Trump Approves Iran Strike Plans… Final Order Held
President Trump has approved U.S. military strike plans against Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict but delays final decision, weighing options including the use of powerful 'bunker buster' bombs targeting Tehran's nuclear sites.
24 Hours Trump approves Iran strike plans waits on final order + Iran fires missiles at Israeli hospitals extensive damage + SpaceX Starship explodes again during Texas ground test + Israel hits Iranian nuclear sites Arak Natanz strikes + U.S. evacuates diplomats Americans from Israel amid war + Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady signals cuts + Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo meals + Los Angeles Lakers sold at record 10 billion dollar deal + Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender care + Hurricane Erick rapidly strengthens approaches Mexico coast + MAGA factions split over U.S. role in Israel-Iran war + DOJ seizes record 225 million in crypto pig butchering scams + Knife-wielding illegal immigrant attacks US attorney in Albany + Senate confirms Rodney Scott as Customs and Border chief + White House installs massive Trump-funded flagpoles + Iran rejects US calls for surrender warns of damage
Number 10 billion - Valuation of Los Angeles Lakers sale, NBA record deal.
Quote "We have to get the criminals out of our country" — President Donald Trump

Iranian missiles slam Israeli hospitals amid nuclear strikes
Israel targets Iran's Arak reactor Natanz overnight
US plans evacuations as Israel Iran war edges up
Escalating military tensions in the Middle East with active missile strikes between Iran and Israel, including attacks on Israeli hospitals and Iranian nuclear sites. The U.S. is weighing direct involvement and evacuation of its citizens amid volatile conditions.

Trump OKs Iran strike plans but holds final order
Trump weighs US military role in Israel Iran conflict
Trump delays final US strike decision on Iran
President Trump has approved military strike plans against Iran but delays giving the final attack order amid ongoing tensions and internal political divisions, with discussions on the use of U.S. bunker buster bombs and weighing options amidst regional conflict.

SpaceX Starship upper stage blows up before engine test
Starship crash caught live sparks major anomaly report
Multiple SpaceX Starship prototypes exploded during ground tests at Texas facility, marking significant setbacks for Elon Musk's aerospace venture amid ongoing development of heavy-lift rockets.

Fed holds rates steady eyes two cuts ahead
Powell stands firm amid inflation Trump blasts Fed
Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged despite Trump’s pressure
The U.S. Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite mounting inflation concerns, signaling two rate cuts later this year amidst cautious economic outlook and responding to President Trump's pressure.

Listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo kills three
Chicken alfredo fettuccine recalled after deadly listeria strikes
Three deaths tied to contaminated ready meals at major stores
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at major U.S. retailers has caused multiple deaths and a pregnancy loss, prompting product recalls and public health warnings.

Los Angeles Lakers sold in record 10 billion deal
Buss family agrees to $10 billion Lakers sale
Lakers changing hands in historic $10 billion agreement
The iconic Los Angeles Lakers have been sold in a historic deal valued at $10 billion, marking the largest transaction in NBA history and a major shift in team ownership.

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee transgender care ban
SCOTUS sides with state in transgender medical treatment ban
Court clears Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for youth
The United States Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a decision with significant implications for transgender rights and healthcare legislation nationwide.

Hurricane Erick strengthens rapidly nearing Mexico coast
Erick upgraded to dangerous Category 4 storm
Erick becomes major hurricane crashing toward Mexico
Hurricane Erick rapidly intensifies to a major Category 4 storm as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast, prompting emergency preparations for potentially destructive impacts.

MAGA base splits on backing US entry to Israel Iran war
GOP infighting heats on US military role in Middle East
Trump’s loyalists clash over Iran war plans
Sharp division among MAGA supporters and Republican figures arises over the U.S. potential involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, with political infighting and strategic debates intensifying.

DOJ nets record 225M in cryptocurrency pig-butchering bust
Justice Department cracks down on massive crypto scam haul
Largest US crypto seizure targets pig-butchering fraud
The Justice Department seizes a record $225 million in cryptocurrency tied to global 'pig butchering' scams, marking one of the largest crypto confiscations related to fraud.

Judge blocks Trump ban on 'X' gender markers on passports
Court halts limiting nonbinary passport sex markers
Federal judge strikes down passport restrictions for trans people
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s policy limiting passport sex markers for transgender and nonbinary Americans, challenging recent government restrictions.

Knife-wielding illegal immigrant attacks US attorney
US attorney chased by knife wielder in immigration scare
Illegal immigrant stabs federal officer in New York attack
Multiple knife-wielding attacks by illegal immigrants against U.S. officials, including a US Attorney in Albany, raise concerns over security and immigration enforcement.

Trump installs giant US flags on White House lawns
White House gets enormous Trump-funded flagpoles
President Trump unveils massive new flagpoles outside White House
President Trump installs massive new American flagpoles at the White House, funded by the president himself, becoming a point of public and media attention during ongoing Middle East tensions.

