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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% amid Nippon deal

Trump promises US Steel stays American as tariffs soar

White House blasts courts after tariffs blocked

Trump administration intensifies trade war with a major steel tariff hike, celebrating a new US Steel-Nippon Steel deal while facing legal challenges and criticism.

Elon Musk exits Trump admin with black eye in farewell

Musk denies drug claims amid Trump farewell event

Trump hails Musk's DOGE work at Oval Office send-off

Elon Musk ends his controversial tenure with Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, drawing focus to drug use reports and a public farewell with the president.

Supreme Court lets Trump revoke migrant parole protections

High court blocks stay on deportations of 500K migrants

Appeals courts block Trump’s mass federal firings plan

Supreme Court gives Trump administration legal wins by allowing the revocation of humanitarian parole protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants and halting lower court injunctions.

Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat in Asia

Hegseth vows US support for Taiwan over China threat

US urges Asia to stand united against Chinese aggression

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issues dire warnings about an imminent Chinese military threat, urging Indo-Pacific allies to boost defense spending and prepare for conflict.

Death toll hits 151 after Nigerian floods submerge town

Floods kill 111 as climate worsens in northern Nigeria

Nigerian town battles floods, thousands displaced

Catastrophic flooding in Nigeria’s Mokwa town has resulted in at least 151 deaths and thousands displaced after intense rainfall and a dam collapse worsened the disaster.

PBS sues Trump over funding cuts amid censorship claims

Minnesota public TV joins suit against Trump defunding

PBS slams Trump admin for ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination'

Public Broadcasting Service and Minnesota’s public TV station file lawsuits against Trump administration’s efforts to defund them amid accusations of viewpoint discrimination.

Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director over DEI

Ex-portrait chief called ‘highly partisan’ by Trump

Trump targets museum head amid culture wars

President Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director for promoting diversity initiatives, continuing his campaign against perceived liberal agendas in federal institutions.

Hamas reviews U.S. Gaza ceasefire offer amid conflict

Breaking down Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks confusion

UN warns Gaza faces famine as conflict rages on

Hamas is reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, with the situation still volatile and no agreement yet reached.

Sen. Ernst says ‘we’re all going to die’ on Medicaid cuts

Iowa GOP senator’s callous Medicaid remarks spark outrage

Ernst defends Medicaid changes amid furious town hall

Senator Joni Ernst faces severe backlash after dismissive comment on Medicaid cuts, telling constituents ‘we are all going to die’ during a contentious town hall.

Trump signals Gaza ceasefire could be imminent

Trump teases possible Israel-Hamas truce soon

Trump hints that an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is ‘very close’ amid escalating ground operations and intensified conflict in Gaza.

Trump admin axes $3.7 billion Biden clean energy grants

Energy Secretary halts major clean energy projects

The Department of Energy under Trump administration cancels $3.7 billion in clean energy project grants, marking a significant setback for renewable initiatives in the U.S.

FBI probes impersonation of Trump chief of staff

Fake Susie Wiles texts draw federal investigation

The FBI investigates attempts to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in texts and calls, raising concern over cybersecurity at the Trump administration.

Trump admin revokes visas of CCP-linked Chinese students

China blasts US visa revocations as unjustified

Controversy grows over revocation of Chinese student visas linked to Communist Party affiliations, sparking diplomatic tension and academic community concern.

Parolee punches priest during Chicago carjacking

Millions of bees escape after truck overturns in US

Assault crimes and violent incidents highlight ongoing concerns: A Chicago parolee allegedly punched a priest, and 250 million bees escaped after a semi-truck crash in Washington state.

NJ sheriff’s officer dies after 9th-floor window fall

A New Jersey sheriff’s officer dies in a tragic accident falling from a ninth-floor window, raising questions about safety protocols

CDC contradicts RFK Jr. on COVID vaccine for kids

HHS secretary criticized for flawed vaccine report

Public outcry mounts over CDC’s contradictory COVID-19 vaccine guidance for children and pregnant women following statements by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

PBS sues Trump admin to block federal funding cuts

NPR follows suit suing Trump over defunding order

Legal battles heat up as PBS and NPR sue the Trump administration over federal funding cuts, claiming unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination amid political tensions.

DOE finds NY native mascot bans violate civil rights

New York battles federal probe over mascot policies

Native American mascot bans draw federal investigation by Department of Education, found to violate civil rights in New York state, intensifying cultural and political conflicts.

Courts split on Trump’s tariffs’ legality

Legal experts dissect ongoing tariff rulings

Legal turmoil continues around Trump tariffs with conflicting court rulings, leaving the fate of President Trump’s sweeping tariff policies uncertain and debated by experts.

Inflation falls to lowest level in four years under Trump

Trade deficit plunges as tariffs reshape economy

The US economy shows signs of strength as inflation hits a four-year low and trade deficit plunges amid ongoing debates over tariff impacts.

PBS sues Trump administration over funding cut

PBS and public TV battle Trump over defunding moves, claiming censorship amid political friction; several lawsuits underway to protect federal funding.

Trump expands visa vetting for foreign students at Harvard

Harvard vows fight amid Trump funding and visa clampdown

President Trump launches aggressive moves against universities over international student vetting and funding, escalating conflicts with top academic institutions like Harvard.

CDC updates COVID guidance, contradicting RFK Jr.

Experts warn Diet Coke linked to heart risks

Study predicts cavity surge if fluoride is banned

Public health debates erupt as CDC updates COVID vaccine advice amid controversies stirred by RFK Jr., while studies highlight health risks from diet sodas and fluoride removal.

UN declares Gaza ‘hungriest place on Earth’ amid crisis

Israeli minister blasts EU on Muslim Brotherhood ties

Pro-Hamas US campus protests fuel anti-Israel sentiment

Growing tensions in Gaza and Israel prompt calls from multiple fronts including diaspora leaders and UN, with starvation and military actions escalating humanitarian crises.

Police issue warning on illicit drug emojis on social media

Senator Ernst sparks fury with Medicaid remarks at town hall

Incidents of violence, lawsuits, and political strife continue across the US, including arrests after parolee assaults, controversial comments in town halls, and FBI warnings on drug emoji codes.