Trump Reveals Major Prisoner Swap in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
President Donald Trump announced a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine involving around 1,000 captives from each side, marking a pivotal development in the ongoing conflict and signaling potential shifts in diplomatic relations.
24 Hours Trump reveals major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap + Pentagon deploys 1100+ more troops to southern border + Harvard barred from enrolling international students + Federal judge blocks Trump order to dismantle Education Dept + Israeli embassy staffers killed in DC shooting + Supreme Court sides with Trump on firing federal agency heads + San Diego plane crash kills 3, damages homes + South African gold mine traps nearly 300 workers underground + Trump's House budget bill passes narrowly, heads to Senate + Iran threatens nuclear material move amid Israel tensions + Aid trickling into Gaza as hunger crisis worsens + GOP House tax bill to hurt low-income, favor rich + Iran-US nuclear talks enter critical fifth round in Rome + Trump administration investigates Media Matters group + Florida woman charged after attack on MAGA hat wearer + Trump crypto dinner sparks ethics concerns and protests
Number 289 - Miners trapped underground in South African gold mine shaft
Quote "I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza" — Elias Rodriguez, accused Israeli embassy staff shooter

Trump Hints at Big Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap
Trump: Major Prisoner Swap Just Completed Between Russia and Ukraine
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Involved in Major Prisoner Swap
President Trump's announcement of a major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap and related prisoner exchange developments dominate the geopolitical headlines, highlighting a significant move in the ongoing conflict.

Pentagon Sends 1100 Troops to Southern Border - Troop Surge Nears 10,000
Trump Deploys 1115 More Troops to US-Mexico Border
More US Troops Headed to Southern Border Amid Escalation
The U.S. government is escalating its efforts to secure the southern border by deploying additional troops, increasing military presence amid criticism over resource use and immigration policy.

Trump Blocks Harvard from Enrolling International Students
DHS Terminates Harvard's Student Visa Program
Trump Administration Bars Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students
The Trump administration's move to block Harvard University from enrolling international students marks an escalation in tensions and an attack on the institution's academic programs.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Education Dept Dismantling
Judge Halts Trump’s Order to Dismantle Education Department
Trump Suffers Huge Blow With Court Blocking Education Dept Shakeup
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, ordering restoration of laid-off employees and halting Trump’s efforts for now.

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in DC Shooting
Gunman Charged in Killing of Israeli Embassy Workers
Suspect Charged with Murder in DC Israeli Embassy Shootings
Two Israeli embassy staffers were fatally shot outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., sparking widespread condemnation and investigation into antisemitic violence.

Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Firing Democrat Appointees
SCOTUS Hands Trump Victory on Firing Federal Agency Heads
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire Heads of Independent Agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court bolsters President Trump's authority by allowing him to fire Democratic appointees from independent federal boards, a significant victory for the administration.

Deadly San Diego Plane Crash: Jet Hit Power Lines Before Crash
San Diego Plane Crash Kills 3, Homes Set on Fire
Plane Passenger Refuses to Swap Seat Before Deadly Crash
A private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood causing deaths and damage, with investigators revealing it clipped power lines before impact.

289 Miners Trapped Underground at South African Gold Mine
Hundreds of Workers Still Trapped in South African Mine Shaft
South African Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Miners
Nearly 300 workers remain trapped underground after a 'shaft incident' at the South African Kloof gold mine, triggering a major rescue operation.

House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Narrowly
Trump’s House Budget Bill Clears First Hurdle
‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Faces Senate Obstacles After House Passage
House Republicans narrowly passed President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, moving it forward to the Senate where debate and potential changes are expected.

Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Rome Hit Critical Stage
Iran Threatens to Relocate Nuclear Materials to Secret Sites
Fifth Round of US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Underway
Iran continues nuclear negotiations with the U.S. amid threats to move nuclear material to secret sites, signaling high tensions over potential Israeli strikes.

Trump Administration Investigates Media Matters Group
Federal Trade Commission Probes Media Matters for Collusion Claims
FTC Launches Sweeping Investigation into Media Matters
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into liberal watchdog Media Matters amid legal confrontations involving Elon Musk and campaign finance scrutiny.

Florida Woman Charged After Attack on 72-Year-Old MAGA Supporter
Woman Arrested for Assault on Elderly Trump Supporter
A Florida woman faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking a 72-year-old Trump supporter wearing a MAGA hat, intensifying the political violence debate around election-related passions.

Trump Hosts Top Meme Coin Investors at Controversial Dinner
Protesters Gather Outside Trump’s Secretive Meme Coin Gala
Exclusive Crypto Dinner Sparks Ethics Complaints Against Trump
President Trump hosts an exclusive crypto dinner for top investors in his meme coin as ethics concerns and protests erupt around the controversial event.

