revamp Oracle Targets After Slump

Investor concern around AI and tech exposed strains across enterprise software names and data center plays as Oracle suffered a slump and Wall Street reacted to renewed AI growth fears.

Report: FDA Poised to Add Black Box Warning to COVID Vaccines

Reports indicate the Food and Drug Administration is weighing its strongest possible warning for COVID vaccines, a move that would mark a major shift in vaccine messaging and risk communication.

Judge Blocks Re detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A high profile immigrant detention case drew renewed attention after a judge ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and barred immediate re detention, spotlighting legal limits on immigration enforcement.

Dozens Killed as Hospital Is Bombed in Myanmar Civil War

Myanmar’s civil war took a grim turn when a hospital was bombed, killing dozens and drawing international condemnation as the military and rebels trade blame over civilian targets.

US Forces Raid Ship Bound From China to Iran

U.S. special operations and naval activity have increased with raids on vessels linked to military material shipments, reflecting a wider campaign to intercept illicit shipments headed to adversaries.

Military Readiness Threatened by Doctor Shortages

Defense readiness problems persist as the military faces doctor shortages that threaten readiness while investigations and GAO reports highlight longstanding safety concerns with the V‑22 Osprey fleet.

Gaza Tent Cities Under Water After Catastrophic Storm

A powerful storm battered Gaza leaving tent camps under water and dozens dead, while the United Nations demanded Israel urgently allow unhindered humanitarian access to the territory.

TSA Quietly Shares Airline Passenger Lists With ICE

TSA practices and labor moves have drawn scrutiny as the agency repeatedly dissolves or seeks to end contracts while reports show passenger data has been shared with immigration authorities.

FBI Opens Probe Into Violent '764' Online Network

The FBI has launched a sweeping probe into an online violent network known as '764', naming hundreds of suspects and signaling a major law enforcement push against digital child exploitation rings.

King Charles: Early Diagnosis Quite Simply Saves Lives

Britain’s monarch delivered an upbeat update on his cancer treatment, crediting early diagnosis and announcing that his therapy schedule will be reduced as he continues recovery.

Lawmaker Demands Details on Sale of Nvidia H200 Chips to China

Congressional and Senate Democrats have raised alarms over recent chip export decisions while corporate and tech figures debate whether China will accept advanced Nvidia H200 processors.

Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40 Billion Crypto Collapse

High profile financial and legal rulings landed this week as crypto founder Do Kwon was sentenced, states sued over a new costly H 1B fee, and Live Nation and Ticketmaster were ordered to face a wide class action.

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"Republicans in the Indiana State Senate, who voted against a Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, should be ashamed of themselves. Headed by a total loser named Rod Bray, every one of these people should be “primaried,” and I will be there to help! Indiana, which I won big, is the only state in the Union to do this!"