Trump Denies US Weapons Shortage, Vows to Hunt ‘Leakers’
President Donald Trump has denied reports of a US munitions shortage and said those leaking information would face 'long term jail sentences,' according to the BBC.
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Morocco Emboldened by Trump Ties After Ceuta Border Disaster
Morocco's recent border crisis in Ceuta has intensified scrutiny of its close relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to The Guardian.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 and the Lady Greyhounds Make a Bold Return
Apple TV’s 'Ted Lasso' returns for a fourth season, with Jason Sudeikis reuniting with his titular character to coach the newly formed women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds, marking a fresh direction for the beloved comedy-drama.
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a race that exposed bitter divisions within the party over its future direction, according to the BBC.
Trump: Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool case
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for 'choking' and 'folding like an umbrella' in dismissing charges against a U.S. Olympic athlete accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism, according to NBC Washington.
Peruvian Cardinal Hails $150M Lead Poisoning Settlement
Cardinal Pedro Barreto hailed a $150m out-of-court settlement for 1,373 Peruvians as a ‘historic milestone’ in their 19-year legal battle against a US-owned smelter, according to The Guardian.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens locked in Michigan Senate primary
Democratic voters in Michigan are choosing between Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive physician Abdul El-Sayed in a closely watched Senate primary, according to CNN and NBC News.
Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
President Donald Trump faces growing resistance from both legal and political fronts, as top allies and state governments challenge his policies and decisions. Jeanine Pirro, a loyal Trump ally, recently dropped a high-profile case backed by the president, while U.S. states sue to block his new tariffs.
Trump Media’s Controversial $100K API Sale for Market-Beating Posts
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has launched a paid data feed called Truth API, offering institutional investors fast access to posts from high-profile accounts on its Truth Social platform. Critics say the move raises ethical concerns, as the president's family is a majority shareholder.
Todd Blanche Withdraws Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponisation’ Fund Plan
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally withdrawn President Donald Trump's plan for a fund that could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot by Trump's supporters in 2021, according to the BBC.
Kuwaki Wins Women’s Open After Dramatic Play-Off Clash
Shino Kuwaki won the AIG Women's Open in dramatic fashion after an extraordinary play-off in which Esther Henseleit's hopes were hit by her ball taking an unfortunate ricochet off a marshal, according to the BBC.
Jon Bernthal’s 2024: Movies, TV, and Pit Bull Advocacy
Jon Bernthal shared the screen with Tom Holland in two projects this year, including 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' where his portrayal of The Punisher appears in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie for the first time.
Mitch McConnell Absent from Kentucky Political Picnic as Senate Bid Nears
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will not attend this year's Fancy Farm Picnic, his first absence from the event in decades, according to WLKY and the Kentucky Lantern.
Trump pledges to pursue ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund amid Blanche standoff
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his support for a controversial 'anti-weaponisation fund' amid a standoff over Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general, according to Al Jazeera.
EU to Hold Urgent Meeting After 50,000 Migrants Cross Into Ceuta
The EU will hold an extraordinary meeting of interior ministers after a breakdown of political unity over the arrival of more than 50,000 irregular migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in north Africa, according to The Guardian.