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Unbiased Updates
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Trump signs shutdown deal; New Epstein emails shake Washington
After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. President Donald Trump signed the deal late last night after a narrow vote in…
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House to vote on shutdown deal; US warship nears Venezuela waters
After more than six weeks, Congress closes in on a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The House is set to vote Wednesday on the…
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Senate advances shutdown deal; Travelers brace for more flight disruptions
The Senate passes the government funding deal, marking the biggest step yet toward ending the six-week shutdown. Now the pressure is on the House to get…
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Senate nears shutdown deal; Trump pardons allies, including Giuliani
After six weeks of gridlock, the Senate finally moved late Sunday on a short-term funding deal that could reopen the government. But the fight over health care…
Unbiased UpdatesHundreds of flights canceled; Senate blocks limits on Trump’s war powers
Flight cutbacks begin Friday as the government shutdown continues. Long lines, exhausted travelers and increasing fears that the system could collapse before…
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US to cut 10% of flights; Shutdown deal in danger after Democratic wins
The federal shutdown is now hitting the skies. With thousands of flights on the chopping block, air traffic control shortages are forcing major cutbacks. Plus…
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Democrats sweep key 2025 elections; Deadly UPS plane crash kills seven
Democrats swept major elections nationwide — flipping Virginia, holding onto New Jersey and making history in New York City where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani…
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Americans head to the polls on Election Day; Dick Cheney dead at 84
From New York City’s high-stakes mayoral race to governor’s contests in New Jersey and Virginia, voters head to the polls in elections that could shape both…
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Trump doubles down on shutdown; air travel delays worsen nationwide
President Donald Trump remains firm, stating the government stays shut until Democrats drop their health care demands — urging a few to cross the aisle and…
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Trump eyes rule change to end shutdown; judge says SNAP aid must keep flowing
President Trump is calling on Senate Republicans to take drastic action to end the government shutdown — even urging them to “go nuclear” and scrap the…
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Trump hails ‘amazing’ Xi summit, floats nuke testing; Melissa devastates region
President Donald Trump has described his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping as “amazing,” highlighting what he claims are significant wins on trade, technology…
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Hurricane Melissa batters Cuba; Air traffic controllers warn of safety crisis
Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 5, and now it’s hitting Cuba with dangerous Category 3 winds and flooding rain. It moves to the Bahamas…
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Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as Cat 5; Dodgers outlast Jays in 18 innings
Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica as a Category 5 storm Tuesday morning, with winds reaching 175 mph and causing catastrophic rainfall. It is now the…
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens into Category 5; Trump predicts China trade deal
President Donald Trump is in Japan after starting his Asia tour — and he predicts that a major trade deal with China could be just days away. Plus, U.S…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump ends Canada trade talks over Reagan ad; Chauncey Billups faces gambling charges
President Donald Trump has ended all trade negotiations with Canada, furious over a new ad that uses Ronald Reagan’s own words against tariffs. Plus, federal…
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Trump’s ballroom bulldozes East Wing; Cuomo, Mamdani clash in final debate
President Donald Trump once promised his new White House ballroom would “respect” the existing building. Now, the entire East Wing is being demolished to make…
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Still no deal in Washington, but the Louvre opens doors after heist
Three weeks in, the government remains shut down, and President Donald Trump tells GOP senators not to “be extorted” by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats warn…
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Trump wins Portland troop ruling, launches White House ballroom demolition
A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, overturning a lower court decision. However, the…
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Gaza violence threatens truce; Amazon outage knocks out major apps worldwide
Gaza’s fragile peace deal hangs by a thread after a deadly weekend of airstrikes, accusations and denials. Israel claimed Hamas violated the ceasefire, while…
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John Bolton reacts to DOJ indictment; Trump plans to lower IVF costs
John Bolton, a former Trump national security adviser and now a vocal critic of Trump, has been indicted on 18 counts related to violations of the Espionage…
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Hamas can’t access all hostage remains; Trump authorizes CIA in Venezuela
The ceasefire in Gaza is already facing difficulties, with the return of dead Israelis increasingly becoming a grim tally. Plus, could the U.S. initiate…
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Gaza ceasefire remains fragile; LA declares emergency over ICE raids
Despite a signed peace deal, unrest persists in the streets of Gaza. From Hamas disarming to humanitarian aid not being permitted through, there are still big…
