United States: In a shocking incident that has rocked Palm Springs, California, the FBI has declared a recent car explosion an act of terrorism. 

Deadly Blast Rocks Palm Springs Clinic 

The blast occurred outside the American Reproductive Centers, a local fertility clinic, claiming one life and leaving four others injured. 

The explosion, which originated from a vehicle parked near the facility, tore through the area with devastating force. 

Emergency services quickly responded to the scene. Fortunately, no patients or clinic staff inside the building were harmed, although structural damage was reported. 

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FBI Labels It Terrorism 

According to federal investigators, the FBI is leading the probe alongside local authorities and has already identified a person of interest connected to the case. Officials are now working to determine whether this act of violence was domestic or internationally inspired, though no official group or motive has yet been confirmed. 

This incident raises immediate concerns about the security of medical facilities and public areas across the US, especially amid rising tensions both at home and abroad. 

The FBI has assured the public that it is deploying all necessary resources to fully investigate the matter and ensure there are no further threats. 

Local law enforcement has increased patrols around critical infrastructure and public health facilities while urging citizens to report any suspicious activity. 

As the investigation continues, authorities emphasize the importance of community vigilance and staying informed through official updates. 

We will continue to follow this developing story closely and provide updates as more information becomes available. 

United States: After completing his trip to the Middle East, Trump admitted that the negotiation pace was insufficient to finalize agreements with all countries interested in a trade deal. 

Trump stated that countries have a limited amount of time to reach agreements with American authorities, after which Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary Howard Lutnick will inform other nations of the new tariffs they must impose. 

According to Trump, while speaking at a business roundtable in Abu Dhabi on Friday, “We have, at the same time, 150 countries that want to make a deal, but you’re not able to see that many countries,” CNN reported. 

“So at a certain point, over the next two to three weeks, I think Scott and Howard will be sending letters out, essentially telling people – we’ll be very fair – but we’ll be telling people what they’ll be paying to do business in the United States,” he added. 

Trump had announced on April 2 “Liberation Day,” and on April 9, he temporarily halted the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on many countries. 

The pause was to last for 90 days while countries work with the American government to craft new agreements. 

The administration now faces enormous pressure to speed up the negotiations to finalize new deals since some 100 countries have reportedly expressed interest in this. 

The president could slap reciprocal tariffs that could be as much as 50% without those accords in place. 

Since the proposed tariffs don’t apply in equal measures to all countries, and many nations import far more from the United States than they import from it, many governments would be adversely affected. 

President Trump had previously announced something similar, but the deadline set since then has already passed. 

During the previous month, Trump indicated that countries refusing to make new deals within a few weeks’ time frame would face tariff increases. 

“I guess you could say they could appeal it, but for the most part, I think we’re going to be very fair, but it’s not possible to meet the number of people that want to see us,” Trump added. 

On April 23, in the Oval Office, Trump stated that his administration would “set the tariff” for countries that fail to negotiate new terms in the following few weeks. 

“In the end, I think what’s going to happen is we’re going to have great deals, and by the way, if we don’t have a deal with a company or a country, we’re going to set the tariff,” as Trump stated last month. 

“I’d say over the next couple of weeks, wouldn’t you say? I think so, over the next two or three weeks. We’ll be setting the number,” Trump mentioned. 

Thus far, the US government has unveiled two new arrangements for international trade talks, leading to less tariff protection or reduced trade restrictions with other economies. 

The first of these outcomes included the United Kingdom agreeing to lower tariffs on items imported into the United States last month, while the second was the recent agreement with China on a Beijing-led global initiative to increase openness to foreign companies. 

United States: In a spiraling clash of symbols and suspicion, President Donald Trump unleashed a fervent accusation against erstwhile FBI chief James Comey, asserting the latter covertly signaled a call for Trump’s assassination via an enigmatic social media image.

