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Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions boosting Trump agenda

SCOTUS curbs judges’ power to block presidential orders nationwide

Supreme Court hands Trump ‘giant win’ in birthright citizenship case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued major rulings limiting federal judges’ powers to issue nationwide injunctions blocking government policies, delivering significant legal victories for the Trump administration, especially concerning birthright citizenship and executive actions.

Senate GOP races to pass Trump’s big beautiful bill this weekend

Senate releases final version of Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill

Senate planned initial vote on Trump’s megabill Saturday

Senate Republicans are rushing to finalize and vote on President Trump's extensive tax and spending bill known as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' facing internal disagreements and uncertain vote counts as the deadline approaches.

Israel strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza amid ceasefire hopes

At least 34 dead in Israeli strikes as Gaza crisis deepens

Death toll mounts in Gaza strikes amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Israeli military operations in Gaza have caused significant casualties amid escalating conflict, with at least 60 fatalities reported. Ceasefire negotiations show tentative progress but tensions remain high.

DR Congo and Rwanda sign historic US-mediated peace deal

Trump hails peace accord between Congo and Rwanda

Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal after decades of conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a U.S.-brokered peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict in Central Africa, heralded as a major breakthrough for regional stability.

Trump ends all trade talks with Canada over digital tax

Trump cuts off trade negotiations with Canada—tariffs looming

Trump halts US-Canada talks amid fight over tech taxes

President Donald Trump announced a suspension of trade negotiations with Canada following the country's decision to impose a digital services tax affecting U.S. technology firms, threatening new tariffs and escalating trade tensions.

Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting top law firms

Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia to remain in jail

Justice Department fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan 6 cases

Judicial developments include lower courts blocking Trump executive orders targeting elite law firms and a federal judge ordering Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain jailed amid deportation concerns; the Department of Justice fired three prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases.

Senate rejects bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Senate blocks resolution to restrain Trump’s strikes on Iran

Senate fails to curb Trump’s military authority amid Iran tensions

The U.S. Senate rejected Democratic efforts to restrict President Trump’s military authority related to Iran, supporting the administration's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities despite widespread debate.

Tesla completes first fully autonomous car delivery

Tesla Model Y delivers itself from factory to customer

Tesla announced it completed its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery, driving a Model Y from its Texas Gigafactory to a customer’s home without human assistance, marking a significant milestone in self-driving technology.

Poll shows Trump's 2024 minority voter gains surge

New polls reveal growing minority voter support for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, indicating a shift in the political coalition that could impact campaign dynamics.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor primary

Zohran Mamdani's upset win exposes Democratic divide

NYC’s Socialist Candidate Mamdani Faces Party Pushback

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, shaking up the political landscape and prompting mixed reactions from establishment Democrats and Republicans alike.

Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million defamation

California Gov Newsom takes on Fox News in massive lawsuit

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of misrepresenting a phone call between him and President Trump, escalating tensions between the governor and conservative media.

Car bombing kills 13 soldiers near Afghan border

Deadly attack hits Pakistan’s military near border

A car bombing near the Afghan border killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured many more, reflecting ongoing instability and violence in the region.

Trump administration ends TPS for 500000 Haitians

DHS terminates temporary protected status for Haitians

The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for over 500,000 Haitian migrants, removing legal protections and exposing many to potential deportation.

Justice Department investigates UC over race and sex quotas

The Department of Justice launched a probe into the University of California over alleged hiring quotas based on race and sex, intensifying scrutiny of affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.

Washington Post Pulitzer winner charged with child porn

Pulitzer-winning WaPo reporter arrested for child porn

WaPo editor busted on child porn charges in federal probe

Multiple top reporters at The Washington Post, including a Pulitzer Prize winner, were arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, sparking major scandal and legal proceedings.

Senate GOP aims to slash Consumer Bureau budget by half

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ targets consumer watchdog funding

Senate Republicans proposed deep cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding as part of President Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ risking hundreds of job losses amid budget debates.

Fireball streaks across Georgia sky, debris hits home

Suspected meteor lights up Southeast skies

Reports emerged of a suspected meteor or fireball streaking across Georgia and the Carolinas, visible from orbit and causing debris to hit a home.

Senate rebuffs Dem bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Senate blocks measure aiming to restrain Trump on Iran strikes

US Senate failed to pass a resolution to restrict President Trump’s military authority to launch attacks on Iran without congressional approval, in a move largely supported by Republicans.

Memo reveals Mamdani plans tax hikes on whiter NYC neighborhoods

Mamdani shaken as media probes past controversial videos

Republicans use Mamdani as evangelical bogeyman

Tense political developments in New York City include controversy over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s socialist policies, tax proposals targeting wealthier neighborhoods, and establishment attempts to oppose his rise.

Trump ends deportation protections for Haitians under TPS

Doxxing threat targets ICE agents amid rise in assaults

ICE rolls out facial recognition tech on officers’ phones

Controversy surrounds President Trump’s immigration policies including deportation protections ending for Haitians, ICE enforcement facing assaults, and federal agents reportedly bolstered with new biometric tools.

Southern Europe swelters under first major summer heatwave

Rainforest vulnerability grows amid climate crisis

Environmental groups sue to halt Florida Everglades detention center

Global climate and environmental concerns highlight extreme heatwaves across Europe, deadly rainforest losses, and activists suing to block migrant detention centers heating environmental debates.

California’s Newsom sues Fox News for $787M defamation

Trump admin forces University of Virginia president resignation

High-profile legal and political battles continue with California suing Fox News for defamation, the Trump administration pushing major changes in diversity initiatives, and education institutions under scrutiny.

Russian drone strike kills two, wounds 14 in Ukraine’s Odesa

Fisherman mauled to death by crocodile in Malaysia

Violent crime drops in Chicago but concerns remain

Multiple attacks and security incidents worldwide including Russian drone strikes killing civilians in Ukraine, a brutal crocodile attack in Malaysia, and rising violent crime in U.S. cities amid ongoing unrest.