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Federal Judge Reprimanded for Affair with Police Officer

A federal judge in the U.S. South has been privately reprimanded for engaging in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, according to multiple reports. The judge, who was not publicly identified, had sex with the officer in chambers during business hours within earshot of courthou

May 26, 10:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Pashinyan's Party Wins Armenia Election

Armenia's ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country's pivot towards Europe away from its traditional ally Russia. Final results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party securing a slim majority in parliament on June 8, 2026. The result streng

May 26, 8:13 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Immigration Judges' Speech Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Donald Trump's administration in a dispute over speech restrictions for federal immigration judges, according to PBS . The court overturned a lower-court ruling that had allowed the case to proceed, focusing on procedural grounds rather than the leg

May 26, 8:13 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Scandal

SPLC Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, arguing that the indictment is part of a politically motivated campaign directed by President Trump. According to multiple reports, the SPLC was indicted in April

May 26, 8:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Raises Refugee Cap for White South Africans

President Donald Trump has raised the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling by 10,000 to allow more white South Africans into the country, bringing the total cap for fiscal year 2026 to 17,500. This increase is exclusively reserved for this group. In a presidential determination reviewed by Reuters and

May 26, 8:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Platner Ad Criticizing Red Sox Ownership Pulled

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner 's campaign released an ad critical of Boston Red Sox ownership, which was pulled mid-game by the New England Sports Network (NESN). The 15-second spot accuses Fenway Sports Group (FSG) - which owns the Red Sox and is partially owned by private equity

May 26, 6:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Blair Criticizes Starmer's Labour for Lack of Clear Policy

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair published a 5,700-word essay criticizing Keir Starmer's government for lacking a coherent plan to address Britain's challenges. In his extensive critique, Blair argued that Labour's struggles are not due to Starmer's personality but rather a lack of clear policy

May 26, 6:20 PM ET·3 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Senator Kim Pepper-Sprayed at Protests Over ICE Facility Conditions

Senator Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed by federal agents during ongoing protests outside the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. According to multiple reports, Kim joined Governor Mikie Sherrill at the protest on May 30th to speak with relatives of detainees who have been staging a h

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Ball State Settles for $225K in Firing of Kirk Post Critic

Suzanne Swierc , a former director of health promotion and advocacy at Ball State University , will receive $225,000 to settle her lawsuit against the institution. The university fired Swierc in September 2023 for a private Facebook post criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his assas

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Admin Proposes NDAs for Federal Workers to Curb Leaks

The Trump administration is advancing a proposal that would require all federal employees, both current and new, to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in an effort to curb leaks. According to multiple reports, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) posted a notice in the Federal Register on Tue

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Post Office Scandal Probe Faces Five-Year Delay Without Funding

The criminal investigation into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal faces a potential five-year delay unless it receives additional funding and staff, according to police chiefs. Commander Stephen Clayman, leading the national inquiry codenamed Operation Olympos, warned that the team needs to nearly

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

South Carolina Senate Rejects GOP Redistricting Plan

The South Carolina Senate rejected a Republican proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of November's midterm elections. In a 26-18 vote , senators ended hopes in Washington to split Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn's majority-Black district and add to GOP gerrymandering gains. Th

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Comey Trial Delayed Until October in Threat Case

Former FBI Director James Comey's trial over an alleged Instagram post threatening President Donald Trump has been delayed until October. The case centers on a photo of seashells arranged as '86 47', which prosecutors claim was intended to harm the president. The trial, originally scheduled for Ju

May 26, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Black Caucus Urges Firms to Oppose GOP Redistricting

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has called on more than 250 major U.S. corporations to oppose Republican-led redistricting efforts that threaten majority-Black congressional districts, according to multiple reports . In a letter sent Tuesday, the caucus urged companies—including Apple, Amazon,

May 26, 1:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Undergoes Annual Physical Amid Health Scrutiny

President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his annual physical and dental checkup, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny. The White House described the visit as part of regular preventive healthcare, according to multiple reports. The 79-year-old presi

May 26, 11:47 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Court Blocks Alabama's GOP-Friendly Map

A federal court ruled on Tuesday that Alabama cannot use a new Republican-friendly congressional map for this year's midterm elections, finding it was drawn with intent to discriminate against Black voters. The decision blocks the state from using a map passed by lawmakers in 2023 that never went in

May 26, 11:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Health

Trump Declared in Excellent Health After Physical Exam

President Donald Trump completed a three-hour annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, with the White House describing it as routine preventive medical and dental checkups. The 79-year-old president, who turns 80 next month, has faced heightened scrutin

May 26, 9:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Separation

Carney Warns Alberta Referendum Risks Brexit-Style Regret

Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation from Canada could lead to Brexit-style regret, according to multiple reports. The vote, scheduled for October 19, will ask Albertans whether they want to remain part of Canada or initiate a process for a binding r

May 26, 7:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

SNP's Murrell Pleads Guilty to £400K Embezzlement

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party over more than a decade. He admitted diverting funds between August 2010 and October 2022 during his appearance at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday. Murrell wa

May 25, 6:22 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Massie Loses GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Opponent

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost his GOP primary to Donald Trump-backed opponent Ed Gallrein, marking the most expensive House primary in American history according to multiple reports. The defeat came after months of escalating attacks from Trump, who publicly criticized Massie for breaking with him

May 24, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Serbian Protests Turn Violent After Anti-Government Rally

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade's Slavija Square to demand early elections and rule of law, marking over a year since protests began following a train station tragedy that killed 16 people. The rally, organized by university students under the motto 'Students win,' remained peac

May 24, 12:14 AM ET·1 min read

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Government

DOJ Removes Jan. 6 Prosecution Records

The U.S. Department of Justice has removed hundreds of news releases related to criminal prosecutions connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol from its website, characterizing the records as 'partisan propaganda.' The deletions include press releases documenting criminal charges, guilty p

May 23, 6:37 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentCONFLICTING REPORTS

Hegseth Criticizes 'Woke' Military Leadership in West Point Speech

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement speech at the United States Military Academy that sparked both laughter and controversy. He opened by breaking into an impression of President Donald Trump, jokingly offering a 'complete and total pardon' to cadets with minor infractions, accor

May 23, 4:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

Milburn Warns of Youth Unemployment Crisis

Government advisor Alan Milburn has warned of a looming 'generational fault line' as excessive smartphone use turns young people into an anxious generation struggling to adapt to the workforce. Based on conversations with over 400 young people across the UK, his forthcoming review highlights how soc

May 23, 10:53 AM ET·2 min read

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