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Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury transcripts...

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over Epstein birthday letter report

House GOP eyes vote on Epstein files after ‘transparency’ measure clears hurdle

President Trump intensifies the Jeffrey Epstein controversy by directing the release of grand jury testimony, threatening lawsuits against media outlets, and facing backlash from own supporters. Meanwhile, debates unfold over the handling and disclosure of Epstein-related documents by Congress and the Justice Department.

House passes $9 billion Trump spending cuts bill...

Senate Republicans pass Trump’s rescissions package...

House sends $9 billion rescissions package to president’s desk

House Republicans pass a sweeping $9 billion rescissions package cutting foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, marking a legislative victory for President Trump despite internal GOP divisions and Democratic opposition.

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert’s Late Show next year

Stephen Colbert announces ‘Late Show’ to end in May 2026

CBS blindsides Colbert by canceling Late Show

CBS announces the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' due to financial issues, ending the long-running political late-night program and prompting notable reactions from media and political figures.

Israel regrets deadly Gaza church strike after Trump call

Israel says deadly Gaza church strike was mistake

Netanyahu 'regrets' deadly attack on Gaza church after Trump call

Israel issues rare apology for strike on Gaza's only Catholic church that killed three people. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions and followed a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu.

Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko appointed in major reshuffle

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Trump consider mega drone deal

Zelensky announces major cabinet reshuffle in Ukraine

Ukraine undergoes a significant government reshuffle with Yulia Svyrydenko appointed as new Prime Minister as President Zelensky emphasizes drone warfare to slow Russian advances amid ongoing conflict.

Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after Druze clashes

‘It’s impossible to tell who is killing us’: violence in southern Syria

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

Clashes between Syrian Druze militias and government forces erupt in Sweida province, leading to heavy casualties and the eventual withdrawal of government troops after days of violence.

Federal judge lifts sweeping gag order in Idaho murders case

Idaho judge lifts sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger case

When will evidence against Bryan Kohberger be released?

Federal judge lifts sweeping gag order in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, suspected in the killing of four University of Idaho students, allowing case details to emerge in public.

Man charged with hijacking small plane in British Columbia

Canadian man charged with hijacking causing airport scare

Climate jihadi hijacks plane after declaring global warming doom

A Canadian man is charged with hijacking a small aircraft in British Columbia, causing a major security scare and the opening of terrorism-related hijacking charges.

House approves $832 billion defense funding bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passes an $832 billion defense funding bill for fiscal year 2026, reaffirming military spending priorities as Republicans prepare the annual budget.

Wells Fargo bans China travel after employee detained

FedEx tech chief departs after internal probe into unit

Indian tax probe targets US trading giant Jane Street

Wells Fargo bans travel to China for employees after one was allegedly detained against their will while attempting to leave, raising concerns about corporate safety policies and Chinese jurisdictional issues.

RNC sues New Jersey over voter rolls

Messy New Jersey voter rolls flagged in report

The Republican National Committee sues New Jersey's Division of Elections over alleged failure to comply with requests for accurate voter roll data, escalating election integrity debates.

NPR and PBS face federal funding cuts amid GOP push

Senate Republicans defund public media

Public broadcasting funding cuts could lead to news blackouts

Public broadcasting networks NPR and PBS face significant federal funding cuts as Congress pushes rescissions recommended by President Trump, threatening operations in rural areas.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition

President Trump’s health and chronic venous insufficiency explained

President Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common circulatory condition in older adults, with White House assuring he remains in excellent health.

Meta settles $8B Cambridge Analytica privacy lawsuit

Settlement reached in lawsuit against Meta CEO Zuckerberg

Meta settles an $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica privacy violations, ending a high-profile trial against Mark Zuckerberg and company executives.

House passes landmark cryptocurrency regulations

House sends crypto GENIUS Act to Trump

House passes bills regulating stablecoins in crypto win

The U.S. House passes key cryptocurrency bills aiming to regulate digital currencies and advance stablecoin legitimacy in a legislative win for the crypto industry and President Trump’s policy agenda.

House GOP pressing for late-night vote on Trump’s DOGE cuts

Fight over Epstein files holds up Trump DOGE cuts bill

House Democrats shrug off delay tactics on DOGE vote

House Republicans prepare for a critical vote on President Trump's $9 billion spending cuts package amid ongoing negotiations and internal party tensions over separate vote on Epstein investigation files.

Israel’s growing conflict in Syria risks entrapping minority

Israel reportedly targets Bedouin convoy in Syria strikes

Syrian Druze militia conflicts and Israeli counter-strikes deepen regional tensions, with Israel promising to protect the Druze minority amid ongoing airstrikes and violence surrounding Damascus and southern provinces.

Freedom Caucus blocks central bank digital currency bill

House Republicans push legislation to restrict use of central bank digital currencies after overcoming internal dissent, aiming to regulate emerging financial technologies.

School bus crash kills child, injures two seriously in England

A school bus crash in southwest England kills one student and seriously injures two others, highlighting ongoing concerns over student transportation safety.

Justice Dept recommends one-day jail for cop in Breonna Taylor case

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

The U.S. Department of Justice recommends a shockingly light sentence of one day in jail for the officer convicted of civil rights violations related to the killing of Breonna Taylor, drawing criticism.

Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline

Chicago Medical Center pauses transgender treatment for minors

Hospitals and clinics that provide transgender youth care face shutdowns and policy changes under the Trump administration, citing federal executive orders and shifting healthcare research funding.

Trump officials tour Alcatraz to reopen 'The Rock'

Feds prep for reopening Alcatraz prison amid controversy

Attorney General Bondi visits Alcatraz to advance reopening plan

Federal agencies prepare to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison as a detention center for the nation’s most dangerous criminals amid criticism labeling the move as politically motivated and financially unjustified.