Trump Ramps Up Pressure: ‘Don’t F--- Around With Medicaid’
President Donald Trump confronted House Republicans in a high-stakes push to pass his massive tax and spending bill, warning lawmakers not to sabotage Medicaid cuts amid GOP holdouts threatening the legislative agenda.
24 Hours Trump pushes House GOP to back ‘big beautiful bill’ + Supreme Court restores vote rights for censured Maine lawmaker + DOJ charges Dem Rep McIver with assault on ICE agents + Israeli offensive kills 85 in Gaza despite global outcry + 14,000 Gaza babies face death if aid blockade continues + New Orleans jail employee arrested after inmate escape + Elon Musk plans to cut political spending substantially + Trump administration limits Covid booster shots for healthy adults + FDA recalls cucumbers linked to multistate Salmonella outbreak + Kristi Noem flubs habeas corpus definition at Senate hearing + Marco Rubio warns Syria weeks from civil war collapse + White House to fly more self-deporting illegal immigrants + Senate to vote on ending California's emission waivers + Google unveils AI Mode chatbot signaling search revolution + Trump urges House GOP: 'Don't f--- around with Medicaid' + Mexico City mayor's aide killed in brazen daytime shooting
Number 14,000 - Gaza babies at risk of death within 48 hours amid aid blockade
Quote "Don’t f--- around with Medicaid" — President Donald Trump

Trump Pushes House GOP: Pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Now
Trump Warns GOP Holdouts: Don’t F--- Around With Medicaid
SALT Deduction Fight Threatens GOP Budget Bill Unity
President Donald Trump aggressively pushes his controversial reconciliation tax and spending bill in Congress with a closed-door visit to House Republicans. Despite the pressure, several GOP holdouts resist key provisions, particularly Medicaid cuts and SALT deduction changes.

Supreme Court Restores Vote for Censured Maine Lawmaker
Court Orders Maine House to Reinstate Lawmaker’s Voting Rights
Supreme Court Backs Maine Republican on Transgender Athlete Post
The Supreme Court intervenes to restore voting and legislative rights to Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby who was censured for her social media posts opposing transgender athletes, amid a contentious legal battle over free speech and political censorship.

DOJ Charges Dem Rep McIver with Assault on ICE Agents
Rep. McIver Faces Federal Assault Charges Following ICE Clash
House Democrats Blast DOJ for Charging Rep. McIver
Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal assault charges after a confrontation with ICE officers during a protest in New Jersey, drawing sharp political reactions and debates over the legitimacy and consequences of the charges across party lines.

Israel’s Gaza Offensive Kills 85 Despite Global Outcry
UN Warns 14,000 Gaza Babies Could Die Amid Blockade
Aid Distributions in Gaza Blocked Despite Promises, UN Says
Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza with significant casualties amid mounting international criticism and diplomatic pressures. Humanitarian aid remains severely restricted, threatening the lives of thousands including vulnerable children.

New Orleans Jail Employee Arrested After Mass Escape
Maintenance Worker Charged in New Orleans Jailbreak Plot
FBI Doubles Rewards for Info on Escaped New Orleans Inmates
A maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Jail was arrested for allegedly aiding the escape of 10 inmates last week, as authorities search for the remaining fugitives and increase rewards for information leading to their capture.

Elon Musk Plans Major Cut to Political Donations
Musk Says He’s Done with Heavy Political Spending
Musk to Spend ‘A Lot Less’ on Politics Going Forward
Billionaire Elon Musk signals plans to significantly reduce his political spending after being a major donor for the 2024 election, indicating a scaling back of his influence on American politics despite recent setbacks.

Trump Admin Limits Covid Boosters for Healthy Adults
FDA to Restrict Covid Boosters to Seniors and High Risk
Annual Covid Shots No Longer Routine for Healthy Under 65
The Trump administration imposes new restrictions on Covid booster shot approvals, limiting routine annual vaccinations to seniors and people with medical risks, marking a significant policy shift in public health strategy.

FDA Recalls Florida Cucumbers Amid Salmonella Outbreak
New Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Same Florida Cucumber Grower
Cucumbers Linked to Multi-State Salmonella Recall
Cucumbers grown in Florida are recalled after a multistate Salmonella outbreak sickened more than 20 people, raising widespread health alerts and prompting consumers to avoid affected products while investigations continue.

Kristi Noem Botches Habeas Corpus Definition in Senate
DHS Chief Noem’s Shocking ‘Habeas Corpus’ Flub Raises Eyebrows
Noem’s ‘Ignorant’ Habeas Corpus Claim Draws Fire on Live TV
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces heavy criticism and confusion after repeatedly misstating the definition of habeas corpus during Senate hearings, raising concerns about her grasp of constitutional legal principles.

Rubio Warns Syria ‘Weeks Away’ from Civil War Collapse
Senator Rubio Sounds Alarm on Syria’s Imminent Collapse
Rubio Defends Foreign Policy Amid Senate Heat on Syria Aid
Senator Marco Rubio warns that Syria is on the brink of collapse and a return to full-scale civil war, urging urgent attention to prevent a major regional crisis amid ongoing instability.