Aid ‘Less Than a Drop in the Ocean’ for Starving Gaza
UN Warns of Hunger Crisis as Aid Slowly Reaches Gaza
Gaza Faces Brink of Famine Amid Minimal Aid Deliveries
Growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza as aid trickles in amidst worsening hunger crisis with tens of thousands at risk of famine due to ongoing conflict and blockades.

ADL Urges Fight Against Hate After DC Embassy Shooting
Trump Administration Cracks Down on Antisemitism After Killing
Washington Jewish Community Reeling After Embassy Staff Murders
Rising antisemitism underscores the deadly shootings of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., with widespread calls for vigilance and condemnation of hate crimes.

GOP Tax Bill Favours Rich While Slashing Aid to Poor
Democrats Slam Trump’s Megabill as Budget Blow to Marginalized
Republicans tout ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ amid fierce criticism
Democrats and Republicans clash over Trump’s sweeping tax and budget bill, with critics warning it will harm low-income Americans while benefiting the wealthy and conservatives celebrating its passage.

House Oversight Demands Biden’s Doctor, Aides Testify
Rep. Comer Calls to Question Biden’s Insiders on Health
Drama Over Biden Health Cover-Up Intensifies on Capitol Hill
House GOP seeks interviews with Biden's doctor and aides amid investigations into the handling of his health and alleged concealment of medical conditions.

US-China Trade Tensions Rise Over Huawei AI Chips
China Says US Dialogue Will Continue After Trade Call
Japan Pushes US to Drop Tariffs Ahead of New Round Talks
Trade tensions flare again as the US and China push back on each other's moves around AI chip technology and tariff negotiations.

Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System
Pentagon Confirms Russia Has Nuclear-Tipped Air-to-Air Missiles
Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Pay Raises for Paratroopers
The US military and defense officials race to expand missile defense systems and update troop deployments amid global tensions and new defense initiatives.

Senate GOP Weighs Changes to Trump’s Tax Megabill
Two GOP Senators Break Ranks on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Vote
Trump Threatens GOP Dissenters with Primary Challenges
President Trump's tax bill faces resistance and some senators oppose it despite intense pressure and aggressive messaging campaigns by Republicans.

House Dem Campaign Arm Warns Trump Bill Could Cost GOP Majority
Democrats Ready for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Backlash
‘Sealed their fate’: New memo shows Dems gleeful over elections
House Democrats prepare campaigns to exploit backlash against Trump's tax and spending bill, warning it might cost Republicans their majority.

Trump Admin Accuses Columbia of Violating Jewish Students’ Rights
Pro-Palestinian Groups Face Scrutiny After Embassy Killings
University of Chicago Students Protest Amid Israel-Hamas War
Harassment and protests on university campuses increase as Trump administration blocks enrollment and funding for institutions seen as tolerant of anti-Israel activism.

House GOP Pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ by One Vote
Speaker Mike Johnson Delivers on Trump’s Massive Budget Bill
Trump Berates GOP Hardliners to Pass Big Budget Bill
The House narrowly passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ despite internal opposition, setting the stage for senior Senate review.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Firing Education Employees
Judge Throws Wrench in Trump’s Education Overhaul
Trump Admin Blocked From Shuttering Education Department
Several federal judges block Trump administration's executive orders targeting federal agencies, including the Department of Education, forcing reinstatements and halting restructures.

World Leaders Demand More Aid for Gaza Amid Starvation
Netanyahu Blames Anti-Israel Hostility for Embassy Shootings
West Warns Iran As Israel Launches Retaliatory Strikes
Aid and security concerns rise amid escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with global calls for ceasefire and humanitarian relief as violence intensifies.

Treasury to End Penny Production as US Debt Grows
Dollar Streak Ends Amid US Fiscal Concerns
Fed Protected from Trump Removals in Supreme Court Signals
The Federal Reserve and Treasury face pressure as deficits rise, and investors grow wary about the future, while the U.S. moves to end penny production following Trump's call.

Trump Signals Drug Prices Will Drop ‘Like a Rock’
Trump Supreme Court Win on Firing Agency Leaders
Trump Administration Probes Media Matters Group
Major political and legal actions surround the Trump administration: investigations, new executive orders, and court rulings shape the national landscape.

Record Floods Kill 4 in Eastern Australia
Deadly Tornado in Missouri Kills Five; Sirens Failed
Residents Outraged As Tornado Sirens Fail in St. Louis
Record-breaking floods and tornado disasters cause deadly damage in eastern Australia and Missouri, with failures in emergency warnings raising concern over disaster preparedness.

House GOP Seeks Testimony on Biden Health Cover-Up
Trump Judge Blocks Plan to Shut Dept of Education
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Agency Board Members
Federal courts and legal investigations continue scrutiny over Biden's health, Trump’s political actions, and government agency restructuring with ongoing conflicts between branches of government.

Suspect Charged in DC Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers
Third Arrest Made in New Orleans Jail Escape Case
FBI Files Charges After Israeli Embassy Staff Murders
FBI and law enforcement investigations continue into shootings, jailbreaks, and other criminal cases impacting public safety in major cities.
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