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- TRUMP ORDERS PUBLIC LIST OF SANCTUARY CITIES AND STATES: President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to publish a list of sanctuary cities and states that do not fully comply with federal immigration enforcement. These jurisdictions may face the loss of federal funding if they fail to align with federal immigration laws. The administration aims to identify non-compliant areas within a month. This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown, including targeting unaccompanied minors and their sponsors for deportation or prosecution.
- PUTIN DECLARES CEASEFIRE FOR VICTORY DAY CELEBRATIONS: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10 to commemorate Victory Day. The ceasefire coincides with celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Ukrainian officials have called for an immediate and longer ceasefire, criticizing the limited duration as insufficient for meaningful diplomacy.
- ELON MUSK FACES LOW APPROVAL AS TRUMP BUDGET CUTS STIR BACKLASH: A recent poll indicates that only 35% of Americans approve of Elon Musk’s performance as head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Public disapproval has grown amid widespread opposition to federal budget cuts, including layoffs and reductions in medical research funding. President Trump’s approval rating stands slightly higher at 39%, with many Americans expressing concern over the administration’s aggressive restructuring efforts.
- SECOND ARREST MADE IN THEFT OF DHS SECRETARY NOEM’S PURSE: A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse. The incident is part of a series of thefts, and authorities continue to investigate the matter.
- WASHINGTON COMMANDERS REACH $4 BILLION STADIUM DEAL AT RFK SITE: The Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia have agreed to build a new stadium at the historic RFK Stadium site. The $4 billion project includes a 65,000-seat domed stadium, housing, green spaces, and a sports complex. The team plans to break ground next year, with the stadium expected to open in 2030. This development marks the team’s return to Washington, where they played from 1961 to 1996.
- GENE HACKMAN’S DEATH LINKED TO HEART DISEASE AND ALZHEIMER’S: Actor Gene Hackman, 95, died from heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing to his death. His wife, Betsy, 65, died a week earlier from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Autopsy reports suggest Hackman may have been alone with his wife’s body for several days before his death. The couple’s dog also died, likely due to dehydration and starvation.
- BROOKLYN WOMAN MISTAKEN FOR PROTESTER AND CHASED BY CROWD AT ISRAELI OFFICIAL’S SPEECH: A Brooklyn woman reported being chased, kicked, and spat upon by a mob of Orthodox Jewish men who mistook her for a protester during a speech by Israel’s far-right security minister. The incident occurred in the Crown Heights neighborhood, and the woman feared for her life during the attack.
- TRUMP MOCKS TAYLOR SWIFT OVER CHIEFS SUPER BOWL LOSS AT EAGLES EVENT: During a White House event celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl win, President Trump took a jab at Taylor Swift, referencing the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss. He commented on Swift’s relationship with Chiefs player Travis Kelce, suggesting she “probably paid a price” for the team’s defeat.
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