Trump Signs Pentagon Rebrand as Department of War — Shockwave Hits D.C.
President Donald Trump officially signed an executive order changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War, reviving the historic name amid fierce political and military backlash.
Number 475 - Illegal immigrants detained in largest single-site ICE raid at Georgia Hyundai plant.
Quote "We’re not just playing defense anymore - we’re embracing maximum lethality" — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Trump Makes Department of War Rebrand Official
Trump signs executive order to change Department of Defense to Department of War
Trump officially renames Department of Defense to Department of War
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order officially renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War. This move marks a controversial return to the department's original designation and has sparked reactions across political and military circles.

475 arrested in immigration sweep at Georgia Hyundai plant
ICE raid detains 475 at Georgia Hyundai battery plant
South Korean nationals among hundreds detained in US ICE raid
Federal immigration authorities conducted a massive raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, detaining nearly 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals. The operation has sparked diplomatic concerns and protests from South Korea.

NYC Mayor Adams insists he’s staying in mayoral race amid Trump job rumors
Eric Adams vows to stay in NYC mayor race, rejects Trump’s exit offer
Eric Adams slams Cuomo and Mamdani, pledges to beat Mamdani in race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is firmly refusing to drop out of the upcoming mayoral race despite rumors of a potential ambassadorship offer from the Trump administration. Adams has publicly denounced his rivals and reaffirmed his commitment to re-election.

Judge blocks Trump admin from ending protections for 1.1M Venezuelans and Haitians
Obama-appointed judge halts Trump’s TPS termination plan
Federal judge halts Trump move to end immigrant TPS protections
A federal judge backed by an Obama appointee has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians living in the United States, maintaining their legal protections amid ongoing lawsuits.

Two teens charged with congressional intern’s murder in DC
Teen suspects arrested in Capitol Hill intern killing
Jeanine Pirro announces arrests in congressional intern’s murder
Two teenagers have been charged as adults in the murder of a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Attorney's office announced the arrests amid strong criticism of crime in the district and efforts to crack down on violence.

Pentagon official calls Trump’s drug boat strike a criminal attack
US deploying 10 F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico to fight cartels
Trump defends military strike on drug boat amid Pentagon backlash
President Donald Trump defended his administration's military strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, with Pentagon officials criticizing the attack as a criminal act targeting civilians. The U.S. is also deploying F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico for anti-cartel operations amid rising regional tensions.

EU fines Google $3.45 billion for ad tech anti-competitive acts
European Commission slaps Google with €2.95 billion antitrust fine
Google hit with record EU fine for abusing digital ad dominance
The European Union has imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.45 billion) antitrust fine against Google for abusing its dominance in advertising technology, marking the fourth fine levied against the company by EU regulators. This action has escalated tensions with the US and triggered threats of trade investigations.

RFK Jr. to announce Tylenol autism link in pregnancy report
HHS Secretary Kennedy will link acetaminophen to autism risk
Tylenol maker's stock plunges after autism link report by RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, plans to release a controversial report linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and folate deficiency to autism spectrum disorders. This announcement has spurred significant public and market reactions, affecting the stock of Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol.

CBS changes interview policy after Noem editing backlash
CBS promises unedited interviews following Noem controversy
CBS News abandons edited interviews after Noem uproar
CBS News announced a policy change to only air unedited or live-to-tape interviews of government officials following backlash over deceptive editing practices in a recent 'Face the Nation' interview with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Judge dismisses Newsmax lawsuit against Fox News
Newsmax suit against Fox hits snag with judge dismissal
Newsmax lawsuit against Fox tossed but refile allowed
A federal judge has dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News on a technicality but left the door open for a refile, marking a setback in the ongoing dispute between the right-wing news outlets.

GOP senators endorse Ashley Hinson for Iowa Senate seat
Republicans unify behind Ashley Hinson Senate bid
Ashley Hinson gains key GOP backing in vital Iowa primary
Senators and prominent Republicans have rallied behind Rep. Ashley Hinson for Iowa's Senate race, signaling swift party unity to succeed the retiring Sen. Joni Ernst in the upcoming midterms.

US job growth stalls with just 22,000 added in August
Fed eyes sharper rate cuts after weak jobs data
US economy adds minimal jobs raising recession fears
The U.S. labor market showed signs of significant slowdown in August, with only 22,000 jobs added and unemployment rising to 4.3%, fueling speculation on upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over tax scandal
Rayner quits after tax underpayment probe
Keir Starmer cabinet reshuffle follows Deputy PM tax error
New York’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after a government watchdog found she violated the ministerial code by underpaying taxes, triggering significant political upheaval in the UK government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Trump DOJ sues Boston over sanctuary city policies
Trump administration targets sanctuary cities with lawsuits
Chicago braces for Trump immigration crackdown and Guard
President Trump’s Administration is aggressively filing lawsuits against sanctuary cities like Boston and Chicago, in efforts to enforce immigration laws and crack down on illegal immigration.

Tesla offers Elon Musk $1 trillion pay package
Tesla proposes historic $1tn compensation deal for Musk
Musk could become world’s first trillionaire with new Tesla deal
Tesla proposes an unprecedented $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, contingent on aggressive company milestones over the next decade, a move that could make him the world's first trillionaire.

Trump blames Fed’s Powell for weak jobs report
Trump administration defends economy amid sluggish job growth
Trump officials spin brutal August jobs numbers
President Trump and his allies are responding to the disappointing US jobs reports by blaming Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and continuing to push the narrative of a booming economy despite contrary data.

Navy SEAL mission in North Korea killed civilians, reports say
Trump denies knowledge of failed Navy SEAL North Korea mission
Pentagon rebranded as Department of War amid debates
Pentagon-related controversies include reports of a botched Navy SEAL mission in North Korea during Trump’s first term, killing North Korean civilians, and the controversial renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

Chicago braces for immigration raids, possible Guard deployment
City braces as Trump plans immigration crackdown deployment
Chicago prepares as Trump readies National Guard deployment
Chicago is preparing for the deployment of federal immigration agents and possibly the National Guard amid President Trump’s plans to escalate immigration enforcement and crack down on crime, drawing pushback from local officials.

DOJ considers restricting gun rights for transgender people
Gun rights groups slam Trump admin’s trans gun ban plan
Trump DOJ’s trans gun restrictions face sharp backlash
Justice Department officials have discussed proposals to restrict transgender individuals from purchasing firearms, prompting backlash from gun rights organizations and LGBTQ advocacy groups alike.
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