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VANCE IN ISRAEL: U.S. Scrambles to Save Gaza Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel to shore up a fragile US brokered ceasefire with Hamas as violence flared and humanitarian access remained constrained. The visit includes urgent talks, a new Civilian Military Cooperation Center and diplomatic pressure to prevent collapse of the truce.

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515,000+ - Immigrants reportedly deported by the Trump administration so far in 2025

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"An end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!" — President Donald Trump

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Vance Lands in Israel - Urgent Push to Salvage Gaza Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Israel to press for stability as a fragile US‑brokered Gaza ceasefire teeters. US envoys are holding briefings and opening cooperation centers aimed at reinforcing the truce and managing humanitarian and security steps.

Trump Putin Summit Put on Ice - White House Confirms

Plans for a quick summit between Presidents Trump and Putin have stalled amid diplomatic friction and tough talk from European partners. The White House says there are no immediate plans while aides and foreign counterparts continue preparatory talks.

Shutdown Nears Longest Ever - Countdown Continues

The US government shutdown entered a third week with no breakthrough as both parties posture. Senate Republicans met at the White House and the Senate moved on judicial votes while workers and agencies face mounting operational impacts.

Demolition Begins on East Wing - Trump’s $250m White House Ballroom Underway

Demolition began on the White House East Wing to make way for President Trump's privately funded ballroom, prompting internal orders restricting staff photography. Treasury and other agencies have been told to stop sharing images amid viral backlash.

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Plot to Kill Jeffries

Multiple pardoned Jan. 6 defendants have returned to legal jeopardy after threats against House leaders. Authorities have arrested and charged pardoned rioters in plots and alleged threats, triggering bipartisan condemnation and further scrutiny of pardons.

Experts Predict Louvre Thieves Will Be Caught but Jewels Likely Lost Forever

An audacious daytime heist at the Louvre has left priceless Napoleonic jewels missing and raised urgent security questions. French officials say the thieves may be caught but recovering the crown jewels could prove impossible.

Tropical Storm Melissa Forms in Caribbean - Region on Alert

Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the central Caribbean and forecasters warn it could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend. Forecast models show a potential path toward the northern Caribbean and possible impacts to Florida.

AWS Outage Ends - Amazon Says Cloud Service Restored

A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted sites and businesses worldwide before the cloud provider restored service and cited a DNS error. The incident highlighted reliance on a single provider and sparked debate over infrastructure resilience.

Warner Bros Discovery Exploring Sale - Interest Reported

Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed it has received unsolicited offers and is reviewing strategic options including a possible sale. The move has sent shares higher and could reshuffle the media landscape amid industry consolidation.

Japan’s Parliament Confirms Takaichi in Historic Vote

Japan made history with the election of Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, marking a conservative turn for Tokyo. Observers note the milestone while weighing the policy implications of an ultraconservative leader.

Gold and Silver Plunge After Record Surge - Markets React

Gold and silver plunged sharply after record run ups, with gold suffering its worst day in years amid profit taking and shifting investor bets. Markets await US inflation data that could drive further volatility.

Colombian President Accuses US of War Crimes Over Drug Boat Strikes

Tensions between Colombia and the United States escalated after US strikes on suspected drug boats and sharp rhetoric from Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Bogotá recalled its ambassador as diplomatic relations frayed.

Trump Signs US Australia Critical Minerals Deal to Wean Off China

The White House signed a major critical minerals agreement with Australia to reduce reliance on China for rare earths. Markets and miners reacted quickly as stocks rallied and governments pitched the deal as a national security priority.

Europe and Ukraine Draft 12 Point Proposal to End Russia War

Ukraine and European leaders sharpened language toward Russia as peace talks stalled and Moscow intensified strikes on infrastructure. Officials prepared a multistep proposal while power outages spread across northern regions after drone attacks.

OpenAI Teases Browser Launch - Alphabet Shares Slip

OpenAI teased a new browser product and other moves that roiled markets while expanding its team with finance experts. The company's product announcements continue to pressure rivals and trigger investor shifts across tech stocks.

Trump’s $40B Argentina Bailout Plan Hits Snag as Banks Balk

The White House plan to source Argentinian beef and a proposed financial package for Argentina has surfaced problems as banks balk and US ranchers protest. Lawmakers warn imports and bailouts could harm domestic producers while failing to ease prices quickly.

Russia Accuses Poland of Threatening Putin's Plane

Russia accused Poland of threatening President Putin's plane amid tensions around a potential summit route, and Poland warned it could act if its airspace were violated. The exchanges underscored the diplomatic volatility around any Putin trip to Europe.

DHS: ICE Recruits Failed Physical Fitness Tests - Agency Responds

Homeland Security and ICE activity remains a central focus as the administration expands deportations while facing criticism over recruit fitness and surveillance spending. Reports detail high deportation totals and internal struggles with expanding enforcement capacity.

House Judiciary Criminally Refers John Brennan to DOJ

The House Judiciary Committee formally referred former CIA director John Brennan to the Justice Department, alleging false statements related to the Steele dossier. The move escalates partisan oversight fights and could prompt a DOJ review.

Anthropic Assures White House Its AI Is Not Politically Biased

Anthropic moved to calm a White House backlash with public statements assuring political neutrality as AI firms face scrutiny over bias. Company leaders publicly disputed claims that their models were 'woke' and defended their approach to alignment.

Biden Rings Bell After Completing Radiation Treatment

Former President Joe Biden completed a round of radiation treatment and rang the bell to mark the milestone, his team said. The update offers a health progress marker as the public monitors his recovery closely.

Comey Asks Judge to Toss Charges, Claims Vindictive Prosecution

Former FBI Director James Comey filed motions to dismiss criminal charges, arguing vindictive prosecution. The legal moves seek to derail DOJ cases and add another twist to the high profile litigation surrounding national security figures.

Internal Amazon Docs Show Plan to Replace 500K Workers With Robots

Internal documents and reporting suggest Amazon plans mass automation that could replace hundreds of thousands of jobs, sparking debate over labor and technology. The company’s automation ambitions coincide with robotics pilots in retail and delivery.

Netflix Reports Q3 Earnings After the Bell - Investors Watch Ads and Gaming

Streaming giants face investor scrutiny as Netflix reports quarterly results and HBO Max raises prices. Investors are watching ad and gaming strategies while subscribers face higher bills across platforms.