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Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

A federal judge ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake , President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), unlawfully ran the agency and voided mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA). The ruling is a significant setback to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

A plaque honoring police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack has been installed after a three-year delay. The plaque is located on the Senate side of a hallway near where some of the worst fighting occurred that day. The inscription reads: "On behalf of a grateful Cong

Mar 7, 5:25 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

President Donald Trump convened a gathering of Latin American leaders at his Miami-area golf club on Saturday to discuss regional interests and announce what he called an Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. The summit, dubbed the “Shield of the Americas,” brought together leaders from Argentina, Boli

Mar 7, 3:43 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession due to his 'deplorable' actions. The former prince remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles last October amid pressure over his ties to the l

Mar 7, 6:38 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has taken a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, refusing to allow American forces to use Spanish air bases for operations. This decision has drawn sharp criticism and threats from Trump, who vowed to 'cut off all trade

Mar 7, 1:15 AM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentCONFLICTING REPORTS

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

The House Oversight Committee held a contentious hearing on Wednesday to investigate allegations of widespread welfare fraud in Minnesota, with Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison facing intense scrutiny from Republican members. The hearing focused on the state's massive fraud sca

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

California Democrats have largely defied a plea from party leaders for underperforming gubernatorial candidates to drop out of the race. Eight top Democratic hopefuls filed paperwork to appear on the June primary ballot, despite warnings that a crowded field could split the vote and allow two Republ

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

The Texas Supreme Court's intervention on Tuesday night has left the fate of ballots cast during extended polling hours uncertain in two counties. The court stayed a lower court’s ruling, affecting Dallas and Williamson counties where election officials are awaiting direction on whether to include t

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to seek reelection in California's newly redrawn 48th District , which spans San Diego and Riverside counties . The decision was confirmed by multiple sources, including GOP strategists familiar with his plans. Issa, who has represented various Sa

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

The top federal prosecutor in Miami is spearheading a new initiative targeting Cuban leaders for prosecution, according to multiple reports. Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is working with officials from federal and local law enforcement agencies and th

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·4 min read

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HumanRights

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain Ramadan's traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit amid a cloud of worrisome events. Federal immigration crackdowns have affected many communities, while virulent anti-Muslim rhetoric is surging. The conflict in Iran has added further an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Scandal

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

Florida International University (FIU) has launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party. The chat, which involved students and several top conservative leaders at FIU, contained violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments, an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Estefany Rodriguez Florez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, during a traffic stop in Nashville on Wednesday. According to court documents filed by her lawyer, ICE agents did not present an arrest warrant at the time

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Government

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

A federal judge sharply questioned the government about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to continue working from inside the building. The hearing, presided over by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman for the District of Columbia, saw t

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has been touring the country to promote his new memoir, 'Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.' During these events, he shared his perspective on the ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, suggesting that President Donald Trump fired her to shield

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released FBI documents summarizing interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. These files were initially withheld due to being "incorrectly coded as duplicative" during the review proces

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny after reports revealed that his wife, Rama Duwaji, liked several Instagram posts celebrating Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The posts, highlighted by Jewish Insider , included images of groups taking over an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET·2 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar has clarified that it is not currently investigating former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, reversing an earlier statement indicating otherwise. According to theguardian.com , the bar association initially stated in a February letter that there was a pending investigation into Hallig

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Clocks in most of the U.S. will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, marking the start of daylight saving time and creating a 23-hour day that disrupts sleep schedules and plunges early-morning activities into darkness. Despite widespread discontent with the biannual clock changes, political effor

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Thousands of mourners gathered at House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and Democratic political leader who died last month at age 84. The public memorial service featured performances by gospel singers and former Presidents Barack Obama,

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Sarah-Jane Trent, a former employee of forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, testified before Parliament's ad hoc committee on Thursday, alleging she was 'abducted' by police in February 2017 for impersonating an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) official. The committee is investi

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal his conviction and 20-year jail term for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition, according to multiple reports. Members of Lai's international legal team confirmed that their domestic counterparts received clear instructions fr

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

Two suspects were arrested last week in Johannesburg following an entrapment operation linked to electricity billing fraud. The contractor allegedly offered to reduce or reverse a resident’s municipal electricity debt of over R114,000 in exchange for a payment of R53,000. The case has drawn attentio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has announced it will need about six weeks to develop a system for processing tariff refunds following the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate certain tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The refund process involves approximately $166 billio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

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Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

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