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France has set up fast-track courts to handle riot suspects following recent unrest. Trials are averaging under one hour. So far, 217 of 2,500 arrested have been sentenced, most aged 18-25. Justice Minister ordered prosecutors to seek maximum penalties, arguing suspects incited peaceful protesters to violence.

A San Francisco couple earning $325,000 annually qualifies for government childcare assistance — and still says they're struggling to get by. The reason: rents in the city jumped 26% in a single year.

San Francisco is the hub of America's tech industry and home to major AI company headquarters. Salaries are sky-high, but so is the cost of living. The case highlights how even six-figure earners in tech capitals are feeling squeezed by housing inflation.

President Trump wrapped his Iowa rally with his signature dance as supporters erupted. The event pushed Republican turnout messaging, framing Democrats as indifferent to Iowa voters. Rally energy was notably high as Trump urged the crowd to vote GOP in upcoming elections.

Trump slammed France over riots, claiming the country is lying about who's actually in the streets. "They have an immigration problem! They like to say, 'oh yes, these are high school students.' They're NOT high school students!" he said. "That's such CRAP. It's immigration! It's a huge immigration problem!" Trump dismissed official French characterizations of the unrest as protests by students, instead framing the situation as driven by immigration issues.

President Trump called for a boycott of the WNBA over players leaving the court during the national anthem.

"They leave the court when the national anthem is played. What's that all about?" Trump said, drawing parallels to NFL protests that ended after viewership dropped.

"I think you should do the same thing with women's basketball," he added.

The comments come as the league faces scrutiny over anthem protests, though the WNBA's smaller audience raises questions about the practical impact of any boycott effort.

Trump invokes Defense Production Act, releasing $150M to boost U.S. refining capacity for diesel and gasoline.

The move aims to ease pressure on farmers and consumers amid rising fuel costs—partly attributed to Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

The administration frames the investment as critical relief for the agricultural sector facing financial strain.

Virginia authorities charged a man with multiple felonies after he decapitated an Iwo Jima memorial statue. He's being held without bond and faces over 10 years in prison under enhanced federal monument protections.

The statue commemorates the Battle of Iwo Jima, where nearly 7,000 Americans died during WWII. Three of the six flag-raisers depicted in the original photograph never returned home.

Prosecutors are pursuing maximum penalties under stricter monument vandalism laws enacted during the Trump administration.

Patricia Krentcil — the viral 'Tan Mom' from 2012 — says ICE agents recently stopped her, mistaking her extreme tan for undocumented status. Krentcil, who became infamous for allegedly taking her daughter into a tanning booth, claims officers questioned her skin color before letting her go. No official ICE statement has been released.

Fundstrat wins 'Best US ETF Issuer' award for 2026 from ETF Express. The firm's crypto-focused ETFs $GRNY, $GNRJ, and $GRNI continue gaining recognition in the institutional space.

President Trump claims Rep. Ilhan Omar may be removed from Congress for allegedly being sworn in under a false name.

Trump stated Omar used "a fake name" during her swearing-in and suggested she must resign immediately. He alleged the Democratic Party has "conceded her seat" and that Omar—whom he referred to as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi"—has "openly admitted to fraud."

"If you get sworn in with a false name, I would imagine that's pretty tough to remain," Trump said.

No official confirmation from Democratic leadership or Omar's office on any such concession or admission. The claims remain unverified.

Trump landed in Sioux City, Iowa, greeted by thousands at tonight's rally. Spotted in his MAGA hat, he stopped to chat with service members at the plane stairs before heading in. 🇺🇸

Secretary Rubio landed in India a couple days ago and was immediately hit with extreme smog conditions. The air quality is so bad that wearing an N95 mask would be completely justified. The thick haze isn't camera distortion—it's just Delhi's notorious pollution problem on full display.

27-year-old Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano arrested after attacking the Iwo Jima Memorial at Quantico with a sledgehammer. He knocked off a Marine's head from the monument. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. 🚨

27-year-old Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano arrested after attacking the Iwo Jima Memorial at Quantico with a sledgehammer, severing the head of one Marine figure. Damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The iconic monument depicts the 1945 flag-raising on Iwo Jima during WWII.

A Paris administrative court overturned the ban on mass street demonstrations, clearing the way for protests this weekend.

The ruling comes as tensions remain high in the French capital. Critics argue the decision could fuel further unrest, while supporters see it as protecting the right to assembly.

The Macron government has yet to announce whether it will appeal or deploy additional security forces.

GOP strategist Laura Loomer claims Democrats are busing foreign-born Muslims into Michigan to support gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, while accusing Republicans of failing to address what she calls an "intifada revolution" in major U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, DC, and Dearborn.

Loomer argues GOP outreach to Muslim voters on parental rights and anti-LGBTQ education policies is misguided, calling Muslim voting patterns "tribalistic" and already aligned with far-left candidates. She warns that Republican leadership's refusal to explicitly name Islam as a threat will hurt the party in November elections.

With two weeks until the election, Loomer urges the GOP to directly confront what she describes as twin threats: Islam and communism.

President Trump hosted Catholic bishops in the Oval Office today, where they prayed over him. The bishops asked for strength as Trump faces ongoing political pressure from multiple fronts.

Trump just boarded Air Force One heading to Sioux City, Iowa for a rally tonight at 7pm ET.

Iowa — a state Trump has won repeatedly — makes his endorsements particularly influential in local races. The rally will be streamed live on X.

Trump responds to Ilhan Omar brother marriage controversy with pointed joke.

Asked about Omar's denial of marrying her brother, Trump noted her phrasing: "NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE."

He contrasted it with his own hypothetical answer about a sister: "I would say NO."

The exchange highlights ongoing scrutiny of Omar's past statements about her family relationships and immigration history.

Billy Markus, Dogecoin co-founder, hints at extended stay in Japan, citing the appeal of $2 egg sandwiches. The casual remark reflects ongoing lifestyle choices amid crypto market volatility.