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Trump’s new Air Force One may be flying under the radar — literally — as reports suggest it lacked critical missile defense tech, prompting a last-minute switch to the older, more secure plane during a tense trip to Turkey. While the White House insists the jet is fully secure and the switch was routine, insiders and former officials raise alarms over rushed deployment and Iran’s history of target...

Record-breaking sand and dust storms in 2025 are exposing how human-driven climate and land-use changes are turning natural events into global crises — from China’s worst storm in a decade to El Paso’s 50 dust days since the Dust Bowl, affecting over 150 countries and disrupting travel, health, and daily life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

Andy Burnham is poised to become the next UK prime minister, with overwhelming support from Labour MPs—322 out of 403 have already backed him, just one nomination away from securing the sole leadership spot. With nominations closing next Thursday and his official swearing-in set for July 20th, Burnham’s path is nearly unblockable, as rivals need 81 votes just to enter the race. Key endorsements, i...

Trump’s new Air Force One may not be as secure as claimed, after Secret Service reportedly urged him to switch back to the older plane during a tense trip from Turkey—raising alarms over missing missile defense tech and rushed upgrades, especially with Iran’s threats looming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn....

ICE agent fatally shoots man who wasn’t even their target—Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 35-year U.S. resident and homebuilder with no criminal record, died during a botched operation in Houston. The agency claims he rammed their vehicle, prompting self-defense, but lack of body cam footage fuels outrage. Family calls him a good man; Congresswoman Garcia demands an independent review, calling it “one d...

Americans’ views of Israelis and Palestinians have flipped dramatically since 2022, with favorability nearly tied now—thanks mostly to a steep drop in support for Israelis after October 7th. While people still distinguish between the Israeli people and their government, negative sentiment toward the government has surged far more than toward Palestinian leadership. The shift cuts across party line...

Major U.S. AI giants like OpenAI and Google are quietly supplying cutting-edge AI tech to Chinese firms—many blacklisted by the Pentagon—through subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent operating in places like Singapore. OpenAI caught one Alibaba affiliate trying to “distill” its models and cut them off, citing concerns about autocratic control while defending access based on misuse, not natio...

ReElement Technologies has pulled back from an $80 million Pentagon loan due to hurdles meeting federal requirements, but remains in talks for a revised government financing deal as part of a $700 million critical minerals push. While the company prefers private investment to avoid debt and stay competitive with China, it’s still eyeing federal support — especially since it’s already secured $200...

A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, rejecting claims it violates the Second Amendment and affirming that regulating such firearms aligns with historical precedent. The ruling reverses a lower court decision and cites evidence linking assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to mass shooting severity. Governor JB Pritzker hailed it as a victory for public s...

In a high-stakes Utah courtroom, a judge weighs whether there’s enough evidence to convict Tyler Robinson in the shooting death of Kirk, a prominent Republican youth mobilizer, during a campus speech. Defense lawyers challenge key evidence — including inconclusive ballistics and contested DNA — while prosecutors push for aggravated murder charges, citing the public setting and alleged political mo...

Victor Marx, a Marine Corps vet and self-proclaimed world’s fastest gun disarmer, just won Colorado’s GOP gubernatorial primary — narrowly beating state senator Barbara Kirkmeyer in a nail-biting race that took days to finalize. With a dramatic backstory involving high-stakes missions in ISIS territory and a deeply personal, disturbing tale of early violence, Marx is positioning his win as proof t...

The Fed’s June meeting revealed a split strategy: half want to hold rates steady, the other half eye a hike—depending on inflation’s next move. If prices keep climbing, they’re ready to raise rates; if they cool, they’ll consider cuts. This marks a shift toward clearer, outcome-based messaging. Inflation’s expected to dip as supply chains recover, a more optimistic view than before. Global tension...

