Israel Launches Massive Preemptive Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
In a major escalation, Israel has launched sweeping military strikes against Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, declaring a state of emergency as tension escalates sharply in the Middle East. Explosions rocked Tehran as Israel targeted nuclear programs to halt Iran's weaponization efforts.
24 Hours Israel launches sweeping strikes on Iran nuclear sites + California senator forcibly removed from DHS press conference + One survivor reported after Air India Boeing 787 crash in India + Federal judge blocks Trump deployment of National Guard in LA + Trump signs bill blocking California electric vehicle mandate + Democrats demand testimony after senator handcuffed at DHS event + Google Cloud outage disrupts major online services globally + Texas deploys 5,000 National Guard troops ahead of protests + House passes $9.4 billion rescissions targeting public media + White House warns of mass casualty event if Iran attacked + Boeing CEO fired amid fallout from Air India plane crash + U.S. Senate confirms Billy Long as new IRS Commissioner + Senate Republicans push back on big border spending bill + Democratic California Senator Alex Padilla forcibly detained + Meta invests over $14 billion in AI company Scale AI + Security footage captures Air India plane moments before crash
Number 241 - Confirmed dead in the Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad, India.
Quote "'This is not over': Senators warn of massive casualties if Iran retaliates" — White House envoy Steve Witkoff

Israel launches sweeping strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
Israel hits Iran... Explosions rock Tehran
Israel bombs Iran in preemptive strike
Israel initiates a significant military campaign with multiple strikes targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities, escalating regional tensions and prompting emergency declarations.

California Senator forcibly removed, handcuffed at DHS presser
Senator Padilla forcibly removed amid DHS press chaos
Heightened U.S. domestic unrest as California Senator Alex Padilla is forcibly removed and handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security press conference, sparking political backlash.

Air India Boeing 787 crashes in India with one survivor
Sole survivor recalls horror from Air India crash
Pilot's desperate mayday moments before Air India crash
Tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad claims over 240 lives with a single known survivor, raising safety concerns and prompting investigations into the cause.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA
Judge orders Trump to return National Guard control to Newsom
Court issues TRO against Trump’s LA National Guard move
Judicial pushback against President Trump's federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid immigration protests, with multiple rulings declaring actions illegal or temporarily blocked.

Trump signs bill blocking California EV mandate
Trump moves to overturn California gas car ban
President blocks California’s greenhouse vehicle rules
President Trump signs legislation blocking California's electric vehicle mandates, escalating the battle over environmental regulations and state versus federal authority.

Google Cloud outage cripples major online services
Massive Google Cloud outage hits internet services
Widespread Google outage causes disruptions worldwide
Google Cloud suffers a widespread outage causing major internet and service disruptions globally, affecting platforms like Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat.

Texas deploys 5,000 National Guard ahead of protests
Marines authorized for operations in Los Angeles protests
Federal troops begin detaining migrants at southern border
Heightened military and law enforcement activity amid widespread immigration protests and enforcement operations in the United States, with deployments in Texas and Los Angeles.

House passes $9.4B rescissions targeting foreign aid and PBS
House approves funding cuts for NPR, PBS, and foreign aid
House moves to codify Trump’s spending cuts in rescissions bill
The U.S. House approves a $9.4 billion rescissions package slashing foreign aid and domestic public media funding, furthering President Trump's government spending cuts.

House floor erupts in profane shouting match over Padilla arrest
Dem Rep blasts GOP colleague: ‘Get some f---ing balls’
Rubio and Senate senators clash over border bill funding
Internal political infighting and dramatic moments unfold in U.S. Congress, including heated hearings, shouting matches, and partisan clashes escalating tensions on Capitol Hill.

Meta invests $14B to jumpstart AI lab with Scale AI deal
Scale AI promotes strategy chief as founder heads to Meta
Meta inks massive AI deal boosting superintelligence push
Meta invests billions in Scale AI and promotes CEO amid efforts to advance artificial intelligence capabilities and catch up in the AI race.

Boeing CEO fired after deadly 737 Max crashes fallout
Boeing’s star pilot crash sparks CEO firing and crisis
Fatal Air India crash deepens Boeing’s leadership woes
Boeing faces leadership turmoil with CEO replaced following the fatal Air India crash, as the company attempts to restore trust amid safety concerns.

Rubio says US not involved in Israeli strikes on Iran
Rubio warns Iran after Israel hits nuclear sites in Iran
US distances itself from Israel’s Iran strike
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio distances U.S. from Israeli strikes on Iran while warning Iran not to target U.S. personnel, underscoring diplomatic tensions.

Trump admin tells 500,000 migrants to self-deport immediately
Termination notices sent to migrants under Biden’s parole
DHS cancels Biden’s parole program for thousands of migrants
The U.S. administration issues termination notices to hundreds of thousands of migrants enrolled in Biden-era parole program, urging them to self-deport amid stricter immigration enforcement.

GOP moves to censure Senator Alex Padilla after forcible removal
Democrats demand Homeland Security Secretary Noem testify
Senate leaders slam DHS over handling of Padilla incident
Political backlash intensifies after Senator Alex Padilla is forcibly detained at DHS press event; GOP calls for censure while Democrats demand testimony and accountability.

