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DOJ Seeks Recusal of Judge in Georgia Voter Records Case

The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal judge, Eleanor Ross, to step aside from hearing its bid to force the state of Georgia to turn over a copy of its non-public voter registration list after she was linked to a judicial misconduct case. According to Reuters and CNBC, the DOJ filed the

May 30, 2:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Hegseth Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase their defense spending during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warning of China's growing military power but emphasizing areas of potential cooperation. According to multiple reports, Hegseth urged a network of self-reliant

May 29, 11:29 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Trump Extends TPS for Lebanese Amid Conflict

The Trump administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 11,000 Lebanese nationals living in the U.S., allowing them to stay and work legally through November. The extension comes amid ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Accor

May 29, 7:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Rep. Wilson to Retire After Eight Terms

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) announced on Friday that she will not seek reelection after serving eight terms in the House of Representatives, according to The Miami Herald , CBS News , and Fox News . The decision comes following weeks of speculation about her future in Congress. Wilson, 83, told T

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Judge Blocks Trump's Name on Kennedy Center

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that President Donald Trump cannot add his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, blocking a planned two-year closure of the venue for renovations. The judge stated in his decision that only Congress can change the center's name. The

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Former Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Li Wang , 56, pleaded guilty Friday to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. She admitted sharing pro-Beijing content without notifying U.S. authorities between late 2020 and 2022. The conduct occurred before her election to the Arcadia City Council in Nov

May 29, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Unlocks €16.4 Billion for Hungary After Magyar's Reforms

The European Union has released approximately €16.4 billion in frozen funds for Hungary following rapid reforms enacted by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The agreement was announced during a media briefing in Brussels by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, signaling Brussels' embra

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Colombia Election Heads to Runoff: De la Espriella vs Cepeda

Colombia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the first round. With nearly all ballots counted, De la Espriella led with around 43-44% , while C

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Louisiana GOP Passes Map Eliminating Majority-Black District

Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held majority-Black seat, boosting their chances in November's midterm elections. The state Senate passed the bill along party lines after it cleared the House earlier this week. The map reconfigures the state’s s

May 29, 3:42 PM ET·3 min read

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Legal

Federal Judge Upholds Nitrogen Gas Executions

A federal judge ruled that execution by nitrogen gas does not violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate’s claim that it causes excessive suffering. According to Los Angeles Times , U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks wrote that while death by nitrogen

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Bass Advances to LA Runoff Against Pratt or Raman

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a November runoff election after failing to secure a majority in Tuesday's primary, according to multiple reports. She will face either Councilmember Nithya Raman or reality TV personality Spencer Pratt, with partial returns initially placing Pratt in sec

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

Springsteen Announces Protest Festival in D.C.

Bruce Springsteen announced a protest festival set for October 3rd in Maryland ahead of the midterm elections. The event, titled Power to the People , will feature performances from Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Joan Baez, and others. Springsteen made the announcement during a concer

May 29, 11:16 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Lula Condemns US Terror Designation for Brazil Gangs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned a US decision to designate two of the country’s largest criminal gangs, the First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV), as terrorist organizations. According to multiple reports, Lula criticized the move as undue interference

May 29, 9:12 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Bondi Defends Epstein Files Handling Amid Criticism

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on May 29, 2024, regarding her handling of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door, transcribed interview followed criticism from survivors and Democrats who allege that Bondi expose

May 29, 5:15 AM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Trump Refiles $10B Suit Against WSJ Over Epstein Reporting

President Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal , its owner Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The suit alleges that the newspaper's reporting on a birthday letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein in 20

May 28, 8:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

ABC Files Early License Renewals Under Protest

Walt Disney Co.'s ABC has filed early renewal applications with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) “under protest” following an order mandating a years-early review of its eight television station licenses. The network's applications were submitted ahead of a Thursday deadline, with Disney'

May 28, 8:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Whitmer Rules Out 2028 Presidential Bid

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has definitively ruled out running for president in 2028, putting to rest speculation about her political future. The announcement came during an interview with Fox 2 Detroit at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday. Whitmer stated, "I think there will be a ro

May 28, 6:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DOJ Sues Four States Over Undercover License Plates for ICE

The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon , and Washington for refusing to issue undercover license plates to federal agents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argues that these states are imposing unconstitutional restrictions that impede law enforcement and thr

May 28, 6:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Treasury Proposes $250 Bill with Trump's Portrait

The Treasury Department has prepared designs for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary of independence. According to multiple reports, the proposal requires congressional approval before any new currency can be printed. Tr

May 28, 6:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Latvia Approves New Government After Drone Dispute

Latvia’s parliament approved a new coalition government led by centrist Andris Kulbergs after the previous administration collapsed due to disagreements over handling stray drones from Ukraine. The approval came with 66 deputies voting in favor of Kulbergs, who will lead the Baltic nation until parl

May 28, 4:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Artists Drop Out of Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series

Several artists have withdrawn from performing at the Great American State Fair , part of the Freedom 250 celebration marking America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The event, scheduled for June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall, has faced criticism over its political ties. The bipartisan

May 28, 4:06 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Newsom Signs Election Safeguard Law Citing Trump Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield the state's elections from federal interference, citing concerns about potential meddling by the Trump administration in this year’s midterms. The law took effect immediately and came just days before next Tuesday’s pr

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Overturns Mississippi Death Sentence Due to Racial Bias

The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to overturn the conviction of Terry Pitchford, a Black man sentenced to death for capital murder in Mississippi. The justices sided with Pitchford in a 5-4 decision, finding that his trial was tainted by racial bias during jury selection. Pitchford, now 40, was

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

France Repeals Slavery-Era Code Noir

France's National Assembly voted unanimously on Thursday to repeal the Code Noir , a 1685 royal decree that classified enslaved people as property and governed their treatment in France's colonies. The vote, supported by all 254 lawmakers present, marks the formal abolition of a law that remained on

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

DOJ Seeks Recusal of Judge in Georgia Voter Records Case

Hegseth Urges Asian Allies to Boost Defense Spending