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Trump Ambushes South African President Over ‘White Genocide’ Claims

Trump Plays ‘Kill The Boer’ Clip in Oval Office Showdown

South African President Denies White Genocide Amid Trump Rift

President Donald Trump controversially confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over alleged 'white genocide' during a tense Oval Office meeting, showing disputed videos and escalating political tensions.

Pentagon Formally Accepts $400M Qatari Jet for Trump’s Air Force One

Trump Admin Officially Takes Delivery of Qatar’s Luxury 747

DoD Confirms Acceptance of Qatari Gift Jet Despite Criticism

The Pentagon officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as a potential replacement for Air Force One for President Trump, stirring bipartisan concerns about ethics and politics.

Justice Department Ends Police Reform Deals in Minneapolis, Louisville

Trump’s DOJ Drops Police Investigations in Several Cities

Trump DOJ Reverses Biden-Era Police Reform Agreements

Justice Department moves to end federal involvement in police reform settlements in major cities, signaling a shift away from previous Biden administration efforts.

House Freedom Caucus Pushes to Delay Vote on Trump’s Megabill

Trump Touts Progress as GOP Hardliners Resist ’Big Beautiful Bill’

White House Battling GOP Holdouts to Pass Tax and Spending Megabill

House GOP faces internal revolt among Freedom Caucus conservatives over advancing President Trump’s expansive tax and spending ‘big, beautiful bill’, complicating its passage.

Judge Rules Trump Admin Violated Order with South Sudan Deportations

Federal Court Finds Trump Admin Broke Deportation Court Order

Trump Officials Risk Contempt Over Illegal South Sudan Deportations

The U.S. faces criticism after a federal judge rules that the Trump administration unlawfully deported immigrants to South Sudan in violation of court orders.

UnitedHealth Stock Plummets Over Nursing Home Payment Scandal

Report: UnitedHealth Secretly Paid Nursing Homes to Curb Hospital Transfers

UnitedHealth Dives as New Reports Expose Damning Practices

UnitedHealth faces allegations of paying nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers, leading to a sharp decline in stock prices and investor concern.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Burn Diplomas at Columbia Graduation

Columbia President Booed Amid Controversial Ceremony

Graduation Chaos: Protesters Clash as Diplomas Go Up in Flames

Columbia University’s commencement became chaotic with pro-Palestinian activists protesting and alumni burning diplomas, reflecting campus unrest tied to Middle East conflicts.

FDA Restricts COVID Shots to Over 65 and High-Risk Groups

COVID Shots for Kids End as FDA Tightens Guidance

FDA Drops Universal COVID Vaccine Recommendation

The FDA revises COVID vaccine recommendations, limiting shots mainly to those over 65 or at high risk, signaling a major policy shift in the pandemic response.

Markets Tank 800 Points on Deficit-Driven Sell-Off

Dow Plunges as Bond Yields Spike Over Trump Tax Bill Fears

Stock Market Crumbles Amid Worries on GOP Spending Plans

Stock markets plunge amid fears of rising deficit due to Trump’s tax bill with Dow dropping 800 points and Treasury yields soaring, shaking investor confidence.

Senate GOP Blocks Bill Targeting Qatari Jet Gift

Senate Republicans Shield Trump’s Qatari Air Force One

Schumer’s Effort to Block Gift Jet Foiled by Senate GOP

Senate Republicans block efforts to challenge or delay the Qatari luxury jet gifted to President Trump, reflecting partisan tensions over the controversial Air Force One replacement.

Rep. Nancy Mace Files to Expel Dem Lawmaker Over ICE Assault

Nancy Mace Pushes Expulsion Resolution Against LaMonica McIver

Mace Targets Dem Rep. for Assaulting Federal Agents

Nancy Mace, a Republican Congresswoman, intensifies efforts to expel Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver over assault charges related to immigration detention facility protests.

Venezuelan Man Posed as Teen in Ohio High School for Over a Year

Illegal Immigrant Caught After Faking Age for School Enrollment

ICE Detains Venezuelan Posing as High School Student

A 24-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant was caught posing as a teenager to attend high school for over a year, exposing vulnerabilities in immigration and education systems.

Senate Passes No-Tax on Tips Bill Unanimously

The Senate unanimously approves legislation to eliminate federal taxes on tips up to $25,000, a win for service industry workers and a major provision in Trump’s tax agenda.

United Flight Turns Around Over Bathroom Threat

‘Security Concern’ Forces United Flight Abort

FBI Probes United Jet Threat; Flight Diverts to Hawaii

United Airlines flight returns mid-air from Honolulu to Los Angeles after a disturbing message is found written in the plane’s bathroom, triggering an FBI investigation.