Trump rips Fed Chair Powell as ‘numbskull’ urging rate cuts
President Trump presses Fed for lower interest rates
Trump refuses to fire Powell but demands rate cuts now
President Trump criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell again while demanding interest rate cuts amid ongoing economic tensions and market volatility.

Massive internet outage takes down Google, Spotify, AWS
Cloudflare and Google services face global disruption
Services like Spotify hit by major Google Cloud outage
Google and several cloud-based internet services suffer major outages disrupting millions of users worldwide, with ongoing recovery efforts underway.

GOP megabill favors rich while cutting poor’s benefits: CBO
Big spending bill delivers biggest gains to top earners
CBO: GOP bill would cost poorest $1,600, benefit rich $12K
Congress debates major tax and spending bill with critics warning it favors the wealthy and hits poor households hardest, raising concerns about distributional impacts.

ICE arrests criminals amid nationwide immigration protests
Mayors demand halt to stepped-up immigration raids
Democratic leaders condemn immigration crackdown protests
Separate but related immigration raids and protests continue nationwide as Democratic mayors push back against federal enforcement, and ICE arrests high-profile criminals amid unrest.

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ targets waste and boosts farmers
Military parade in DC to mark Army’s 250th anniversary
House votes to overturn D.C. sanctuary policies amid protests
Government-related funding and policy changes shape various sectors including AI investment, military parades, and immigration enforcement, reflecting ongoing political conflicts.

Video shows chaotic removal of Senator Alex Padilla
Democrats seethe after Padilla forcibly ejected at DHS news conference
Senator pushed to ground and handcuffed during DHS briefing
Internal U.S. conflicts surround the removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from the Department of Homeland Security press event amid political tensions and allegations of authoritarianism.

U.S. pulls some embassy staff from Middle East amid tensions
UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran for nuclear breaches
Israel ‘fully ready’ to strike Iran as war fears mount
Global and United States political leaders and agencies prepare for potential escalations following Israel's attacks on Iran, with U.S. embassy staff evacuations and international censure of Iran.

Los Angeles erupts as anti-ICE riots continue amid federal crackdown
Republicans target sanctuary governors in heated House hearing
Anti-ICE press coverage questioned over riot narratives
Criticism and political fallout mount in the wake of the immigration conflict in Los Angeles, including accusations against Democratic leaders and rising violence at protests.

DoJ sues New York over law blocking ICE arrests in courthouses
House passes bill to end DC sanctuary policies amid controversy
Judge to hear case challenging Trump’s LA troop deployment
Various legal battles and political decisions unfold, including court challenges to Trump administration immigration and military actions, plus legislative fights over public broadcasting and aid.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane opens up on ALS diagnosis
Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis dies at 52 after long cancer fight
Celebrity health struggles and farewells mark headlines
Notable deaths and health updates as public figures like actor Eric Dane reveal serious diagnoses, and former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis passes away after battling cancer.

House passes tougher fentanyl penalties bill
Congress sends fentanyl crackdown bill to President
Lawmakers unite to impose harsh penalties on fentanyl smugglers
Congressional action intensifies with approval of stricter penalties for fentanyl traffickers, aiming to tackle the growing opioid epidemic across the U.S.

California and other states sue Trump for killing EV rules
Trump administration sues New York over sanctuary state laws
Blue-state governors defend sanctuary policies amid GOP backlash
Federal and state governments clash over immigration enforcement policies, with sanctuary states defying federal orders and facing legal actions from the Trump administration.

Trump admits deportations hurting farmers and businesses
Trump vows changes coming to immigration crackdown policies
Administration plans criminal suits against employers hiring illegals
President Trump doubles down on immigration enforcement while acknowledging economic impacts on farms and businesses; announces plans for further crackdowns targeting employers.

Trump administration rolls back Biden-era power plant rules
EPA rollback sparks uproar over clean air and health risks
Trump repeals greenhouse gas limits, drawing legal challenges
Key domestic policy battles rage as President Trump pushes to rollback environmental regulations favoring industry owners, while facing scrutiny over health and climate impacts.

Hegseth hints at possible U.S. military action in Greenland, Panama
Defense Secretary refuses to confirm respecting court orders on military
Pentagon plans to invade Greenland if necessary confirmed
Military and defense planning discussed amid rising concerns, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming contingency plans for overseas operations and avoiding direct court compliance answers.

Supreme Court unanimously sides with family wrongly raided by FBI
Judge questions constitutionality of Trump’s LA National Guard order
Democratic senator forcibly removed from press conference sparks uproar
Political and legal controversies mount as the Supreme Court decides in favor of wrongfully raided families, while Trump and Democrats clash over immigration and military deployments.

Dow futures plunge and oil prices jump after Israel strikes Iran
Markets tumble amid Middle East escalations
Stocks slide as oil surges over Iran-Israel conflict fears
USS stocks react with falls and jumps as oil and gold surge amid Israel-Iran tensions and fears of wider conflict in the Middle East impacting global markets.
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