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U.S. Pressures Aid Groups to Back Israeli Gaza Plan as Hunger Crisis Deepens
The Trump administration is pressuring international humanitarian organizations to support a new Israeli initiative to resume aid distribution in Gaza, even as dozens of community kitchens across the war-torn enclave shut down due to a critical shortage of supplies. 
The Trump administration is pressuring international humanitarian organizations to support a new Israeli initiative to resume aid distribution in Gaza, even as dozens of community kitchens across the war-torn enclave shut down due to a critical shortage of supplies. -
Trump Announces ‘Full’ UK Trade Deal, Presses Allies
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced what he called a "full and comprehensive" trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking his administration's first formal pact since launching sweeping new tariffs last month that roiled markets and upended global trade talks. 
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced what he called a "full and comprehensive" trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking his administration's first formal pact since launching sweeping new tariffs last month that roiled markets and upended global trade talks. -
Trump Administration Eyes Migrant Deportations to Libya Despite U.S. Warnings on Torture, Slavery
The Trump administration is preparing to deport migrants to Libya, according to U.S. officials, a controversial move that would mark the first time the United States has forcibly returned individuals to the war-torn North African nation. The plans, which could involve military transport flights as early as this week, come despite Libya's documented record of widespread human rights abuses, including torture, rape, slavery, and extrajudicial detention. 
The Trump administration is preparing to deport migrants to Libya, according to U.S. officials, a controversial move that would mark the first time the United States has forcibly returned individuals to the war-torn North African nation. The plans, which could involve military transport flights as early as this week, come despite Libya's documented record of widespread human rights abuses, including torture, rape, slavery, and extrajudicial detention. -
FAA Upgrades Newark Systems Following 'Most Dangerous' Radar Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced emergency upgrades to Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control systems following a radar and communications failure that caused widespread delays and grounded flights for over a week. The breakdown, which an air traffic controller called "the most dangerous situation you could have," forced United Airlines to cancel 35 round-trip flights daily and prompted multiple controllers to take trauma leave. 
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced emergency upgrades to Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control systems following a radar and communications failure that caused widespread delays and grounded flights for over a week. The breakdown, which an air traffic controller called "the most dangerous situation you could have," forced United Airlines to cancel 35 round-trip flights daily and prompted multiple controllers to take trauma leave. -
F/A-18 Crashes Off USS Truman in Red Sea as Carrier Faces Second Jet Loss in a Week
An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet plunged into the Red Sea on Tuesday after an arrestment system failure aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, forcing the pilot and weapons systems officer to eject, according to U.S. defense officials. The crew members were rescued by helicopter and sustained only minor injuries. It marked the second such incident in just over a week involving the same aircraft carrier, which has been central to U.S. operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels. 
An F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet plunged into the Red Sea on Tuesday after an arrestment system failure aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, forcing the pilot and weapons systems officer to eject, according to U.S. defense officials. The crew members were rescued by helicopter and sustained only minor injuries. It marked the second such incident in just over a week involving the same aircraft carrier, which has been central to U.S. operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels. -
U.S., China Signal De-Escalation With Rare Face-to-Face Trade Talks in Geneva
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet this weekend in Geneva with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first high-level face-to-face trade talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods last month. The discussions are expected to focus on de-escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies, which have been locked in a tariff war that analysts warn could have long-term global consequences. 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet this weekend in Geneva with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, marking the first high-level face-to-face trade talks since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods last month. The discussions are expected to focus on de-escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies, which have been locked in a tariff war that analysts warn could have long-term global consequences. -
Newsom Proposes $7.5 Billion Federal Film Tax Credit, Challenges Trump on 'Make America Film Again' Plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a $7.5 billion federal tax credit for the American film and television industry, a direct response to President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced abroad. The proposal signals an unexpected olive branch from one of Trump's most outspoken critics amid mounting concern over the outsourcing of U.S. entertainment production. 
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a $7.5 billion federal tax credit for the American film and television industry, a direct response to President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced abroad. The proposal signals an unexpected olive branch from one of Trump's most outspoken critics amid mounting concern over the outsourcing of U.S. entertainment production. -
Trump Budget Could Gut Red State Medicaid Funding by Ending 'Money Laundering' Loophole
Republicans in Congress are weighing a politically fraught strategy to fund President Donald Trump's domestic agenda by slashing Medicaid spending through the closure of a long-standing financing tactic used widely by red states. 
Republicans in Congress are weighing a politically fraught strategy to fund President Donald Trump's domestic agenda by slashing Medicaid spending through the closure of a long-standing financing tactic used widely by red states. -
Trump Softens Stance on Film Tariffs Amid Fears of Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue Loss
President Donald Trump has moderated his stance on a controversial proposal to impose 100% tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands," after intense backlash from Hollywood studios, state officials, and entertainment industry leaders. Initially framed as a protectionist measure, Trump's announcement triggered fears of retaliation overseas, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in U.S. film revenue. 
President Donald Trump has moderated his stance on a controversial proposal to impose 100% tariffs on movies "produced in foreign lands," after intense backlash from Hollywood studios, state officials, and entertainment industry leaders. Initially framed as a protectionist measure, Trump's announcement triggered fears of retaliation overseas, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in U.S. film revenue. -
Pentagon Ordered to Cut 20% of Four-Star Generals and Admirals in Hegseth’s Military Restructuring Push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping cuts to the U.S. military's senior leadership ranks, directing the Pentagon to eliminate 20% of its four-star generals and admirals, as well as a 10% reduction across the broader corps of general and flag officers. 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping cuts to the U.S. military's senior leadership ranks, directing the Pentagon to eliminate 20% of its four-star generals and admirals, as well as a 10% reduction across the broader corps of general and flag officers.
