House Republicans Block Release of Epstein Files Amid MAGA Uproar
House Republicans rejected Democratic efforts to mandate the Trump administration to release sensitive Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, sparking major infighting within GOP ranks and further alienating MAGA supporters demanding transparency.
Number 830% - Surge in assaults on ICE officers this year, per DHS.
Quote "It’s a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide." — House Speaker Mike Johnson

Two killed as NJ floodwaters sweep vehicles away
NYC subway floods amid rare downpour… chaos ensues
New York hit with overnight flash floods… roads closed
Flooding in Northeast US causes fatalities and major disruptions in New Jersey and New York, highlighting infrastructure challenges and ongoing recovery efforts.

Pentagon pulls 2,000 National Guard troops from California
Trump ends deployment of thousands of California Guard troops
Trump releases nearly half of National Guard in LA
Trump administration orders partial withdrawal of National Guard troops from Los Angeles, marking a significant shift in federal deployment policies amid immigration enforcement.

House Republicans block release of Epstein files
House GOP kills second Dem push to unlock Epstein docs
Only one Republican votes to release Epstein files
Republicans in the House stand firm against Democrat efforts to release sensitive Jeffrey Epstein files, deepening intra-party divisions and stirring political controversy.

Speaker Johnson demands DOJ release all Epstein files
Mike Johnson calls for openness on Epstein probe… break with Trump
Mike Johnson presses Pam Bondi for Epstein files explanation
House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly diverges from Trump, urging full transparency and release of the DOJ’s Epstein investigation files amid growing public pressure.

Trump announces 19% tariff deal with Indonesia
US President Trump strikes 19% tariff agreement with Indonesia
Indonesian goods set for 19% US tariff in new trade pact
President Trump declares a new trade deal with Indonesia involving a 19% tariff, signaling ongoing efforts to reshape US trade policies and assert economic leverage.

Supreme Court greenlights mass layoffs at Education Department
Supreme Court ruling clears way for Education Dept downsizing
Education staff cuts get Supreme Court OK in Trump win
Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration's plan to lay off nearly 1,400 Department of Education employees, marking a significant shift in federal education operations.

US inflation ticks up to 2.7% in June amid tariffs bite
Inflation rises as Trump tariffs push prices higher
June price rise fuels concerns over Trump tariff impact
June inflation rises to 2.7%, stirred by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, causing concerns over price pressures on consumers and markets.

Trump shifts, backs bigger weapons package for Ukraine
US boosts military aid to Ukraine, signaling policy shift
Trump urges Zelenskyy to strike Moscow despite warnings
President Trump reverses stance by escalating support and aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, signaling a tougher US posture.

Minnesota shooting suspect faces six federal murder charges
Suspect indicted for shooting Minnesota lawmaker and spouse
A Minnesota federal grand jury indicts a suspect accused of assassinating former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and others, moving toward possible death penalty.

Apple invests $500 million to boost US rare earth mining
Tech giant Apple backs US rare earths with half-billion deal
Apple seals $500 million deal to secure US rare earths supply
Apple and MP Materials collaborate with a $500 million deal to boost US rare earth mineral production, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
Nvidia cleared to sell top AI chips to China again
Trump lifts ban on Nvidia AI chip exports to China
Nvidia to restart shipments of sought-after AI processors to China
Nvidia receives US government approval to resume exports of advanced AI chips to China, reversing previous restrictions amid intensifying tech competition.

Senate GOP removes cuts from Trump’s AIDS relief clawback
Republicans spare global AIDS funding in rescissions deal
Senate moves to shield PEPFAR program from budget cuts
Senate Republicans scale back proposed spending cuts on global AIDS relief programs, preserving key funding amid bipartisan debates.

Assaults on ICE officers spike 830 percent, DHS points fingers
Violence against immigration agents soars amid activist attacks
An alarming surge of 830% in assaults on ICE agents is attributed to increased hostility and aggressive activist campaigns against immigration enforcement officials.

GOP hardliners scuttle Trump-backed crypto bills
House Republicans tank procedural vote for crypto week
Trump crypto bills face stiff resistance in GOP House ranks
House GOP hardliners rebel, blocking key crypto legislation backed by President Trump, demonstrating fractures within the Republican Party on tech regulation measures.

