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Trump hits 12 nations with new travel ban

Massive ban blocks 12 countries from US entry

Trump’s travel ban targets similar countries again

President Trump has announced a new sweeping travel ban targeting nationals from 12 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, citing national security concerns. The ban has sparked domestic and international backlash and raises questions about exemptions for events like the World Cup and Olympics.

Supreme Court slams Mexico’s gunmaker suit

High court shields US gun companies from Mexico

SCOTUS kills Mexico’s $10B gun lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously blocked Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold American gun manufacturers liable for violence committed by cartels, upholding protections for firearms makers under a 2005 law and rejecting international legal challenges.

Trump probes Biden autopen use amid dementia claims

Investigation ordered into Biden’s autopen scandal

Trump launches probe of Biden executive signing

President Trump orders the Justice Department to investigate former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen to sign executive orders amid allegations of a cover-up of Biden's mental decline, escalating political tensions and sparking denials from Biden's camp.

Merz meets Trump over tariffs and Ukraine

Germany’s Merz presses Trump on trade, Europe

Trump hosts German chancellor in DC talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the White House to meet President Trump amid tensions over tariffs, Ukraine aid, and NATO commitments, seeking to ease trade frictions and discuss security cooperation during a high-stakes diplomatic encounter.

IDF recovers bodies of two Americans killed by Hamas

Israeli forces retrieve American hostages’ bodies

Israel announces recovery of US-Israeli hostages’ remains

The Israel Defense Forces have recovered the bodies of two American-Israeli hostages killed by Hamas in Gaza during the 2023 attacks, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict and efforts to account for missing persons.

P&G to cut 7,000 jobs amid tariff turmoil

Tide maker plans mass layoffs as tariffs bite

Procter & Gamble sheds workforce amid trade fallout

Procter & Gamble announces plans to cut 7,000 jobs globally over next two years due to trade pressures and consumer uncertainty following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, affecting its popular consumer goods brands amid economic headwinds.

Musk escalates war on Trump’s spending bill

Elon Musk demands ‘kill the bill’ on GOP tax plan

Trump and Musk trade barbs over ‘big beautiful bill’

Elon Musk intensifies his criticism of President Trump’s 'big beautiful bill,' calling for its Senate kill and criticizing key provisions, escalating a very public feud that has drawn responses from Trump and other GOP lawmakers amid legislative battles.

Judge halts deportation of Boulder attack suspect’s family

Federal court blocks deportations tied to Boulder terror case

Boulder attack family wins court reprieve from deportation

A federal judge blocks the deportation of the family members of the suspect accused of the Boulder firebombing attack, halting Trump administration’s attempt to remove them from the United States amid ongoing legal battles over immigration enforcement.

Trump and Xi agree to resume tariff talks

China-US trade talks to continue after leader call

Trump and Xi hold ‘very good’ call on trade

Following a phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, both nations have agreed to resume tariff talks amid a fraught trade war, with hopes of easing tensions and progressing toward a mutually beneficial agreement.

Trump blocks new foreign student visas for Harvard

US halts incoming visas for Harvard international students

Trump restricts Harvard foreign student entries

The Trump administration restricts new foreign student visas for Harvard University amid claims of national security concerns and ongoing political battles with Ivy League institutions, raising questions about the impact on international education.

Pentagon reroutes anti-drone tech from Ukraine to Middle East

US shifts drone defense equipment to Middle East forces

Key anti-drone systems diverted from Ukraine by Pentagon

The Pentagon has redirected critical anti-drone technology shipments originally destined for Ukraine to U.S. forces operating in the Middle East, signaling a strategic shift in defense allocations amid ongoing global security concerns.

US imports plunge amid Trump tariff spike

Trade deficit slashed as tariffs bite US imports

Record US trade deficit drop driven by import collapse

US trade deficit narrows sharply in April as imports plunge due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, marking the largest monthly drop in US imports on record and reflecting the impact of the ongoing trade war on global commerce.

Anthropic warns of bleak decade as AI kills jobs

Researchers from Anthropic warn that the coming decade could be challenging as artificial intelligence threatens to eliminate many white-collar jobs, raising concerns about the societal and economic impact of rapid AI adoption and automation.

Senate GOP eyes Medicare tweaks in budget bill

Medicare changes on table in Trump spending plan

Senate Republicans discuss possible Medicare reforms and provisions as part of the 'big beautiful bill,' aiming to reduce waste and fraud while balancing budget concerns amid political debates over healthcare funding.

Trump blasts Musk over budget bill attacks

Trump ‘disappointed’ with Musk feud splintering GOP

Trump and Musk’s bromance falling apart over spending fight

President Trump and Elon Musk continue a public feud over the 'big beautiful bill,' with Trump expressing disappointment over Musk’s criticisms and questioning the future of their relationship, highlighting tensions within the GOP and with key supporters.

ICE hits record illegal migrant arrests in a day

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports record-breaking arrests of illegal migrants in a single day, underscoring increasing enforcement efforts amid political debates and border security concerns under the Trump administration.