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Trump Reinstates Travel Ban on 12 Nations

Trump Blocks Foreign Student Visas at Harvard

Trump Issues Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries

President Trump imposes a new travel ban affecting nationals from 12 countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East, citing national security concerns. The ban resumes policies from his first term, sparking global criticism and causing visa restrictions for foreign students, notably at Harvard.

Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s $10B Gunmaker Lawsuit

High Court Sides With US Gunmakers Over Mexico Suit

Supreme Court Shuts Down Mexico’s Gun Industry Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to block Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit aiming to hold American gun manufacturers liable for cartel violence, upholding federal laws that shield gunmakers from such liability. This marks a series of decisions protecting the firearms industry.

Trump Launches Probe into Biden’s Mental Decline

Trump Directs DOJ to Investigate Biden’s Actions

Trump Orders Inquiry into Biden's Autopen Use

President Trump orders a formal investigation into former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and alleged autopen use for signing official documents, escalating political tensions. Biden denies misconduct, calling the probe a distraction.

P&G to Slash 7,000 Jobs Amid Tariff Pressures

Procter & Gamble Prepares Massive Workforce Cuts

P&G Plans Job Cuts Despite Profit Growth

Procter & Gamble announces plans to cut up to 7,000 jobs worldwide due to tariff challenges and economic uncertainty, despite reporting increasing profits amid a global restructuring effort.

Russia Strikes Kill Five in Ukraine After Putin-Trump Call

Ukraine Employs AI Drones in Strikes on Russian Bases

Drone Attacks Escalate in Ukraine-Russia War

Russian forces escalate attacks in Ukraine with drone strikes killing civilians, while Ukraine uses artificial intelligence-powered drones for targeted attacks on Russian airbases, intensifying the ongoing conflict amid stalled peace talks.

Israel Recovers Bodies of Two American-Israeli Hostages

IDF Confirms Retrieval of Two US-Israeli Hostage Bodies

Israeli Forces Return Bodies of Hostages From Gaza

Israel announces recovery of bodies of two Israeli-American hostages killed during Hamas attacks, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the broader Middle East conflict.

US Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in April Amid Tariffs

Trade Deficit Plummets as Imports Drop to Record Low

US Trade Numbers Show Dramatic Deficit Reduction

The U.S. trade deficit narrows dramatically in April, driven by a sharp decline in imports amid President Trump’s tariff escalation, marking the largest monthly improvement on record and signaling shifts in global trade dynamics.

Defense Secretary: NATO Close to 5% GDP Spending Target

NATO Prepares Major Defense Spending Hike

US Pushes NATO Allies to Boost Military Budgets

NATO defense ministers are nearing a consensus to increase member defense spending to 5% of GDP over the next decade, affirming commitment to strengthening military readiness amid global security challenges.

Trump Meets German Chancellor Merz at White House

Merkel’s Successor Headed for US Talks on Trade, Ukraine

Merkel’s Successor Greets Trump in Washington

President Trump meets with newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Washington to discuss key issues including trade tariffs and support for Ukraine, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Germany.

Judge Blocks Deportation of Terror Suspect’s Family

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Boulder Attacker’s Family

Court Orders Due Process for Deported Venezuelans

Federal judges issue rulings affecting immigrants and asylum claims, including blocks on deportations of families related to terror attack suspects and injunctions on changes to sanctuary policies, amid continuing immigration policy disputes.

Urgent Hunt Underway for Missing Navy Sailor

Search efforts intensify for missing Navy sailor feared in danger, highlighting concerns about service members' safety and the urgency of rescue operations.

Supreme Court Eases Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit Path

Justices Revive Straight Woman’s Reverse Discrimination Suit

High Court Lowers Bar for ‘Reverse Bias’ Employment Cases

The Supreme Court makes it easier to bring reverse discrimination lawsuits, siding with straight women challenging workplace discrimination, potentially impacting employment law across many states.

Musk Urges Senate to Kill Trump’s Budget Bill

Elon Musk Escalates War on Trump Spending Plan

Musk’s Anti-Bill Rant Gathers GOP Critics

Elon Musk launches ongoing attacks on President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill, urging Senate to kill the legislation amid Republican divisions over spending and tax plans.

US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza

America Blocks UN Gaza Ceasefire Vote

United States vetoes the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting ongoing international diplomatic tensions and conflict complexities.

