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President Joe Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to reduce the national deficit by $3 trillion, emphasizing tax benefits for families, healthcare, and border security with $4.7 billion allocated to combat drug smuggling. Princess Kate of Wales apologizes for editing a family photo that sparked health concerns, while a House committee report questions Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony on Donald...

A US federal judge declines to extend the bond deadline for Donald Trump's $83.3 million defamation suit, as Trump secures a $91.6 million bond to cover the fines and his lawyers plan to appeal. The US military evacuates nonessential staff from the Haitian embassy due to escalating gang violence, securing the remaining officials after recent attacks, while Oppenheimer dominates the 2024 Oscars...

President Biden emphasizes freedom and democracy in his State of the Union address, announcing plans for a temporary U.S. port near Gaza to aid humanitarian efforts. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signs a controversial bill protecting fertility clinics, as Congress faces backlash from TikTok over attempts to ban the app in the US. Passengers on a United Airlines flight witness engine flames prompting a...

Nikki Haley ends her 2024 presidential campaign, solidifying Donald Trump's GOP nomination path, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell backs Trump, signaling Republican unity. Governor Kathy Hochul's NYC subway safety initiative deploys National Guard and State Police, facing both praise for security and criticism for potential civil liberties concerns. Amid hopeful Gaza ceasefire pros...

Super Tuesday's primaries saw Trump win key states like Virginia and North Carolina, setting up a potential 2024 rematch with Biden. Senator Menendez faces 18 federal charges, including bribery and obstruction, for alleged misuse of political influence. Dartmouth's basketball team voted to unionize, sparking a dispute with the university and a potential Supreme Court case. A Detroit vaping...

The Supreme Court ruled states can't remove Trump from 2024 ballots, affirming his win in Colorado. Massachusetts Air National Guard member pleaded guilty to leaking classified info, faces 17 years. UN reports Hamas committed sexual violence, VP Harris pushes cease-fire. Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury, avoids Trump's trial. France embeds abortion rights in constitution. Apple fined 1...

CVS and Walgreens gain FDA approval to dispense abortion pill mifepristone, signaling a shift in abortion access amid ongoing legal debates. Donald Trump secures victories in Republican caucuses across Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho, strengthening his delegate count as Nikki Haley begins to distance herself from the former President. LeBron James hits 40,000 career points, and Caitlin Clark breaks...

President Biden and former President Trump traded barbs on immigration during their visits to the Texas border, highlighting the ongoing contentious debate. The Israel-Hamas conflict marked nearly five months of violence, resulting in a staggering death toll exceeding 30,000 in Gaza, with over 70,000 injured. The US House of Representatives passed a short-term spending plan, extending funding for...

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell steps down as Republican Leader, ending his 17-year tenure, with a successor to take over in January. The second-largest Texas wildfire burns 850,000 acres, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to declare a disaster in 60 counties. An appellate judge denies Donald Trump's $100 million bond request in the NY fraud trial, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear his immun...

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders convene on military aid and averting a government shutdown, but leave without finalizing legislation. Hamas reports stalled talks with Israel on a ceasefire, despite mediation efforts. Michigan primaries see Republicans Nikki Haley and Donald Trump vying for nomination. Macy's announces closure of 150 stores to focus on luxury brands. President Bid...

Former President Donald Trump appealed the ruling in his New York fraud case, seeking to avoid paying the ordered $454 million bond for the appeal. Prosecutors also requested a gag order to prevent Trump from making public remarks about witnesses and court staff. Palestinian Prime Minister's resignation raised hopes for political reform in Gaza amidst Israel's desire for a prisoner exchang...

The US imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting financial and military sectors following opposition leader Aleksei Navalny's death, with roughly 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia's invasion. The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards saw Oppenheimer clinch 3 major wins, including "Best Ensemble Cast," while the Biden administration shifted policies, deeming Is...

AT&T restored nationwide wireless service after a major outage affecting several U.S. cities, with officials investigating the cause, which did not appear to be a cyberattack, leaving at least 70,000 users without service. A Texas judge ruled that punishing a Black teen for the length of his dreadlocks did not violate the state's CROWN Act, sparking disappointment among natural hair advoca...

The Boeing executive overseeing the 737 Max program has left the company following an incident where an exit door blew off a 737 Max aircraft, leading to the FAA grounding all Boeing Max planes for inspection. President Biden canceled 1.2 billion dollars in student loans for 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan, aiming to address the nation's 1.77 trillion dollars in student d...

The Supreme Court declined to reconsider the use of affirmative action in college admissions, with Justices Thomas and Alito dissenting over concerns of Asian Americans being disadvantaged. The UN Security Council vetoed a cease-fire resolution for Gaza proposed by Algeria, marking the third US veto on such demands, citing interference with hostage negotiations. Charges of murder were filed agains...

In Colorado Springs, a student was arrested for fatally shooting two people in a University of Colorado dorm, with victims identified as a student and a 26-year-old woman known to the suspect, leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan. Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed a bill redrawing legislative lines, creating an almost even split between Democratic and Republican...

Two officers and one first responder were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Burnsville, Minnesota, with another officer expected to recover, as the suspect held his family at gunpoint before being found dead, prompting an ongoing investigation. Donald Trump was ordered to pay over $450 million and banned from running his New York businesses for three years, following a c...

Donald Trump faced legal proceedings on two fronts yesterday, with a trial date set in Manhattan for his alleged involvement in covering up a sex scandal with Stormy Daniels during his 2020 campaign, while in Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis refuted claims of misconduct related to a personal relationship with Trump's prosecutor. Israel conducted a raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, suspect...

A shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade near Union Station left one dead and 22 wounded, with three potential suspects detained by the Kansas City Police Department and one firearm recovered, as efforts are made to establish a witness hotline amid the gathered crowds. The U.S. briefed Congress and allies about Russia's development of a space-based anti-satellite nuc...

Democrat Tom Suozzi secured victory in New York's Third District special House election, defeating Republican Mazi Pilip in a closely contested race focused on national issues like border security, thereby narrowing the slim Republican majority in the House and ensuring a Democratic win in Long Island. Rent increases are contributing to higher-than-expected US inflation this year, although sig...

An Atlanta judge will review evidence of a purported romantic link between two prosecutors in Donald Trump's election interference case. A major storm forecasted to be the Northeast's largest in two years threatens heavy snow and strong winds. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in critical care for an emergency bladder issue but is expected to recover swiftly after a non-surgical procedure....

Tucker Carlson released a 2-hour interview with Vladimir Putin, where Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine with historic claims and sought U.S. support for negotiations. Israel's strikes in Rafah killed at least 44 Palestinians following Netanyahu's evacuation order, with warnings against a ground invasion. The Senate's Bipartisan Bill for Ukraine-Israel aid passed, moving to the Ho...

US Supreme Court justices expressed bipartisan skepticism about efforts to remove former president Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, following the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling on his eligibility due to conduct during the January 6 attack. The Senate advanced a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats in a 67-32 vote, after...

The Republican candidate Nikki Haley was outvoted in the Nevada primary by the 'None of these candidates' option, as former President Trump focused on the caucuses to secure delegates. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposed ceasefire deal with Hamas, hindering ongoing negotiations between the two parties. Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan deal aimed at increasi...

A federal appeals court denied Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim related to the Capitol riot and election overturning. Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the Oxford shooter, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter due to her failure to secure her home's gun and provide mental health support. Despite Republican discontent, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was not impeache...