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GOP pushes to force Epstein file release amid Trump drama

Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Epstein transparency break

Trump blasts GOP ‘stupid Republicans’ on Epstein files

President Donald Trump's controversy mounts over his handling of the Epstein files, with intra-party clashes, GOP calls for release of documents, and legal challenges. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Thomas Massie push transparency while Trump continues to dismiss demands and attack supporters.

Trump drafts letter to fire Fed Chair Powell soon

Market tumbles on speculation Trump will sack Powell

Trump denies plan to fire Fed chair but drama swells

President Trump signals he is likely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stirring market volatility and political debate. Despite public denials, reports and insider accounts point to escalating tensions over Powell's role as Fed Chair amid inflation concerns.

Inferno devours Tomorrowland main stage days out

Huge fire guts Tomorrowland festival stage before start

Dramatic blaze burns down Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage

A massive fire destroyed the main stage at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium just days before the event's scheduled start, causing significant damage and disruption to one of Europe's largest electronic dance music gatherings.

Israel strikes Syrian Defense Ministry HQ in Damascus

Heaviest Israel airstrike yet hits Syria’s Damascus center

Sectarian clashes escalate as Israel bombs Syrian command

Israel intensified its military campaign with airstrikes targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters in Damascus amid escalating sectarian clashes between Syrian government forces and Druze groups, further destabilizing the region.

Iceland volcano erupts again, lava flows 2km fissure

Volcano blast forces evacuation near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

12th eruption since 2021 starts on Iceland’s Reykjanes

A volcano in Iceland erupted again, forcing the evacuation of nearby towns and the internationally renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, marking the latest in a series of eruptions in the region since 2021.

Louisiana police chiefs charged in visa fraud plot

Feds arrest Louisiana police chiefs over visa scam

Three police chiefs indicted for immigrant visa fraud

Three current and former Louisiana police chiefs face federal charges in a visa fraud scheme involving falsified police reports, highlighting corruption in immigration enforcement.

Trump blasts own supporters as ‘weaklings’ on Epstein

Trump disowns Epstein file demanders as ‘bad people’

Trump says ‘I don’t want their support anymore’ on Epstein

President Trump attacked supporters demanding full transparency on Jeffrey Epstein files, branding them ‘weaklings’ and ‘bad people,’ deepening divisions within his own base over the controversial investigation.

Democrats sue Trump over FEMA funding cuts

New York joins multistate suit over Trump FEMA slashes

20 states sue to block Trump disaster prevention cuts

Democratic-led states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration to restore FEMA funding slashed amid budget cuts, reflecting mounting battles over disaster relief and federal agency authority.

Bahrain to invest $17B in US after White House talks

Trump hosts Bahrain prince amid $17B US investment plan

$17 billion in Bahrain-US deals announced at White House

Bahrain's Crown Prince met with President Trump at the White House to announce $17 billion in planned investments across the United States, including deals involving Boeing and GE engines, strengthening bilateral relations.

Vance breaks tie to push Trump’s cuts bill forward

JD Vance casts tiebreaker on Trump spending clawbacks

Vance touts tax breaks as rescissions clear Senate hurdle

Vice President JD Vance played a pivotal role casting tiebreaking votes in the Senate to advance President Trump's rescissions bill targeting foreign aid and domestic spending cuts.

NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani’s radical links exposed

Business leaders wary as Mamdani defends intifada idea

Mamdani faces political backlash over anti-Israel stance

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from business leaders and opponents over his ties to controversial radical groups and inflammatory remarks, stirring political controversy ahead of the election.

Trump admin deports criminals to little-known African nation

US expands third-country deportations to Eswatini

The U.S. government deported five criminal immigrants described as 'barbaric' to the small African nation of Eswatini, expanding the Trump administration's third-country deportation policy amid diplomatic surprise.

Senate set to debate NPR, foreign aid cuts today

Trump’s rescissions bill nears Senate approval

Vote-a-rama looms over Trump’s spending cut package

The Senate is preparing to debate significant cuts to NPR and foreign aid funding, as part of President Trump's rescissions package, which is expected to pass after a marathon vote-a-rama session.

Pam Bondi slammed for botching Epstein files

Legal analyst: Bondi egregiously mishandled Epstein file

House Speaker calls on Bondi to explain Epstein remarks

Attorney General Pam Bondi faces criticism and calls for explanation over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with legal analysts deeming her management 'egregious' and worsening the controversy.

Mark Zuckerberg faces $8B privacy lawsuit trial

Meta CEO testifies as $8B privacy trial begins

Meta’s data use under fire in massive shareholder suit

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a high-stakes $8 billion lawsuit alleging privacy violations involving the company’s data collection practices, with investors seeking accountability for alleged misconduct.

DOJ blasts judge memo exposing Trump bias

Leaked memo shows judiciary bias against Trump

Judge’s anti-Trump remarks stir federal uproar

The Justice Department criticized a leaked memo revealing federal judges’ bias against President Trump, highlighting deep partisan divides within the judiciary impacting high-profile cases involving the administration.

Vance casts tiebreaker to advance Trump spending cuts

Senate GOP moves Trump’s clawback bill forward

Trump’s rescissions package to cut billions nears vote

Vice President JD Vance and Republicans advance Trump’s funding clawbacks package in Senate, facing opposition but clearing key procedural hurdles to enact major spending cuts including foreign aid and public media.

Judge mulls freedom for deported Salvadoran immigrant

Justice Dept seeks to detain Abrego Garcia pending trial

Key court ruling pending on Salvadoran migrant’s fate

A federal judge in Tennessee will decide whether to release Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail pending trial, a decision that could lead to his deportation and impact immigration enforcement controversies.

Trump admin pressures states for voter data access

Election integrity push ruffles state officials

Republican election probes intensify ahead of 2026

The Trump administration is ramping up election integrity efforts by requesting detailed voter data and access to voting equipment from multiple states, stirring concerns and political backlash.

Chaos deepens over Trump’s Powell firing plans

White House wavers on Fed Chair dismissal

Trump says firing Powell ‘highly unlikely’ after flip

Debates continue over the firing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by President Trump, with fluctuating statements from the White House, opposition from congressional Republicans, and market uncertainty.

Rising attacks on ICE agents spark congressional probe

House Dems demand probe into ICE agent assaults

Republican lawmaker slams violence against ICE staff

New warnings surface about increased violence and assaults on ICE agents, prompting congressional hearings and calls for investigations into the safety and treatment of immigration enforcement officers.

Michigan probed over Chinese bio-weapon smuggling

University of Michigan under federal scrutiny

Chinese scholars charged in bio-materials case

The University of Michigan faces a federal investigation after two Chinese scholars were arrested for allegedly smuggling biological materials potentially threatening national security, raising concerns over foreign influence in academia.