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Trump ambushes South African President with ‘white genocide’ video

Trump confronts South African president with false genocide claims

Trump plays 'kill the Boer' clip in Oval Office — shreds NBC reporter

President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office with accusations of white genocide in South Africa, playing controversial videos and pressing the issue amid denial from Ramaphosa.

Pentagon accepts $400M luxury jet from Qatar for Trump

US defence chief Hegseth formally accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

Pentagon Formally Accepts ‘Flying Palace’ Qatari Jet As Potential Air Force One

The Pentagon has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet gifted by Qatar to serve as the potential new Air Force One for President Trump despite bipartisan concerns and legal questions.

Federal judge: Trump violated deportation court order

Judge rules Trump admin violated court order on South Sudan deportations

Judge: Trump Admin Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

Federal courts have ruled that the Trump administration violated court orders regarding deportations of migrants, especially those sent to South Sudan, sparking potential criminal contempt and hearings regarding these actions.

House Republicans push Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ amid resistance

Trump urges GOP holdouts to back ‘big beautiful bill’

GOP leaders scramble to finalize ‘big beautiful bill’ to pass soon

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump, are advancing the controversial 'big, beautiful bill', a massive tax and spending package facing resistance from hardline conservatives and watchdogs worried about Medicare and Medicaid cuts.

Venezuelan man poses as teen to attend Ohio high school

Adult accused of enrolling as teen at Ohio high school

Venezuelan Minor Enrolled In High School Actually An Illegal Migrant Adult Father, Police Say

A 24-year-old Venezuelan man posed as a teenage migrant to attend an Ohio high school, staying for over a year before being discovered and arrested, raising concerns about identity fraud and immigration oversight.

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform cases in Louisville and Minneapolis

DOJ scraps Biden-era police consent decrees

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements

The Justice Department under President Trump has moved to dismiss or retreat from police reform lawsuits and agreements involving Louisville and Minneapolis, reversing previous Biden administration efforts on federal police oversight.

US sanctions two Mexican cartel leaders for trafficking

Authorities have sanctioned top leaders of the Mexican Northeast Cartel for significant criminal activities including arms and drug trafficking, highlighting US efforts to combat international drug syndicates.

Bitcoin hits all-time high above $109K amid market rally

Why Bitcoin Surged to an All-Time High on Wednesday

Bitcoin surged past $109,000, reaching a new all-time high amid easing trade tensions and positive industry developments, marking notable gains for the cryptocurrency market and drawing significant investor attention.

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s AI hardware startup for $6.4B

Former Apple design guru Jony Ive joins OpenAI

OpenAI Unites With Jony Ive in $6.5 Billion Deal to Create A.I. Devices

OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive's AI hardware startup io in a multi-billion dollar deal, integrating the former Apple design chief into its efforts to develop the next generation of artificial intelligence devices.

Judge reprimands prosecutors after dismissing Newark mayor's charges

Judge scolds DOJ in dismissing ICE facility trespassing charge against Newark mayor

Judge lectures DOJ over Ras Baraka arrest at ICE facility

A federal judge reprimanded prosecutors after dismissing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka related to an incident at an ICE facility, highlighting tensions and controversies involving law enforcement and political protests.

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Gerry Connolly, top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, dies at 75

Longtime Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, a key progressive figure and top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has died at age 75 after battling cancer, creating a significant loss in Democratic leadership.

Target cuts sales forecast amid tariffs and diversity backlash

Target Reports Soft Earnings, Slashes Outlook As Consumer Spending Weakens

Retail giant Target has cut its sales forecast following weaker-than-expected quarterly results amid tariffs and a backlash over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, signaling challenges for major retailers.

Senate passes ‘no tax on tips’ bill unanimously

The Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act, a legislative victory that exempts tip income from federal taxes up to $25,000, potentially benefiting millions of tipped workers nationwide.

DOJ investigation opened into Andrew Cuomo's pandemic testimony

DOJ reportedly investigating Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over allegations of false pandemic testimony and mishandling of COVID-19 nursing home data.

FDA plans to limit COVID shots to those over 65 or with high-risk conditions

The Food and Drug Administration plans to limit COVID vaccination primarily to seniors and high-risk groups, marking a significant policy shift from previous annual universal booster recommendations.

Hegseth hosts first Pentagon prayer service as monthly event

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon during work hours, drawing attention to his religious activism and conservative influence within the defense establishment.

New Orleans jail escapees: five recaptured, others sought

Two people arrested for helping New Orleans jailbreak fugitives

Two more arrested for aiding New Orleans jailbreak fugitives

A massive jailbreak from New Orleans jail resulted in ten inmates escaping, leading to arrests of two suspected accomplices, with five inmates still at large and a nationwide manhunt underway.

Judge orders US officials to explain migrants sent to South Sudan

A federal judge ordered U.S. officials to appear in court to explain issues surrounding the deportation of migrants to South Sudan, raising legal scrutiny over the administration's controversial transfer policies.

DOJ dismisses Biden-era police reform lawsuits in key cities

Justice Department officials have begun dismantling police reform agreements with Louisville and Minneapolis, abandoning initiatives aimed at addressing unconstitutional policing and civil rights violations in these cities.

Marco Rubio refuses to call Putin a war criminal

Rubio hits Democrats over MS-13 and judicial limits

Marco Rubio clashed with Democrats during a Senate hearing, refusing to label Vladimir Putin a war criminal and defending U.S. foreign policy approaches, sharpening partisan lines over Russia and national security.

Trump DOJ retracts 2024 police misconduct report

Justice Department reverses course on police reform agreements

The Justice Department under Trump has retracted a Biden-era 2024 report focusing on police misconduct and civil rights investigations, signifying a policy reversal on federal oversight of local police departments.

Judge scolds DOJ in dismissing charges against Dem lawmaker

Nancy Mace files expulsion resolution against LaMonica McIver

Federal judge scolds DOJ prosecutors in case involving Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver related to an ICE facility protest, highlighting legal conflicts between federal authorities and congressional oversight.