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Trump: Iran Came Within Two Weeks of Making a Bomb

President Donald Trump told MS NOW that Iran was only two weeks from a nuclear bomb before U.S. strikes. He says U.S. forces have crippled Iran but must remain to stop a rebuild. NATO allies were also criticized for weak support.

Costa Rica Terminates Cuba Relations, Shutters Embassy in Havana

President Rodrigo Chaves announced Costa Rica will close its embassy in Havana and restrict relations to consular matters, citing repression and humanitarian collapse in Cuba. The move aligns with U.S. pressure under President Donald Trump and has drawn immediate rebuttal from Havana and protests at the Costa Rican capital.

Hochul Calls on Wealthy New Yorkers to Return

Gov. Kathy Hochul openly acknowledged New York is losing wealthy residents. Her plea to return and fund big social programs highlights a larger fight over taxes, services, and why people leave for states with lower costs and more freedom.

NASCAR Sidelines Rising Driver After Live-Stream Mocking Spat

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended 22-year-old Daniel Dye after he used a mocking voice about driver David Malukas during a livestream. The sanction cites rule 4.3.C banning public statements that disparage someone for their sexual orientation. Kaulig Racing also suspended Dye and named AJ Allmendinger as the fill-in driver for Darlington. Dye issued an apology and must complete sensitivity training before returning. This episode raises questions about social media consequences and consistency in discipline.

Senior Counterterrorism Figure Targeted in FBI Inquiry

Joe Kent resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center amid reports the FBI is investigating leaks of classified information. His resignation accuses Israel of pushing the U.S. into war with Iran. The White House says Kent was cut from intelligence briefings and labeled a known leaker.

Indictment Hits New Orleans Attorney Over Alleged $250K Fraud

Tanzanika Ruffin, a New Orleans defense lawyer known for anti-police advocacy, was federally indicted for allegedly stealing about $250,000 from a client’s family and spending it on personal luxuries. The indictment claims she invented an NDA and a need to compensate a police officer. Ruffin faces up to 20 years if convicted.

Newly Released Report: Chinese Actors Accessed U.S. Voter Records

A declassified intelligence memo and reporting suggest Chinese actors accessed U.S. voter registration files around the 2020 election. The breach targeted sensitive personal data, not ballots, yet the implications for election integrity and national security are serious and demand answers from the Biden administration and Congress.