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IRS Warns of Stimulus Hoaxes as Online Rumors of $1,400 November Checks Spread
Americans hoping for a new round of federal stimulus payments this November are being warned not to fall for online rumors. Despite widespread claims circulating on social media about an alleged $1,400 "IRS direct deposit" arriving before Thanksgiving, federal officials confirm no new national relief program is under way. 
Americans hoping for a new round of federal stimulus payments this November are being warned not to fall for online rumors. Despite widespread claims circulating on social media about an alleged $1,400 "IRS direct deposit" arriving before Thanksgiving, federal officials confirm no new national relief program is under way. -
U.S. Strikes Four Suspected Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific, Kills 14; Campaign Death Toll Tops 50
U.S. defense officials said Monday that American forces struck four vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 men and leaving one survivor, as part of a broader campaign the administration says is aimed at narcotics networks it has labeled terrorist organizations. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the strikes and described the targets as traffickers operating along established narco-routes. 
U.S. defense officials said Monday that American forces struck four vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 men and leaving one survivor, as part of a broader campaign the administration says is aimed at narcotics networks it has labeled terrorist organizations. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the strikes and described the targets as traffickers operating along established narco-routes. -
Trump Boasts of ‘Perfect’ Dementia Test Score, Taunts AOC and Jasmine Crockett
President Donald Trump on Monday once again touted what he called a "perfect" score on a dementia screening exam, using the occasion to mock Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett and challenge them to take the same test. 
President Donald Trump on Monday once again touted what he called a "perfect" score on a dementia screening exam, using the occasion to mock Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett and challenge them to take the same test. -
Trump Ally Timothy Mellon Revealed as $130 Million Pentagon Donor
A $130 million donation to the Pentagon to help pay U.S. troops during the ongoing government shutdown has been traced to Timothy Mellon, an heir to one of America's wealthiest banking dynasties and a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported. The gift, announced by the president last week as an anonymous act of "patriotism," has raised serious questions about legality and precedent in federal spending. 
A $130 million donation to the Pentagon to help pay U.S. troops during the ongoing government shutdown has been traced to Timothy Mellon, an heir to one of America's wealthiest banking dynasties and a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported. The gift, announced by the president last week as an anonymous act of "patriotism," has raised serious questions about legality and precedent in federal spending. -
Social Security Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026 as Seniors Warn Boost Still Trails Inflation
The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026, marking a modest boost for more than 70 million Americans - but one that many retirees say still falls short of covering rising living costs. 
The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026, marking a modest boost for more than 70 million Americans - but one that many retirees say still falls short of covering rising living costs. -
China’s State Oil Giants Halt Russian Imports After Trump Sanctions Hit Rosneft and Lukoil
China's four largest state-owned oil companies have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian crude after the Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow's top energy firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, trade sources told Reuters on Thursday. 
China's four largest state-owned oil companies have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian crude after the Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow's top energy firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, trade sources told Reuters on Thursday. -
Trump’s Anticipated Putin Meeting Collapses, White House Says ‘No Plans’ After Tense Diplomacy
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the near future," despite earlier signals from both Washington and Moscow suggesting a high-level summit could take place in Budapest. 
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the near future," despite earlier signals from both Washington and Moscow suggesting a high-level summit could take place in Budapest. -
Trump Says India Halved Russian Oil Imports, But New Delhi Disputes Claim as Trade Tensions Deepen
The White House said India has slashed its purchases of Russian oil by half, but officials and industry sources in New Delhi disputed the claim, underscoring renewed tension in U.S.-India trade relations and disagreement over energy policy amid President Donald Trump's efforts to isolate Moscow. 
The White House said India has slashed its purchases of Russian oil by half, but officials and industry sources in New Delhi disputed the claim, underscoring renewed tension in U.S.-India trade relations and disagreement over energy policy amid President Donald Trump's efforts to isolate Moscow. -
After Alaska Summit, Trump Reverses Stance on Ukraine Strikes Against Russian Energy Sites - Report
After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. After months of diplomatic deadlock, President Donald Trump has authorized a new phase of military and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. policy following his failed Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to two sources familiar with the matter, Washington has begun sharing intelligence on targets deeper inside Russian territory, including energy infrastructure that had previously been off-limits. -
U.S. Revokes Six Foreigners’ Visas Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States. 
The U.S. Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted comments online criticizing or mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, deepening the Trump administration's campaign to police speech by foreign visitors in the United States.
