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Michael Gloss, 21-Year-Old American and CIA Official’s Son, Died in Combat Serving Moscow
Michael Gloss, the 21-year-old son of a senior CIA official, was killed in April 2024 while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine after signing a military contract with Moscow. Gloss, whose mother Juliane Gallina Gloss serves as the CIA's Deputy Director for Digital Innovation, died during an assault near Bakhmut, according to a detailed investigation by Russian outlet Important Stories. 
Michael Gloss, the 21-year-old son of a senior CIA official, was killed in April 2024 while fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine after signing a military contract with Moscow. Gloss, whose mother Juliane Gallina Gloss serves as the CIA's Deputy Director for Digital Innovation, died during an assault near Bakhmut, according to a detailed investigation by Russian outlet Important Stories. -
Trump Claims Xi Called, Says ‘200 Deals’ in Motion as U.S.-China Tensions Persist
President Donald Trump claimed this week that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally called him as the two governments discuss a potential trade deal, though Beijing has publicly denied any recent contact. In an interview with Time magazine published Friday, Trump said talks are progressing and suggested a flurry of tariff deals will be finalized in a matter of weeks. 
President Donald Trump claimed this week that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally called him as the two governments discuss a potential trade deal, though Beijing has publicly denied any recent contact. In an interview with Time magazine published Friday, Trump said talks are progressing and suggested a flurry of tariff deals will be finalized in a matter of weeks. -
Trump Tells Putin to ‘STOP' as Kyiv Suffers Deadliest Attack in 9 Months
President Donald Trump issued rare public criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv that left at least 12 dead and 90 injured. The barrage marked the deadliest strike on Ukraine's capital since July 2024 and comes as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction. 
President Donald Trump issued rare public criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv that left at least 12 dead and 90 injured. The barrage marked the deadliest strike on Ukraine's capital since July 2024 and comes as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction. -
Trump Accuses Zelensky of Derailing Deal
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday over his refusal to recognize Russia's control of Crimea, escalating tensions around a U.S.-led peace proposal that would formalize some Russian territorial gains in exchange for a ceasefire. 
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday over his refusal to recognize Russia's control of Crimea, escalating tensions around a U.S.-led peace proposal that would formalize some Russian territorial gains in exchange for a ceasefire. -
RFK Jr.’s Autism Registry Plan Draws Fire from Advocates and Family Over Privacy, Rhetoric
A federal autism research initiative backed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ignited a wave of criticism from disability advocates, privacy watchdogs, and even members of Kennedy's own family, after reports surfaced of a planned national autism registry and controversial public remarks by the health secretary. 
A federal autism research initiative backed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ignited a wave of criticism from disability advocates, privacy watchdogs, and even members of Kennedy's own family, after reports surfaced of a planned national autism registry and controversial public remarks by the health secretary. -
U.S.-Led Ukraine Peace Talks Collapse Amid Crimea Dispute, Rubio Exit
High-stakes peace negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire in Ukraine collapsed Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly withdrew from a planned summit in London, upending hopes for progress just days before President Donald Trump's 100-day milestone in office. 
High-stakes peace negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire in Ukraine collapsed Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly withdrew from a planned summit in London, upending hopes for progress just days before President Donald Trump's 100-day milestone in office. -
White House Reportedly Nears Tariff Agreements With India, Japan Amid Market Turmoil
The White House is close to finalizing preliminary trade agreements with India and Japan as it seeks to defuse economic uncertainty and delay the imposition of sweeping tariffs, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The prospective deals are not expected to resolve core trade disputes but instead aim to establish broad frameworks for future negotiations, which officials acknowledged could take months to finalize. 
The White House is close to finalizing preliminary trade agreements with India and Japan as it seeks to defuse economic uncertainty and delay the imposition of sweeping tariffs, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The prospective deals are not expected to resolve core trade disputes but instead aim to establish broad frameworks for future negotiations, which officials acknowledged could take months to finalize. -
Calls for Hegseth’s Resignation Mount After Signal Leak, Internal Discord at Defense Department
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure following revelations that he shared sensitive information about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen via personal Signal chats that included family members. The disclosure, confirmed by multiple U.S. officials, has triggered bipartisan concern over his judgment and renewed scrutiny of internal chaos within the Pentagon during President Donald Trump's second term. 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure following revelations that he shared sensitive information about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen via personal Signal chats that included family members. The disclosure, confirmed by multiple U.S. officials, has triggered bipartisan concern over his judgment and renewed scrutiny of internal chaos within the Pentagon during President Donald Trump's second term. -
Supreme Court Weighs Parental Opt-Out Rights Over LGBT-Themed Books in Maryland Schools
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to hear arguments in a case brought by Christian and Muslim families in Montgomery County, Maryland, who are challenging their school district's refusal to allow opt-outs from elementary school instruction involving LGBT-themed storybooks. The parents argue the policy violates their First Amendment rights by forcing their children to participate in lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs. 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to hear arguments in a case brought by Christian and Muslim families in Montgomery County, Maryland, who are challenging their school district's refusal to allow opt-outs from elementary school instruction involving LGBT-themed storybooks. The parents argue the policy violates their First Amendment rights by forcing their children to participate in lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs. -
Student Loan Collections to Resume May 5, Targeting Over 5 Million in Default
The U.S. Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, potentially affecting nearly 10 million borrowers through garnished wages, seized tax refunds, and intercepted Social Security payments. The restart of the Treasury Offset Program and other enforcement measures marks the end of a pandemic-era freeze on involuntary debt collection, which had been in place since March 2020. 
The U.S. Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, potentially affecting nearly 10 million borrowers through garnished wages, seized tax refunds, and intercepted Social Security payments. The restart of the Treasury Offset Program and other enforcement measures marks the end of a pandemic-era freeze on involuntary debt collection, which had been in place since March 2020.
