Justice Department releases limited Epstein files with minimal new information
The Justice Department released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, but the initial batch contained mostly previously public information with heavy redactions, disappointing transparency advocates.
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US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration conducted large-scale military strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State group fighters and infrastructure in retaliation for an ambush that killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter.
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Trump administration announces new drug price deals with pharmaceutical companies
President Trump unveiled agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies to align US drug prices with those in other wealthy countries, promising billions in savings while requiring domestic manufacturing investments.
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Trump administration moves to restrict transgender healthcare for youth
The Trump administration proposed rules that would withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth, drawing strong opposition from major medical organizations.
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Kennedy Center renamed to include Trump alongside Kennedy
The performing arts center in Washington DC was renamed to include Donald Trump alongside John F. Kennedy, sparking controversy about the legal process and historical significance of the venue.
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Judge blocks HUD's homelessness funding overhaul
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing HUD from implementing dramatic changes to homelessness funding that would shift resources from permanent housing to transitional programs with work requirements.
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White House plans to dismantle key climate and weather research center
The Trump administration announced plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, calling it a source of 'climate alarmism,' drawing criticism from scientists who say it threatens weather forecasting accuracy.
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Reddit post helps identify suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings
An observant witness's Reddit post provided crucial information leading investigators to the gunman responsible for the Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing, with the suspect later found dead in a storage unit.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African musician to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The pioneering Afrobeat musician and activist was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his musical innovation and political activism that inspired generations of African artists.
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Millions face loss of health insurance as ACA subsidies expire
An estimated 4.8 million Americans are expected to lose health coverage as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, forcing many to seek alternative care options while hospitals prepare for increased uncompensated care.
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