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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 05.05.2025.
It displays 225 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.05.2025 ⇢ Alcatraz Revival Day
⌨Trump's announcement to reopen Alcatraz prison dominated morning headlines across the media spectrum, with outlets framing it either as housing "dregs of society" (NY Post) or as "THE CROCK" (HuffPost). By midday, Trump expanded his economic nationalism with a proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, continuing his recent pattern of trade barriers following the previous week's auto parts tariffs.
The administration unveiled a "self-deportation" program offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 and airfare to leave voluntarily, which Rwanda confirmed it was discussing with U.S. officials. The White House also announced sanctions against Harvard University, cutting off new federal research grants—following the previous days' moves against NPR, PBS, and Harvard's tax status.
International tensions escalated as Israel approved a plan to "conquer" Gaza if no hostage deal is reached, while Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals.
The administration unveiled a "self-deportation" program offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 and airfare to leave voluntarily, which Rwanda confirmed it was discussing with U.S. officials. The White House also announced sanctions against Harvard University, cutting off new federal research grants—following the previous days' moves against NPR, PBS, and Harvard's tax status.
International tensions escalated as Israel approved a plan to "conquer" Gaza if no hostage deal is reached, while Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals.
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The Boston Globe
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The New York Times
In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties borrowing from MAGA’s playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.
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The Washington Post
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USA Today
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial said a psychologist can't talk about "coercive control." Here's why that matters.
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Breitbart News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Breitbart News that the legislation she announced with lawmakers this week would help bring back American “economic independence” and supercharge the return of American industry by boosting SBA loans to small businesses.
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The woman and child, who was born four days ago, are in ICE custody after the woman crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally while eight months pregnant, federal officials said.
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01:51⇢Trump Orders Alcatraz Prison Reopened
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's controversial plan to reopen Alcatraz prison, with multiple sources covering the announcement (ABC News, Boston Globe, Fox News, The Hill, HuffPost). This comes alongside continued scrutiny of Trump's stance on constitutional rights after his "I don't know" response when questioned about due process entitlements (CBS, AP News, Mother Jones). Immigration enforcement remains contentious with reports of a Guatemalan mother and her newborn U.S. citizen being detained by ICE (NBC News). In economic news, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler promoted legislation aimed at boosting American manufacturing independence (Breitbart), while international coverage includes Putin's statements on nuclear weapons in Ukraine (CNN) and Iran's threats of retaliation against potential U.S. attacks (OANN).
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Breitbart News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Breitbart News that the legislation she announced with lawmakers this week would help bring back American “economic independence” and supercharge the return of American industry by boosting SBA loans to small businesses.
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New York Post
The commander in chief announced Sunday that he was directing the Bureau of Prisons and other federal agencies to get the massive island facility off the San Francisco bay — which has long been the lore of Hollywood — back up and running again…
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Breitbart News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Breitbart News that the legislation she announced with lawmakers this week would help bring back American “economic independence” and supercharge the return of American industry by boosting SBA loans to small businesses.
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President Donald Trump said he takes responsibility for only the 'good parts' of the economy and said he's not looking to run for president in 2028.
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Russia’s Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
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Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco Bay, was a former military fortress and prison, then a federal prison for decades and is now a national park.
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The Faces of Gun Violence exhibit at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives headquarters showed the portraits of 120 people killed in gun violence in the U.S.
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The Daily Beast
The Republican strategist had criticized the president on tariffs and for posting an AI image of himself as the pope.
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Trump renews threat of military force to annex Greenland
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09:46⇢Trump Vows Alcatraz Revival
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's plans for Gaza and domestic policies. Israel's security cabinet has approved occupying parts of Gaza (ABC News). On the domestic front, Trump continues to push controversial ideas including reopening Alcatraz prison (NBC News, NY Post, HuffPost), imposing 100% tariffs on foreign films (Epoch Times), and threatening military force to annex Greenland (CNN). His economic policies include proposals to encourage childbearing (Boston Globe) and Kelly Loeffler's "Made in America" bill to boost domestic manufacturing (Breitbart). Meanwhile, a gun violence exhibit was removed from ATF headquarters (NPR), and concerns about Chinese involvement in NATO ally infrastructure have emerged (Newsweek).
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Trump renews threat of military force to annex Greenland
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The New York Times
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing deals, many of which will financially benefit their father.
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Trump renews threat of military force to annex Greenland
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Alcatraz was a notorious prison on an island off California that housed famous gangsters such as Al Capone, George "Machine-Gun" Kelly and Alvin Karpis.