Trump Moves to Halt Foreign Student Visas at Harvard

Trump Administration Targets Harvard Over Visas, Protests

Trump Administration Threatens Columbia Accreditation

Harvard University and other Ivy League institutions face intensified scrutiny from the Trump administration, including visa restrictions on foreign students and threats to accreditation over alleged anti-Israel protests.

Ex-GOP David Jolly Enters Florida Governor Race as Democrat

David Jolly Launches Democrat Campaign in Trump’s Florida

David Jolly to Run for Florida Governor as Democrat

David Jolly, a former Republican and vocal critic of Donald Trump, announces bid for Florida governor as a Democrat, highlighting ongoing political realignments and electoral contests.

Federal Judge Blocks Texas In-State Tuition for Undocumented

Judge temporarily blocks in-state tuition access for undocumented students in Texas, reflecting ongoing legal and political battles over immigration and education policy.

Helicopter Crash Kills Two on Alaska’s North Slope

Bus Depot Fire Rages in Philadelphia

Explosion and fire incidents disrupt transportation and infrastructure safety, including a helicopter crash in Alaska and multiple bus fires in Philadelphia, raising concerns over emergency response and public safety.

Trump and Xi Hold Phone Call Amid Trade Dispute

US-China Leaders Talk as Tariff Standoff Persists

Trump, Xi Speak Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions

International diplomatic tensions continue as President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engage in phone talks amidst stalled tariff negotiations amid ongoing trade war.

Supreme Court Backs Catholic Charities on Tax Exemption

High Court Rejects Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers

Top Court Revives ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Case

Legal and judicial developments shaped by Supreme Court rulings across multiple cases, including religious rights, reverse discrimination, and immigration issues, reflecting shifting judicial priorities.

Manhunt Intensifies for Washington Dad Accused of Killing Daughters

Washington Police Release Footage of Suspected Killer

Bloody Evidence Found at Site of Washington Family Murders

Major search and manhunt under way for Travis Decker, suspected of murdering his three young daughters in Washington State, amid increasing security concern and grim evidence from the crime scene.

Trump Tariffs Cut US Trade Deficit Sharply

US Deficit Plummets Amid Tariff-Driven Import Drop

Tariffs Pressure Global Trade and US Economy

US trade policies, including tariffs on imports and policy decisions, dramatically affect global markets and domestic industries, with mixed impacts on inflation, supply chains, and economic competitiveness.

ICE Arrests Suspected Al-Qaeda Operative in Philadelphia

Federal Suit Seeks to Block Texas Tuition Law for Illegals

Judge Halts Deportations of Terror Suspect’s Family

Various immigration enforcement actions and legal challenges emerge, including ICE arrests of suspected terrorists and policy conflicts over sanctuary cities and in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.

GOP Divided Over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Democrats Slam GOP Tax Bill as Disastrous

Musk’s Attacks Fuel GOP Fractures on Spending Plan

Political tensions increase as internal disputes over President Trump’s policies, including the 'big beautiful bill' spending package and immigration enforcement, create rifts within the Republican Party and opposition from Democrats.

Trump and Musk’s Public Rift Widens Over Spending Bill

Musk Roasts Trump’s Budget, GOP Shifts Cautious

Trump Responds to Musk’s Criticism with Cryptic Post

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public feud escalates, with Musk criticizing Trump’s key domestic spending plan while Trump expresses frustration with his former ally’s behavior.

FBI Accused of Disappearing Evidence in Political Cases

Whistleblower Reveals FBI’s Political Weaponization

Concerns rise about FBI practices and politicization under Biden administration, with allegations of evidence disappearance and weaponization against political opponents emerging from investigative reports.

Gaza Food Crisis Deepens as Aid Sites Reopen

Aid in Gaza Interrupted Ahead of Reopening Efforts

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza with food shortages and aid delivery disruptions amid conflict, while U.S.-backed aid groups reopen distribution sites after temporary closures.

Bernie Kerik Funeral Services This Week

Fertility Clinic Bombing Suspect Arrested

Youtuber Admits Stabbing Wife, Denies Murder

Notable deaths and legal proceedings dominate headlines, including funeral services for Bernie Kerik, arrests in high-profile cases, and criminal trials related to violent crimes and terrorism.