The White House briefing room turned into a political battleground as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins clashed in one of the most explosive exchanges of the year. What began as a simple question over Trump’s economic claims escalated into a fiery confrontation that instantly ignited national attention and the internet. Leavitt delivered an unflinching defense of Trump’s tariff strategy, arguing that higher-quality U.S. goods justify increased costs, while sharply accusing reporters of ignoring “real, factual data.” Collins pushed back hard, questioning Trump’s metrics and challenging the administration’s economic narrative. WATCH 

Japan has been struck by another strong earthquake — a 6.9-magnitude tremor hitting the same Pacific coastal region shaken by Monday’s 7.5 mega-quake. The new quake triggered a tsunami advisory, warning of 1-meter waves across Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi, leading to widespread evacuations before the alert was lifted two hours later.