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Trump delays 50% EU tariffs until July 9 after trade talks

Trump extends 50% EU tariff deadline following Von der Leyen call

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on EU amid swift trade negotiations

President Trump delays the threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union to July 9 after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This postponement aims to allow time for further negotiations over trade disagreements.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 38 including women and children

Israel strikes kill 20 in Gaza including journalist and official

Gaza doctor loses nine children in brutal Israeli attack

Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza with recent airstrikes killing dozens, including children, raising international concerns about civilian casualties during ongoing hostilities.

Russia and Ukraine complete massive prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners despite fresh attacks

Ukraine, Russia exchange prisoners amid deadly missile strikes

Russia and Ukraine complete a major prisoner swap reflecting rare cooperation amid ongoing conflict marked by heavy Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities.

Powell defends Fed response amid Trump’s relentless attacks

Fed’s Powell urges students to protect democracy at Princeton

Powell stands firm defending Fed policies under fire from Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defends the central bank's policies and commitment to democracy amidst ongoing criticisms from former President Donald Trump and others.

US citizen charged with attempted firebombing of US embassy in Israel

American arrested plotting firebomb attack on Israel embassy

Man with dual US-German citizenship charged in embassy firebomb plot

U.S. authorities arrest a dual U.S.-German citizen accused of attempting to firebomb a U.S. embassy office in Tel Aviv, highlighting ongoing security concerns over such plots.

Russia launches largest drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine yet

Massive Russian strikes hit Ukraine amid ongoing prisoner swap

Russia hits Ukraine with major drone assault killing at least 12

Ukrainian forces endure Russia's largest aerial attack of the war so far, with multiple missile and drone strikes, even as both nations engage in prisoner exchanges.

House Speaker Johnson defends Medicaid changes amid pushback

Johnson insists cuts target abuse not deserving Medicaid recipients

Medicaid changes won't hurt needy says Speaker Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends Medicaid cuts proposed in the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' countering Democratic accusations about the impact on beneficiaries.

Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman' completing bishopric ceremony

American-born Pope Leo XIV finishes formal steps as bishop of Rome

New Pope Leo proudly proclaims Roman identity in formal ceremony

Pope Leo XIV completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, declaring 'I am Roman,' marking a historic milestone as the first American-born pope.

Alex Palou clinches historic first Spanish Indy 500 win

Palou stuns field to become first Spaniard to win Indy 500

Alex Palou makes motorsport history with Indy 500 triumph

Alex Palou makes history as the first Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500, sealing the victory after a tense final battle at the iconic race.

Flight diverted after passenger attempts to open door mid-air

Emergency landing in Seattle as passenger tries to open plane door

Unruly passenger zip-tied after mid-flight exit door attempt

A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle after an unruly passenger tried to open exit doors mid-flight, prompting rapid intervention and arrest.

Rand Paul slams Trump’s bill: 'Emperor has no clothes'

Sen. Ron Johnson warns GOP bill will explode debt ceiling

Fiscal hawks threaten to block 'Big Beautiful Bill' unless cut

Senators like Rand Paul and Ron Johnson express opposition to President Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill,' warning it will dramatically increase the national debt and require significant changes.

Speaker Johnson warns Senate: ‘Best not to meddle too much’

Mike Johnson urges Senate to pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ unchanged

Johnson defends Trump’s tax and spending cuts from Senate tweaks

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to shield the legislative package from major Senate changes, urging caution on modifications to Trump’s spending and tax bill.

Jasmine Crockett vows to investigate Trump when Dems retake House

Rep. Crockett lists top two Trump probes she will pursue

Jasmine Crockett gleefully discusses Dem investigations if victorious

Senator Jasmine Crockett announces plans to lead House Oversight Committee and prioritize investigations into President Trump and his family if Democrats regain the House majority.

Russia bombs Ukraine amid prisoner swap killing at least 12

Russia launches massive airstrikes on Ukraine during swap

Russia continues its air offensive on Ukrainian cities despite prisoner exchanges, with lethal drone and missile strikes causing casualties and destruction.

Senate GOP threatens to halt Trump’s spending megabill

Ron Johnson warns enough GOP senators to block Big Bill

Rand Paul pleads for Republican resistance to Trump’s bill

Senators express rising opposition within GOP to Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill,' signaling possible roadblocks in Senate unless the bill is significantly trimmed.

Trump demands Harvard release names of foreign students

Trump blasts Harvard over free-rider foreign students

Trump renews attack on Harvard over secret foreign student list

President Trump continues an aggressive campaign against Harvard University over its handling of international students, demanding disclosure of names and alleging taxpayer burdens.

'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission Impossible' deliver Memorial boom

'Lilo & Stitch' leads record Memorial Day box office weekend

'Stitchpossible' kickstarts summer with big box office haul

Memorial Day weekend box office soars as blockbuster hits by Disney and Paramount show strong performances, signaling a possible summer rebound for cinemas.

Senators slam Trump bill for failing to cut spending enough

Ron Johnson calls Trump’s Big Bill a rounding error for spending

Rand Paul rips into Trump’s budget bill as ‘immoral’ and risky

Senators voiced frustration with Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ citing insufficient spending cuts and warning about its impact on the national debt and fiscal responsibility.

Truck explosion rocks Chicago suburb injures driver, damages homes

Blast in Chicago suburb linked to leaking propane tank

A truck explosion in a Chicago suburb injured the driver and caused damage to nearby homes, with propane tank leak suspected as the cause of the blast.

Penguin poop may help cool Antarctica, new study finds

New research suggests that penguin droppings may have a cooling effect on Antarctica by releasing ammonia, potentially mitigating some climate change impacts.

US military spent $6B recruiting and retaining troops in 3 years

Military incentives grow as enlistment shortfalls hit hard

The U.S. military spent over $6 billion in the past three years on recruitment and retention efforts aiming to address declining enlistment and maintain force readiness.

Bodies of five skiers found on Swiss glacier near Zermatt

Five skiers discovered dead near Switzerland luxury resort

Swiss authorities confirm deaths of five skiers on glacier

Several skiers were found dead on a glacier near the Swiss resort town of Zermatt, triggering investigations into the cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Speaker Johnson hails Big Beautiful Bill as biggest spending cut

Mike Johnson disputes deficit fears over GOP budget bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back against claims that the 'Big Beautiful Bill' will increase U.S. spending, touting it as the largest spending cut in decades.

Trump & Johnson push through ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ victory

Broader GOP push as ‘big beautiful bill’ clears House

President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully push the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' through the House, marking a major legislative victory amid party struggles.

James Comey details return to politics amid Trump chaos

Former FBI Director James Comey reveals how Trump dragged him back into politics over concerns about the erosion of rule of law during Trump's administration.

Rand Paul warns GOP using Dems’ playbook by keeping debt ceiling

Senators express doubts about the inclusion of the debt ceiling in the 'Big Beautiful Bill', with warnings about repeating partisan errors of the past.