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Trump AXES Funding for California Rail Project | SLAMS ‘Newscum’ Over $130B ‘Train to Nowhere’ Plan

In a fiery declaration, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially axed all federal funding for California’s long-delayed and over-budget high-speed rail project. Calling it the “HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO NOWHERE,” Trump accused Governor Gavin Newsom—mockingly dubbed “Newscum”—of overseeing a $130 billion disaster that has delivered nothing but cost overruns and broken promises. Despite decades of work and billions spent, the rail line connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles remains incomplete and years behind schedule. Trump praised Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for ensuring that not “a single penny” more will be wasted on the project. The move not only highlights Trump’s disdain for the project but also signals a political jab at one of his most prominent Democratic rivals. With this announcement, Trump rallies fiscal conservatives and taxpayers, painting himself as the guardian of their wallets against California’s “boondoggle.” #TrumpNews #CaliforniaRail #HighSpeedRail #TrainToNowhere #NewsomScam #TrumpVsNewsom #FederalFundingCut #GavinNewsom #TrumpSpeech #USPolitics #InfrastructureFail #RailProjectCancelled #TransportationNews #TrumpAnnouncement #SeanDuffy #CaliforniaBudget #TaxpayerMoney #PoliticalShowdown #Trump2024 #WastedBillions

Russia’s BIGGEST Attack On Ukraine Yet? Drops 500-KG Aerial Bomb On Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast

A Russian 500-kg aerial bomb reduced a bustling shopping center in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast to rubble, killing two and injuring at least 28 on July 16. The heart of Dobropillia city was targeted in a broad daylight strike that left more than 54 shops destroyed, over 300 apartments damaged, and multiple cars obliterated. A massive fire erupted after the impact, prompting an urgent response from emergency crews. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the attack as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror" devoid of military rationale. This violent escalation comes just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 50-day ultimatum, warning of severe tariffs on Russia unless a peace deal is reached. Despite repeated warnings, Russia continues its brutal offensive with impunity. The civilian toll rises, as Ukraine's east remains under siege in the face of international deadlines and unrelenting destruction. #RussiaUkraineWar #DonetskAttack #DobropilliaBombing #TrumpRussiaUltimatum #UkraineUnderFire #Zelensky #500kgBomb #RussianWarCrimes #ShoppingCenterStrike #UkraineNews #EasternUkraine #WarInUkraine #PutinStrike #UkraineCivilianCasualties #TerrorBombing #DobropilliaStrike #BreakingNewsUkraine #TrumpRussiaTariffs #StopRussianAggression #UkraineCrisis ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~

Courtroom Artist Elizabeth Williams Breaks Down the Art of Illustrating the Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial | THR Video

Courtroom illustrator Elizabeth Williams shared with The Hollywood Reporter the art of capturing key moments in high-profile cases. She discusses being the eyes and ears of one of the most talked about trials: Sean "Diddy" Combs and feeling "a big sense of responsibility" and wanting the public to see the room as she saw it unfold. Williams also talks about covering many high-profile trials over the past 30 years – such as the Martha Stewart trial, the Trump/Stormy Daniels case, the R. Kelly trial and more.

Pam Bondi Dodges Epstein BOMBSHELL Questions; Trump's Attorney Gen FIRES BACK At Resignation Calls

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and key Trump ally, sidestepped explosive questions about her alleged links to the Epstein case, igniting fresh controversy. Amid mounting public pressure and calls for her resignation, Trump’s Attorney General fired back, defending Bondi and dismissing the accusations as politically motivated. The clash adds fuel to growing tensions over elite connections to Epstein’s shadowy network. #PamBondi #PamBondiEpstein #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCase #PamBondiScandal #BondiEpsteinLink #EpsteinCoverUp #EpsteinInvestigation #EpsteinDocuments #EpsteinNetwork #BondiInEpsteinFiles #TrumpEpsteinConnection #EpsteinFlightLogs #PamBondiNews #EpsteinList #PamBondiControversy #EpsteinProbe #PamBondiUnderFire #EpsteinRevealed #BondiEpsteinDocument ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.346~GR.124~

House Republicans block second Democratic Party attempt to release Epstein files