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Breaking News: CMS Announces $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program! All 50 states receive funding to strengthen and modernize healthcare in rural communities. The program, part of President Trumps Working Families Tax Cuts legislation, will allocate $10 billion annually from 2026-2030. States plan to use funds for preventive care, primary services, maternal health, behavioral support, emergency response, health worker training, facility upgrades, telehealth expansion, and chronic disease management. Half the money goes evenly to all states, while the rest is distributed based on rural population, system needs, and state plans. CMS will provide guidance and support throughout the rollout.

US Conducts First Known Land Strike in Venezuela, Targeting Drug Trafficking Hub; Trump Confirms Talks with Maduro, No Details on Operation; Critics Question Legality of Past Sea Strikes; US Troops Build Up in Caribbean; Maduros Pressure Mounts.

Mayor Eric Adams law-and-order push yields record gun seizures, contributing to significant drops in violence. NYPDs precision policing and gang takedowns play crucial roles, with over 25,000 illegal guns recovered since Adams took office. The city ends his term with a record low in shootings and victims, setting the stage for the next administration.

Turning Point USA, following Charlie Kirks assassination, is aggressively backing JD Vance for the 2028 Republican nomination. The group plans to send representatives to all Iowa counties, aiming to secure Vance a strong lead and avoid a primary fight. Vance received an 84% endorsement at AmericaFest, with 22% support in broader surveys. Iowas grassroots strength remains crucial, as Turning Point USA works to build a red wall in battlegrounds for Vance and the America First coalition.

U.S. Small Business Administration freezes $5.5 million in federal funding to Minnesota due to widespread fraud and lack of oversight under Governor Tim Walz. SBA chief Kelly Loeffler halts all disbursements to protect taxpayer dollars. Investigations link this to Minnesotas massive Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud, with nearly $500 million in suspected SBA loan fraud. The freeze aims to stop the bleeding and ensure accountability for those involved.

Two million undocumented immigrants voluntarily leave US during Trump administration, with DHS reporting nearly two million self-deportations and ICE deporting another six hundred thousand. The White House attributes this to their strategy of pressuring people to leave and tougher enforcement, while critics argue its too harsh. The department boosts numbers with a rebranded CBP Home app offering a three thousand dollar exit bonus, free airfare home, and waivers on some fines. Despite questions about data accuracy, the trend shows that as enforcement increases, more people choose to leave voluntarily.

Russia accuses Ukraine of launching drone attack on Putins residence, Ukraine denies; Zelenskyy warns against Russian lies, Lavrov threatens to rethink negotiations; tensions escalate amid ongoing conflict.

Melania Trumps top accomplishments as first lady include the passage of the Take It Down Act, which criminalizes nonconsensual intimate image sharing and deepfakes online. She played a significant role in its bipartisan support, hosting a Capitol Hill roundtable and advocating for victims. Her Be Best initiative focuses on childrens well-being and safe online habits. Other achievements include an executive order for foster care housing, a national AI program, and a global coalition for child welfare and family support.

In a surprising turn of events, President Putin calls President Trump to discuss Russias reevaluation of its position in Ukraine peace talks. The catalyst? Moscows claim of a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Putins residence, which Ukraine vehemently denies. Trump is reportedly taken aback, as Russia plans to reassess earlier agreements and current exchanges, potentially hindering progress in the ongoing negotiations.