President Donald Trump signed a new executive order to impose large tariffs and sanctions on Russia but immediately waived them. This decision follows a recent deal with Russia to increase diesel fuel supplies to the U.S. and global markets. The waivers will stay in place until Trump or his administration decide otherwise.
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President Trump signed an executive order implementing new sanctions and tariffs on Russia, including up to a 500% tariff on Russian goods.
He immediately waived these sanctions and tariffs, citing national interest and notifying Congress.
The sanctions were part of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which expands U.S. powers to target Russian energy trade.
The order sets potential 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil or gas and on countries that help Russia evade these sanctions.
The waiver can be lifted by President Trump or his administration officials, depending on circumstances.
The executive order does not cancel any previous Russian sanctions already in place.
The move comes one week after an agreement between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to the market.
The diesel deal aims to help lower fuel costs in the U.S. and globally.
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President Trump used his power to stop new sanctions and high tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil from starting. He said this will help lower energy prices and kept the waivers in place while his administration watches countries buying Russian energy.
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President Trump waived tariffs of 100% on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and gas, set by the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act.
The law lets the president pause sanctions if it serves U.S. national interests, which Trump decided to do.
Trump also lifted 500% tariffs on other Russian goods and stopped some other sanctions.
The law targets countries like China, India, and Turkey that buy a lot of Russian energy.
This waiver came a week after Trump eased sanctions on Russian diesel and agreed with Putin to import diesel to the U.S.
The U.S. has pressured countries to avoid Russian energy to block funding Russia's war in Ukraine, but Trump has focused on lowering U.S. energy costs instead.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreed to an "energy ceasefire" but later resumed attacks on Russian energy sites after Russia continued strikes.
Many U.S. senators opposed Trump’s decision, calling it a betrayal of Ukraine and urging stronger sanctions on Russia.
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The United States ended the 2026 fiscal year with a budget deficit of nearly $2 trillion, which is about 12 percent higher than the year before and one of the largest in history. President Donald Trump's plan to raise money through tariffs has not offset the rising government spending and deficits.
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The 2026 budget deficit was $1.992 trillion, up 12% from the $1.775 trillion deficit in 2025.
This deficit is the third highest in U.S. history, only behind 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic.
Federal income (taxes and fees) rose 3% to $5.40 trillion, but spending increased 6% to $7.40 trillion.
Tariff revenue dropped 11% to about $173 billion, partly due to a Supreme Court ruling requiring refunds of $145 billion.
The Congressional Budget Office expects deficits to grow by $900 billion over 10 years because of changes to tariff policies.
U.S. debt surpassed $40 trillion, with interest payments reaching $1.36 trillion—12% more than last year.
Spending on Social Security, Medicare, and defense increased, with defense at $917 billion.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes stronger economic growth can help reduce debt problems.
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Katie Zacharia spoke publicly for the first time after leaving her job as White House press secretary just five days after starting. She said it was an honor to work for President Trump and thanked him for his leadership.
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Katie Zacharia was White House press secretary for only five days.
She announced her departure through a White House official.
Zacharia posted on the social media platform X to share her thoughts.
She praised President Donald Trump’s leadership in her statement.
Zacharia said it was an honor to work for President Trump.
The announcement came on a Friday night.
Her short tenure is notable because press secretaries usually serve longer.
No specific reason for her departure was given in the statement.
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Actress Selma Blair was accused of assaulting two flight attendants, a nurse, and an officer on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Blair says she had a medical emergency during the flight related to her neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) and denies intending to harm anyone.
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Selma Blair, 54, has multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the nervous system.
She experienced a medical episode on the flight, which her team says influenced her behavior.
Blair was charged with assaulting two flight attendants, a nurse, and a police officer after being removed from the plane.
She pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on bail.
A pilot reported a "bloody nose" and "bite marks" during the incident.
Blair’s team denies reports that she tried to open the plane door and says media coverage is incomplete.
Blair also has pseudobulbar affect, a condition causing sudden uncontrollable emotional outbursts.
The New York Port Authority confirmed two flight attendants were injured, and one was hospitalized.
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Matt Quinn, the deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service, announced he is stepping down after about 18 months in the role. He has been working with the Secret Service Director Sean Curran on a plan for a smooth transition.
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Matt Quinn served as deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service for about a year and a half.
He announced his decision to step down on Friday.
Quinn shared his news on the social platform X.
