DOJ probes Comey and Brennan over Russia inquiry
The Justice Department has opened criminal probes into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan linked to the 2016 Trump Russia investigation. The department would not comment on ongoing investigations. Details on scope and potential charges remain unclear.
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Head Start to be cut off for immigrants without legal status
The Trump administration will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start the federally funded preschool program the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday. The move is part of a broader effort to limit federal benefits to immigrants lacking legal status. Previously ineligible for federal benefits like food stamps student loans and higher education aid, they could still access some community programs such as Head Start and community health centers.
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Europe and Israel reach Gaza aid deal amid strikes
Europe and Israel announce a deal to expand aid into Gaza with more crossings and deliveries of food and fuel while a deadly air strike kills 10 children and five adults near a clinic. The plan aims to allow repair work and protection for aid workers as PM Netanyahu pursues a 60 day pause and hostage releases.
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Wall Street indexes set records as major gains roll on
The S P 500 rose 0.3 percent and the Nasdaq gained 0.1 percent pushing both to new records while the Dow added 0.4 percent. Delta Air Lines jumped 12 percent and United Airlines rose 14.3 percent on upbeat 2025 guidance. WK Kellogg surged 30.6 percent after Ferrero agreed to acquire for about 3.1 billion dollars pending shareholder approval.
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New Mexico Governor Calls Flooding Unfathomable in Ruidoso
Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham at a briefing confirmed three deaths from flash flooding in Ruidoso New Mexico. Officials said more homes were damaged than first estimated and urged federal aid to bolster future flood protection.
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Liberian Response to Trump English Praise Sparks Debate
The Liberian reaction centers on U S President Donald Trump praising Boakai’s English as beautiful at a White House event. Some view the remarks as condescending while Boakai’s government says no offense was taken. The White House offered no comment on whether Trump knew English is Liberia’s official language.
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All 31 workers safe after L A tunnel collapse
Los Angeles Fire Department reports 31 construction workers were rescued from an industrial tunnel 400 feet underground near the coast. Workers endured a 6 mile interior approach. none sustained major injuries as medics assess 27. The $700 million project will transport treated wastewater to the Pacific.
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Social Security shifts staff to handle surge in calls
The Social Security Administration is reallocating about 1,000 customer service representatives from field offices to the 1 800 number, boosting agents by 25 percent as wait times and dropouts prompt action under new commissioner Frank Bisignano. Critics warn this is a temporary fix that may slow handling of complex cases while metrics are paused and morale declines. monthly calls average over 8.6 million, up from 6.6 million year over year.
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