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Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

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Trump’s ballroom now set to cost $600 million - with half coming from taxpayers, new report reveals

Internal cost estimates suggest the project was always expected to depend significantly on taxpayer money

The Independent UK

Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls

Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds

The Guardian - US

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Trump tried to remove ‘partisan ideology’ from state parks, but Massachusetts judge just barred the order: ‘Dangerous precedent of censorship’

The government “carries a responsibility to present history in full.”

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Trump Was Assessed by 22 Specialists for His Checkup and the White House Refuses to Say Why He Needed So Many

Donald Trump's recent medical exam involved 22 specialists, a record number for a presidential checkup. The White House confirmed the figure but did not explain the need for so many specialists.

International Business Times UK

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a…

The Times of India

Trump saw 22 specialists in latest medical exam — nearly double his previous checkup

The president insists he is in perfect health, despite concerns among voters about his age and mental fitness

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Nancy Mace Suffers Crushing Defeat After Ex-Staff Reveal She Wanted To Get 'Punched by Jan. 6 Rioters' for TV Fame

Nancy Mace lost her primary race amid controversies, including her stance on Epstein files and alleged attempts to gain media attention during the Capitol riots.

International Business Times UK

Report claims 14 of 27 known corporate donors to Trump’s ballroom project later won federal business, a link the White House rejects

White House defends the project and its donors.

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Despite going to space in an AI short film created by a Death Stranding 2 partner, Hideo Kojima says he's actually "not interested" in AI art

"Art is life," says Hideo Kojima

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Elon Musk's DOGE Allegedly Planned to Mark 2.7 Million Living People — Including US Citizens — as Dead

A whistleblower says Elon Musk's branded government unit DOGE backed a Trump‑era plan to mark 2.7 million living people as dead in US Social Security records as an immigration tactic.

International Business Times UK

An Unreported Lobbying Blitz Allegedly Made Trump Reverse His Own Immigration Policy in Under a Week

A lobbying campaign by tech and AI industries has led the Trump administration to reverse a new green card policy, allowing exemptions for those providing economic benefits or serving national interests.

International Business Times UK

Consumer Spending Holds Strong As Americans Draw Down Savings Amid Rising Costs

Strong consumer spending remains a key driver of the U.S. economy even as savings rates fall and more households hunt for discounts.

International Business Times

Business pushback led to soft stance on green card policy: Report

American business leaders successfully influenced US government policy on green cards. Following a new rule requiring foreign workers to return home for residency applications, industry giants voiced strong concerns. Through private discussions with the White House and government departments, they conveyed potential harm to their workforce.

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The US brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but Hezbollah was not part of the agreement that involves them

Sources note that the deal seems to hinge on Hezbollah's cooperation.

Latin Times

Report: Trump Admin Considered Declaring 2.7 Million Living People Dead as Part of Immigration Crackdown

The executive said the proposal was never implemented and ultimately abandoned. Had it been carried out, it could have effectively cut affected individuals off from the financial system.

The Guardian - US

Memo orders ICE to stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees

Acting director David Venturella rescinds Biden-era policy that required agency to report and investigate such deaths

International Business Times UK

ICE Quietly Kills Rule Tracking Detainee Deaths After Release as Custody Fatalities Hit a Two-Decade High

ICE has eliminated the rule requiring death reports within 30 days post-release, amid a record high in-custody death toll, sparking accountability concerns.

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The Independent UK

Kennedy Center tells staff to remove Trump’s name from building after court ruling

Kennedy Center told employees they had until June 12 to remove the president’s name from the building, pamphlets, the website and anywhere else it appears

International Business Times UK

'Patriotic' Hire: Man Convicted in the Jan. 6 Riot Now Holds Top-Secret Keys to Pentagon Counterterror Missions

Elias Irizarry, a former Capitol rioter, now works in a sensitive Pentagon role, sparking controversy over his appointment and security clearance.

Latin Times

Pentagon Hires Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter for Sensitive Military Office, Report Says

A convicted participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been hired by the Trump administration to work inside a Pentagon office responsible for overseeing some of the nation's most sensitive military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post.

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Deported mother allowed to return to U.S. to bury her 3yo old – ICE says she left him with a ‘violent murderer,’ she claims she had no choice

“This entire situation never had to happen to begin with.”

The Guardian - US

Pentagon appoints convicted January 6 rioter to sensitive counter-terrorism role

Alarm after Elias Irizarry hired to position in office that manages highly classified military operations

International Business Times UK

Trump's White House UFC Event Will Only Feature Troops Who 'Look Good on Camera', Officials Confirm

The Pentagon is screening troops by waistline for Trump's UFC event, requiring them to meet fitness standards and fund their own travel, sparking criticism from veterans' groups.

The Independent UK

Flight attendants reveal the one thing they wish passengers would stop doing

Travelers are urged to use the call button rather than touching their flight attendants to get help

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