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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer laid out Democrats’ negotiating stance on Homeland Security funding. Any deal must support vital national security operations. Democrats refuse unlimited resources for ICE and CBP.

They held firm during talks. Immigration enforcement still divides lawmakers. Schumer rejects any blank check approach.

Senator Bernie Sanders warned that billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos race to replace human labor. Fast advances in artificial intelligence and robotics drive the shift. This threatens workers in multiple U.S. industries.

Governor Josh Shapiro announced an agreement with utility PPL. New data centers in Pennsylvania must generate their own power. The move protects ordinary consumers from higher electricity bills.

Representative Nancy Mace demanded answers for victims of Jeffrey Epstein justice failures. She cited repeated delays, document redactions, and apparent cover-ups. These prevented full evidence disclosure.

Mace urged immediate action. She wants to identify everyone who shielded the financier and associates. Years of questions remain unresolved.

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Politics

Crude oil futures topped one hundred dollars per barrel. Reports of Israeli strikes on Iranian power plants sparked the surge. Markets now brace for Persian Gulf supply risks.

A US fighter jet took evasive action to dodge an Iranian missile. Defense officials confirmed the aircraft returned safely. The Pentagon weighs up to ten thousand more troops for deterrence.

Apple sent urgent lock screen alerts to older iPhone models. The notices flag active web attacks from Coruna and DarkSword exploits. Users need immediate updates and caution with unknown sites.

House Republicans blocked the Senate bill for Homeland Security funding. They opposed attached policy riders. Talks resume to prevent security and aviation issues.

International News

Israeli aircraft struck a uranium processing facility in Iran’s Yazd province. The site converts mined material for nuclear enrichment. Officials said the hit slows Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. The strait handles one fifth of global oil shipments. Tanker traffic now faces immediate restrictions.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 partners the Iran conflict would end in weeks. He ruled out months-long operations or ground troops. The U.S. aims to meet objectives quickly.

The Trump administration deployed troops to the Middle East. They support roles like citizen evacuations. No plans exist for a ground invasion of Iran.

Western News

The Senate passed partial funding for the Department of Homeland Security. It covered TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard and cybersecurity but excluded new ICE or CBP money. This ended some worker unpaid leave and delays.

A House ethics panel found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations. She allegedly misused millions in FEMA funds for personal and campaign needs. The probe traced family business contracts to campaign accounts.

The Trump administration ended Diesel Exhaust Fluid sensor rules. The change aids Alaska truckers and farmers in extreme cold. It prevents breakdowns without new laws.

Rep. David Schweikert warned that Social Security and Medicare funds face insolvency in under seven years. Current obligations exceed 104 percent of a child’s lifetime earnings. He urged reforms to avoid doubled senior poverty.

Tech News

The Supreme Court ruled internet service providers bear no liability for user piracy. Justices decided unanimously in the Cox Communications case. Liability requires specific intent to enable illegal acts.

AMD released the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor. It packs 208 megabytes of cache using dual 3D V-Cache. The 16-core chip targets gamers and creators with heavy workloads.

Sony raised prices on all PlayStation 5 models. The standard editions increased by one hundred dollars. The Pro model now costs nearly nine hundred dollars due to component costs.

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