Trump Eyes 5-Seat Redistricting Boost in Texas: Midterm Gamechanger
President Trump pushes Texas GOP to redraw congressional maps aiming for five additional House seats, signaling high-stakes electoral maneuvering ahead of 2026 midterms. The plan stokes fierce political debate on gerrymandering and partisan advantage.
Number $92 billion - Investment announced by Trump to boost AI and energy sectors in Pennsylvania.
Quote "These files were made up by Comey, Obama, Biden" — President Donald Trump on Epstein files.

Trump Eyes 5-Seat Gain With Texas Redistricting Push
House GOP Blocks Release of Epstein Files Once More
Senate Advances $9B Trump Rescissions Plan After Tiebreak Votes
President Trump aggressively pursues electoral advantage and implements significant legislative and policy changes, including redistricting efforts in Texas, crypto legislation, and budget cuts, amid internal GOP tensions and opposition on key issues like public broadcasting and education.

Russia Launches Massive Drone Barrage on Zelensky’s Hometown
Trump’s 50-Day Deadline for Russia Spurs Ukraine Tensions
Russia Flatly Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Ultimatum
The ongoing Ukraine conflict escalates with renewed Russian drone and missile attacks, while President Trump issues a 50-day ceasefire ultimatum, signaling a complex US policy pivot and increased military aid to Ukraine amid skepticism and Russian defiance.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Breaks From Trump on Epstein Files
Democrats Push Probe into Trump’s Epstein Files Handling
Trump Calls Epstein Files 'Made Up' By Comey, Obama, Biden
The Jeffrey Epstein saga deepens tensions within the Trump administration and GOP, with calls for transparency, withheld files, political fallout, and growing public outrage, stirring partisan divides and challenges to presidential control of the narrative.

Nvidia Hits Unprecedented $4 Trillion Valuation
Nvidia to Resume Sales of AI Chips to China Soon
Trump Announces $92B AI and Energy Investments in Pennsylvania
Nvidia and US tech dominate AI development, with Nvidia's valuation reaching $4 trillion, the company preparing to resume chip sales to China, and President Trump touting massive AI and energy investments to secure America's leadership in technology innovation.

Hawley Seeks to Undo Medicaid Cuts He Voted For
Senate Nears Vote on $9B GOP Spending Cuts Package
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Education Department Layoffs
Intense political conflict unfolds as Senator Josh Hawley introduces legislation to reverse Medicaid cuts he recently voted for, amid escalating partisan battles over budget, public health, and education policies tied to the Trump administration’s domestic agenda.

American Idol Exec and Husband Found Shot Dead in LA
At Least 20 Killed in Crowd Surge at Gaza Aid Site
Violent Clashes Flare in Southern Syria and West Bank
Violence and political unrest hit several regions including tragic shootings in the US, deadly crowd crushes at Gaza aid sites amid ongoing Middle East turmoil, and sectarian clashes in Syria escalating tensions in volatile conflict zones.

Wildfires Devastate Arizona Near Grand Canyon
Texas Floods Overwhelm Lake Travis with 17 Feet of Water
Southwestern Iceland Volcano Forces Mass Evacuation
Natural disasters and environmental crises intensify with devastating wildfires in Arizona, severe flooding in Texas, and volcanic eruptions in Iceland causing evacuations and raising concerns about government preparedness and response.

Trump Admin Fires 17 Immigration Judges Across States
ICE May Deport Immigrants to Third Countries With Six Hours’ Notice
Trump’s Deportation Machine Writing Own Rules, Critics Charge
US immigration policy hardens with expanded ICE detention powers, controversial deportations to third countries with minimal notice, and increased arrests following raids, intensifying debates over enforcement and humanitarian impact across immigrant communities.

Nasdaq Futures Slip Ahead of Earnings and Inflation Report
Inflation Rises Despite Trade Hopes—Markets on Edge
Goldman Sachs Earnings Preview: Wall Street Expectations
The US stock market and economy react to inflation data and earnings reports amidst uncertainty driven by Trump’s tariff policies, with market futures slipping and experts debating the future impact of trade measures.

Rep. Thomas Massie Pushes House Vote on Epstein Files Release
Senator Josh Hawley Demands Testimony on Biden Autopen
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accused of Epstein Hypocrisy
Political figures and lawmakers clash over handling Epstein files, with calls for special counsels, public testimony, and open investigations fueling partisan rancor amid growing public scrutiny and internal Republican dissent.

France, UK, Germany Set August Deadline to Restore Iran Sanctions
US and Allies Agree on Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline
Iran Parliament Rejects Resumption of US Talks Without Preconditions
Geopolitical tensions heat up with France, UK, and Germany threatening to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran by August unless nuclear deal progress occurs, underscoring fragile diplomacy and increased global pressure on Tehran.

