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Supreme Court clears Trump to slash Education Dept staff

SCOTUS blocks reinstatement of fired Education workers

Trump wins Supreme Court backing for Education layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to permit the Trump administration to proceed with the large-scale layoffs and staffing cuts at the Department of Education, marking a significant step in dismantling the agency despite ongoing legal challenges.

Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs over Ukraine war

Trump orders new weapons for Ukraine amid tariff threats

Trump envoy meets Zelenskyy as US pledges more Patriot missiles

President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with severe and secondary tariffs if a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days, furthermore promising new weapons supplies for Ukraine in a major policy shift.

Deadly fire kills nine at Massachusetts nursing home

Nine dead, dozens hurt in Massachusetts assisted living blaze

Massachusetts fire claims elderly lives in assisted facility

A devastating fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts has killed nine people and injured dozens more, raising scrutiny on emergency response and fire safety in elder care homes.

Cuomo launches independent run for NYC mayor

Andrew Cuomo refuses to quit NYC mayor race after loss

Cuomo confirms third-party bid against socialist Mamdani

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will run as an independent candidate for New York City mayor after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, setting up a contentious and crowded race.

Texas Gov says Musk emails too ‘embarrassing’ to disclose

Abbott bars release of ‘intimate’ emails with Elon Musk

Gov Abbott refuses to publish Musk correspondence records

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declines to release his emails and communications with Elon Musk, citing that they are 'intimate and embarrassing,' amid public records requests and growing scrutiny of the exchanges.

DOJ fires more than 20 staff from Trump probe teams

Justice Department purges investigators tied to Trump cases

DOJ ethics chief dismissed by AG Pam Bondi amid shakeup

The Department of Justice has fired over 20 employees connected to special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into former President Donald Trump, reflecting ongoing shifts in the Justice Department’s personnel amid political tensions.

Elmo’s X account hacked with racist and antisemitic rants

Sesame Workshop fights to regain control after Elmo hack

Elmo’s account posts bigotry amid Epstein file demands

The official X account of Elmo was hacked, posting antisemitic and racist messages, and demanding the U.S. government release more Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking alarm and investigation from Sesame Workshop and authorities.

24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze $6.8B education funds

Democratic states challenge Trump over frozen education cash

States file suit over Trump freeze of after-school funding

The Trump administration is facing lawsuits and criticism from more than 20 states over freezing $6.8 billion in funding for education programs such as after-school and summer care, threatening critical services for children and families.

Wildfire ravages historic Grand Canyon Lodge, forces closure

Grand Canyon fire destroys historic lodge and visitor center

Arizona governor demands probe into Grand Canyon wildfire

A devastating wildfire has destroyed the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge and several other structures in Arizona, leading to park closures and prompting a federal investigation into the fire management response.

Kentucky church shooting kills two, wounds trooper

Suspect identified in deadly Kentucky church rampage

Gunman planned to kill mother of his children before shooting

A shooting at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, left two women dead and a state trooper wounded, with police identifying the suspect and revealing details of the incident, which started after a carjacking and included domestic motives.

Senate panel slams preventable failures in Trump shooting

Secret Service criticized for missed intel before Trump attack

Report reveals security lapses at Trump rally assassination attempt

The Senate released a report exposing a cascade of preventable failures by the Secret Service ahead of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last year, reigniting calls for accountability and reforms.

AG Pam Bondi fires Justice Department's top ethics lawyer

Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, has dismissed the Department of Justice's top ethics lawyer amidst ongoing tensions within the Trump administration's Justice Department and fallout related to high-profile cases.

Second wave of flooding threatens Central Texas disaster zone

Heavy rains stall Texas flood rescue efforts and search

Central Texas braces for a second wave of life-threatening flooding after heavy rains resume, stalling search efforts and complicating recovery in the aftermath of recent catastrophic floods that killed over 120 people.

Tesla heads to court over fatal Autopilot crash lawsuit

Autopilot under fire in Miami wrongful death federal trial

Tesla faces a federal wrongful death trial in Miami over allegations that its Autopilot driver-assistance system was responsible for a fatal 2019 crash, raising scrutiny of the safety of autonomous vehicle technology.

Pentagon awards $200M AI contract to Musk’s xAI amid scandal

US Defense Department taps Musk’s Grok AI after controversy

xAI wins multimillion defense deal despite ‘MechaHitler’ bot

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI won a $200 million contract from the Defense Department to provide artificial intelligence systems like the chatbot Grok, despite recent controversies involving antisemitic posts by Grok's AI.