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Trump Demands Probe Into Harris Campaign Payments to Beyoncé, Oprah, and Springsteen
President Donald Trump on Monday called for a federal investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, alleging that payments made to celebrity production companies were illegal in-kind contributions disguised as entertainment expenses. In an early morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote in all caps: "I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter," singling out Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 frontman Bono. 
President Donald Trump on Monday called for a federal investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign, alleging that payments made to celebrity production companies were illegal in-kind contributions disguised as entertainment expenses. In an early morning Truth Social post, Trump wrote in all caps: "I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter," singling out Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and U2 frontman Bono. -
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer as Disease Spreads to Bones
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday by his personal office. The 82-year-old former commander-in-chief is currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians as he remains at home in Wilmington, Delaware. 
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released Sunday by his personal office. The 82-year-old former commander-in-chief is currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians as he remains at home in Wilmington, Delaware. -
Audio Reveals Biden Memory Lapses in Classified Docs Probe as White House Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Newly released audio of President Joe Biden's 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur highlights moments of confusion, long pauses, and memory lapses as the president struggled to answer basic questions during a probe into his handling of classified documents. The recordings, published Friday by Axios, confirm previously released transcripts and offer a rare glimpse into the tone and pace of the high-stakes interviews that ultimately spared Biden from criminal charges. 
Newly released audio of President Joe Biden's 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur highlights moments of confusion, long pauses, and memory lapses as the president struggled to answer basic questions during a probe into his handling of classified documents. The recordings, published Friday by Axios, confirm previously released transcripts and offer a rare glimpse into the tone and pace of the high-stakes interviews that ultimately spared Biden from criminal charges. -
Trump Tax-and-Spending Bill Teeters in House as GOP Factions Threaten Collapse
President Donald Trump's proposed budget package-touted as a sweeping extension of his 2017 tax cuts-faces serious resistance from multiple factions within the House GOP, placing the bill's passage in jeopardy ahead of a Memorial Day deadline. 
President Donald Trump's proposed budget package-touted as a sweeping extension of his 2017 tax cuts-faces serious resistance from multiple factions within the House GOP, placing the bill's passage in jeopardy ahead of a Memorial Day deadline. -
Trump Signals Progress on Iran Nuclear Talks, Warns Military Action Still on the Table
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed on the terms of a nuclear deal, suggesting a breakthrough may be within reach as high-level negotiations continue across the Gulf. Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, Trump described the diplomatic efforts as "very serious negotiations" and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. 
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed on the terms of a nuclear deal, suggesting a breakthrough may be within reach as high-level negotiations continue across the Gulf. Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, Trump described the diplomatic efforts as "very serious negotiations" and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. -
RFK Jr. Refuses to Endorse Vaccines During House Hearing, Says ‘People Shouldn’t Take Medical Advice From Me'
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to give a clear answer on whether he would vaccinate children against diseases such as measles, polio, and chickenpox during a contentious House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, saying his personal opinions on vaccines are "irrelevant." 
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to give a clear answer on whether he would vaccinate children against diseases such as measles, polio, and chickenpox during a contentious House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, saying his personal opinions on vaccines are "irrelevant." -
2-Year-Old Venezuelan Girl Reunited With Family After U.S. Deportation Standoff Sparks International Outcry
A 2-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her parents during a U.S. immigration enforcement operation has been returned to Venezuela, concluding weeks of diplomatic tensions and allegations of misconduct by American authorities. The child, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, arrived Wednesday at Simón Bolívar International Airport aboard a repatriation flight with more than 220 deported migrants. 
A 2-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her parents during a U.S. immigration enforcement operation has been returned to Venezuela, concluding weeks of diplomatic tensions and allegations of misconduct by American authorities. The child, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, arrived Wednesday at Simón Bolívar International Airport aboard a repatriation flight with more than 220 deported migrants. -
Florida Empowers Troopers to Enforce Immigration Laws Without ICE, Swears in 100 as U.S. Marshals
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has authorized the Florida Highway Patrol to independently enforce immigration laws without federal assistance, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to immigration enforcement. Standing with state troopers and federal agents in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis announced that more than 100 FHP officers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, granting them authority to apprehend, detain, and process undocumented immigrants under expanded 287(g) powers. 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has authorized the Florida Highway Patrol to independently enforce immigration laws without federal assistance, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to immigration enforcement. Standing with state troopers and federal agents in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis announced that more than 100 FHP officers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, granting them authority to apprehend, detain, and process undocumented immigrants under expanded 287(g) powers. -
Trump Cuts De Minimis Tariff to 54% in U.S.-China Trade Reset, Eases Pressure on Shein and Temu
The United States will reduce the tariff on low-value parcels imported from China to 54% starting May 14, a significant rollback from the 120% rate introduced earlier this year. The decision, outlined in a White House executive order released Monday, follows a broader trade agreement between Washington and Beijing to temporarily ease mutual tariffs for 90 days. 
The United States will reduce the tariff on low-value parcels imported from China to 54% starting May 14, a significant rollback from the 120% rate introduced earlier this year. The decision, outlined in a White House executive order released Monday, follows a broader trade agreement between Washington and Beijing to temporarily ease mutual tariffs for 90 days. -
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting 90% Cut in U.S. Drug Prices Through Global Benchmarking
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday aimed at slashing U.S. drug prices by aligning them with those paid in other developed nations, declaring that the United States "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma." The move, which revives an effort blocked by the courts during Trump's first term, sets the stage for a confrontation with pharmaceutical companies, middlemen, and potentially even foreign allies. 
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday aimed at slashing U.S. drug prices by aligning them with those paid in other developed nations, declaring that the United States "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma." The move, which revives an effort blocked by the courts during Trump's first term, sets the stage for a confrontation with pharmaceutical companies, middlemen, and potentially even foreign allies.
