Mamdani Shocks New York: Socialist Ousts Cuomo
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, scored a stunning upset over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, triggering wave of political fallout and national attention.
24 Hours Trump blasts CNN reporter over Iran strike leak + Zohran Mamdani shocks New York with Democratic mayoral primary win + NATO agrees to major defense spending increase after Trump pressure + CIA confirms severe damage to Iran nuclear program + FBI places Tren de Aragua gang leader on Most Wanted list + Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer hospitalized for dehydration + DOE finds California violated Title IX on trans athlete policies + Trump administration sues Maryland federal judiciary over deportation rulings + Boulder attack suspect charged with multiple federal hate crimes + Trump and Zelenskyy meet privately at NATO summit + Florida plans second immigration detention facility at Camp Blanding + DoorDash executive among 8 dead in Lake Tahoe boating accident + Trump threatens Spain over NATO defense spending refusal + Judge blocks Trump’s freeze on EV charger funding + Trump DOJ sues Washington state over clergy reporting child abuse law + Bumble to cut 30% of workforce amid struggles + Israeli report says US strikes set Iran’s nuclear program back years + Republicans push forward despite Medicaid cuts dissent on megabill + Trump calls NYC’s Mamdani ‘100% Communist Lunatic’ + US to meet with Iran next week amid ongoing tension
Number 5% - NATO members pledge new defense spending target by 2035
Quote "The body of credible intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged" — CIA Director John Ratcliffe

Mamdani’s Shocking Win Rattles NYC Democrats
Zohran Mamdani Defeats Cuomo in Democratic Primary
Trump Brands NYC Socialist Mamdani ‘Communist Lunatic’
New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary has seen a stunning upset with Zohran Mamdani, a young democratic socialist, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. This victory has sparked widespread reactions within political, business, and media circles, highlighting the growing polarization and impact on the city’s political landscape.

CIA Confirms Severe Damage to Iran Nuclear Sites
Leaked DIA Report Questions Strike Success…
Trump Denounces Media Over Iran Strike Leaks
The recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have elicited various conflicting intelligence assessments. While President Trump and officials claim total obliteration of Iran’s nuclear capacity, leaked reports suggest limited damage, causing political and media controversy.

NATO Agrees to Huge Military Spending Hike
Trump Hails NATO Spending Win but Blasts Spain
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Spain’s NATO Snub
At the NATO summit, member countries agreed to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a move praised by President Trump who pushed for higher contributions. However, Spain’s refusal to meet the target drew threats of tariffs from Trump, sparking diplomatic tensions.

Florida Eyes Second ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center
Trump DOJ Sues Maryland Federal Court Over Deportations
Admin Targets Mexican Banks Laundering Fentanyl Cash
The Trump administration is taking legal and administrative actions regarding immigration policy and enforcement, including expanding detention facilities in Florida with the 'Alligator Alcatraz' project, suing state courts over deportation rulings, and stepping up measures against banks enabling fentanyl trafficking.

Schumer Hospitalized for Dehydration in Heat Wave
Eastern US Bakes Before Sharp Temperature Plunge
Heat Wave Exposes US Infrastructure Weaknesses
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was hospitalized and treated for dehydration amid a severe heat wave impacting the eastern U.S., highlighting growing concerns about infrastructure and health vulnerabilities during extreme weather events.

Trump Nominee Denies Urging DOJ to Ignore Courts
DOJ Suits Target Courts Over Deportation Orders
Judicial Fight Heats Up as Bove Faces Senate Scrutiny
Legal and political battles are unfolding around judicial nominees and court rulings, with President Trump’s nominees facing scrutiny amid challenges over immigration enforcement and related court decisions.

RFK Jr. Overhauls Federal Vaccine Advisory Panel
FDA Expands Warning on COVID Vaccines’ Heart Risk
CDC Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Vaccine Views
Multiple federal agencies, including FDA and CDC, face controversies and reshuffling amid vaccine panel overhauls led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with concerns about science integrity and public health leadership.

DoorDash Executive Among 8 Killed in Lake Tahoe Crash
Sudden Storm Capsizes Boat Killing Eight in Tahoe
The recent fatal boating accident in Lake Tahoe claimed eight lives, including that of a DoorDash executive and his parents, following a sudden storm capsizing their vessel during a birthday celebration.

