Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Mass Layoffs at Education Dept
In a landmark 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to lay off nearly 1,400 employees, advancing a major effort to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
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Quote “We’re going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don’t have a deal in 50 days” — President Donald Trump

Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Ed Dept Layoffs
SCOTUS Sides with Trump - Education Dept Slashed
Supreme Court Lets Trump Move Ahead On Ed Layoffs
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, overturning lower court injunctions and allowing significant cuts to continue. This reflects a major policy shift aimed at dismantling the federal education agency.

Trump Hits Mexican Tomatoes with 17% Tariff
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs if Ukraine Deal Fails
Trump Threatens 100% Secondary Tariffs on Russia
President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by imposing a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, threatening 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if a Ukraine peace deal isn't reached in 50 days, and announcing a $70 billion AI and energy investment alongside Senator Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. The moves have sparked political and international backlash.

Flash Flooding Hits NYC, NJ Declares Emergency
NJ Declares State of Emergency for Severe Weather
NYC under Flash Flood Warning as Rains Soak Area
Severe weather and flooding have caused emergencies in parts of the US Northeast and Texas. States of emergency declared, flood warnings active, thousands stranded or missing, and flights grounded. Rescue operations continue amidst threats of new storms and flash flood warnings.

Kentucky Church Shooter Kills Two, Wounds State Trooper
Suspect in Kentucky Church Shooting Had Domestic Violence Hearing Next Day
Kentucky Shooter Declared ‘Rambo a Village’ Before Rampage
A Kentucky church shooting leaves two dead and multiple injured, with investigations revealing the gunman had disturbing social media posts and a domestic violence hearing scheduled the day after the rampage.

ICE Raids California Marijuana Farms, Arrests 361 Migrants
Dems Rush to Defend ICE Raids, Despite Child Labor Found
Pot Farm Raid Finds Convicted Rapists, Kidnappers Near Kids
Federal immigration raids target large marijuana farms in California, resulting in the arrest of over 360 migrants, including individuals convicted of serious crimes. The raids unveiled child labor complaints and sparked political controversy.

Pam Bondi Fires Top DOJ Ethics Adviser Amid Staff Purge
DOJ Ethics Chief Says He Was Fired by Bondi
Justice Department Officials Who Investigated Trump Fired
The Justice Department and Attorney General Pam Bondi face criticism and internal upheaval amidst firings, ethical controversies, and fallout from Trump administration investigations and the Jeffrey Epstein files case. DOJ ethics chief and other officials have been dismissed amid political purges.

Nvidia To Resume AI Chip Sales to China After U.S. Nod
Nvidia Expects License to Sell H20 AI Chip to China Again
AI Contracts Awarded to xAI, Google, Anthropic, OpenAI
Nvidia announces expectance of license to resume sales of H20 AI chips to China after U.S. government assurances, marking a significant move amidst trade tensions. Contracts awarded for AI development include xAI, Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI by Department of Defense.

Federal Judges Reject Trump-Appointed Prosecutor
DOJ Fires 20 Employees Who Worked On Trump Cases
Justice Department Lawyers Flee Amid Trump Pushback
Federal courts and judges face upheaval as Trump-appointed prosecutors face rare rebukes and confirmations slow; reports of mass Justice Department firings related to Jan. 6 and Trump investigations disrupt law enforcement stability.

Trump Appeals Order Limiting Immigration Raids in SoCal
Trump Officials Vow to Intensify Immigration Raids Amid Backlash
ICE Declares Millions Ineligible for Bond Hearings
The Trump administration maintains a hardline stance on immigration enforcement, appealing court rulings limiting raids, escalating efforts against undocumented immigrants, blocking certain legal protections, and facing political battles over policy and transparency.

Cuomo Runs as Independent in NYC Despite Primary Loss
Cuomo Vows to Stay in NYC Mayoral Race
Andrew Cuomo Launches Third-Party NYC Bid After Losing to Mamdani
An intense political drama unfolds in New York City as Andrew Cuomo defies primary defeat and launches an independent mayoral run against rising progressive Zohran Mamdani, amid blowback from multiple political figures and a polarized electorate.

DOJ Urges Supreme Court to Deny Maxwell Appeal
House Dems Push for Vote to Release Epstein Files
Trump Defends Bondi Amid MAGA Revolt on Epstein Files
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case continues to stir political controversy. Supreme Court urged to deny Maxwell's appeal; Democrats push for full Epstein files release; MAGA base frustrated with Trump's handling; influential figures call for transparency.

