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Rubio Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened an international conference on Thursday to address what he described as the growing threat of far-left political violence, according to multiple reports. The event, titled 'Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism,' brought together representa

Jul 16, 5:34 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Vance Discusses Epstein Ties on Rogan Podcast

Vice President JD Vance drew criticism for his remarks about Jeffrey Epstein's potential connections to intelligence agencies during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience , according to multiple reports. Vance discussed theories suggesting Epstein may have been involved with the Israeli intellig

Jul 16, 2:09 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

4 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsScandal

Trump's Teleprompter Operator Under Insider Trading Probe

Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator, is under investigation by federal regulators for potential insider trading on prediction market platform Kalshi. According to multiple reports, Perez allegedly made nearly $100,000 by betting on what words or phrases Trump would

Jul 16, 2:09 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Government

Trump Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Seattle

President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington less than an hour after federal judges appointed him on Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports from CBS News, The Guardian, UPI, HuffPost and PBS. The swift termination highlights escalating t

Jul 16, 10:30 AM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Detainees Report Abuse at ICE Facility in Texas

Detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas have reported widespread abuse , including beatings by guards, denial of medical care, and unsanitary living conditions, according to a report issued jointly on Wednesday by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Libertie

Jul 15, 11:36 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Hong Kong Arrests Five Booksellers in Crackdown

Hong Kong authorities arrested five individuals, including two men and three women, during raids on two independent bookstores in Mong Kok district. According to The Guardian , the arrests were made under suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications that breach the 2024 national security la

Jul 15, 9:54 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Becomes UK PM

Keir Starmer formally stepped down as UK prime minister on Monday after losing the support of his Labour Party, handing power to Andy Burnham. During an emotional Prime Minister's Questions session earlier in the day, Starmer reflected on his achievements in office, stating he leaves the country 'in

Jul 15, 8:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Administration Replaces Slavery Exhibit at Washington's Philadelphia Home

The Trump administration installed revised informational panels at President George Washington's former home in Philadelphia, replacing an exhibit that detailed how nine enslaved people lived with Washington. The new exhibit was put up following a federal appeals court ruling that allowed the change

Jul 15, 8:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Military

Pentagon Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older, according to multiple reports. The mandate, announced this week, aims to maintain military readiness by ensuring troops have the right testosterone level

Jul 15, 5:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Defeats Israel Aid Cut in Divided Democratic Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives defeated an amendment on Wednesday that sought to cut off $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, but the vote revealed deep divisions among Democrats as more than half of their caucus voted in favor of ending the assistance. According to The Guardian and HuffPost,

Jul 15, 5:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

EU Considers Social Media Ban for Kids Under 13

The European Commission is considering an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 13, following recommendations from an expert panel co-chaired by German child psychiatrist Jörg Fegert and French epidemiologist Maria Melchior. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged a draft law i

Jul 15, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Criticizes NY Data Center Moratorium

New York State has imposed a one-year moratorium on constructing large data centers that use 50 megawatts or more of power, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. The decision was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday and is aimed at addressing concerns about rising utility bills and deplet

Jul 15, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

U.S. Mint Produces Trump Commemorative Coin

The U.S. Mint has started producing a commemorative $1 gold-finished coin featuring former President Donald Trump's image as part of the nation's semiquincentennial celebration. The coins, which will be released this fall, have sparked criticism due to federal laws prohibiting living presidents from

Jul 15, 4:03 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Trump Endorses Lindell for Minnesota Governor

Former President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota on Wednesday, calling him 'one of America's greatest and most hardworking Patriots' in a Truth Social post. According to The Guardian , Trump praised Lindell's efforts in promoting election integrity, refe

Jul 15, 4:03 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

Trump Overturns ICE Traffic Stop Pause After Fatal Shootings

President Donald Trump has overturned a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directive that temporarily paused most Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) traffic stops. The pause was ordered following two fatal shootings by ICE agents during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine last week. The decis

Jul 15, 10:32 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

UK Proposes Voluntary Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens

The UK government has announced plans to introduce an overnight social media curfew for older teenagers aged 16 and 17. The proposed measures include a midnight to 6 AM block on popular apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, which will be switched off by default. Additionally, addictive featur

Jul 15, 8:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, former senior counsel at Goldman Sachs and ex-White House counsel to President Barack Obama, testified before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing is part of an ongoing bipartisan investigation into Epstein's ties with po

Jul 15, 8:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Clayton Refuses to Say Biden Won Election in DNI Hearing

Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), refused to directly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee, led by Chairman Tom Cotton, pressed Clayton on this

Jul 15, 8:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Wisconsin Panel Sends Musk Bribery Complaints to Prosecutors

Elon Musk may face criminal charges after the Wisconsin Elections Commission referred complaints against him for potentially violating state election bribery laws. The commission found probable cause that Musk violated Wisconsin law by offering $1 million checks to voters during the 2025 state Supre

Jul 15, 6:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Mexico Seeks ICE Death Investigations

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general and the Department of Justice criminally investigate cases involving the deaths of migrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during raids. The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo,

Jul 14, 10:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. According to multiple reports, the Sunshine Protection Act passed with a vote of 308-117 and will now move to the Senate for consideration. President Donald Tru

Jul 14, 8:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Maine Democrats Debate as ICE Shooting Fuels Senate Race

Protests erupted across Maine following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian immigrant by an ICE agent in Biddeford. Community organizers and Democratic candidates quickly assembled rallies near the site of the shooting, drawing scores of protesters who marched from City Hall to Republican

Jul 14, 8:37 PM ET·5 min read

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HumanRights

Khalil Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Conspiracy

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian advocate, has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Trump administration officials and several pro-Israel groups. The suit alleges a coordinated conspiracy to target him for his support of Palestinian righ

Jul 14, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill

In a rare display of bipartisanship, a group of senators introduced the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026,' a sweeping legislation aimed at squeezing Russia's war economy. The bill reflects months of negotiations among Senate Republicans, Democrats, and the Trump Administration to balance punishing Mo

Jul 14, 6:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Rubio Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence

Vance Discusses Epstein Ties on Rogan Podcast