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Senate Republicans are growing nervous that voter backlash over President Donald Trump's economic record and deportation tactics could fuel a Democratic wave in the 2026 midterms.

Celebrity jet tracker data shows Trump's Boeing 757 generated 35,380 metric tons of CO2 - more than double any other celebrity aircraft tracked.

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist Poll finds 65% of Americans believe ICE has 'gone too far' in enforcing immigration laws, up from 54% last June. The results highlight rising public unease over aggressive enforcement tactics and growing sympathy for anti-ICE protests.

Nicki Minaj fans claim they're switching to Republican after rapper declares herself Trump's 'number one fan'. What this actually means.

A deaf Los Angeles teen says federal immigration officers violently detained him for failing to respond to verbal orders he could not hear and denied him sign-language access during custody.

A newly surfaced FBI record includes an informant's claim that Jeffrey Epstein was close to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and was 'trained as a spy', reviving long-running speculation about intelligence links. The document reflects allegations recorded during an investigation rather than verified conclusions, even as wider Epstein file releases continue to pour into the public domain.

A Russian nationalist MP's claim that Moscow could 'destroy the entire planet' without nuclear warheads lands as New START expires, sharpening fears that a world with fewer inspections and fewer limits will leave everyone guessing—and guessing wrong. ​

Team USA has renamed its Milan hospitality venue from 'The Ice House' to 'The Winter House' after protests in Italy over reports of ICE involvement during the Milano Cortina Olympics. USOPC security chief Nicole Deal insists no ICE agents are part of the Team USA delegation, as officials brace for demonstrations around the opening ceremony.

President Trump deploys federal forces to find Nancy Guthrie, abducted in Arizona. Her family demands proof of life amid ransom demands and mounting community support.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has publicly called for the arrest of students involved in walkouts protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement and signalled that school districts permitting such protests could face loss of state funding and other sanctions.

Trump said the controversial federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has taught him that a 'softer touch' may be needed, even as he insists his overall approach must remain tough.

Elon Musk labelled Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez a 'tyrant' and 'traitor' after the government announced legal action against social media platforms and Grok over AI-generated content, including sexualised images of minors.

After customs and border agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, were identified as the shooters in Alex Pretti's death, social media immediately tied their heritage to the homicide ruling

Leaked chats reveal ICE officers venting about chaotic raids, poor training, and deadly mistakes, exposing deep cracks in the agency.

Public reaction has been divided after the stepson of Dog The Bounty Hunter was arrested in the death of his teenage son, as debate unfolds online over accountability and justice.

Israeli chemical dispersal has devastated 540 hectares of Lebanese border land, raising environmental, health and legal concerns under international law.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian urges negotiations with Donald Trump in a bid to avoid wider global conflict, as tensions rise over protest deaths, economic collapse and fears of a broader Middle East war.

US Department of Homeland Security bypasses judicial oversight to demand metadata from Google and Meta, targeting anonymous critics and activists

White House border czar Tom Homan announces a partial drawdown of 700 agents in Minnesota, citing 'unprecedented' cooperation from local authorities

Gus Lamont, 4, believed dead after vanishing from South Australian sheep station. Police identify suspect who stopped cooperating.

A whistleblower controversy rocks US intelligence as claims emerge that a sensitive complaint was delayed for months before reaching Congress.

Peter Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords as US DOJ files trigger a criminal investigation into allegations that he leaked state secrets and maintained financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary order stopping ICE agents from using tear gas and projectiles on protesters. The ruling cites a 'culture' of violence and details injuries to journalists and an elderly couple.

After Pope Leo stresses the importance of protecting the spiritual rights of migrant detainees, House Speaker Mike Johnson strikes back to defend border enforcement using multiple Biblical passages as he posts a detailed explanation of his case on X.

Melania Trump is facing backlash after telling Fox Business she needs to be there for her 19-year-old son Barron 'nonstop', a comment that went viral online as critics accused her of 'helicopter parenting'.

Germany plans to upgrade spy powers and expand military space capabilities to defend against rising hybrid threats from Russia, China, and beyond.

Rare footage captures the giant phantom jellyfish off the coast of Argentina, one of the least-seen deep-sea creatures, offering new insights into deep-ocean ecosystems.

Brad Karp resigns as Paul Weiss chairman after old emails resurface, triggering fresh scrutiny and questions over the timing of his sudden exit.

New Epstein files reference Trump and his orbit, yet legal experts say the disclosures lack grounds for impeachment or charges.