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Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela - Major escalation

President Trump confirmed he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in pressure on Maduro and opening the door to deeper U.S. action in the region

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10,000+ - Projected federal layoffs during the government shutdown

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"We will disarm them, maybe violently" — President Donald Trump

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Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela - White House confirms escalation

President Trump confirmed he has authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela, a major escalation in U.S. pressure on the Maduro regime and part of a broader campaign including strikes on suspected drug boats.

Israel identifies two more returned bodies as deceased hostages

Israel continues identifying remains returned from Gaza as part of the fragile ceasefire and hostage deal, while Hamas says it has handed over bodies it can reach, leaving painful questions about missing remains.

Video shows Hamas fighters executing Palestinians accused of collaboration

Several videos and reports have surfaced showing Hamas fighters executing Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel, raising alarm about reprisals and complicating the fragile post-ceasefire environment.

With fragile Gaza ceasefire taking hold Trump eyes Russia - next target named

The Gaza ceasefire remains fragile as Israeli officials warn the deal could stall if Hamas does not return remains, while the White House insists all hostages will be returned and President Trump projects broader geopolitical aims.

Federal judge issues temporary order barring layoffs during shutdown

Multiple federal judges have issued injunctions or temporary orders blocking the Trump administration's planned mass firings and layoffs during the ongoing government shutdown, while the White House warns layoffs could exceed 10,000.

Reporters turn in Pentagon badges and exit over new media rules

Dozens of Pentagon reporters have turned in credentials and left the building in protest after the Defense Department introduced new media access rules, a dramatic standoff between the press and the Pentagon.

White House says tech and corporate reps dined with Trump over ballroom project

President Trump hosted a high-dollar White House dinner to thank donors for funding his planned $250 million ballroom project, drawing criticism as the government shutdown leaves federal workers unpaid.

Trump declares trade war with China - tariffs escalated

President Trump declared a trade war with China as tensions over rare earths and tariffs escalate, triggering market reactions and discussions of decoupling supply chains from Beijing.

US may take strategic stakes in rare earths to blunt China 'power grab'

Following Beijing's export curbs, U.S. officials are considering more direct interventions in the rare earths sector, including potential government stakes to protect supply chains vital for defense and high tech.

Supreme Court appears poised to weaken key portion of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court signaled during oral arguments that it may limit or curtail race‑based considerations in congressional redistricting, a decision that could reshape the Voting Rights Act's enforcement and national politics.

Trump weighs sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - decision looms

The White House is weighing delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine as Kyiv seeks longer‑range capabilities to pressure Russia, while U.S. defense officials warn of consequences for Russia if it escalates.

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's trains in battle for railways

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's rail network, complicating logistics and prompting increased military aid from allies as Kyiv meets with U.S. weapons makers to secure more shipments.

IMF warns soaring global government debt could top 100 percent of GDP

The IMF warned global government debt could hit record highs by 2029, while markets reacted with safe haven flows into gold and mixed futures as investors weigh policy risks and trade tensions.

OpenAI to permit age gated erotica on ChatGPT for adult users

Tech platforms and AI firms face a chaotic week as OpenAI signals looser content rules for adults, global YouTube outages frustrate millions, and platforms weigh moderation and policy responses.

Sources trace F5 breach to Chinese hackers who stole source code

A major breach of F5 Networks is being blamed on Chinese state‑linked hackers who used long‑running access and malware to steal source code, while the UK releases evidence in a collapsed spy case alleging extensive Chinese espionage.

Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm devastated coastal villages

One of the largest airlifts in Alaska history is underway after remnants of Typhoon Halong devastated coastal villages, forcing hundreds to be evacuated and triggering relief operations across the region.

Man accused of starting Palisades fire indicted by federal grand jury

A federal grand jury has returned indictments tied to January’s Palisades Fire near Los Angeles, charging a suspect with additional federal counts and exposing the blaze as potentially deliberate and deadly.

NTSB finds faulty engineering led to Titan sub implosion to Titanic site

The NTSB concluded faulty engineering and lax safety at OceanGate contributed to the 2023 Titan submersible implosion that killed five, prompting renewed scrutiny of experimental commercial deep‑sea operations.

Judge extends block on Trump deploying National Guard to Portland

Federal judges have extended restraining orders blocking the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to police U.S. cities, creating legal hurdles for the president's domestic security plans.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over federal immigration raids

Local governments and communities are clashing with federal immigration enforcement as Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over raids and protests in Chicago and elsewhere have turned confrontational.

JD Vance brushes off racist Young Republicans texts as 'what kids do'

A leaked Young Republicans group chat containing racist, sexist and violent messages ignited bipartisan condemnation while Vice President JD Vance minimized the fallout, triggering resignations and calls for investigations.

FBI director says Operation Summer Heat posted the nation's best crime numbers

The Justice Department and the White House touted Operation Summer Heat as producing historic arrest numbers and large fentanyl seizures even as critics question claims and impacts on civil liberties.

DOT to withhold over $40M from California for failing to enforce trucker English rules

The Department of Transportation moved to withhold more than $40 million from California over enforcement of English language requirements for truckers, escalating federal‑state friction.

NBC News lays off about 150 employees amid network spinoff

Major media groups are cutting staff as corporate restructurings and ratings pressures push newsrooms to shrink, with NBC News among several outlets announcing significant layoffs.