Trump calls Adam Schiff a 'scam artist', demands justice
Trump accuses Schiff of serious mortgage crimes
President blasts Schiff over mortgage fraud allegations
President Trump accuses Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud, calling for prosecution amid ongoing political skirmishes ahead of upcoming elections.

Pentagon inks $200 million deal with Musk’s AI chatbot
US Defense Department adopts Elon Musk's AI Grok
Grok wins $200M Pentagon contract amid AI collaboration
The Pentagon signs a $200 million contract with Elon Musk’s AI company Grok, integrating new technologies into defense intelligence capabilities despite previous controversies.

Epstein’s prison video missing 3 minutes, report finds
Analysis shows raw Epstein footage had edited gaps
Pam Bondi’s claim on Epstein video questioned after cut emerges
Jeffrey Epstein prison video reveals nearly three minutes were cut, fueling further controversy and skepticism over transparency in the investigation of his death.

Trump: Epstein files were 'made up' by Obama, Biden, Comey
President insists Epstein documents are fabricated
Trump dismisses Epstein file claims as political fiction
Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the existence of Epstein client files, blaming previous administrations and fueling ongoing MAGA backlash and controversy.

‘American Idol’ exec and husband murdered in LA home
Music supervisor Robin Kaye found dead in double homicide
Police probe shooting deaths of ‘American Idol’ boss, husband
Tragic deaths reported in the music industry as 'American Idol' supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband were found shot dead in their Los Angeles home, sparking murder investigation.

Grand jury indicts Boelter for Minnesota lawmaker murders
Boelter indicted on six federal counts in shooting spree
Federal charges issued in killing of Minnesota state officials
Federal court indicts Vance Boelter on multiple charges related to killing Minnesota lawmakers, advancing the pursuit of the death penalty in the high-profile political assassination case.

ICE bars bond hearings for illegal immigrants, ending ‘catch and release’
Trump admin denies bond hearings for undocumented migrants
New immigration policies lock detainees in custody till deportation
The Trump administration implements strict immigration policies, ending bond hearings and accelerating deportations to crackdown on unauthorized migrants nationwide.

Trump DOJ closes probes into crypto site Polymarket
Federal agencies end investigations into Polymarket betting
No charges for Polymarket after federal crypto probes closed
Federal investigations into crypto betting platform Polymarket conclude with no charges, ending inquiries begun under previous administration and relieving the company.

Trump orders destruction of nearly 500 tons of emergency food
US scraps emergency food aid stocks amid budget cuts
The Trump administration comes under fire for ending the USAID food program, ordering destruction of emergency food stocks intended for starving children worldwide.

Suspect in LA arson run down and caught by ex-athlete
Factory worker killed by meat grinder in tragic accident
Violent incidents and crime reports escalate, including double homicides, mass indictments, and deadly accidents highlighting ongoing law enforcement challenges in major cities.

Senate plans to slash foreign aid and public media funding
Senate GOP shrinks rescission package to secure votes
Senate poised for key votes on rescission package targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, amid intraparty tensions and debates on budget priorities.

Trump touts $90B AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania
Massive private investments aim to turn PA into AI capital
Trump leads energy summit highlighting huge tech cash infusion
Tech and energy sectors commit over $90 billion investment in Pennsylvania to create an AI and energy hub, showcased in a summit with President Trump and business leaders.

Democrats demand hearing on Epstein files amid GOP splits
House GOP fractures deepen over handling of Epstein case
Increasing partisan conflict and investigation heat up over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, revealing internal GOP divisions and mounting public pressure.

House Democrats call for DOJ, FBI leaders on Epstein fallout
Durbin demands release of hidden Epstein documents
Pressure mounts on DOJ for transparency in Epstein probe
FBI and Justice Department face harsh criticism as congressional Democrats seek accountability over handling of the Epstein investigation and related cover-ups.

Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
EU demands more info from Israel amid Gaza aid focus
US urges Israel to probe killing of American citizen by settlers
International tensions rise with Israel’s strikes in Lebanon and the Middle East, while the EU and US call for investigations into violence and humanitarian issues.

House Oversight subpoenas Biden aide over mental fitness
Sen. Josh Hawley demands testimony on Biden’s autopen use
White House investigates Biden autopen in major probe
Federal investigations and political probes intensify around Biden’s mental fitness, use of autopen, and staff testimony, adding to partisan clashes in Washington.
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