Trump Weighs Iran Strike Amid Exploding Israel-Iran War
President Donald Trump faces a critical decision on military intervention in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict amid intense domestic debate and Pentagon options, including powerful bunker-buster bombs potentially targeting Iran's nuclear facilities.
24 Hours Trump weighs strike decision as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies + Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender care for minors + U.S. deploys USS Gerald Ford carrier to Mediterranean amid Middle East tension + Karen Read found not guilty of murder in high-profile trial + DOJ seizes record $225M in crypto linked to scams + Honda recalls 259,000 vehicles over brake issue + Trump administration ends LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline + Los Angeles Lakers sale valued at $10 billion announced + Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns + US evacuates diplomats from Israel amid missile attacks + Senate hearing grills Defense Secretary Hegseth over protests + Iran rejects surrender as Israeli strikes continue + Trump installs massive flagpoles at White House + JD Vance briefly banned from social media site Bluesky + ICE raids lead to arrest of 84 illegal immigrants in Louisiana + Hurricane Erick strengthens heading toward Mexico
Number $10 billion - Valuation of Los Angeles Lakers in recent ownership sale.
Quote "The Israelis have to finish what they started. They started this." — Steve Bannon

Trump weighs military strike amid Israel-Iran war escalation
Trump delays final order despite approving Iran attack plans
Pentagon offers Trump multiple options on Israel-Iran conflict
President Trump is at a crossroads regarding U.S. military involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, facing intense political debate and weighing options including deploying powerful bunker-buster bombs.

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee transgender care ban
Supreme Court Ruling Shakes Transgender Care Debate
SCOTUS Upholds Ban on Puberty Blockers for Minors
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a significant decision bolstering conservative state efforts and sparking widespread political and social reactions.

Lakers to sell majority stake in record $10B deal
Buss family finalizes Lakers sale at $10 billion valuation
LA Lakers ownership to change hands in $10 billion deal
The Los Angeles Lakers will change ownership as the Buss family agrees to sell a controlling stake in the historic NBA franchise valued at $10 billion to businessman Mark Walter.

Fed holds interest rates steady amid inflation fears
Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged, signals cuts ahead
Fed defies Trump, holds rates steady with cautious outlook
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid ongoing inflation concerns and signals potential rate cuts later this year despite pressure from President Trump to lower borrowing costs.
DOJ seizes record $225 million in crypto scam raid
Justice Department cracks down on massive crypto scam
The Department of Justice announces the largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure totaling $225 million related to global 'pig butchering' scams affecting numerous victims worldwide.

Honda recalls 259,000 cars over dangerous brake defect
Massive Honda recall issued over faulty brake pedals
Honda issues a recall for over 259,000 vehicles due to a defective brake pedal issue that could impair drivers' ability to slow or stop their cars, signaling a major safety concern.

Trump ends LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline program
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide hotline
The Trump administration announces plans to shut down the specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline program, a move that faces criticism amid rising concerns for mental health in the community.

US begins evacuations from Israel amid missile strikes
US embassy temporarily closed as Israel-Iran war intensifies
Escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict lead to the evacuation of American diplomats and nonessential personnel from the U.S. embassy in Israel as missile strikes and hostilities continue.

Karen Read found not guilty of murder, guilty of DUI
Jury acquits Karen Read of murder in police boyfriend’s death
Karen Read has been acquitted of second-degree murder but convicted of a lesser charge in a high-profile trial involving the death of her police officer boyfriend, a case that drew significant public attention.

Trump installs massive new flagpoles at White House
White House gets giant Trump-funded flagpoles and flags
President Trump installs two monumental flagpoles on White House grounds, showcasing huge American flags in a symbolic display amid escalating global tensions.

JD Vance banned then reinstated on social platform Bluesky
Vance suspended on Bluesky minutes after joining
Vice President JD Vance briefly faces suspension on left-leaning social media site Bluesky after joining, highlighting tensions in political discourse related to the Iran conflict.

ICE raids in Louisiana net 84 illegal immigrants
Massive immigration sweep hits US cities amid growing tensions
The U.S. is enhancing immigration enforcement with large-scale raids resulting in arrest of dozens of undocumented immigrants, sparking protests and political clashes in major cities.

Hurricane Erick intensifies, heads toward Mexico’s coast
Major Hurricane Erick threatens flooding and mudslides in Mexico
Hurricane Erick rapidly strengthens into a major Category 3 storm as it approaches Mexico's Pacific coast, triggering severe flood and mudslide warnings for affected states.

USS Gerald Ford carrier deploys amid Middle East crisis
US sends $13B Gerald Ford carrier to Mediterranean as tensions rise
The U.S. Navy deploys its newest $13 billion aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford to the Mediterranean amid increasing tensions in the Middle East related to Israel and Iran hostilities.
Powell holds rates steady despite Trump’s pressure
Fed warns of inflation rise, holds rates amid tariffs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defies President Trump by keeping interest rates steady while warning about tariff-driven price hikes and rising stagflation risks.

Justice Thomas blasts blind faith in ‘experts’ on trans issues
Thomas scorns courts’ deference to ‘self-described experts’
Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes courts for blindly trusting self-described experts in transgender care cases, underscoring conservative perspectives in recent Supreme Court rulings.

Democrats boycott hearing on Biden’s mental fitness
Senate hearing on Biden’s health marred by Dem walkout
The Biden administration faces criticism as Democrats boycott and disrupt Senate hearings probing the former president's mental fitness and alleged cover-up of his health issues.

US sanctions five Mexican cartel leaders amid rising violence
Treasury hits cartel bosses tied to TikTok influencer murder
Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, U.S. sanctions target Mexican cartel leaders to disrupt illicit activities linked to drug trafficking and violence.

Senate GOP backs Trump on Israel-Iran war policy
Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson clash over Iran conflict support
Senators with divergent views spar on U.S. role in Israel-Iran war, reflecting complex political tensions concerning potential American involvement in the Middle East conflict.

US resumes student visas with new social media checks
Visa applicants face intense social media screening
The Trump administration applies new social media vetting rules for visa applicants and resumes student visa processing, tightening scrutiny on foreign nationals.
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