Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed at DHS Press Conference
Senator Alex Padilla was physically removed and handcuffed by federal agents during a contentious Department of Homeland Security press briefing in Los Angeles, igniting bipartisan outrage and calls for congressional inquiry amid nationwide immigration protests.
24 Hours Air India jet crashes near Ahmedabad 241 feared dead + Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS presser in LA + Pentagon plans to invade Greenland if needed, says Hegseth + House votes to claw back 9.4 billion in foreign aid and NPR cuts + Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites could come days, officials say + JetBlue flight slides off runway at Boston Logan Airport + Texas Gov. Abbott deploys 5,000 National Guard troops for protests + Democrats grill sanctuary state governors in tense House hearing + General Motors backs off all-electric vehicle pledge + FBI arrests man who gave face shields to LA rioters + Supreme Court revives lawsuit over FBI wrong-house raid + Air India crash survivor recounts horrific crash experience + Multiple major internet services suffer widespread outage + Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a numbskull over rates + DOJ sues New York over sanctuary law blocking immigration arrests + Harvey Weinstein rape trial ends in mistrial on final charge + At least 4 dead, 2 missing in Texas floods + David Hogg quits DNC vice chair amid party infighting + Senate votes to end debate on stablecoin regulation bill + House GOP passes $9.4B spending cuts targeting foreign aid and public media
Number 241 - Number of people aboard doomed Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad
Quote 'This reeks of totalitarianism' — Chuck Schumer on Padilla's forcible removal

Air India Jet Crashes Near Ahmedabad... 241 Dead
Brit Passenger in Seat 11A Survives Deadly Air India Crash
Verified Video Shows Air India Plane Descending Before Crash
The tragic crash of an Air India passenger plane near Ahmedabad has drawn global attention with over 240 onboard, including reports of a sole survivor recounting harrowing details. Investigations focus on flight data and possible causes, while families and officials respond to the disaster.

Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed from DHS Pressers
Padilla Pushed to Ground Handcuffed at Noem Briefing
Schumer Slams Padilla Removal as Totalitarian Tactic
Senator Alex Padilla faced forceful removal and handcuffing at a DHS press conference in Los Angeles amid immigration enforcement protests, sparking bipartisan outrage, calls for congressional testimony, and political backlash. Multiple videos and reports highlight the tense incident.

Marines Deployed to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests
Texas Gov. Abbott Deploys 5,000 National Guard Troops
Protests Over Immigration Raids Explode Nationwide
The Trump administration faces widespread protests and unrest across U.S. cities triggered by intensified immigration raids, leading to deployments of National Guard and Marines especially in Los Angeles and Texas. Authorities brace for 'No Kings' protests and struggle with political fallout.

House Passes $9.4 Billion Funding Clawback
GOP Moves to Slash Foreign Aid and Public Media Funding
Trump Team Wins House Vote on Major Spending Cuts
The Republican-led U.S. House has passed legislation to rescind approximately $9.4 billion in previously approved federal spending, targeting foreign aid, public broadcasting including NPR and PBS, as a move aligned with President Trump's budget cuts and conservative fiscal priorities.

Israeli Strike on Iran Could Happen Within Days
Iran Declares New Nuclear Enrichment Site After UN Censure
Trump Warns Massive Middle East Conflict Possible Soon
Rising geopolitical tensions around Iran include U.S. and Israeli officials warning an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites could come soon if diplomacy fails, with increased nuclear watchdog concerns and warnings of massive conflict. Iran plans to expand enrichment facilities amid sanctions threats.

Widespread Outage Hits Google Cloud, Spotify, More
Internet Outages Impact Major Platforms Thursday
Google Cloud and Other Services Reported Down
Multiple major online platforms, including Google Cloud, Spotify, and Discord, experienced significant service outages causing widespread disruption across internet services, sparking rapid user complaints and ongoing recovery efforts.

Pentagon Plans to Invade Greenland if Needed, Hegseth
Hegseth Refuses to Deny Greenland and Panama Invasions
Hegseth Stuns House Republican With Greenland Invasion Reply
The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, appears to have contingency plans for potential invasions of Greenland and Panama, stirring political controversy and debates over military intentions and deployments amid geopolitical uncertainties.

GM Backs Off All-Electric Vehicle Pledge
General Motors Quietly Gives Up on EV Deadline
Trump Blocks California’s EV Mandate in Political Blow
General Motors quietly retreats from its pledge to transition fully to electric vehicles by 2035, raising doubts over its commitment to the EV market and environmental goals, amidst broader industry and political debates on green transportation policies.

GOP Senators Clash on Big Beautiful Bill Funding
CBO Says GOP Bill Cost Low-Income $1,600 Annually
Rand Paul Pushes Back on Trump’s Tax Bill Invite Claims
The U.S. House and Senate are amid ongoing political battles over President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ with divisions among GOP senators, including fights over border wall funding and impacts on poor Americans while boosting the wealthy, according to CBO analysis and political debates.

