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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

White House confirms Trump’s ‘common’ vein condition

Trump’s bruised hand and swollen legs explained …

Medical updates and health disclosures about President Donald Trump have dominated recent news, culminating in the White House revealing his diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency after photos of swelling and bruising raised concerns.

House passes landmark crypto stablecoin bill

Crypto market structure bill clears House amid GOP revolt

House sends crypto regulation to Trump’s desk

Congress and the White House made significant moves toward regulating the cryptocurrency industry, passing landmark stablecoin and crypto market structure legislation with bipartisan support, sending bills to President Trump’s desk.

Senate approves $9B cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting

House to vote on $9 billion slash to public broadcasting

Senate GOP passes Trump rescission package after long session

Senate Republicans pushed through major spending cuts targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting, approving a rescissions package that slashes $9 billion, marking a major policy and fiscal victory for the Trump administration.

Trump admin hands over Medicaid enrollee data to ICE

ICE gains access to personal data of 79 million Medicaid users

Immigration agents given Medicaid data access for deportations

The Trump administration granted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unprecedented access to the personal data of 79 million Medicaid recipients, including addresses and ethnicities, raising privacy and enforcement concerns nationally.

White House says Trump won’t support Epstein special prosecutor

Senate GOP blocks Democrat push to release Epstein files

MAGA revolt grows over Epstein files as Trump digs in

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to roil political waters, with the White House refusing to appoint a special prosecutor and facing backlash from both Democrats and elements of the MAGA base, intensifying divisions within the GOP.

Democrats walk out of Senate Judiciary on Trump judge vote

Dems storm out of committee meeting over Bove nomination

Dem Senators Throw Fit, Walk Out of Trump Judge Vote

Democrats staged protests and walkouts in judiciary hearings and committee votes related to Trump’s judicial nominees, highlighting deep partisan divides and conflict over confirmations in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Israeli strike slams Gaza Catholic church, kills 3

Israel hits Gaza church in deadly raid amid conflict

Christian patriarch confirms IDF struck Gaza’s sole Catholic church

Israel's military strikes have hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing three and injuring others, sparking international attention amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire talks in the region.

'Alligator Alcatraz' reports flooded, worsening jail conditions

Detainees sue over denied attorney access at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Democrats outraged by conditions at Florida immigrant jail

Florida faces scrutiny over its controversial immigrant detention center dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz', as guards and detainees report worsening conditions, and legal challenges arise over detainees’ access to attorneys.

Maryland man charged for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Former VOA employee indicted for threats against Greene

Man arrested over death threats to GOP congresswoman Greene

Controversy erupts as Maryland man is charged federally for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family, sparking renewed concerns over political violence and security for public officials.

DOJ seeks 1-day sentence for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case

Justice asks for lenient sentence in Breonna Taylor shooting

DOJ moves to spare jail time for Breonna Taylor raid officer

The Justice Department requests a lenient one-day jail sentence for a former Louisville police officer convicted of civil rights violations in the fatal Breonna Taylor raid, stirring debate over accountability and justice.

13 law enforcement unions back Eric Adams in NYC mayor race

Unions representing law enforcement in New York City overwhelmingly endorse Eric Adams for mayor, highlighting the central role of law and order in local politics and upcoming elections.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern explore mega railroad merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads are in early discussions of a merger that would create the largest rail network in the US, signaling significant consolidation in the transportation sector.

Ukraine, US near ‘mega deal’ swapping drones for weapons

Trump working on massive drone-for-weapons pact with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy confirms talks on big drone weapons agreement

Ukrainian President Zelensky reveals efforts underway for a massive drone-for-weapons deal with the US, aiming to bolster Ukraine's defense amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Netflix posts strong earnings, raises revenue outlook

Netflix reports $3.1B net income on booming revenue

Streaming giant Netflix boosts earnings and margin forecasts

Netflix reports strong quarterly earnings and raises revenue forecasts, continuing growth in streaming and content investment despite risks of market volatility.

Florida Supreme Court backs GOP congressional map

Texas GOP pushes redistricting amid election fight

Florida Supreme Court upholds Republican-favored congressional map, a blow to Democrats ahead of redistricting battles, while Texas GOP continues plans to redraw districts favoring their party.

White House says no Epstein special counsel coming

WH blasts calls for Epstein files release as ‘asinine’

Trump’s Epstein hoax claim sparks MAGA backlash

White House officials and the Trump administration confront criticism over handling of the Epstein case, including denying plans for a special prosecutor and dismissing demands from MAGA supporters.

Elon Musk floods X with attacks on Trump over Epstein files

Elon Musk intensifies public attacks on President Trump regarding the Epstein scandal through relentless posts on X, amplifying divisions within conservative circles.

US sanctions top leaders of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

Trump admin moves to cut off Venezuela gang’s US reach

Tren de Aragua leaders hit with sweeping US sanctions

New sanctions target leaders of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as U.S. continues efforts to disrupt transnational criminal organizations and their networks.

Trump pulls $4B federal funding from California bullet train

Federal government orders end to California high-speed rail funds

California high-speed rail loses key federal funding

The California high-speed rail project faces major setbacks as the Trump administration withdraws $4 billion in federal funding, exacerbating doubts over the project’s future and timeline.

Feds charge 3 more men in Maryland MS-13 racketeering case

A Maryland man linked to MS-13 gang racketeering conspiracy faces new federal charges amid ongoing law enforcement actions targeting violent immigrant criminals.

Sen. Wyden probes Epstein’s sprawling financial network

Following the money: Epstein bank records under scrutiny

Senator Ron Wyden and other Democrats intensify investigations into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial network, seeking to uncover hidden assets and suspicious transactions connected to the late sex offender.

'Alligator Alcatraz' reports disappeared after Dem accessed

Florida officials under fire over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ woes

Florida faces political and public backlash over the controversial immigrant detention center 'Alligator Alcatraz' after reports of deteriorating conditions and contract irregularities emerge.

Teen arrested in murder of Maine paddleboarder

A 17-year-old male suspect was arrested for the murder of a paddleboarder in Maine, sparking fears of a potential serial killer in the region as investigations intensify.

Karoline Leavitt gives health update on Trump as bruising sparks questions

Fox News grills Leavitt on Trump’s Epstein ‘hoax’ claim

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faces tough questioning over Trump’s health and Epstein files, while offering updated explanations to reassure the public amid swirling controversy.

Emil Bove judicial nominee advances after Dems walk out

Senate Judiciary backs Trump pick Bove amid Dem protest

Democrats storm out over Trump court nominee vote

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Emil Bove, Trump’s judicial nominee, following a walkout by Democrats protesting the process and nominee’s background amid heated partisan battle.

NYC Democrat Mamdani attacked for socialist views

Republicans slam Mamdani over communist remarks

Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for radical campaign stances

President Trump and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani face fierce criticism and political challenges as Mamdani’s socialist-leaning views draw sharp backlash from GOP opponents and some Democrats.