USS Gerald Ford deploys to Mediterranean amid Israel Iran war
US boosts military presence in Middle East tensions rise
Pentagon moves assets closer to Iran amid conflict escalation
Amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, U.S. military bolsters presence in the Middle East and deploys the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean as tensions flare.

Court sides with state in transgender care ban for minors
Supreme Court rulings deal blow to transgender medical rights
Supreme Court issues landmark rulings upholding bans on transgender medical procedures for minors, drawing strong reactions from political and social groups across the nation.

Trump deploys more National Guard troops to Los Angeles
LA street life paralyzed amid ICE raids and enforcement
ICE raids result in over 80 arrests at Louisiana racetrack
President Trump ramps up border enforcement with expanded ICE raids causing disruption in major cities, while critics and supporters debate the impact of these immigration measures.

Iran’s nuclear program remains critical US warns
Israeli strikes delay Iran’s missile and nuclear efforts
US senator warns Iran close to deadly nuclear capabilities
U.S. intelligence and international leaders express concern over Iran’s nuclear program progress despite military strikes and warnings issued to Tehran.

Senate GOP probes Biden’s mental fitness claims
Judiciary hearings spotlight Biden’s alleged cover-up
Senate hearing grills Biden’s autopen and health matters
Senate Republican-led hearings probe the mental fitness of former President Joe Biden amid controversies over use of autopen and Biden administration cover-ups.

Beacon Hill lawmakers push multimillion-dollar surtax bills
Housing costs rise amid Trump tariffs and deportations
CA officials face pressure amid record housing slumps
California pushes forward with multimillion-dollar spending bills and housing policy changes amid worsening housing crisis exacerbated by tariffs and immigration measures.
NTSB warns of Boeing 737 Max engine smoke risk
Boeing urged to fix 737 Max engines after safety alert
Safety board demands rapid Boeing fixes after bird strike
Safety issues arise as the National Transportation Safety Board issues warnings over Boeing 737 Max engine risks following bird strikes, prompting urgent recommendations to prevent smoke incidents in cockpits and cabins.

Democrats refused entry as ICE limits lawmaker visits
Anti-ICE protests trigger arrests and political clashes
Lawmakers face threats amid immigration enforcement unrest
Tensions mount on Capitol Hill as lawmakers face threats and confrontations during anti-ICE protests and immigration enforcement clashes, raising concerns over political instability and security.

Carlson and Cruz clash over Iran war support
Ted Cruz faces tough questioning from Tucker Carlson
Republicans split as MAGA media battles over Iran
Political infighting among MAGA and GOP figures heats up with Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz sparring over U.S. involvement in Iran, highlighting ideological divisions within the conservative movement.

Trump wavers on Iran strike as war tensions grow
Trump refuses to clarify military plans on Iran
Mixed signals from Trump on US joining Middle East war
President Trump faces growing criticism and pressure as he navigates decisions regarding military action in Iran amidst volatile Middle East conflict, with public opinion sharply divided.

Senate GOP tax bill advances with Medicaid twists
Car loan interest break debated amid GOP megabill
Medicaid reforms spark fights in GOP tax plan
In a significant move, Senate Republicans push a sweeping tax bill with contentious Medicaid reforms and varied impacts on car loans, facing opposition from Democrats and public.

Karen Read found not guilty in cop boyfriend’s death
Judge denies hate crime dismissal in Boulder attack case
Tragic events include the acquittal of Karen Read in a high-profile police officer death case, legal controversies over abortion and transgender rights rulings, and ongoing investigations into violent crimes and political assassinations.

DOJ sues Kentucky over illegal immigrant tuition rule
Social media firms fight New York data demands in court
Legal and political battles continue with lawsuits against Trump administration policies, including challenges to in-state tuition for illegals, transgender healthcare bans, and social media data privacy.

Markets jitter in Middle East turmoil Fed holds rates
Coinbase stock jumps after Senate’s crypto bill passes
Fed keeps rates steady investors prepare for cuts
Economic and market developments show stock fluctuations amid Middle East conflict, Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, and corporate sales including Coinbase's surge following crypto regulation.

Trump cuts LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline services
GOP lawmaker blasts Trump allies over Israel Iran war
Democrats rail against Trump’s pardon spree costs
Diverse political reactions emerge over Trump's policies including immigration enforcement, LGBTQ+ services cuts, and his public confrontations, while internal GOP battles highlight party splits on Iran conflict and economic issues.

Heavy rains kill 2 displace thousands in southern Brazil
Thousands of small boat migrants flood UK Channel crossings
Israel’s airstrikes cause heavy civilian casualties in Gaza
Humanitarian issues and tragedies deepen with thousands displaced in Brazil floods, migrant surges in Europe, and mass casualties in Middle East conflict including civilians and first responders.
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