Supreme Court Revives FBI Wrong-House Raid Suit
SCOTUS Bolsters School Disability Protections
Teen Epilepsy Ruling Eases Education Lawsuit Barriers
The Supreme Court handed down several significant rulings including unanimously allowing a family to sue over an FBI wrong-house raid, strengthening disability rights, and ruling on a teenage girl’s epilepsy education case, signaling impacts on civil rights and government accountability.

Boeing 787 Safety Under Scrutiny After Air India Crash
Dreamliner Had Safety Issues But No Previous Crashes
Experts Probe What Caused Air India Crash
An Indian Air India passenger plane crash has spurred safety concerns for Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, with experts noting prior safety issues despite the aircraft’s previous clean record. Investigations continue into causes amid widespread grief and regulatory scrutiny.

Dem Governors Slam Trump’s Military Deployment in CA
House Oversight Grills Sanctuary State Governors on ICE
The escalating immigration enforcement and protests spark political confrontations in Los Angeles and nationwide. Governors, lawmakers, and officials clash over sanctuary policies, troop deployments, and rights abuses amid a surge of anti-ICE demonstrations and federal crackdowns.

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell a Numbskull Over Rates
Trump Ramps Up Pressure for Interest Rate Cuts
Trump Says He May ‘Force Something’ on Fed Rates
President Trump repeatedly criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging interest rate cuts and labeling him a “numbskull,” reflecting tensions over monetary policy amid economic uncertainty and stock market volatility.

Air India Crash Survivor Recalls Horrors
Pilot Sent Mayday Moments Before Air India Crash
Emotional Accounts from Air India Crash Site
Survivors and witnesses of the Air India plane crash share emotional accounts of the tragedy, including terrifying moments after takeoff and desperate mayday calls from the pilot, deepening the global impact of the disaster and prompting aid and condolences worldwide.

FBI Arrests Suspected Face-Shield Supplier in LA Riots
Mayor Adams Warns Protesters: City Won’t Be Destroyed
Widespread protests and violence erupt in Los Angeles and other cities amid immigration raids, leading to law enforcement crackdowns and curfews. Allegations of funding and coordination of riots emerge, while political blame games intensify on both sides.

GOP Tax Plan Risks Hitting Poorest Americans Hard
House GOP Pushes Back on Food Aid Cuts
Bill Would Benefit Rich Most While Hurting Poor
House and Senate debates intensify around tax and spending bills including Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ with criticism over impacts on low-income families and pushback from lawmakers on provisions affecting food aid and public programs.

Senate Votes to End Debate on Stablecoin Bill
Senators Call for Ban on Drug Ads to Consumers
Senate Democrats and Republicans prepare to vote on regulations for digital currencies and stablecoins amid market shifts, reflecting growing government engagement with emerging financial technologies and concerns over illicit activity.

Massive Internet Outage Hits Google Cloud and More
Widespread Outage Impacts Spotify and Discord
Google Cloud Services Face Intermittent Failures
Internet and cloud service providers suffer major disruptions causing outages for thousands of users worldwide, reflecting rising concerns about infrastructure vulnerabilities and cybersecurity in the digital age.

DOJ Sues New York Over Sanctuary Law Blocking ICE
House Dems Demand Noem Testify Over Padilla Incident
Dem Governors Defend Sanctuary Policies on Hill
Legal and political battles continue over immigration enforcement, sanctuary states, and federal lawsuits as the Trump administration escalates actions against sanctuary policies and public protests, while Democratic leaders seek oversight and condemn controversial federal tactics.

Trump Blocks California’s EV Mandate Amid Backlash
Republicans Push Harder on Immigration Enforcement
Trump Signs Measure to Stop California Gas Car Ban
Republican lawmakers and Trump allies aggressively push for immigration crackdowns, military deployments to quell protests, and rollbacks of federal and state environmental regulations impacting electric vehicles and emissions standards.

Brian Wilson: Beach Boys Genius Dies at 82
Trump Eulogizes Brian Wilson as Musical Genius
Musicians Reflect on Brian Wilson’s Legacy
The music world mourns Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, remembered as a creative genius and major architect of the California sound with broad cultural impact spanning decades.

Weinstein Rape Trial Ends in Mistrial on Final Charge
Supreme Court Upholds Lawsuit Over FBI Wrong-House Raid
Judge Declares Mistrial for Weinstein Rape Case
Legal proceedings continue with mistrials declared in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case due to jury issues and ongoing calls for further trials, alongside other high-profile court decisions on immigration, disability rights, and wrongful raids shaping the judicial landscape.

Israel Poised to Attack Iran’s Nuclear Sites
US Orders Evacuations in Middle East as Iran Tensions Rise
U.S. and allied military readiness increases amid conflict fears including potential Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with evacuations ordered across the Middle East as diplomatic efforts strain under geopolitical tensions.
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