FDA Expands Heart Risk Warnings on COVID Vaccines

FDA expands heart risk warnings on COVID vaccines, marks a significant update on vaccine safety protocols.

Stock Futures Flat After Deficit Sell-Off

Stock futures remain flat after severe market sell-off triggered by fears over ballooning federal deficit tied to Trump’s tax and spending bill.

FAA Limits Newark Flights Ahead of Holiday Surge

Austin Airport Ground Stop Delays 160 Flights

FAA Controls Flights at Key Hubs Over Staffing Crises

New airport restrictions and delays announced by the FAA at Newark and Austin airports caused by operational and staffing issues ahead of busy travel season.

DOJ Opens Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

Rep. LaMonica McIver Faces Federal Assault Charges

DOJ Drops Police Reform Lawsuits in Major Shift

DOJ pursues criminal investigations and controversies including probe into Andrew Cuomo’s pandemic management and charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver following border protests.

Elon Musk to Cut Political Spending Following White House Clash

Musk Backing Away from Politics Amid Trump Administration Tensions

Elon Musk reportedly scaling back political spending and influence after conflicts in the Trump administration, signaling shifts in his political engagement.

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Disrupt Columbia Grad Ceremony

Columbia President Booed and Confronted During Commencement

Protests and turmoil at Columbia University mark the graduation day, with confrontations over Palestinian activism and university leadership.

Nike Set to Boost Prices as Trump Tariffs Bite

Expect Nike Price Hikes This Week Amid Tariff Woes

Retail Giant Nike Warns Customers of Incoming Price Increases

Nike plans to raise prices amid tariff pressures impacting retailers nationwide, signaling potential inflationary effects on consumer goods.

DOJ Charges Two in New Orleans Jailbreak Assistance

Major Cybercrime Bust Hits Global Hackers’ Tool

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Block on DOGE FOIA Case

Several bombshell legal and political stories emerge, including high-profile arrests related to human trafficking and cybercrime, along with court rulings impacting government transparency and actions.

Democrat Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Cancer Fight

Top House Democrat Gerry Connolly Passes Away

Political deaths of prominent lawmakers including Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly at 75 after cancer battle, marking an end to significant congressional veteran’s career.

Bitcoin Soars to Record $109K Amid Crypto Political Wins

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Lifting Crypto Sector

Bitcoin and crypto markets surge to record highs, buoyed by political victories and easing trade tensions despite recent regulatory challenges.

ICE Raids Detain Illegal Immigrants in Worksite Sweep

Trump’s ICE Surveillance Outside Immigration Courts Escalates

Trump administration continues to push forward on immigration enforcement with ICE making high-profile raids and detaining illegal immigrants posing as minors.

House GOP Works Overnight to Pass Trump’s Megabill

Senate CBO: GOP Bill Adds Trillions to Deficit

House and Senate Republicans grapple with passing Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending bill amid internal disagreements and budget concerns.

Israel Prepares Iran Nuclear Strikes Amid Growing Crises

Netanyahu Confirms Likely Death of Hamas Leader Sinwar

Gaza Health System Stretched Thin Amid Israeli Offensive

Tensions in Middle East intensify with Israel preparing strikes against Iran and ongoing military operations in Gaza raising humanitarian and geopolitical alarms.

Devastating Tornadoes Rip Through US Heartland

St. Louis Emergency Manager on Leave Over Tornado Siren Failure

Kentucky Woman Survives Deadly Tornado to Rescue Son

Tornado outbreaks sweep across US states with devastating effects; St. Louis official placed on leave after failure of warning sirens is revealed.

Senate Advances Groundbreaking Stablecoin Bill

Democrats Hand Trump and Crypto a Massive Victory

Crypto industry celebrates political progress and regulatory developments as the Senate approves key cryptocurrency safeguard legislation ushering in new standards.

FAA Intervenes with Newark Flight Limits for Safety

FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Fiery Landing After Bird Strike

FAA air traffic control outages and flight disruptions at major U.S. airports raise concerns over aviation safety and operational reliability.

Supreme Court Orders Voting Rights Restored to Maine Legislator

Federal Judge Reprimands DOJ Over Newark Mayor Arrest

Judge Sanctions Trump Admin for Illegal Deportations

Supreme Court rulings and federal court decisions address key issues including voting rights, immigration deportations, and constitutional scrutiny of executive actions.

Trump Faces Criminal Racketeering Lawsuit Threats

Trump Team Feuds with Elon Musk Over IRS and Spending

Revelations and controversies swirl around Trump’s administration’s legal battles, internal conflicts, and policy rollbacks, shaping the current political landscape.