The EU is cracking down on Meta, accusing Facebook and Instagram of being deliberately addictive through features like endless scrolling and autoplay videos—especially harming young users’ mental and physical health. Under the Digital Services Act, regulators demand Meta redesign its platforms to make addictive features opt-in, not default, and stop ignoring parental controls. Meta counters with T...

Foreign powers like China, Russia, and Iran are ramping up efforts to inflame U.S. debates over AI data centers—using media, social tactics, and even covert funding to deepen domestic divisions. Intelligence sources confirm state-run outlets from these nations have hammered U.S. data centers nearly 700 times in just six months. Meanwhile, 71% of Americans oppose local AI data centers—more than the...

Over 2.5 million bottles of prescription eye drops containing Prednisolone are being recalled nationwide after contamination concerns—potentially causing temporary eye irritation. The FDA has upgraded the recall to Class Two, meaning while serious harm is unlikely, users should check if their bottles are affected. Lupin Pharmaceuticals hasn’t commented yet, so if you use these drops, verify your p...

A Republican congressman is pushing a controversial bill to strip automatic citizenship from children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents—unless the father is a citizen or legal resident—sparking a fierce legal and political battle over birthright citizenship. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is a...

Palm Beach International Airport is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport, a move Trump hailed as a “very big day” and a sign of the airport’s soaring future, fueled by Florida’s booming real estate market and major renovations. The renaming, approved by Governor Ron DeSantis, underscores Trump’s growing footprint in public infrastructure — a pattern that includes naming N...

The House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent under the Sunshine Protection Act — a bill that already passed the Senate but stalled in the House. It includes a key provision letting states opt out, aiming to reduce sleep disruption, injuries, and car accidents while boosting evening activity and the economy. Though the U.S. tried year-round DST during WWII and in 1974, the latt...

Meta’s in court fighting back against states demanding over a trillion dollars in damages, arguing the numbers are wildly inflated, irrelevant to the actual legal claims about misleading statements and kids’ privacy, and unfairly punish the company by counting every teen day on its apps as a separate violation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn....

Prediction markets are heating up — and so are the scandals. Kalshi, the leading platform, is cracking down on political insiders betting on races they’re directly involved in, using FEC data to catch and block trades. But it’s not foolproof: one operative slipped through, and suspended candidates like Minnesota’s Matt Klein and Virginia’s Mark Moran — who even bet on himself to “get caught” — are...

Trump’s 250-foot arch near the Memorial Bridge in D.C. just got a major green light — the National Capital Planning Commission gave it preliminary approval, sparking heated debate over whether federal land exemptions override height restrictions. Critics, including veterans and historians, fear it disrespects Arlington National Cemetery and disrupts sacred views, while supporters see it as a patri...

Eight people are now charged in a shocking plot to assassinate President Trump and VP Vance during a UFC event at the White House—details that sent chills through the nation. The scheme, allegedly hatched as early as May, involved pooling cash, weapons, and drones, with recruits rallying online via Signal and TikTok. One suspect, Chandler Scaggs, 21, was set to be a sniper but lost contact after h...

The GOP is turning up the heat for midterms with its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas — a high-stakes fundraising rally fueled by Trump’s message, where state parties like California and Texas are selling luxury tickets for $250K and $20K respectively to directly fund local candidates, turning attendance into action and rallying voters to make their voices heard in November. Listen in comfo...

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush warns of a looming threat as Iran allegedly arms Cuba with over 300 Shahed suicide drones—deadly, swarm-capable weapons already used by Russia in Ukraine. These fast, long-range drones could target U.S. naval assets in Guantanamo Bay, Key West, and beyond, raising alarms about AI-driven warfare creeping closer to American shores. Bush stresses the U.S. must prepare...

Whispers in Washington say Israel passed intel to the U.S. alleging Iran’s plotting to assassinate Donald Trump — a fresh twist in an already volatile U.S.-Iran standoff. Trump, who’s long been a target of Iranian ire since his administration killed Soleimani, says he’s “on every list” but remains laser-focused on stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions. With military tensions escalating and no official...