EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Suffers Major Court Blow — Judge Says 19 Intelligence Officers 'Likely Had Rights Violated in DEI Purge'
Plus, Taylor Swift mourns a former teacher on her wedding day while a seaplane crash sparks panic in NYC: RADAR'S KEEPING TABS
Signals are coming in hot — but don’t stress, we’re Keeping Tabs. Here’s the latest buzz and gossip that’s shaking up the conversation today…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump DEI Purge Hit With Court Blow Over 19 Intelligence Officers
Donald Trump’s DEI purge just hit an intelligence-level legal snag.
A federal appeals court ruled 19 CIA and intelligence officers are likely to win claims that their due-process rights were violated after they were placed on leave and targeted for termination under the administration’s anti-DEI orders.
The court said the agencies can’t skip their own rules, including chances to seek reassignment or appeal internally.
There were no allegations of misconduct or poor performance – just a sweeping effort to dismantle DEIA roles. The ruling keeps an injunction in place, meaning the agencies can’t finalize the firings while the officers fight on.
Turns out even the CIA has paperwork it can’t disappear.
Tragedy Strikes as Taylor's Former Teacher Dies on Wedding Day
Taylor Swift’s wedding day came with a heartbreaking loss.
The singer married Travis Kelce in New York City on July 3 – the same day her former teacher and one-time security guard, Kirk Schwabe, died at 69 after a cancer battle.
Schwabe taught Swift criminal justice at Hendersonville High School, believed in her star power from the start and later helped protect her as fame exploded.
Just days before his death, he said of her relationship with Kelce, “I do trust Taylor’s judgment. She knows what’s best.”
A bittersweet ending to a day built for happily ever after.
Seaplane Crashes Into NYC's East River With 8 Aboard
A routine landing turned into an East River nightmare when a seaplane carrying eight people slammed into choppy water near Manhattan.
Terrifying video shows passengers gripping their seats as the Kodiak 100 bounced across the river, with panicked cries of “Oh my gosh!” erupting inside the cabin.
The aircraft partially submerged after the hard landing, but FDNY crews rescued all six passengers, the pilot, and a crew member.
Two people suffered minor injuries, while officials investigate what caused the splashdown. It marks the second East River seaplane crash in weeks – because apparently the river is having a rough summer.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tom's Hair Battle: Star 'Desperate' to Keep His Famous Mane
Tom Cruise may hang off planes for fun, but insiders say thinning hair is where he draws the line.
As the action star nears 64, sources claim his mane is his “biggest priority” – so much so that he has a “whole team” dedicated to keeping it lush, shiny and camera-ready. Cruise reportedly gets regular scalp massages, hair inspections and regrowth treatments, with any sign of breakage handled immediately.
Plugs, weaves and transplants are reportedly off the table, but money is no object when it comes to protecting the Top Gunstar’s signature locks.
Forget death-defying stunts… Tom’s real mission is keeping every last strand in place.
EXCLUSIVE: Chris's Housekeeper's Husband Gets $50K After Dog Attack
Chris Brown’s dog-attack verdict came with a very personal extra payout.
After a jury found the singer liable over a 2020 attack on former housekeeper Maria Avila, she was awarded $12.9 million and her sister got $885,000 for emotional distress.
Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, also received $50,000 for the loss of his wife’s “love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, moral support, and enjoyment of sexual relations.”
Avila alleged Brown’s dog Hades mauled her while she took out the trash, leaving permanent injuries. Brown denied the dog was his and claimed she had been warned.
The jury disagreed – and Brown’s wallet felt the bite.
Trump & Melania Show 'Different Dynamic' at July 4 Event
Donald and Melania Trump looked every inch the presidential power couple at Washington’s July 4 celebration – until the fireworks apparently changed the mood.
Body language expert Darren Stanton said the pair were firmly in “work mode” while taking the stage hand-in-hand, with Donald projecting “confidence and power” and Melania keeping things polished and professional.
“They’re both on duty and want to project a sense of power,” he said.
But once the speeches ended, Stanton claimed the First Couple switched gears. The pair reportedly sat several seats apart during the fireworks and barely interacted, prompting the expert to call it a “very interesting and different dynamic.”
Same event, very different show.
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