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Trump Faces Political Fallout Amid Iran War

Two weeks into the U.S.-led war with Iran, President Donald Trump is facing significant political fallout as his poll numbers decline and Democrats unite against his policies. According to multiple reports from AP News, HuffPost, PBS, and Reuters, Trump's supporters are questioning his plan for the

Mar 15, 5:24 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

15 articles from 9 publishers

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DOJ Drops Charges Against Veteran Who Burned Flag

The Justice Department dropped charges against Jan 'Jay' Carey, 55, an Army veteran who burned an American flag near the White House in protest of President Trump's executive order targeting flag burners. According to theguardian.com , Carey was arrested on August 25 after setting fire to a flag in

Mar 14, 6:09 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsScandal

Lobbyist Linked to Trump Pardons Charged with Extortion

Joshua Nass, a New York lobbyist and attorney linked to presidential pardons issued by Donald Trump, has been charged with attempted extortion against a former client and the client’s son over an alleged $500,000 debt. According to federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, Nass threatened the client for paym

Mar 14, 6:09 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Energy

Trump Orders California Pipeline Restart Amid Iran War

President Trump ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to restart its Santa Ynez Unit and pipeline off Southern California on Friday, invoking emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. The move aims to address supply disruption risks caused by rising gas prices amid the ongoing war with Iran. The San

Mar 14, 6:09 PM ET·4 min read

13 articles from 8 publishers

Government

White House Proposes Underground Visitor Screening Facility

The Trump administration has proposed constructing a 33,000-square-foot underground facility to screen visitors to the White House. According to plans listed on the agenda for the National Capital Planning Commission's April 2 meeting, the facility would be built entirely on federal land in Sherman

Mar 14, 6:09 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Protests

Venezuela Protests Grow After Maduro Capture

Students across Venezuela are protesting more openly following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in January, marking a significant shift in activism according to Reuters. Hundreds from the Central University of Venezuela recently marched into nearby streets—an act once de

Mar 14, 4:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Amid Rising Energy Costs

The European Union extended sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia's war in Ukraine for six months, targeting those undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The measures include travel restrictions and asset freezes affecting around 2,600 people and entities. However, the E

Mar 14, 4:09 PM ET·2 min read

17 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Share Kennedy Center Plans

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must provide Rep. Joyce Beatty with documents related to President Donald Trump’s plan to close and extensively renovate the Kennedy Center before a key vote on Monday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper stated that Beatty, a Democratic con

Mar 14, 4:09 PM ET·3 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Security

South Africa Deploys Troops to Fight Crime

South Africa has deployed more than 2,000 members of its defense force to assist police in combating illegal mining and gang violence across five provinces. The operation is set to run until March 2027 at an estimated cost of R823 million. The deployment, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa durin

Mar 14, 12:36 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 4 publishers

Scandal

Sinema Admits Affair with Security Guard

Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has admitted to having a “romantic and intimate” relationship with her married security guard during her final year in office, according to court filings related to a lawsuit by the estranged wife of Matthew Ammel. The affair began at the end of May 2024 and involv

Mar 14, 10:50 AM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Government

Former Labour MP Phil Woolas Dies at 66

Former Labour MP Phil Woolas has died at the age of 66 after a battle with brain cancer. According to his family and close friends, he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Woolas represented Oldham East and Saddleworth in Parliament from 1997 until 2010. During this time, he held several

Mar 14, 9:11 AM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Labor

Birmingham Bin Strike Enters Second Year

The bin workers' strike in Birmingham has entered its second year, with no end in sight. The dispute between the Unite union and Birmingham City Council over proposed pay cuts and role changes has left residents without a fully functioning waste collection service. Residents have reported severe liv

Mar 14, 9:11 AM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

Judge Blocks End of TPS for Somali Immigrants

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 1,100 Somali immigrants. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued an order postponing the March 17 effective date of the Department of Homeland Security's decisio

Mar 14, 5:46 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Georgia Senate Grills Prosecutor in Trump Case

State senators in Georgia grilled former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over his team's communications with federal investigators during the Trump election interference case, according to multiple reports. The hearing, held on Friday, was largely frustrated by Wade's repeated claims of not rememberi

Mar 14, 1:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Landmark Social Media Trial Underway in Los Angeles

In a landmark lawsuit against Meta (parent company of Instagram) and Google, a Los Angeles jury is deciding whether social media companies can be held accountable for the alleged harm they cause to young users' mental health. Kaley, known only by her first name or initials to protect her privacy, te

Mar 14, 1:47 AM ET·3 min read

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Government

State Department Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80%

The State Department has reduced by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship, lowering it from $2,350 to $450 . The new fee took effect on Friday after years of legal battles with groups representing Americans wanting to give up their citizenship. The reduction w

Mar 13, 8:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Kennedy Center to Close for Renovations Amid Leadership Change

Ric Grenell will step down as president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ahead of planned renovations. Matt Floca, currently vice president of facilities operations at the center, will succeed him. The change comes amid controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's efforts to

Mar 13, 5:55 PM ET·2 min read

14 articles from 11 publishers

Government

Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas in Powell Probe

Federal Judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas issued by the Justice Department (DOJ) in its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge ruled there was 'no evidence' to justify the probe, agreeing with Powell's assertion that it was a pretext to pressure the Fed on in

Mar 13, 5:55 PM ET·3 min read

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LegislationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Florida Passes Voter ID Law Similar to SAVE Act

The Florida legislature has passed a new voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship, similar to the federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The bill passed the state House 77-28 and the Senate 27-12, with Governor Ron DeSantis expected to sign it into law. The new law r

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Australian Man Convicted of Spying for China

An Australian businessman was convicted Friday of reckless foreign interference for selling information to two people believed to be Chinese spies. Alexander Csergo, 59, faces up to 15 years in prison after being found guilty in a Sydney court. The prosecution alleged that Csergo knew or should have

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

FCC Chair Warns Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr issued a stern warning to broadcasters, threatening to revoke licenses if they do not operate in the public interest. According to multiple reports, Carr posted on social media that broadcasters running 'fake news' have a chance now to corre

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·2 min read

25 articles from 14 publishers

Diplomacy

Brazil Revokes Visa of Trump Adviser Amid Tensions

Brazil has revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, a senior adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, citing concerns over undue interference in internal affairs. The decision follows Brazil's Supreme Court denying Beattie permission to visit jailed ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-

Mar 13, 3:30 PM ET·3 min read

16 articles from 8 publishers

Scandal

Image Emerges of Andrew, Mandelson with Epstein

An image showing Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together has surfaced in documents released by the US Department of Justice. The photograph is believed to have been taken at Martha's Vineyard between 1999 and 2000, before Epstein's conviction. The image shows the three men sitti

Mar 13, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Vuma Accuses Cele of Interference in Police Investigations

Former deputy national police commissioner Francinah Vuma testified before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday, alleging political interference by former Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola . According to multiple reports, Vuma detailed a culture of cor

Mar 13, 10:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Trump Faces Political Fallout Amid Iran War

DOJ Drops Charges Against Veteran Who Burned Flag