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Trump Downsizes National Security Council Staff Amid Shakeup

Pentagon Clamps Down on Reporters to Stem Military Leaks

Trump Hails West Point Grads as Winners In Charged Speech

President Donald Trump continues to reshape U.S. national security and military policies, including a major overhaul of the National Security Council staff, restricting Pentagon press access amidst leak concerns, and delivering a fiery commencement address at West Point praising the military and condemning diversity policies. His administration also pushes sweeping executive orders to boost nuclear power while imposing controversial tariffs on imports, escalating tensions globally.

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Major Exchange

Kyiv Hit by Russian Strikes as Prisoner Swap Begins

Ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates with intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv causing injuries and damage. Simultaneously, both sides conduct rare large-scale prisoner exchanges, releasing hundreds of soldiers and civilians amid fragile cease-fire hopes.

Judge Blocks Trump Ban on International Students at Harvard

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard Visas

Judge Slaps Down Trump Order Targeting Major Law Firm

Legal battles intensify over Trump administration's efforts to ban international students from prestigious universities such as Harvard and Columbia. Federal judges repeatedly block executive orders targeting these institutions, citing constitutional violations, amid wider clashes between Trump policies and academia.

Boeing Deal Lets Company Avoid Prosecution for Deadly Crashes

DOJ Drops Felony Case Against Boeing Over 737 Max Crashes

San Diego Plane Crash Probed After Runway Lights Found Broken

The aviation industry faces scrutiny as the U.S. Department of Justice reaches deals with Boeing to avoid prosecution for crashes that killed hundreds. Safety concerns arise after a fatal plane crash in San Diego where faulty runway lights and alert systems were detected prior to the accident.

Billy Joel Cancels Tour Following Devastating Brain Diagnosis

Billy Joel Calls Off Concerts Amid Lingering Health Issues

Celebrity musician Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts after disclosing a brain disorder affecting his hearing, vision, and balance, leading to a significant pause in his tour schedule.

Power Outage Hits Cannes Film Festival Amid Suspected Arson

Major Blackout Disrupts Cannes and Southeastern France Traffic

Arson Probe Launched After Cannes Festival Power Failure

France's prestigious Cannes Film Festival faces disruption due to a major power outage suspected to be caused by arson, affecting traffic and temporarily halting events during the festival's closing days.

Woman Arrested After Knife Rampage Injures 18 in Hamburg

18 Hurt in Hamburg Train Station Stabbing, Suspect in Custody

A stabbing attack at Hamburg central train station injures at least 18 people, some critically, as authorities arrest a female suspect amid an ongoing investigation into the violent incident.

Judge Orders Trump to Bring Wrongly Deported Man Back

Federal Court Commands Return of Improperly Deported Guatemalan

Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man deported wrongly to Mexico, highlighting errors in removal procedures and prompting demands for government action to rectify the case.

Trump Approves US Steel, Nippon Steel 'Planned Partnership'

US Steel Partnership Plan Clears Path with Trump's Blessing

Trump Greenlights Nippon Steel Merger with US Steel

US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel move toward a partnership approved by President Trump, aiming to create jobs and keep the American steel headquarters in Pittsburgh amid ongoing merger negotiations.

New Suspect Arrested in Massive New Orleans Jail Escape

Authorities Continue Hunt for Fugitives After Jail Break

Federal investigations and arrests continue around New Orleans jail escapees, with multiple suspects apprehended and authorities probing the security failures that allowed the mass breakout to occur.

Israel Probes Soldier Use of Palestinian Human Shields in Gaza

Widespread Claims Accuse Israel of Using Human Shields

Amid renewed conflict and humanitarian crises, Israel faces critical scrutiny over its military tactics in Gaza including alleged use of Palestinians as human shields, drawing widespread condemnation and investigations.

Trump Meme Coin Dinner Draws Criticism Over Food, Security

Legal Questions Loom Over Trump’s Crypto Investor Gala

Trump’s Meme Coin Price Plunges After Exclusive Dinner

Controversial dinner hosted by President Trump for top investors in his meme coin sparks bipartisan legal concerns, with attendees criticizing the event's organization and security as the coin's value drops sharply.

