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Trump Announces Dismissal of FDA Commissioner Makary Summary: President Trump has announced the dismissal of FDA Commissioner Robert Makary, citing policy disagreements with the White House. According to Reuters, U.S. President Trump has announced the dismissal of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Makary. Makary, a prominent surgeon and public health researcher formerly at Johns Hopkins University, was nominated to lead the FDA in 2025. During his tenure, he advanced several drug approval reforms. ...

Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Mounting Iran War Costs US Defense Secretary Hegseth faced joint questioning from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress over escalating military spending related to the Iran conflict, according to The Washington Post. Republican fiscal conservatives expressed concerns about deficit expansion, while Democratic lawmakers criticized the administration for not fully assessing costs before launching military operations. Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s spending plans during the hearing, but failed to fully allay lawmakers’ concerns. ...

US Inflation Jumps to 3.8% as Energy Costs Surge from Iran War US inflation has risen to 3.8%, driven by surging energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to BBC. The figure exceeded market expectations and adds fresh pressure on Federal Reserve monetary policy debates. Energy price increases are weighing on both consumer spending and business costs.

Iran has submitted a 14-point peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan in response to a previous nine-point U.S. proposal. Trump says he is reviewing the new plan but remains skeptical, stating Iran has ’not yet paid a big enough price.'

A former employee drove an explosives-laden vehicle into Portland’s landmark Multnomah Athletic Club, causing catastrophic damage to the historic building.

Bloomberg analysis suggests the upcoming US jobs report is expected to show continued labor market resilience despite the uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran’s new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which sought to delay nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the US blockade, casting further uncertainty over US-Iran relations.

Northern Texas was struck by multiple tornadoes, killing at least 2 people and severely damaging homes and infrastructure across several communities.

A leaked Pentagon internal email hints that the US may be reconsidering its position on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute, prompting a swift UK response affirming British control.