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U.S. Senate Republicans have secured passage of a major $70 billion immigration enforcement bill after an intense overnight voting session that exposed growing divisions within the party over President Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The legislation, approved by a 52-47 vote, would provide additional funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol operations through the remainder of Trump’s second term. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for final consideration. While Republicans united behind the immigration funding package, the debate was dominated by disputes over the “anti-weaponization” fund, a proposal critics say could…

A federal judge has struck down a series of immigration policies introduced under President Donald Trump’s administration, ruling that they unlawfully prevented thousands of people from receiving decisions on applications for asylum, work permits, green cards and U.S. citizenship. Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that the policies adopted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) left applicants from 39 countries trapped in what he described as an “indeterminate legal limbo.” According to the ruling, affected individuals had followed all legal immigration procedures established by Congress and federal regulations, yet many found their applications frozen for months without decisions.…

At least 49 people have died from dehydration after a truck carrying passengers across a remote section of the Sahara Desert broke down in northern Niger, leaving dozens stranded without water in one of the world’s harshest environments. Authorities said only two people survived the tragedy. After days in the desert, the pair managed to reach Assamaka, a remote border town between Niger and Algeria, where they alerted officials and rescue teams. According to local authorities, the group had been returning from a religious festival in neighbouring Mali when their vehicle broke down more than 80 kilometres west of Assamaka.…

Actor and singer Jussie Smollett has reportedly ended his engagement to fellow actor Jabari Redd, less than a year after publicly announcing their plans to marry. According to reports, Smollett recently called off the engagement and the couple have gone their separate ways. Sources close to the situation say the former “Empire” star is now focusing on his music and acting career following the split. The couple became engaged during Pride Month in June 2025 when Smollett shared photos of a public proposal on social media. The actor, who celebrated his birthday shortly afterward, announced the engagement with a heartfelt…

President Donald Trump’s latest medical report says he is in “excellent health” for a 79-year-old man. So why are doctors insisting Trump has the sleeping disorder narcolepsy? Trump appeared to doze off while announcing a $700 million investment in “Beautiful, Clean Coal” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 4. President Trump is seen with his eyes closed while Secretary of Energy Chris Wright spoke to reporters. His eyes are literally open in the clip you posted, you dumbass mouth-breathers https://t.co/7VCNwVgQow pic.twitter.com/3zoCVEzsrY — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 4, 2026 Like most people…

Football fans planning to attend matches at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have been warned that dozens of everyday items will be prohibited inside stadiums under a strict tournament-wide security policy. FIFA has confirmed that any banned items discovered at entry checkpoints will be confiscated, while possession of certain restricted goods could result in removal from venues, arrest, fines, or even criminal prosecution depending on local laws. The rules form part of a unified security framework designed to protect players, officials, and supporters throughout the tournament. Among the items prohibited from stadiums are…

Global music superstar Shakira has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of her highly publicized breakup with former football star Gerard Piqué, describing it as one of the most challenging periods of her life. In a recent interview, the Colombian singer reflected on the personal growth that followed the end of their 11-year relationship in 2022, which was overshadowed by allegations of infidelity involving Piqué. “I always thought that I was more fragile or weaker than what life proved me to be,” Shakira said, explaining how the experience revealed a strength she never knew she possessed. The heartbreak later inspired…

A federal judge who sentenced reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley to prison has reportedly been reprimanded after an investigation found she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a senior police officer inside her judicial chambers. According to reports, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross received a private reprimand following allegations that she had a two-year relationship with Atlanta Police Department Deputy Chief Kelley Collier. Both Ross and Collier are married to other people. Investigative findings reportedly concluded that the relationship involved sexual encounters inside the judge’s chambers during business hours. The report described the conduct as a serious lapse…

A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to life imprisonment after fatally stabbing a man in Edinburgh just months after carrying out another serious knife attack while already known to police. The teenager, who cannot be identified due to his age, murdered 22-year-old John McNab outside a block of flats in Edinburgh in September 2025. The court heard that the killing took place while he was on bail for a separate violent assault committed earlier that year. In March 2025, the teenager attacked a 16-year-old boy in the Portobello area of Edinburgh, slashing him across the back with a knife and…

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military operations against Iran without congressional approval, marking a significant political setback for the administration. The measure passed by a narrow vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. The resolution directs Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress formally declares war or specifically authorizes military action. Although the resolution is unlikely to have an immediate impact because it must also pass the Senate and could face constitutional challenges, the vote highlights growing concern…