He has been coordinating with Director Sean Curran about the transition for several months.
The Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president and other important officials.
Sean Curran is the current director of the U.S. Secret Service.
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Federal agents have used a covert method called "dumpster diving" to collect DNA from people when they could not get search warrants. This involves searching through a person’s trash to find genetic material.
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Investigators searched people’s trash to collect DNA.
This method is called "dumpster diving."
They used this approach when they did not have permission from a court (a search warrant).
The DNA was intended to help with investigations.
This practice is secret and not widely known.
It was part of efforts around important searches or raids.
The use of DNA helps law enforcement identify or confirm suspects.
The article focuses on the activities of federal agents.
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A fast-moving wildfire called the Norte Fire has burned six homes and forced evacuations in southern Los Angeles and Orange County, California. Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are making the fires worse, with several other fires burning across the state and hundreds of firefighters working to control them.
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The Norte Fire started on Friday in Orange County and grew to 465 acres by the evening.
Six homes have been damaged or destroyed, and one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion.
Santa Ana winds reaching over 40 mph are expected to continue until Saturday, increasing fire risks.
A red flag warning is in place for several California counties because of wind, low humidity, and dry plants.
13 wildfires are active across California, including the Bryson Fire in Malibu and the Henderson Fire in San Diego County.
The Bryson Fire has grown to 147 acres and has over 400 firefighters working on it.
The Henderson Fire has grown to more than 2,000 acres and forced temporary closures of the I-5 highway.
Temperatures are unusually high for the season, reaching up to 95°F (35°C), raising heat-related illness concerns.
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A man named Kaylub Giamanco fatally shot a teenage gunman during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon that killed three children and a teacher. Giamanco, who has children at the school, acted quickly to stop the shooter and is now dealing with the emotional impact of the event.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children and one teacher were killed in the attack.
The shooter was a 16-year-old boy named Griffin J. John II.
Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old contractor and father, stopped the shooter by shooting him dead.
Giamanco was on a lunch break and saw the shooter on campus, then followed him into the school.
The shooter fired up to 15 rounds using a shotgun bought by his mother.
Two others, one child and one teacher, were wounded and hospitalized.
Giamanco legally owns and carries a firearm and grew up familiar with guns.
Giamanco feels traumatized because he could not save everyone during the shooting.
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A judge in New Mexico dismissed child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield due to problems with how the prosecutors handled the case. Busfield has denied the accusations, which came from young actors he worked with on the TV show The Cleaning Lady.
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Timothy Busfield, known for TV shows like The West Wing, faced four charges of criminal sexual contact of a child.
The charges related to allegations from child actors on The Cleaning Lady, a show Busfield directed and produced.
A New Mexico judge dismissed the charges, citing unfair actions by the prosecutor.
The judge noted errors that affected the grand jury's decision to indict Busfield.
prosecutors said children called Busfield "Uncle Tim" and claimed he touched them inappropriately over several years.
Busfield's lawyers argue the accusations came after the children were fired and suggest it was an act of revenge.
Busfield surrendered to police in January but was released while awaiting trial.
The district attorney’s office is reviewing the judge’s dismissal decision to decide next steps.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was moved from a New Jersey federal prison to a low-security prison in Pennsylvania. He is serving a sentence for a prostitution-related conviction and recently faced disciplinary actions that delayed his release.
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Combs was transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania.
He is serving four years and two months for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
Reports said he lived well in prison, with luxuries like smuggled liquor and inmates doing chores for him.
Combs was placed in a special housing unit for inmates with discipline or security concerns.
He lost 41 days of good-conduct credit, delaying his release to March 2, 2028.
TMZ reported Combs was injured in a fight, but the Bureau of Prisons denied this.
His lawyers are appealing the conviction and sentence, claiming it is too harsh.
The Bureau of Prisons does not share details about reasons for inmate transfers.
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A 16-year-old former special-needs student killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon before being shot dead by a parent. The shooting happened in a special needs classroom, and the attacker used a 12-gauge shotgun. President Donald Trump praised the parent who stopped the shooter.
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The shooter was identified as Griffin J. John II, a former special-needs student at the school.
The attack took place in a special-needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children aged five, eight, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher were killed.
A teacher fought the gunman and was not injured.
A father with children at the school, Kaylub Giamanco, shot and killed the attacker minutes after the first 911 call.