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Once things wound down, the indictment claims, aftercare was not uncommon: After freak offs, Combs and the victims typically received IV fluids to recover from the physical exertion and drug use.”
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He’s shedding the last limitations of custom and the public’s understanding of how a president should behave
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The president said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S. — citizens and non-citizens — is entitled to due process.
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Mother Jones
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In the months since President Donald Trump took back the White House and installed a loyalist to lead the federal housing department, HUD Secretary Scott Turner and his team have moved swiftly to undo, uproot and remake the agency’s decades of work and priorities.
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Los Angeles Times
Recent college graduates aspiring toward careers in TV and film writing struggle to see a path forward as studios continue post-strike contraction.
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The Atlantic
I don’t know what’s happening, but I’m stocking up on ibuprofen.
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Breitbart News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Breitbart News that the legislation she announced with lawmakers this week would help bring back American “economic independence” and supercharge the return of American industry by boosting SBA loans to small businesses.
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FBI Warns of Swatting Amidst a Wave of Politically Motivated Attacks
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The New York Times
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing new ventures involving billions of dollars.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 5, 2025
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The most surprising consequence of Trump’s trade war.
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12:42⇢Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign Films
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's expanding economic nationalism, with plans to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies (ABC News, Epoch Times) and reopen Alcatraz prison (NBC News, AP News). Media sources express concerns about Trump's relationship with constitutional norms, highlighting his "I don't know" response when asked about due process rights (CBS, CNN, Mother Jones). Economic policies are gaining attention through the "Made in America" bill promoted by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler (Breitbart) and reports of Trump's sons securing international business deals that benefit the president (NYTimes). Meanwhile, rapper Diddy's sex trafficking trial begins in NYC (NY Post).
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The US president is acting like it’s his choice whether he needs to uphold the law of the land, three months after swearing an oath to do so
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Labor PM Anthony Albanese promised more of the same, with maybe a little bit of tinkering if the budget allows. And thanks to opposition leader Peter Dutton’s abysmal Trump imitation, it won Labor a landslide victory in Saturday’s Australian election.
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The Daily Beast
Sliding opinion polls and tumultuous markets appeared to be taking their toll as Trump lashed out in all directions.
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President Trump directed federal officials to open Alcatraz for detainees. it's not the first time the topic has cropped up.
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The US president is acting like it’s his choice whether he needs to obey the Constitution, three months after swearing an oath to do so
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party plans to hit the ground running after its stunning victory at the local council elections in England last week, with leadership vowing to use their newfound power to block illegal migrants from being housed in areas they control and to launch legal challenges against the leftist government’s green agenda.
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For three decades the NIH has led 'Safe to Sleep,' helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related injuries. The NIH cuts come as cases have been rising.
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The slow pace of administration striking a compromise on tariffs doesn’t bode well for the ultimate prize
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J. D. Vance has attacked birthright citizenship and equality before the law by claiming that “America is not an idea.” But the realization of these ideals has been America’s greatest achievement.
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Steven Greenhouse
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The Epoch Times
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Tirico, who has a nut allergy, stepped away from NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday but says he’s doing well now.
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New York Post
The Trump administration has started paying illegal migrants to $1,000 each to “self-deport” from the US, and the Department of Homeland Security said it will save taxpayers up to $1 million per family. Immigrants can avoid arrest by…
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Steven Greenhouse
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The Trump administration has mounted an intense diplomatic campaign to convince distant countries to accept migrants who are not their own.
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Two of New York’s Finest tried to stop a migrant robbery crew from ripping off two youngsters in Times Square — and were jumped by the rowdy mob.
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The New York Times
It is not clear how the Israeli prime minister’s plan to add tens of thousands of soldiers will fundamentally alter a dynamic seen over 18 months of conflict.
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15:13⇢Trump Seeks African Deportation Deals
⌨The newspapers report on the Trump administration's immigration policies, including seeking deportation deals with African nations (CBS), reopening Alcatraz for detainees (USA Today, AP), and plans to block migrant housing in areas controlled by Nigel Farage's Reform UK party (Breitbart). Trade issues remain prominent with Trump pursuing deals amid tariff disputes with Canada (Fox News, CNN). Other headlines cover Trump's meeting with a freed Russian-American ballerina (ABC News), concerns about NIH cuts to infant safety programs (NPR), migrant-linked violence in New York (NY Post), and Israel's plans to escalate its Gaza campaign (NYTimes).
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The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging migrants to deport themselves by offering $1,000 stipends and free plane tickets.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 5, 2025
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Breitbart News
CNN added to its disgrace Saturday by platforming a Sinaloa cartel gang member hoping he would trash President Trump.