White House Launches Flights for Self-Deporting Immigrants
First ‘Project Homecoming’ Flight Returns Illegal Aliens
Illegal Migrants Can Now Book Their Own Deportation Flights
The White House starts flights for illegal immigrants who opt to self-deport, signaling a new approach in immigration enforcement while the administration promises expanded voluntary deportations.
Senate to Vote on Ending California Clean-Air Waivers
Thune Sets Up Senate Clash Over California Emission Rules
The Senate prepares to vote on stripping California of its unique ability to set strict vehicle emission standards, a controversial move expected to ignite fierce political debate this week.

Google Unveils AI Mode: Search Revolution Begins
Google Reveals AI Upgrades in I/O 2025 Keynote
Google AI Mode Set to Redefine Search Experience
Google unveils major AI advancements including a new ‘AI Mode’ chatbot integrating generative AI into search, promising to transform how users access information in a groundbreaking move at its annual developer conference.

Gunmen Assassinate Mexico City Mayor’s Aides
Mexico City Politicians Targeted in Deadly Daylight Shooting
Mayor’s Staff Members Killed in Brazen Motorcycle Attack
Mexico City faces turmoil as the personal secretary and adviser to its mayor were gunned down in a brazen attack, underscoring rising violence against political figures in the capital.

Trump, Hegseth Set to Announce Golden Dome Missile Shield
Golden Dome Missile Defense Plans Unveiled Tuesday
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Poised to Roll Out
President Trump’s top officials prepare to announce the Golden Dome missile defense system, a multi-billion dollar project intended to strengthen US national security amid rising global threats.

Biden Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Cover-Up Allegations
Book Exposes Biden Team’s Effort to Hide Health Decline
Doctors Question How Biden’s Stage 4 Cancer Was Missed
The Biden administration is embroiled in controversy and allegations of a cover-up over the former president’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, raising questions about health transparency and political implications.

Trump Feuds With Walmart Over Tariff-Driven Price Hikes
Retailers Grapple With Tariffs, Prices Likely to Rise
The Trump administration faces backlash and complications as Walmart and other retailers announce price hikes due to tariffs, sparking criticism of the economic impact on consumers and Trump's trade policies.

Rubio Clashes With Dems Over Deportations and USAID Cuts
Rubio Rebukes Senator Over Immigrant Deportation Debate
Marco Rubio Defends Trump’s Foreign Policy Agenda
Senator Marco Rubio engages in heated exchanges during Senate hearings defending Trump administration’s foreign policy, particularly on immigration enforcement and foreign aid, facing criticism from Democrats.

DOJ Investigates Chicago Mayor Over Hiring Practices
Justice Dept Targets Chicago’s Race-Based Hiring Claims
Federal Inquiry Opens Into Chicago Administration Hiring
The Department of Justice launches investigations into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city hiring practices, scrutinizing claims and policies related to racial discrimination and diversity hiring amid political tensions.

House Democrat Charged Over ICE Facility Clash
Law Enforcement Scuffles Spotlight Immigration Tensions
Eric Swalwell Promises More ICE Facility Visits After Charges
Federal authorities and lawmakers continue to address security and immigration enforcement issues, including investigations into congressional figures and the management of detention facilities amid rising tensions.

Biden Cancer Diagnosis Raises Questions About Transparency
Biden’s Team Knew More Than They Admitted on Cancer
Calls Mount for White House Doctor to Face Subpoena on Biden
Public and political focus shifts to Joe Biden’s health following his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, igniting debate over transparency, political impact, and the timing of disclosures in the final stretch before the 2024 election.

Google Unleashes Advanced AI and Smart Glasses at I/O
Google Launches Gemini AI and Video Generator Veo 3
Google Integrates Gemini AI Assistant into Chrome Browser
Google announces wide-ranging AI and smart technology advancements including AI assistants with execution capabilities, new video generation tools, and expansion in smart glasses and Chrome integration.

US, UAE Agree to Defense Pact to Counter Emerging Threats
The U.S. faces increased geopolitical tensions with moves to strengthen alliances, advance missile defense, address Syrian sanctions, and legal battles involving immigration and foreign policy highlighting deep divisions.

Venezuela Frees U.S. Veteran Amid Trump Envoy Talks
U.S. Veteran Released After Trump’s Diplomatic Push
Venezuela Hands U.S. Detainee to Trump Envoy in Antigua
Venezuela releases U.S. Air Force veteran imprisoned amid secret negotiations involving the Trump administration, while tensions remain high over the nation’s use as leverage in diplomatic and energy disputes.

Abortion Providers Targeted by New Wave of Extremism
Bombing at Fertility Clinic Highlights Rising Violence
The abortion providers face escalating threats and extremist attacks as political and social divisions deepen over reproductive rights, with incidents including bombings and heightened security concerns.

DOJ Charges Dem Rep McIver After ICE Protest Melee
Biden Health Cover-Up Spurs National Security Debate
Trump Struggles to Unite GOP on Reconciliation Bill
Multiple investigations and controversies arise surrounding Trump administration figures, Biden's health cover-up, DOJ actions against Democrats, and GOP internal disputes over legislation and political strategy.
Chicago Sun-Times Accidentally Publishes AI-Generated Fake Books
AI-Generated Summer Reading List Sparks Media Backlash
Media and AI Mixup Causes Fake Expert and Book Listings
Google faces controversies and challenges as AI-generated content causes misinformation incidents including fake book lists published by major newspapers, raising questions about technology oversight in media.
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