The focal point of the uproar: a serene beachside photograph posted on Instagram by Comey, depicting a meticulous array of seashells forming the digits “8647.” The tranquil caption—“Cool shell formation on my beach walk”—belied the intense reaction it provoked among Trump’s far-right loyalists, who swiftly interpreted the numbers as a cryptic incitement to eliminate the president. The US Secret Service has since confirmed the launch of a formal inquiry.

Comey, taken aback by the uproar, clarified that it had “never occurred to me” that the numeric sequence would be construed as a veiled threat. Notably, “86” is urban slang often synonymous with removal or rejection—commonly used in hospitality or mechanical contexts—while “47” is widely regarded as referencing Trump’s aspiration to become the 47th US president, according to The Guardian.

From Abu Dhabi, where he was concluding a multi-day tour of the Middle East, Trump told Fox News, “He knew exactly what that meant. Even a child could decipher it. If you’ve helmed the FBI and still claim ignorance of that implication, then you’re being willfully blind. That spells assassination. Crystal clear.”

Trump doubled down, contending that Comey had “been hit hard because people actually support what I’m doing for our country.” He charged that Comey’s post was a thinly veiled directive aimed at inciting lethal harm.

Comey, who Trump ousted in 2017 amid probes into alleged Russian electoral interference, hastily removed the post once its content began stirring heated commentary among conservative officials and supporters.

In a subsequent statement, Comey asserted he initially perceived the shell photo as carrying political undertones but had not fathomed that it could be perceived as violent in nature. He expressed regret, stating, “I oppose violence of any sort, so I removed it.”

This episode injects fresh venom into America’s political discourse, already marred by inflammatory rhetoric and polarized narratives. The previous year alone bore witness to two attempts on Trump’s life, both perpetrated by individuals with murky ideological affiliations.

The number “86” has surfaced elsewhere in partisan jabber, particularly among Republicans pushing for President Biden’s impeachment. One viral example includes Amazon T-shirts emblazoned with “8846”—an apparent call to oust Biden, the 46th US president.

This kind of hyperbolic political language is nothing new. President Biden himself came under fire for saying, “time to put Trump in a bullseye,” mere days before a failed assassination attempt on his rival. Trump, too, has drawn backlash for similarly charged remarks, once suggesting that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney might reconsider her hawkish stance if rifles were “shooting at her.”

The Secret Service has acknowledged its awareness of Comey’s now-deleted post and issued a statement declaring it will “vigorously investigate any indication of a threat.” However, no further specifics have been shared.

Comey elaborated in a separate comment: “I had assumed the shell arrangement was a political message, not one loaded with violent connotation. It never crossed my mind that anyone would interpret it as such. Nonetheless, I took it down.”

The controversy quickly ignited a media firestorm, particularly among conservative figures, as per The Guardian.

Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Director, posted sharply on X: “Disgraced former FBI director James Comey just called for the assassination of POTUS Trump. DHS and Secret Service are now investigating this threat and will act accordingly.”

Current FBI Director Kash Patel pledged that his bureau would lend “all necessary support” to the Secret Service’s probe.

Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the president’s protective detail, underscored the agency’s commitment to probing even implied threats. “We take language like this with utmost seriousness,” he posted on social media.

Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, dismissed Comey’s clarification as disingenuous. “He just issued a call to action to murder the president,” she posted on X.

In a follow-up appearance on Fox News, Gabbard asserted, “This was a hit order, plain and simple. The gravity of this cannot be understated. As a former FBI head who once prosecuted organized crime, Comey knew exactly the weight of his message. He must be held accountable.”

The uproar coincides with Comey’s imminent release of FDR Drive, the latest in his fiction series centered on Nora Carleton, a fictional attorney navigating cases of political extremism and media-driven outrage. According to Publishers Weekly, the narrative features a US attorney confronting a far-right podcaster known for vilifying intellectuals, immigrants, and minorities.

As political tensions flare and language grows more incendiary, the intersection of symbolism, speech, and perceived threats appears more volatile than ever.