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Trump signs sweeping travel ban on 12 countries... Security tightened

Judge halts deportation of family of suspected Boulder firebomber

President Trump announces and signs a sweeping travel ban affecting multiple countries, citing national security concerns. This policy revival triggers strong reactions and legal challenges including temporary blocks on deportations related to terrorism suspects.

Trump orders probe into Biden's mental decline... Autopen scandal

House GOP broadens Biden mental health cover-up probe

Trump orders DOJ to investigate Biden aides over autopen use

President Trump orders investigations into President Biden's cognitive health and alleged autopen document signing, intensifying intra-party political conflicts and Congressional probe expansions.

Elon Musk rallying US to ‘kill’ Trump’s big spending bill

House GOP scrambles amid Elon Musk’s bill attacks

Elon Musk urges Senate to kill Trump’s tax and spending plan

Elon Musk publicly attacks President Trump's massive tax and spending bill, calling for Republicans to oppose it, causing political turmoil and debates among GOP leaders and Trump allies.

Ukraine drone strike triggers US base security alarm

Putin vows swift retaliation after Ukraine’s airfield attack

Trump says Putin will hit back at Ukraine drone strikes

Ukraine launches a major drone strike on Russian airbases, prompting Putin to warn of retaliation and raising alarm at US military bases about security and readiness.

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard University

Trump moves to block US entry for Harvard international students

Trump escalates feud with Harvard, suspends foreign student visas

Trump administration intensifies conflict with Harvard University by suspending international student visas, escalating tensions over immigration and national security concerns.

FBI charges man linked to Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing

Second suspect in Palm Springs IVF bombing arrested at JFK

Man charged with supplying chemicals for California fertility bombing

FBI arrests man charged with aiding fertility clinic bombing in Palm Springs, naming another suspect arrested at JFK airport, highlighting terrorism threats at home.

Judge orders stop to deportation of family of Boulder attacker

Biden-appointed judge halts deportation of family of terror suspect

Judicial rulings block Trump administration’s deportation efforts of families related to terror suspects, particularly in the Boulder firebombing case, raising questions about immigration enforcement.

Judge orders migrants deported to El Salvador can legally challenge removal

Federal judge rules migrants sent to El Salvador prison can contest removals

Judge orders due process for illegal immigrants sent to Salvadoran prison

Federal judge rules migrants sent to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must have rights to challenge their removals, marking a legal pushback against Trump-era immigration policies.

Education Dept. threatens to revoke Columbia’s accreditation

Trump administration targets Columbia University over civil rights violations

Trump admin intensifies Columbia dispute with accreditation threat

Columbia University faces a federal threat to its accreditation from the Trump administration over alleged failure to address antisemitism, escalating education department conflicts.

Trump nominates top generals to lead CENTCOM and AFRICOM

President Trump nominates top military leaders to command U.S. Central and Africa Commands, signaling strategic focus on key global regions.

North Korea vows unconditional support for Russia’s Ukraine war

North Korea publicly endorses Russia’s war in Ukraine, signaling increased alignment and escalation in global geopolitical tensions.

US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US rejects UN call for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid war

United States vetoes United Nations Security Council resolution demanding immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, reflecting continued US support for Israel amid conflict.

Trump admin moves to pull $4B funding from California high-speed rail

Trump administration sees no viable path to finish California rail project

Trump administration signals intent to withdraw billions in federal funding from California high-speed rail project amid delays and cost overruns.

Washington man charged with supplying chemicals for fertility clinic bombing

FBI arrests suspected accomplice in California fertility clinic bombing

FBI announces arrest of Washington man charged with providing materials for fertility clinic bombing, adding to ongoing federal terrorism investigations.

Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 percent

Leaders of Canada and Mexico lash out at Trump steel tariff hike

Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum increased to 50%, fueling trade tensions and sparking criticism from allies and business sectors about economic impact.

ICE arrests surge to record 2,200 in single day under Trump directives

Record ICE arrests follow push to increase busts nationwide

Record ICE arrests ramped up under Trump administration following aggressive enforcement orders to target illegal migrants overstaying visas and sanctuary cities.

CBO projects Trump tariffs cut deficit but slow economy

Trump’s big bill to add $2.4 trillion to U.S. debt over decade

Senate Congressional Budget Office reports Trump's big spending bill and tariffs impact on economy: tariffs reduce deficit but slow growth; spending bill adds $2.4 trillion to debt.

Trump speaks with Putin… no immediate peace expected

Putin warns Trump he will respond to Ukraine drone strikes

Trump: Putin says Russia will retaliate for drone attacks

Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin, discussing Ukraine drone strikes and Iran nuclear talks, with Putin signaling planned retaliation, heightening global tensions.

Senator Ron Johnson blasts ‘immoral’ Trump spending bill

Key GOP senators seek changes to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Senate Democrats face uphill battle winning majority next year

Senators and political leaders clash over Trump’s huge budget bill, with defections, demands for revisions, and debates over debt and policy direction.

DOJ sues Texas over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

DHS orders agents to target visa overstays after terror attack

Trump DOJ cracks down on Texas illegal immigrant tuition law

Legal and political battles mount over immigration enforcement, sanctuary cities, visa overstays, and deportation tactics under Trump administration policies.

Asian shares creep higher; dollar weak before ECB meeting

Most emerging market currencies sustain gains amid global trade tensions

Emerging market economies show stable currency gains, while Asian stocks rise and dollar remains weak ahead of European Central Bank meetings.

Trump pulls NASA nominee Isaacman, stuns space world

NASA nomination of tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman unexpectedly withdrawn by Trump, causing surprise and disruption in space community.

Judge blocks Trump effort to shutter Job Corps program

A federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to eliminate the Job Corps, the largest US job training program, defending its continuation.

FBI Deputy Director backs suicide ruling in Epstein case

FBI Deputy Director confirms Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide based on agency files, dismissing alternative theories.

Senator Jim Banks introduces bill criminalizing visa overstays

House Republicans float tougher immigration legislation targeting visa overstays as immigration enforcement intensifies nationally.