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Trump celebrates Gaza ceasefire; Pentagon’s press policy faces backlash
A fragile but historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now active, but the hardest part may just be starting. Plus, a new media policy at the Defense…
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Trump in Israel as hostages freed, prisoner exchanges begin
President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday morning as Hamas released the 20 living hostages held for more than two years. The visit marks a critical…
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Letitia James fires back at ‘baseless’ charges; Trump prepares for physical
New York Attorney General Letitia James, the woman who built her career taking on President Donald Trump, is now under federal indictment. Critics are calling…
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Trump announces Gaza peace deal; Capitol clash erupts over Epstein
President Donald Trump called it “a great day” as Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. The news came just hours after…
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Air travel snarled by shutdown; Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago
The government shutdown is now significantly affecting travelers. Delays are starting to spread nationwide as understaffed air traffic control towers struggle…
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Government shutdown hits the skies, Trump hints at invoking Insurrection Act
The government shutdown is now affecting airports. Staffing shortages from Newark to Denver are grounding flights and straining controllers. Plus, President…
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Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order; Everest rescue race intensifies
In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has…
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Trump wages war on cartels; Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane possibly found
President Donald Trump declares the U.S. is in “armed conflict” with drug cartels. However, critics claim it’s a legal stretch, and Congress hasn’t signed off…
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No vote until Friday on shutdown; Delta jets collide in low-speed crash at LaGuardia
The federal government remains shut down, and frustration is mounting. With no deal in sight, the White House is preparing to fire, not furlough, some federal…
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Shutdown begins as Trump, Hegseth look to combat ‘woke’ military culture: Unbiased Updates, Oct. 1, 2025
Congress failed to secure funding on Tuesday, prompting the federal government to shut down. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are likely to face…
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Shutdown just hours away, ICE agent who shoved woman returns to work: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 30, 2025
Before the day ends, the U.S. government could come to a halt. With no deal in sight, a shutdown looms, putting federal paychecks, programs and services on the…
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Deadly church shooting in Michigan, and a looming shutdown in Washington: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 29, 2025
A former Marine crashed his truck into a crowded Sunday service at a Mormon church in Michigan, then opened fire and set the building on fire. Police continue…
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Sniper attack at ICE in Dallas, DOJ prepares indictment against Comey: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 25, 2025
A sniper opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee, critically injuring two others and leaving a chilling message carved into the shell…
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Sniper attack at ICE in Dallas, DOJ prepares indictment against Comey: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 25, 2025
A sniper opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee, critically injuring two others and leaving a chilling message carved into the shell…
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Trump links Tylenol to autism, Jimmy Kimmel prepares late-night comeback: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 23, 2025
President Donald Trump is advising pregnant women not to take Tylenol. His administration now claims the drug may be linked to autism — a connection health…
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Trump honors Charlie Kirk in Arizona, prepares ‘historic’ autism announcement: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 22, 2025
Tens of thousands filled a stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service — where faith, politics and raw emotion clashed. President Donald…
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Trump targets broadcasters, remains found likely fugitive father: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 19, 2025
President Donald Trump suggests TV networks that criticize him could face losing their licenses after Jimmy Kimmel targeted MAGA on-air. It has become a clash…
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Deadly police shooting in PA, Trump praises Kimmel’s suspension: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 18, 2025
Three officers were gunned down while serving a warrant in Pennsylvania. A small rural town is now reeling from one of the deadliest days for law enforcement…
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Kirk’s suspected killer’s texts revealed, FBI chief clashes with Congress: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 17, 2025
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk now faces seven felony charges, and prosecutors in Utah say they will seek the death penalty…
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Israel launches Gaza ground offensive, Charlie Kirk suspect set for court: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 16, 2025
Israel launches a major ground offensive in Gaza City, calling it a mission to crush Hamas. But with airstrikes intensifying and hostages still inside, critics…
