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Trump’s SCOTUS cases, RFK Jr.’s MAHA plan, France’s new PM & more

Sep 9, 2025
Donald Trump is making headlines with foreign aid cuts and tariffs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a tragic train stabbing incident leads to federal charges. Health advocate RFK Jr. proposes a comprehensive plan to tackle childhood health issues. In France, the political landscape shifts as a new Prime Minister is appointed, navigating financial challenges. Tune in for a blend of serious news and captivating insights!
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INSIGHT

US-Known Strike In Qatar Provokes Global Pushback

  • The White House said the Trump administration knew about Israel's strike inside Qatar and President Trump spoke to Netanyahu and the Qataris afterward.
  • The attack targeted senior Hamas figures in Doha and drew condemnation from European and Arab nations.
INSIGHT

SCOTUS Keeps Tariffs And Freezes Aid During Review

  • The Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges to President Trump's global tariffs but allowed them to remain in place while the case proceeds.
  • The court also paused lower-court orders requiring $4 billion in foreign aid to be spent, complicating efforts to recover cuts.
ANECDOTE

Train Fatality Caught On Video

  • DeCarlos Braun allegedly stabbed 23-year-old Irina Zarutska on a Charlotte train and now faces both federal and state charges.
  • Video captured Braun swinging his arm over her seat and the knife was later found near the platform, while his mother cited longstanding mental health struggles.
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