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The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time to substantially enlarge and rebuild Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary.
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CNN added to its disgrace Saturday by platforming a Sinaloa cartel gang member hoping he would trash President Trump.
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CNN added to its disgrace Saturday by platforming a Sinaloa cartel gang member hoping he would trash President Trump.
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The New York Times
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing new ventures involving billions of dollars.
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Molly Olmstead
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The New York Times
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said plans call for an “intensive” new phase, and Israeli officials said thousands of troops would relocate Palestinians.
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RFK Jr. announced a massive restructuring plan including the consolidation of divisions from 28 to 15 and elimination of 20,000 full-time employees
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The New York Times
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a “forceful entry” into the territory and relocating Palestinians to the south.
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One America News
Israel has approved of a new plan to crank up its military offensive against Hamas, which includes taking over the entirety of Gaza and holding its territories, officials announced Monday.
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Should Sharing Information About Israeli Businesses Get You 20 Years in Prison?
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The slow pace of administration striking a compromise on tariffs doesn’t bode well for the ultimate prize
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16:59⇢Trump Offers $1,000 For Self-Deportation
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's immigration policies dominating the headlines, with multiple sources covering a new program offering $1,000 for "self-deportation" (ABC News, AP News, HuffPost). The administration is exploring deportation deals with African nations including Rwanda (Newsweek, CBS). Immigration enforcement plans also include Trump's controversial proposal to reopen Alcatraz prison for "most ruthless and violent" prisoners (NPR). Meanwhile, international headlines focus on Netanyahu announcing an "intensive" escalation in Gaza (NYTimes, OANN, Reason). Domestic politics continue with coverage of state lawsuits against Trump administration's HHS restructuring plans (USA Today).
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The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection.
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
The president said Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops after the cartels.
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One America News
President Donald Trump directed multiple federal agencies to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, the notorious federal penitentiary off the coast of San Francisco, which was closed in 1963.
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The president said that the draft would be held on the National Mall.
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New York Post
Harris and husband Doug Emhoff pulled up to the celeb-favorite restaurant with an extensive entourage.
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When Tariff Shortages Arrive, Here's What Might Be Missing
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One America News
President Donald Trump has announced that he is planning to appoint a new national security advisor in about six months.
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18:11⇢Hollywood Tariffs Would "Destroy" Entertainment Industry
⌨The newspapers report on the Trump administration's controversial policies, with a focus on his directive to reopen Alcatraz prison (ABC News), proposed Hollywood tariffs that industry insiders warn would "destroy" the entertainment industry (Common Dreams), and resumption of student loan collections for borrowers in default (NPR). Trump's relationship with Mexico is gaining attention after President Sheinbaum reportedly rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops after cartels (The Daily Beast). Domestic news includes Karen Read's murder trial testimony (Boston Globe), upcoming Real ID deadline information (The Hill), and concerns about the faltering economy affecting the housing market (Washington Post).
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Tirico, who has a nut allergy, stepped away from NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday but says he’s doing well now.
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President Donald Trump will be hosting a Russian-American ballerina at the White House on Monday, after the Trump administration was able to secure her release from a Russian prison.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu says the enclave’s population would be moved after his security cabinet’s unanimous approval of an expanded operation
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Here’s the story of the 9/11-era law that’s finally being enacted.
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Israel’s prime minister says the enclave’s population will be sent south after his security cabinet’s unanimous approval of an expanded operation
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Breitbart News
Israel called up its military reserves Sunday to prepare for a massive new operation, “Gideon’s Chariots,” in which it plans to reconquer Gaza and eliminate Hamas, neighborhood by neighborhood, over several months.
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One America News
President Donald Trump has announced that the National Football League (NFL) will host its 2027 draft in Washington, D.C., marking the first time the nation's capital will host the draft since 1940.
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The Daily Beast
There were 151 flights canceled by lunchtime at Newark Liberty International Airport. The nearby LaGuardia Airport in New York had none.
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The Daily Beast
There were 151 flights canceled by lunchtime at Newark Liberty International Airport. The nearby LaGuardia Airport in New York had none.
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Christopher Walrath, 36, entered his plea in Oneida County Court on Monday.
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The White House did not respond to multiple questions about when the transition would disclose who funded it.
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One America News
According to Brazilian Civil Police, two men were taken into custody in relation to an alleged planned attack targeting singer Lady Gaga's free weekend concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Another man was also arrested after being accused of plotting to take part in a "satanic child sacrifice" during the show.