Federal Court Nixes Trump’s Punitive Orders on Law Firms

Judge blocks President Trump's executive orders targeting high-profile law firms, ruling the orders unconstitutional and ending a campaign of punitive measures against certain legal entities.

Florida Woman Attacks MAGA Supporter in Violent Confrontation

Teen Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man in Long Beach

Violent Crime Rates Show Mixed Trends Ahead of Memorial Day

Increasing violence and controversial incidents mark the latest developments in U.S. crime, including a Florida woman attacking a Trump supporter, a 15-year-old arrested for a fatal shooting, and rising crime rates as Memorial Day approaches.

Supreme Court Backs Trump on Removing Federal Agency Heads

Judge Blocks Deportations, Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported

Federal Courts Challenge Trump Executive Actions on Immigration

U.S. judges and courts continue to shape the legal landscape with rulings on immigration, civil rights, and executive authority, including blocks on deportation policies and affirmations of presidential power to remove agency heads.

Experts Warn Trump’s Nuclear Push Risks ‘Next Three Mile Island’

Trump’s Nuclear Overhaul Sparks Safety Debate

President Trump continues efforts to ramp up U.S. nuclear energy through executive orders aiming to expedite safety reviews and boost production, while experts warn these moves could raise safety concerns and escalate global tensions.

US Begins Lifting Sanctions on War-Torn Syria

Trump Admin Moves to Ease Syria Sanctions, Aid Recovery Efforts

Syria Welcomes US Sanctions Relief as Reconstruction Hopes Rise

The Trump administration eases decades-old sanctions on Syria, signaling a shift in Middle East policy aimed at facilitating reconstruction and stability in the war-torn nation despite ongoing international concerns.

Senate Eyes Changes to Trump’s Budget Package

Trump's Massive Bill Criticized for Worsening Debt and Inequality

House Republicans Warn Senate Against Diluting Trump Agenda Bill

Controversy erupts over federal budget and spending bills under President Trump, dubbed the ‘big beautiful bill,’ which faces criticism for favoring the wealthy, causing deficits, and prompting partisan battles on policy provisions.

ICE Targets Illegal Aliens Post-Court Hearings in New Strategy

Illegal Immigrant Faces Charges for Decades of Fraudulent Benefits

Several federal and state investigations focus on immigration and deportation issues, including wrongful deportations, identity theft by illegal immigrants, and intensified ICE operations targeting individuals immediately after court hearings.

Israeli Embassy Staff Slain in Shocking D.C. Attack

Jewish Community Urges Action After Embassy Staff Killings

Security Chief Nominee Faces Backlash Over Hostage Deal Opposition

Amid mounting tensions, Israeli embassy staff murders in Washington, D.C., raise concerns about extremism while Jewish groups and officials call for stronger security measures and investigations into anti-Semitic attacks.

Apple CEO Pressures Texas Governor to Block Child Safety Bill

Trump Tariff Threats Rift Relations with Apple and EU

Tech Giants Navigate Complex Tariff and Regulatory Challenges

Tech companies face mounting pressure and legal battles related to privacy, immigration, and tariffs, highlighted by CEO Tim Cook’s lobbying against child safety laws and the impact of trade tariffs on major manufacturers like Apple.

Sperm Donor Passed Cancer Gene to Multiple Children - Report

US Measles Cases Climb Amid State Outbreaks

Experts Question Biden Administration’s Health Policy on Children

Medical and health crises emerge with alarming revelations such as a sperm donor passing cancer-causing genes to 10 children, increasing measles cases in the U.S., and public health debates spurred by controversial nutrition and vaccine studies.

Trump’s Crypto Dinner Sparks Legal Scrutiny

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Facilitate Return of Deported Man

Legal and political turmoil surrounds President Trump with investigations, lawsuits over executive actions, and controversies involving his administration’s handling of immigration, university policies, and cryptocurrency events.