Vance Boelter Indicted for Killing Minnesota Lawmakers
Feds Indict Boelter on Multiple Counts in Assassination Case
LA Police Arrest Suspect in American Idol Exec Double Murder
High-profile killings and arrests in the US as a Minnesota man is indicted for killing state lawmakers, and LA police arrest a suspect in the murder of an American Idol executive and her husband, highlighting a wave of violent crime cases capturing headlines.

Westinghouse Plans to Build 10 US Nuclear Reactors by 2030
Trump Promotes $92B Energy, AI Investment in Pennsylvania
Trump Announces Major US Energy, Technology Investment
Energy and infrastructure developments gain momentum as Trump administration promotes Westinghouse’s plan for nuclear reactors and major AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania aim to secure US economic and technological dominance.

Senate to Debate Trump’s Cuts to Public Media, Foreign Aid
Republicans Slam Universities for Mishandling Campus Antisemitism
House Republicans Clash Over Federal Funds for Leftist Groups
Political and social controversies erupt with GOP and Democrats quarrelling over federal funding for public broadcasting, immigration policies, and anti-Semitism on campuses amid heated congressional hearings and public protests.

Floodwaters Kill 2 in New Jersey After Heavy Rains
Poll: Majority Say Government Could Have Prevented Texas Flood Deaths
AI Weather Models Miss Texas Floods amid Research Cuts
Natural disasters impact communities as floods kill multiple in the Northeast and Texas, fire safety failures cause deadly assisted-living fires, and officials confront environmental and emergency response shortfalls amid worsening climate events.

Grand Juror Charged with Leaking Information in Murder Trial
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man in Murder of MN House Speaker
Victim or Manipulator? Colorado Dentist’s Murder Trial Drama
Law enforcement and criminal justice issues intensify as multiple officers are placed on leave after deaths in custody, a grand juror accused of leaking case information, and high-profile trials and indictments in murder cases progress in the US.

Chinese Court Sentences Japanese Employee to 3.5 Years Espionage
China Invests Billions to Become Global AI Superpower
China Expands AI and Tech with Major State-Led Projects
Chinese courts hand down espionage sentences amid increasing tensions with Japan, and China pushes aggressively to become an AI superpower with significant investment and technological advancements challenging US dominance.

Texas AG Investigates Hundreds of Ballots Cast by Noncitizens
House Republicans Demand Transparency on Voting and Immigration
ICE Demands Landlord Tenant Data Amid Legal Questions
Congressional battles rage over election integrity, immigration enforcement, and election fraud claims as investigations and accusations escalate, including voter fraud probes, ICE raids, and disputes over the legitimacy of mail-in ballots and state laws.

Microsoft's China-Based Engineers Pose Pentagon Cyber Risk
Meta CEO Plans Hundreds of Billions for New AI Infrastructure
Musk’s AI Companions Face Backlash for Offensive Behavior
Major tech companies and internet platforms come under scrutiny for privacy concerns, data breaches, and AI ethics, including Microsoft’s security risks, Meta’s massive new projects, AI companions controversies, and concerns over China’s internet law impacting users.

Justice Dept. Sues Public Broadcasting Board Members
Mike Waltz Faces Fierce Senate Hearing Over Signal Controversy
DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Deny Maxwell Appeal on Epstein Case
US federal agencies and courts face political pressure and controversies, with lawsuits against public broadcasting board members, Supreme Court shifts favoring the Trump administration, and heated congressional hearings on immigration, DOJ investigations, and high-profile nominations.

ASML Warns of Slower Growth Amid Tariff Uncertainty
ASML Beats Estimates but Lowers 2026 Growth Outlook
Goldman Sachs Earnings Outlook: What to Expect
US companies report earnings and market performance amid uncertainty, including ASML’s mixed forecast on growth with tariffs causing concern, strong AI chip demand, and the impacts of trade policy and inflation on corporate results.

Feds Uncover Far-Left Network Linked to Texas ICE Shooting
California Mayors Urge Residents to Oppose ICE Enforcement
Dog Found After Owner Seized in ICE Raid in California
Immigration raids and enforcement actions spark community and political backlash as thousands detained, deportations accelerate, and local leaders face challenges addressing impacts on immigrant families and communities.

US Probes Brazil’s Trade Practices Amid Spat
Trump Announces Trade Deal with Indonesia, 19% Tariffs Set
UN Ambassadorship Hearing Focuses on Reform and Scandals
Major international disputes unfold including US investigations into Brazil trade practices, US-UK trade negotiations, and tensions surrounding the UN with Trump administration emphasizing reforms and diplomatic pressures on Iran and Israel, alongside escalating regional conflicts.
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