🚨 FBI Foils ISIS-Inspired Bomb Plot on New York Capitol
A woman has been charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials announced Thursday.
The FBI disrupted the alleged plot before any attack took place. The suspect faces federal terrorism-related charges following the investigation.
The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion, a milestone driven by decades of heavy borrowing, increased spending, and tax cuts under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Roughly $7 trillion is owed to foreign governments and investors, with Japan and China among the largest holders of U.S. Treasury securities. The remaining majority is held domestically — by Social Security trust funds, the Federal Reserve, and private American investors.
Rising debt levels increase the cost of interest payments, which now compete with defense and social programs for budget space, and can put upward pressure on borrowing costs across the broader economy.
U.S. government debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, as federal borrowing continues to rise at a historically rapid pace.
The milestone comes despite President Donald Trump's stated commitment to stabilizing America's public finances. Public spending has surged, widening the gap between government revenues and expenditures.
The trajectory raises pressure on Congress and the administration to address long-term fiscal sustainability, with debt levels now exceeding the size of the entire U.S. economy.
🕊 Trump Confirms Plan To Meet Kim Jong Un This Year
President Donald Trump told reporters he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, marking a significant diplomatic development.
Trump offered no further details on timing or location. A direct meeting between a sitting U.S. president and North Korea's leader is rare — Trump previously held three summits with Kim during his first term.
⚖️ 29 States Sue Meta Over Children's Mental Health
A landmark trial against Meta Platforms opened Tuesday in California, with a bipartisan coalition of 29 U.S. states accusing the company of intentionally addicting children to Facebook and Instagram.
California's lead attorney told the court "kids are the product," alleging Meta designed its platforms to maximize youth engagement while knowingly disregarding harm to minors. The states are seeking penalties potentially reaching tens or hundreds of billions of dollars, along with structural changes to how Meta operates its platforms.
The case draws on a 2021 whistleblower's claims that Meta prioritized profit over user safety and children's wellbeing. The four lead states — California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey — argue Meta's product design decisions were deliberate. The outcome could force sweeping changes to two of the world's most widely used social media platforms.