•Fort Stewart Shooting Shakes Georgia: Five soldiers were injured during a shooting at Fort Stewart Army base. The suspect, an Army sergeant, was taken into custody. As investigations continue, questions grow around base security and firearms access on military installations.

•Trump Threatens Federal Control of DC: After a high-profile assault in Washington, Donald Trump vows to federalize D.C. if local leaders can’t curb violent crime.

•Apple Pledges $100 Billion in U.S. Investments: Under pressure from President Trump’s tariff threats, Apple announces a major investment package focused on U.S. manufacturing, AI, and semiconductor production. But critics ask: How much of this is new, and how much is political theater?

•Tariffs Take Hold—and Americans Will Pay: New tariffs on imports from 57 countries could raise $5.2 trillion in revenue—but at a steep cost. Projections show GDP shrinking, wages falling, and working families facing higher prices. These are the largest tariffs since 1909.

 

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