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Charlie Kirk suspect stays silent, US-Venezuela clash escalates: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 15, 2025
Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk, has refused to cooperate with investigators. However, authorities said they’re piecing together a…
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New video of Charlie Kirk person of interest, Naval Academy hoax triggers lockdown: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 12, 2025
Investigators released new video and images of the shooting suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. As the manhunt ramps up…
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Charlie Kirk killing sparks manhunt, Secret Service slip at Trump golf club: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 11, 2025
Utah’s governor called conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death a “political assassination.” The search for the alleged gunman who shot and killed Kirk…
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Poland shoots down Russian drones, Allies condemn Israel attack in Qatar: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 10, 2025
NATO fighter jets shot down more than a dozen Russian drones that crossed into Polish airspace overnight. Poland has called it an act of aggression. Plus…
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Trump appears in fresh Epstein records, Chicago ICE raids underway: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 9, 2025
The House Oversight Committee releases new documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a so-called “birthday book” with pages Democrats say contain…
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ICE launches raids in Boston, Chicago braces for Trump crackdown: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 8, 2025
The White House announces Patriot 2.0, a major Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts. However…
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RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown, Venezuela jets confront US warship: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 5, 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced combative questioning on Capitol Hill. Senators pressed him on vaccines, CDC firings and…
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Trump takes tariff fight to SCOTUS, Portugal mourns fatal cable car crash: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to intervene in his global tariff dispute. At stake are billions of dollars and his authority to…
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Xi, Putin and Kim showcase power in Beijing, 33,000 Epstein files dropped: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 3, 2025
In Beijing, three of the world’s most controversial leaders stood shoulder to shoulder at China’s biggest military parade in decades. President Donald Trump…
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Xi, Putin, Kim show military might; Maduro pushes back on US buildup: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 2, 2025
It’s a parade like no other. Beijing displays thousands of troops — and three of the world’s most controversial leaders — in a message directed straight at…
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Over 800 killed by 6.0 earthquake in Afghanistan, Epstein hearing scheduled: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 1, 2025
A killer earthquake shocked Afghanistan. This morning, hundreds are dead, and a desperate search for survivors is underway. Plus, some deportation flights to…
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Minneapolis gunman’s hate-filled manifesto, Border Patrol arrests firefighters: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 29, 2025
New details have emerged about the gunman who opened fire inside a Minneapolis Catholic school. Investigators said 23-year-old Robin Westman was “obsessed”…
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Minneapolis mourns after Catholic school shooting, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ empties out: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 28, 2025
A gunman killed two children and wounded 17 others through the stained glass windows of Annunciation Catholic School during a church service. What we’re…
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Trump hikes India tariffs to 50%, FEMA workers punished for challenging White House: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 27, 2025
President Donald Trump is escalating his tariff war, doubling duties on imports from India to 50% starting Wednesday. The move is punishment for New Delhi’s…
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Cook refuses to quit, conservatives split on Trump’s flag-burning order: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 26, 2025
A standoff is brewing at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. President Donald Trump claims Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is out, but she refuses to step down…
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National Guard now armed in DC, Abrego Garcia faces deportation deadline: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 25, 2025
With National Guard troops already patrolling Washington, D.C., attention has turned to Chicago. President Donald Trump has hinted it could be next, but the…
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California counters Texas with new maps, Epstein files headed to Congress: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 22, 2025
A cross-country redistricting battle: California Democrats push new maps to counter Texas Republicans. Control of Congress still hangs in the balance. Plus, a…
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Texas House passes controversial map, JD Vance heckled in DC: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 21, 2025
With Democrats back in Austin, Republicans approved their new redistricting map. The plan passed late Wednesday night, and now the political and legal battles…