The US House passed a $3.4 trillion fiscal package, significantly altering domestic policy. The legislation, championed by President Trump, includes tax cuts, reduced spending on social programs, and a reversal of Biden's clean energy initiatives. The 218-214 vote sends the bill to Trump before his July 4th deadline,...
Three state contractors involved in building Florida's Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in the Everglades donated heavily to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican Party. CDR Maguire and CDR Health, run by DeSantis allies Carlos and Tina Vidal-Duart, contributed $1.9 million. Other contractors, including GardaWorld and Gothams LLC,...
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial concluded with an acquittal on major charges but a guilty verdict on lesser ones. The event attracted a large media presence, but even more striking was the massive turnout of influencers and content creators seeking to monetize the event. These individuals livestreamed...
Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner's friend and former manager, died at 29 in a Malibu ATV accident. The accident involved a collision with a moving vehicle, sending her 350 feet down a ravine. Hutchins, who was transgender, appeared on Jenner's reality show, "I Am Cait," and was also a...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi explained China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war to EU's Kaja Kallas, arguing that a Russian defeat would empower the US against China. The four-hour discussion included lectures on history and covered various geopolitical issues. The EU accuses China of supplying 80%...
A North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea and is now in custody. The South Korean military detected and guided him safely from the Demilitarized Zone. Authorities will investigate, but haven't confirmed if it was a defection. The incident follows recent border tensions,...
Oklahoma pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta was arrested for the murder of her 4-year-old daughter in Miami. Authorities say Gupta staged the child's death as an accidental drowning, although an autopsy revealed the girl's lungs and stomach were dry, indicating she was dead before entering the pool. The pathologist's...
200 Marines will be deployed to Florida to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, according to U.S. Northern Command. This deployment is part of a broader administration effort to increase deportations, utilizing active-duty troops. ICE will determine the Marines' specific roles. The deployment follows earlier deployments of...
The Trump administration's withholding of nearly $7 billion in federal funding for K-12 schools impacts Minnesota, potentially costing the state $74 million and affecting up to 45 districts. The Minnesota Department of Education received short notice and is seeking clarification. Districts, like North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, face budget shortfalls...
President Trump issued an executive order establishing the "Make America Beautiful Again" Commission to address deferred maintenance in national parks and public lands, totaling over $30 billion. The commission, chaired by the Interior Secretary, will advise on responsible conservation, expand public access for recreation, and improve water quality. ...
