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Trump Mocked as ‘Confused and Crumbling’ in Escalating BBC Showdown
A transatlantic dispute between President Donald Trump and the BBC has intensified after the broadcaster admitted to a misleading edit in a 2024 Panorama documentary, prompting Trump to threaten legal action worth as much as $5 billion. The clash has triggered resignations at the top of the BBC, inflamed political commentary on both sides of the Atlantic, and renewed debate over defamation standards and media accountability. 
A transatlantic dispute between President Donald Trump and the BBC has intensified after the broadcaster admitted to a misleading edit in a 2024 Panorama documentary, prompting Trump to threaten legal action worth as much as $5 billion. The clash has triggered resignations at the top of the BBC, inflamed political commentary on both sides of the Atlantic, and renewed debate over defamation standards and media accountability. -
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Could Trigger $1 Trillion U.S. Refund Crisis, Threatening Trump Trade Agenda
The United States faces a potential financial shock as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of President Donald Trump's expansive emergency tariffs, a ruling that could force the government to refund as much as £760 billion ($1 trillion) in duties collected from American importers. The case, rooted in Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, now threatens to reshape U.S. trade policy and expose the federal government to one of the largest forced repayments in modern history. 
The United States faces a potential financial shock as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of President Donald Trump's expansive emergency tariffs, a ruling that could force the government to refund as much as £760 billion ($1 trillion) in duties collected from American importers. The case, rooted in Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, now threatens to reshape U.S. trade policy and expose the federal government to one of the largest forced repayments in modern history. -
Trump Signs Deal Ending 43-Day Government Shutdown, Leaving Both Parties Frustrated
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill Wednesday night to officially end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, concluding 43 days of political gridlock that left millions of Americans caught in the middle. The measure funds the government through January 30 and restores key programs disrupted for nearly seven weeks, but neither party emerged with a clear victory. 
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill Wednesday night to officially end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, concluding 43 days of political gridlock that left millions of Americans caught in the middle. The measure funds the government through January 30 and restores key programs disrupted for nearly seven weeks, but neither party emerged with a clear victory. -
Trump’s 'Heaven' Comment Reignites Debate Over His Cognitive Health
President Donald Trump's past comments expressing doubt about his salvation have resurfaced, reigniting debate over his mental fitness as medical professionals and political observers point to what they describe as a growing pattern of erratic behavior. 
President Donald Trump's past comments expressing doubt about his salvation have resurfaced, reigniting debate over his mental fitness as medical professionals and political observers point to what they describe as a growing pattern of erratic behavior. -
Newly Released Epstein Emails Reveal Private Mentions of Donald Trump and Exchanges with Michael Wolff
Jeffrey Epstein privately discussed Donald Trump in multiple email exchanges over more than a decade, according to documents released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The newly unveiled correspondence, obtained from the Epstein Estate under subpoena, adds to the public record surrounding Epstein's communications with prominent figures before his 2019 death in federal custody. 
Jeffrey Epstein privately discussed Donald Trump in multiple email exchanges over more than a decade, according to documents released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The newly unveiled correspondence, obtained from the Epstein Estate under subpoena, adds to the public record surrounding Epstein's communications with prominent figures before his 2019 death in federal custody. -
Newsom Condemns Democratic Senators for Backing GOP Shutdown Deal, Calling Move a ‘Surrender’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized eight Democratic-aligned senators who joined Republicans to advance legislation ending the government shutdown, calling the agreement a capitulation to President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the temporary funding measure 60-40 late Sunday, clearing the path for the government to reopen after 40 days of frozen services, delayed federal paychecks, and suspended food assistance benefits. 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized eight Democratic-aligned senators who joined Republicans to advance legislation ending the government shutdown, calling the agreement a capitulation to President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the temporary funding measure 60-40 late Sunday, clearing the path for the government to reopen after 40 days of frozen services, delayed federal paychecks, and suspended food assistance benefits. -
BBC Faces Crisis After Trump Threatens $1 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Over Edited Speech
The BBC is facing one of its most serious credibility crises in years after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for £759 million ($1 billion), alleging defamation tied to an edit made in a Panorama documentary concerning his remarks on January 6, 2021. The dispute has prompted leadership resignations, internal dissent, and renewed political scrutiny of the institution's editorial independence. The BBC is facing one of its most serious credibility crises in years after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to sue the broadcaster for £759 million ($1 billion), alleging defamation tied to an edit made in a Panorama documentary concerning his remarks on January 6, 2021. The dispute has prompted leadership resignations, internal dissent, and renewed political scrutiny of the institution's editorial independence. -
FAA Blocks Private Jets at 12 Major Airports as Controller Shortages Worsen During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will halt most private jet operations at 12 of the nation's largest airports beginning Monday, the latest escalation of travel restrictions driven by a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the prolonged government shutdown. The measures expand on prior directives that required commercial airlines to cut flight schedules, marking a broadening disruption now affecting both corporate aviation and passenger carriers. 
The Federal Aviation Administration will halt most private jet operations at 12 of the nation's largest airports beginning Monday, the latest escalation of travel restrictions driven by a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the prolonged government shutdown. The measures expand on prior directives that required commercial airlines to cut flight schedules, marking a broadening disruption now affecting both corporate aviation and passenger carriers. -
More Than 1,500 U.S. Flights Canceled on Monday as FAA Cuts Capacity Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
Air travel across the United States continued to deteriorate Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration limited capacity at dozens of major airports during the record-length federal government shutdown. More than 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide early Monday and hundreds more delayed, according to FlightAware, with disruptions expected to intensify through the week. 
Air travel across the United States continued to deteriorate Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration limited capacity at dozens of major airports during the record-length federal government shutdown. More than 1,500 flights were canceled nationwide early Monday and hundreds more delayed, according to FlightAware, with disruptions expected to intensify through the week. -
White House Seeks Emergency Pause on Order to Fully Fund SNAP as Shutdown Stalls Benefits
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order requiring it to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, placing food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. The request, filed Friday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, argues that the administration cannot comply without redirecting funds from other nutrition programs. 
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order requiring it to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, placing food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans at the center of the ongoing government shutdown. The request, filed Friday with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, argues that the administration cannot comply without redirecting funds from other nutrition programs.
