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Psychiatrist Warns Trump Growing 'More Dangerous' as Psychological Insecurity Intensifies
Donald Trump's behavior and leadership approach are becoming increasingly dangerous as a result of deep-rooted psychological insecurity and a growing sense of "unbelonging," according to psychiatrist Dr. Bandy Lee, who has publicly scrutinized the former president's conduct since his first term. The assessment, delivered during an appearance on The Daily Beast's podcast, renews a long-running and contentious debate over the relationship between presidential authority, mental fitness, and public safety. 
Donald Trump's behavior and leadership approach are becoming increasingly dangerous as a result of deep-rooted psychological insecurity and a growing sense of "unbelonging," according to psychiatrist Dr. Bandy Lee, who has publicly scrutinized the former president's conduct since his first term. The assessment, delivered during an appearance on The Daily Beast's podcast, renews a long-running and contentious debate over the relationship between presidential authority, mental fitness, and public safety. -
Armed ICE Raid at Chicago Daycare Sparks Outcry as Agents Detain Teacher in Front of Children
Armed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered a Chicago daycare on Wednesday morning and detained an employee in front of staff and children, prompting condemnation from city officials and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. The arrest took place at Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center during morning drop-off, a time when classrooms were filling with students and families. 
Armed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered a Chicago daycare on Wednesday morning and detained an employee in front of staff and children, prompting condemnation from city officials and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices. The arrest took place at Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center during morning drop-off, a time when classrooms were filling with students and families. -
U.S. Moves to Tighten Green Card Eligibility as Public-Charge Rules Face Major Expansion
The U.S. immigration system is poised for significant tightening as the Trump administration moves forward with regulatory changes that could substantially expand barriers for green card applicants. The draft rule, currently under review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, signals a shift toward stricter scrutiny of immigrants who have used public benefits and broadens deportation grounds in several key categories. The U.S. immigration system is poised for significant tightening as the Trump administration moves forward with regulatory changes that could substantially expand barriers for green card applicants. The draft rule, currently under review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, signals a shift toward stricter scrutiny of immigrants who have used public benefits and broadens deportation grounds in several key categories. -
UPS Cargo Jet Crash Near Louisville Leaves at Least 9 Dead as NTSB Launches Full Investigation
At least nine people are confirmed dead after a UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response and a federal investigation into one of the most serious U.S. aviation accidents in recent years. 
At least nine people are confirmed dead after a UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response and a federal investigation into one of the most serious U.S. aviation accidents in recent years. -
Trump Suggests SNAP Payments Will Halt During Shutdown, Defying Court Instructions
President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that his administration would not distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, contradicting a court filing his own administration submitted one day earlier. The statement has intensified a legal and political clash over how the federal government should support millions of low-income Americans during the budget standoff. 
President Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that his administration would not distribute Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, contradicting a court filing his own administration submitted one day earlier. The statement has intensified a legal and political clash over how the federal government should support millions of low-income Americans during the budget standoff. -
Newsom Secures Redistricting Win in California as Democrats Counter Trump-Led GOP Map Push
California Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a significant political victory with the passage of Proposition 50, a ballot measure that allows the state to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade. The move positions California as the first major Democratic-led state to respond directly to Republican-controlled redistricting efforts encouraged by former President Donald Trump in states such as Texas. Supporters say the measure could result in Democrats gaining as many as five House seats ahead of future national elections. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a significant political victory with the passage of Proposition 50, a ballot measure that allows the state to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade. The move positions California as the first major Democratic-led state to respond directly to Republican-controlled redistricting efforts encouraged by former President Donald Trump in states such as Texas. Supporters say the measure could result in Democrats gaining as many as five House seats ahead of future national elections. -
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Louisville, Killing at Least 3 and Injuring 11 as Fire Engulfs Nearby Buildings
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others in what officials described as a "catastrophic" scene of fire and debris stretching across an industrial area. A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others in what officials described as a "catastrophic" scene of fire and debris stretching across an industrial area. -
Whoopi Goldberg Tears Up Legal Note on ‘The View’ After Trump Autopen Joke Sparks On-Air Clash
Tension flared on The View Monday when co-host Whoopi Goldberg tore up a legal note from the show's producers urging her to correct a remark about President Donald Trump's use of an autopen, after she insisted the comment was meant as a joke. 
Tension flared on The View Monday when co-host Whoopi Goldberg tore up a legal note from the show's producers urging her to correct a remark about President Donald Trump's use of an autopen, after she insisted the comment was meant as a joke. -
Trump Says He ‘Doesn’t Know’ Binance Founder CZ Despite Issuing Presidential Pardon
President Donald Trump said he had "no idea who" Changpeng Zhao-the billionaire founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance-was, despite granting him a presidential pardon last month. The remarks came during a 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday, reigniting scrutiny over the administration's ties to the crypto industry and allegations of political favoritism. 
President Donald Trump said he had "no idea who" Changpeng Zhao-the billionaire founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance-was, despite granting him a presidential pardon last month. The remarks came during a 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday, reigniting scrutiny over the administration's ties to the crypto industry and allegations of political favoritism. -
Trump and Xi Strike Landmark Pact to Resume Chip and Soybean Exports, Calming Global Markets
The United States and China have struck a sweeping new trade agreement aimed at defusing months of escalating economic tension, marking the most significant thaw in relations between Washington and Beijing since President Donald Trump took office. The accord, finalized after a bilateral meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, restores chip exports, boosts American agricultural trade, and temporarily lifts restrictions on rare earth minerals critical to Western manufacturing. 
The United States and China have struck a sweeping new trade agreement aimed at defusing months of escalating economic tension, marking the most significant thaw in relations between Washington and Beijing since President Donald Trump took office. The accord, finalized after a bilateral meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, restores chip exports, boosts American agricultural trade, and temporarily lifts restrictions on rare earth minerals critical to Western manufacturing.
