Day: May 16, 2025
‘At least 93 killed’ in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Friday
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least 93 people and injured hundreds on Friday, according to local medics.
Read MoreBad day: Trump takes yet another hit in court over ‘hacksaw approach’
Another strike for Donald Trump Friday as a federal judge blocked the administration from cutting nearly $11 billion in grants “for a wide range of public health programs,” related to infectious diseases, mental health, substance abuse, and other concerns, according
Read MoreGOP leaders find $40K sweetener in bid to sway budget holdouts
In an effort to save President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” House Republicans have put a new “heightened state-and-local-tax deduction” (SALT) on the table that they hope will push Republican holdouts over the finish line. On Friday, GOP lawmakers Chip
Read MoreWhat would help families have more babies? Here’s what readers said
PBS News asked readers to share their thoughts on having children and incentivizing childbirth — and more than 900 people responded. Here’s what they said.
Read MoreSupreme Court rules Trump administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under Alien Enemies Act – NBC News
Supreme Court rules Trump administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under Alien Enemies Act NBC News Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations CNN Supreme Court maintains block on some Trump deportations of migrants The Washington Post
Read MoreFEMA will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states, acting chief says
In comments that cemented the Trump administration’s intent to bring about a major shift in the agency’s mission, David Richardson said FEMA’s intent for the 2025 “disaster season” will be to strengthen states’ abilities for response and recovery while coordinating
Read MoreRepublicans reject Trump tax-cut bill after president calls for unity – Reuters
Republicans reject Trump tax-cut bill after president calls for unity Reuters GOP hardliners defy party leaders and Trump as they vote to block agenda CNN Trump Live Updates: News on the Budget Bill, Tariffs and Middle East The New York Times Trump’s $4.9
Read MoreNASA rover Perseverance observes first aurora at Mars visible to the human eye
This was the first time an aurora had been reported from the surface of a planet other than Earth, the researchers noted.
Read MoreTrump explodes as he’s bombarded by ‘nasty questions’ on Air Force One
President Donald Trump didn’t hide his disgust when asked Friday why he was allowing white South African farmers into the United States but “closed off that door” to many other refugees. A U.S.-funded charter flight brought close to 60 Afrikaner
Read More10 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail including 4 charged with murder – ABC News
10 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail including 4 charged with murder ABC News Sheriff investigating possible ‘inside job’ in jail break; 10 at-large fox8live.com How the New Orleans jail inmates got out: Photos show their escape route NBC News
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