The shooter used a 12-gauge shotgun and fired about 15 shots; police found 44 rounds left.
Police are investigating how the teen obtained the gun; Oregon law allows minors to possess shotguns with parental consent.
This shooting is the 28th mass killing in the United States in 2026, with hundreds of mass shootings recorded this year.
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A man fishing by the shoreline at a park in Winter Garden, Florida, was attacked and killed by an alligator. Authorities confirmed the fatal alligator attack at the scene.
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The incident happened in Winter Garden, Florida.
The man was fishing along the shoreline of a park.
An alligator attacked the man.
The attack resulted in the man's death.
Police and authorities are involved in investigating the incident.
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Several U.S. lawmakers reported receiving suspicious packages at their offices after earlier reports of letters with unknown substances being sent to election offices. The packages were sent to both state and district offices across the country involving multiple senators and representatives.
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Lawmakers across different states reported suspicious mail at their offices.
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) were among those affected.
House members and at least 15 other lawmakers also received suspicious packages.
The incidents happened following earlier reports of letters containing unknown substances sent to election offices.
The mailings caused concern and prompted attention to security in lawmakers’ offices.
The exact nature of the suspicious substances in the packages has not been detailed.
The authorities are investigating the origin and threat level of these mailings.
This situation is part of ongoing concerns about mail security for government offices.
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Three children and a teacher died in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Governor Tina Kotek spoke about how her state government is responding to this tragic event.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children were killed in the shooting.
One teacher also died in the incident.
Governor Tina Kotek discussed the state’s response on CBS News.
The event occurred on a Thursday.
Officials have ordered evacuations related to the situation.
The state government is actively involved in addressing the aftermath.
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President Donald Trump blocked sanctions on Russia, about one month after he signed them into law. He also expressed that he is not a strong supporter of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while showing a more positive attitude toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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President Trump stopped sanctions on Russia despite previously signing the law that imposed them.
He said he "wasn't a big fan" of Ukraine's President Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Zelensky praised European leaders during a summit in Brussels.
The news discussed why President Trump appears friendlier toward Russian President Putin.
The report included a segment with BBC world affairs editor John Simpson.
John Simpson shared memories from his 60-year career in journalism.
The episode was part of the BBC Newscast podcast.
Laura Kuenssberg was the presenter of this episode.
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President Donald Trump made a comment at a rally in Georgia about Middle Eastern names, suggesting that if someone is unsure about a name from that region, they should just say "Mohammed." He said this while talking about who might be the next president of Iran.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Georgia.
He made a comment about names from the Middle East.
Trump said if people are unsure about a Middle Eastern name, they can say "Mohammed."
The comment was made while discussing possible future leadership in Iran.
This remark refers to the common use of the name "Mohammed" in many Middle Eastern countries.
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Katie Zacharia was fired as White House press secretary after only five days on the job. Her short time in the role included questions about her legal qualifications and how she performed.
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Katie Zacharia served as White House press secretary for just five days.
She was dismissed amid concerns about her legal credentials.
Questions were also raised about her job performance while in the role.
Zacharia’s brief tenure was marked by controversy.
The White House has since removed her from the position.
The article does not provide details on her replacement.
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A shooting at a school in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children and one teacher. Police say a teacher tried to stop the 16-year-old shooter when he entered the school.
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The shooting happened in an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Four people died: three students and one teacher.
The shooter was a 16-year-old student.
Police revealed that a teacher attempted to stop the shooter.
The incident has led to evacuations and increased police activity in the area.
Authorities are investigating the timeline and details of the shooting.
This event is part of ongoing concerns about school safety in the United States.
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The Justice Department under President Donald Trump warned California officials that processing ballots from people suspected of being noncitizens could lead to criminal investigation and prosecution. This comes as the administration sued California to stop counting mail ballots from likely noncitizen voters until their immigration status is verified.
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The Trump administration sent a letter warning local California officials about risks of processing ballots from suspected noncitizens.
The Justice Department said noncitizen voting in federal elections is a federal crime.
Officials who help or ignore this crime could face legal consequences.
The warning follows a lawsuit filed by the administration against California.
The lawsuit aims to block counting mail ballots from voters identified as likely noncitizens.
This issue is part of a larger conflict between the Trump administration and California.
The warning came from Trent McCotter, the acting deputy attorney general at the Justice Department.
The focus is on ensuring only eligible voters' ballots are counted in the upcoming midterm election.
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