At Columbia University’s graduation, acting President Claire Shipman was interrupted by students demanding freedom for Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student, was detained by ICE after participating in pro-Palestinian protests. He faces possible deportation from a detention center in Louisiana. The protests highlighted tensions on campus regarding pro-Palestinian activism and the university’s handling of…

A Texas man has sued Whataburger seeking over $250,000 in damages after allegedly suffering a severe allergic reaction to onions in his fast-food meal. He claims he requested no onions but was served a meal containing them, which led to a medical emergency. Whataburger denies the allegations and has asked the court to dismiss the…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a briefing during 'Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day.' She addressed President Trump’s efforts to unite Republicans behind a major tax-cut bill. Despite Trump’s push, some GOP holdouts remain unconvinced, risking the bill’s passage. The tax package is a key part of Trump’s domestic agenda but…

President Trump urged Republicans to back his sweeping tax-cut bill but faced resistance from key holdouts. Divisions remain over Medicaid cuts and state tax deductions, threatening the bill’s passage. With a slim House majority, Trump pushed for party unity, but disagreements could block a package central to his domestic agenda.

Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, including civilians in a school sheltering displaced people. The UK, Canada, and France warned Israel of possible "concrete actions" if the offensive and aid blockade continue. The UN highlighted the urgent humanitarian crisis, warning that thousands of babies in Gaza could die without immediate aid. International calls…

President Trump announced the chosen design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield, aimed at protecting the U.S. from threats posed by China and Russia. The system will use satellites and space-based interceptors to detect and neutralize missiles. Trump appointed Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead the program, targeting operational status within…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting Washington to mend strained relations with President Trump and discuss business prospects for Elon Musk’s companies. The visit comes after tensions sparked by U.S. criticisms and aid cuts. Ramaphosa aims to promote a broad trade deal and encourage investments from Musk’s ventures like Tesla and Starlink. However, the…

Rising tensions over Tehran’s uranium enrichment have put nuclear negotiations with the U.S. at risk. Three Iranian sources revealed on Tuesday that the clerical leadership does not have a clear fallback plan if talks fail to resolve the decades-long dispute. Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, while the U.S.…

China warned it could take legal action against anyone assisting or enforcing U.S. measures advising companies not to use advanced Chinese semiconductors. The Ministry of Commerce called the U.S. moves discriminatory and urged respect for international trade rules. This marks a further escalation in tech tensions between China and the U.S.