Nvidia Shares Soar on AI Momentum
Google Launches Gemini CLI for Coders
AI Disrupts News Industry but Holds Promise
Tech and AI advancements continue to influence industries with Nvidia reaching record stock levels on AI optimism, Google launching Gemini CLI for developers, and debates underway regarding AI’s impact on news and software development.

OMB Director Vought Faces Senate Heat Over Cuts
Senators Push Back on Trump’s Budget Reductions
Republican Senators Clash Over Medicaid Funding
Trump administration budget plans face criticism from senators on funding cuts to justice, foreign aid, and public media, creating tensions ahead of Senate votes on high-profile legislation.

Diddy Trial Charges Slimmed Down as Jury Instructions Change
Boulder Attack Suspect Faces Federal Hate Crime Charges
High-profile criminal cases unfold in New York and Colorado involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial developments and Boulder attack suspect hate crime charges, capturing national attention on justice proceedings.

Trump Unveils Massive Gulf of America Oil Lease Sale
Fed Proposes Easing Capital Rules for Big Banks
Significant changes in energy and finance markets include Trump’s Gulf of America oil lease announcement surpassing UK in size, and proposals easing capital requirements for major Wall Street banks.

17-Year-Old Killed in NYC Park Shooting Amid Heat
Lightning Strike Hospitalizes 20 in South Carolina
Gunmen Kill 11 at Mexican Religious Festival
Tragic events include several fatal shootings, severe weather incidents causing hospitalizations, and violent criminal acts, raising public safety concerns across various U.S. cities and regions.

Trump DOJ Sues Washington State Over Clergy Reporting Law
Trump Administration Sues Maryland Federal Judges
Senate Panel Questions Cuts to Federal Aid and Media
Legal and political conflicts arise as Trump administration files lawsuits against state governments, judiciary and agencies over immigration, civil rights, and media funding policies.

Trump Rages at CNN Reporter Over Iran Strike Report
Trump Meltdown Erupts Over Iran Strike Leaks
GOP Infighting Threatens Trump's Big Spending Bill
Trump continues to engage in aggressive media and political battles, including repeated attacks on major news outlets over reporting on Iran strikes, and disputes within the Republican Party over legislative priorities.

HUD to Relocate Headquarters to Virginia
Maryland Governor Institutes Hiring Freeze Amid Fiscal Woes
Trump Administration Blocks DOJ Budget Boosts
Developments in federal agencies see hiring freezes, leadership changes, and plans to relocate HUD headquarters, reflecting ongoing government operational adjustments during the Trump administration.

Kenya Protests Turn Deadly Over Police Brutality
Colorado Hate Crime Suspect Faces Federal Charges
Violence and unrest continue globally with deadly protests in Kenya over police brutality, attacks in Mexico, and anti-Israel violence in Colorado, underscoring ongoing security and political tensions.

Fed’s Powell Warns of Volatile Economy Risks
Consumer Sentiment Nears Lowest in a Decade
Wall Street Mixed as Middle East Truce Holds
Economic fears amid inflation, mounting debt and market uncertainty persist, prompting caution from Fed officials and stirring debate over tariffs and federal spending policies under President Trump.

DOJ Sues California Registrar Over Voter Records
ActBlue Staff Subpoenaed Over Fundraising Fraud
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Minnesota’s Tuition Law for Illegals
Political disputes over voting rights, election integrity, and voting technology surface as DOJ files lawsuits and investigations into allegations of irregularities and suppression.

Teacher Indicted for Abuse of 13-Year-Old Student
Toddler Dies in Hot Car as Father Drinks at Bar
Tragic deaths and incidents include a teacher charged with abuse of a student, a mother and toddler killed in a hot car, and accidents causing multiple hospitalizations, highlighting social and safety issues.

Bumble to Slash 30% of Workforce Amid Struggles
Microsoft Faces Lawsuit Over AI Training on Books
Kroger Set to Close 60 Stores Nationwide
Corporate and legal controversies surface with Bumble cutting workforce, Microsoft sued over AI training data, and Kroger announcing major store closures as industries adjust to market and regulatory pressures.
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