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Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury transcripts...

House passes $9B cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting

Trump admin tours Alcatraz amid prison reopening push

President Donald Trump's ongoing legal and political battles dominate headlines, centered on controversial Jeffrey Epstein documents, administrative spending cuts, and efforts to reopen the Alcatraz prison.

WSJ drops bombshell on Trump-Epstein birthday letter

Trump slams WSJ's 'fake' Epstein story, vows lawsuit

Trump denies writing lewd Letter to Epstein, threatens suit

The Wall Street Journal ignites controversy with a report revealing a suggestive birthday letter from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking fierce denials, lawsuits threats, and deepening political turmoil within the GOP.

House approves Trump’s $9B spending cuts bill

Senate GOP passes $9B rescissions to slash foreign aid

House sends $9B rescissions package to Trump’s desk

The U.S. House and Senate pass key legislation to cut $9 billion in spending, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting as part of President Trump's rescission package, facing opposition but ultimately clearing Congress.

CBS cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026

Stephen Colbert announces Late Show ends in May 2026

Colbert reacts to cancellation as fans express outrage

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert faces cancellation after a long run, attributed to financial decisions by CBS, triggering shock and commentary from entertainment and political figures alike.

Powell defends $2.5B Fed HQ renovation in detailed reply

Fed Chair Powell responds to White House renovation demands

Rep. Luna files criminal referral against Powell over renovations

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell publicly defends the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters amidst criticism from the Trump administration and scrutiny over spending.

Israel regrets deadly Gaza church strike after Trump call

Netanyahu apologizes for Gaza Catholic church strike

Israeli military strikes a Catholic church in Gaza causing casualties; Israeli PM Netanyahu issues rare apology following a tense call with President Trump.

Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after Druze clashes

Syria’s ethnic clashes test Trump’s support for Jihadi president

Violence escalates in southern Syria between Syrian government forces and Druze minority militias, leading to government troop withdrawal and raising regional tensions.

Trump admin gives ICE access to Medicaid enrollee data

ICE granted unprecedented access to Medicaid data

DOJ requests names of noncitizen inmates in California jails

Trump administration expands immigration enforcement by granting ICE access to personal data of Medicaid enrollees to aid in locating undocumented immigrants.

Stablecoin bill cleared by House, sent to Trump for signature

House approves three crypto bills amid Democratic support

U.S. House passes the GENIUS Act and other bills establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, aiming to increase industry legitimacy under President Trump's push.

Ukraine war briefing: US speeds up weapons shipments

How Ukraine’s drone-front is slowing Russian advance

NATO commander urges swift delivery of Patriots to Kyiv

Russian missile strikes and drone attacks intensify in the Ukraine conflict, with the US and NATO accelerating military support and Patriot missile shipments to Ukraine.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

White House confirms Trump’s vein condition after swelling

Trump’s health update: condition common in older adults

President Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein disorder; White House confirms his continued excellent health despite visible swelling.

Elon Musk leaps to Trump’s defense over WSJ Epstein hit

Musk fans Epstein controversy with flood of social media posts

MAGA world fumes over salacious Trump-WSJ Epstein report

Elon Musk and other key figures rally to defend President Trump amid fallout from the Wall Street Journal’s Epstein story, escalating conflict within MAGA circles.

Trump admin sanctions head of Tren de Aragua, key figures

U.S. sanctions imposed on leaders of the Tren de Aragua gang as the Trump administration targets criminal organizations involved in violence and trafficking.

Canadian man charged with small plane hijacking

Man faces terrorism charges after Vancouver airport scare

Canadian authorities arrest a man on terrorism-related hijacking charges after a small plane security scare at Vancouver airport.

India’s Axis Bank tumbles on disappointing quarter

India’s financial sector shows mixed signals with Axis Bank’s stock tumbling on weak earnings while Wipro’s shares rise on better-than-expected results.

Trump cancels federal funds for California high-speed rail

Pentagon rare earths deal triggers industry backlash

Grain Belt Express faces key disputes amid Midwest power projects

The U.S. transportation and energy sectors see major developments, including a halt to California’s high-speed rail funding and Pentagon-backed rare earth materials deal facing backlash.

Texas flooding death toll rises amid severe storms

Texas activates emergency resources for tropical threat

Texas experiences heavy flooding with multiple casualties and evacuations prompting emergency response activation by state officials.

Public broadcasting braces for deep federal funding cuts

Senate GOP defunds NPR and PBS in $9B rescission

CBS Dismisses impact of funding cuts on murder, sex offender deportations

Public media organizations face severe funding cuts, potentially leading to news blackouts especially in rural areas, as Congress passes rescission bills under President Trump's request.

Border Patrol raids hit California’s sanctuary policies

LA sheriffs pressured over noncitizen inmate lists for DOJ

ICE agents given access to Medicaid for immigration crackdowns

Social and political upheaval surrounding immigration enforcement continues in California and nationwide, including ICE’s expanding database access, raids, and controversies involving elected officials.

House passes landmark cryptocurrency bills amid GOP push

Crypto industry wins with GENIUS Act passage

House advances Digital Asset Market Clarity bill

The cryptocurrency industry advances regulatory milestones with the passage of key bills in the House aiming to legitimize digital assets amid political backing from President Trump.

Meta hires Apple AI researchers for superintelligence lab

FedEx tech chief exits amid internal probe

Anthropic faces class-action copyright lawsuit

Executives and tech companies make headlines with significant talent moves, lawsuits, and developments in AI and cybersecurity across major firms like Meta, Tesla, and FedEx.