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20:07⇢Israel Plans Gaza Reconquest Operation
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's escalating conflict in Gaza, with Netanyahu vowing to "conquer" Gaza and eliminate Hamas through a new operation called "Gideon's Chariots" (Breitbart, CNN). The plan includes relocating Gaza's population southward. In immigration news, the Trump administration is offering $1,000 payments for undocumented immigrants to "self-deport" (AP News, Epoch Times, HuffPost). Trump also expressed interest in reopening Alcatraz prison in "large format" (ABC News, Newsweek). Other headlines include a thwarted attack plot at Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil (OANN) and Georgia Governor Kemp declining to run for Senate (The Hill).
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New York Post
The 12-year-old suspected thief — one of four baby-faced migrants arrested so far in the Friday night attack — was previously nabbed in August for being the “aggressor” in a violent gang mugging at a Queens subway station.
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One America News
According to Brazilian Civil Police, two men were taken into custody in relation to an alleged planned attack targeting singer Lady Gaga's free weekend concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Another man was also arrested after being accused of plotting to take part in a "satanic child sacrifice" during the show.
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One America News
President Donald Trump announced that he will be imposing 100% tariffs on all foreign-made films, pledging to revitalize U.S. film production as Hollywood faces significant challenges.
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Trump said his administration would "immediately' begin 'implementing' a tariff on foreign films, but the White House said a decision isn't final.
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In a rare rebuke, more than a dozen former workers of the powerful data-mining and surveillance company say the firm's work with the Trump administration violates the company's founding principles.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not be running in the 2026 Senate race.
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The three-month-old operation never expanded to fulfill President Trump’s vision of housing 30,000 at the offshore U.S. base.
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At least three individuals have been found dead, along with four injured and another nine missing, after a small boat capsized off the coast of San Diego, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
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The New York Times
The request echoed the position the Biden administration took, surprising some observers in a case with major implications for abortion access.
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The Daily Beast
Air traffic controllers lost contact with planes flying into Newark Liberty International Airport last week. A “fried piece of copper wire” may be to blame.
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21:42⇢Trump Constitutional Stance Shocks Experts
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's controversial positions on constitutional matters, with experts expressing shock over his "I don't know" response about upholding the Constitution (ABC News) and criticism of his birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court (Slate). New policy proposals include wage garnishment for student loan borrowers (Common Dreams), cuts to Section 8 housing (The Blaze), and military position reductions by Hegseth (HuffPost). The administration has also modified its Hollywood tariff announcement (USA Today, The Hill) and requested dismissal of an abortion pill case (NYTimes). Other headlines cover the Karen Read murder trial (Boston Globe), a House bill against forced organ harvesting (Epoch Times), and transportation issues at Newark Airport (The Daily Beast).
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One America News
Rosie O’Donnell has further escalated her long-standing feud with former President Donald Trump, suggesting over the weekend that he is experiencing obvious “cognitive decline.”
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5 million Americans are facing having their loans sent to collections.
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'Federal Courts Have No Role To Play,' Trump Tells SCOTUS in Latest Deportation Case Filing
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Page Six Style brings you the latest updates as your favorite celebrities arrive at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the reduction of generals, admirals and officers to reduce "excess general and flag officer positions," he said in a memo.
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Breitbart News
Illegal aliens will get a “beautiful flight” out of the United States if they voluntarily self-deport under a new program, Trump says.
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The request echoed the position the Biden administration took, surprising some observers in a case with major implications for abortion access.
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One America News
The Jewish State carried out airstrikes in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah on Monday, retaliating for the Houthi ballistic missile strike on Israel’s most popular airport over the weekend.
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The Atlantic
Fears of being detained are in overdrive, even if the Trump administration insists that they’re overblown.
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The Education Department notified Harvard University on Monday that it would be ineligible for new federal research grants.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that effectively bans federal funding for gain-of-function research, which is now believed to be the catalyst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the White House.
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One America News
Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that is set to allocate $1 billion for a voucher program that allows parents to use public funds to pay for their children's private school tuition.
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23:43⇢Harvard Loses Federal Grants
⌨The newspapers report on Trump administration actions targeting universities, with Harvard losing federal research grant eligibility (Boston Globe, USA Today, The Blaze). Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals (CBS, The Hill, HuffPost). Immigration remains prominent with Trump promising "beautiful flights" and cash stipends for self-deportation (Breitbart, AP News). Legal battles continue with Trump arguing federal courts have "no role to play" in deportation cases (Reason), while surprisingly requesting dismissal of a case against abortion pill access (NYTimes). Texas Governor Abbott signed a school choice bill allocating $1 billion for private school vouchers (OANN).
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