Wildfire Destroys Historic Grand Canyon Lodge
Grand Canyon North Rim Closed After Deadly Wildfires
Four Firefighters Injured Battling Wildfires in California
Severe wildfires ravage the Grand Canyon and Northern California, causing forced closures, evacuation orders, injuries to firefighters, and destruction of historic landmarks, raising concerns about wildfire management and climate impact.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino in Limbo Over Epstein Clash
Bongino Back at Work as Epstein Files Drama Continues
Tucker Carlson Says Bongino Got ‘Shafted’ Over Epstein Probe
FBI deputy director Dan Bongino faces uncertainty after a reported dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi amid the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, with speculation about his potential resignation or removal from the agency.

Muslim Convert Shoots Up Kentucky Church, Kills Two
Kentucky Church Shooter Planned Rampage, Posted Online
Suspected Kentucky Shooter Had Domestic Violence History
A shocking incident at a Kentucky church results in multiple casualties; the suspect was a Muslim convert with a history of domestic violence and violent online posts, intensifying concerns about security and extremist influences in religious settings.

Bitcoin Tops $120K as Crypto Week Heats Up
Defense Department Awards $200M AI Contracts to Top Tech Firms
Meta Pledges Massive AI Investment With New Superintelligence Lab
Record-breaking bitcoin surge and rising AI investments dominate tech headlines. Bitcoin hits $120k amid Crypto Week; companies like Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and xAI secure $200 million contracts from the U.S. Defense Department; concerns rise over AI's societal impacts.

9 Killed in Devastating Massachusetts Nursing Home Fire
Unfathomable Tragedy: Assisted Living Fire Leaves 9 Dead
Fire Rips Assisted Living Center; Multiple Hospitalized
Tragic fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility claims nine lives and injures dozens more, prompting investigations and community mourning as officials seek causes and accountability for the devastating blaze.

Connecticut Man Gets 65 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder
Hollywood Exec’s Son Dies in Jail Amid Triple Murder Case
Machete-Wielding Man Shot After Chase in Los Angeles
Violent crime and tragic deaths make headlines with a Connecticut man sentenced to 65 years for killing his girlfriend, ongoing investigations into a triple homicide by a Hollywood executive's son who died in jail, and a machete-wielding suspect shot by LAPD after chase.

Andrew Cuomo Launches Independent NYC Mayoral Run
Cuomo Defies Defeat, Runs for NYC Mayor Again
Cuomo Vows to Beat Socialist Mamdani in November
Andrew Cuomo, despite loss in Democratic primary, announces independent campaign for NYC mayor, setting stage for a heated rematch against progressive Zohran Mamdani. The political duel draws widespread attention amid growing ideological divides.

MAGA Base Divided Over Epstein Files Handling
Trump Faces MAGA Revolt Over Epstein File Transparency
Pam Bondi Under Fire Amid Epstein Files Controversy
There is rising political pressure and division within the United States Republican Party concerning the handling and transparency of the Jeffrey Epstein case files, leading to fractures in MAGA support and pushback against Attorney General Pam Bondi.

EU Threatens Countermeasures Over Trump Tariffs
Northeast Braces for Flash Flood Threat
Texas Flood Death Toll Passes 130 Amid New Rain
Severe weather events batter Europe and North America. Europe braces for retaliatory tariffs against US trade actions. Northeast US faces flash flood threats amid heavy rains. Texas grapples with deadly flooding while authorities respond to new rainfall threats.

Photos Show Major Flood Damage Around New York City
Flood Watch Puts NY/NJ on High Alert
New Jersey declares a state of emergency due to flash flooding causing road closures and widespread disruptions. New York City issues flash flood warnings with subway delays. Authorities urge residents to prepare for potential evacuations and continue monitoring weather developments.

ICE Agents Face 700% Spike in Assaults Amid Protests
DHS Accuses Dem Congressman of Doxxing ICE Agent
Dem Lawmaker Allegedly Endangers ICE Officer
The Department of Justice appeals court decisions limiting immigration raid authority while ICE reports a 700% spike in agent assaults amid violent protests, reflecting heightened tensions over immigration enforcement amid political and social controversies.

Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum on Ukraine War
NATO Sec General Backs Trump’s Ukraine Weapons Plan
Mariner 4 Mars Probe Marks 60th Anniversary
NASA's Mars probe Mariner 4 anniversary and geopolitical tensions rise as Trump issues a 50-day ultimatum to Putin to end the Ukraine war or face severe tariffs. NATO backs the move amid renewed arms shipments to Kyiv. The sanctions plan could reshape US-Russia relations.

Elmo’s X Account Hacked with Racist Posts
Sesame Workshop Responds to Elmo Account Hack
Elmo’s Account Posts Calls for Genocide After Hack
Elmo’s official X account was hacked, posting antisemitic and racist messages, prompting Sesame Workshop to try regaining control and denounce the incident. The hack caused widespread social media disruption and concerns over security for children’s online content.
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