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Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in NYC Immigration Courts

A federal judge has banned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests in or around three Manhattan immigration courts except under exceptional circumstances. According to CBS News , The Guardian , and Fox News , the ruling by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel on Mond

May 19, 7:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

The NAACP has launched a campaign urging Black athletes, recruits, fans, and donors to boycott athletic programs at public universities in eight Southern states over concerns about voting rights. The 'Out of Bounds' campaign targets Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,

May 19, 5:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Jackson Warns Supreme Court Over Public Trust

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a rare public rebuke of the Supreme Court, warning that its recent controversial decisions risk eroding public trust. According to multiple reports, she delivered this stark message during an event hosted by the American Law Institute in Washington DC. The newe

May 19, 3:23 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

UK Govt Urges Supermarkets to Freeze Food Prices

The UK government has urged supermarkets to consider freezing the prices of essential foodstuffs to combat inflation driven by the Middle East conflict, as reported by multiple outlets. Retailers have rejected the plan, citing potential costs amid rising taxes, fuel, and energy expenses. The Scottis

May 19, 3:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn ahead of the May 26 election. The endorsement, posted on Truth Social, described Paxton as a 'true MAGA Warrior' who has always delivered for Texas. The race is

May 19, 12:58 PM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Bessent Urges G7 to Strengthen Iran Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G7 allies to strengthen sanctions against Iran's financing networks, calling for more forceful disruption of the country's financial activities during a meeting in Paris on Tuesday. Bessent emphasized the need for European and Middle Eastern partners to jo

May 19, 10:52 AM ET·1 min read

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Government

UK Minister Defends Delay in Releasing Mandelson Files

UK Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones defended the government's decision not to publish the second tranche of documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador until June. Speaking in the House of Commons, Jones stated that the delay was necessary to allow MPs suffi

May 19, 10:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Kenya Fuel Strike Called Off After Deadly Protests

Kenya's nationwide transport strike over fuel price hikes was called off on Tuesday after the government reached an interim agreement with associations representing bus and minibus owners, according to Reuters . The strike, triggered by recent fuel price increases linked to the Iran war, had caused

May 19, 8:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, according to multiple polls released this week. The New York Times/Siena poll and a separate survey from Reuters/Ipsos both indicate widespread discontent with Trump's presidency, driven by economic concern

May 19, 6:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his re-election bid in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by President Donald Trump. The race was the most expensive House of Representatives primary in history, with over $32 million spent on campaign advertising. The co

May 19, 6:24 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Pelosi Endorses Chan in Race to Succeed Her

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday to succeed her in representing California's 11th Congressional District, according to multiple reports. Pelosi praised Chan as the candidate who 'stands above the rest' and is best prepared to carry forward th

May 18, 10:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Ex-Officials Accused by US

Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of former officials accused by the United States of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum . The move comes as two high-ranking former officials from Sinaloa state surrendered to U.S. authorities last week. The Financial Intelligence

May 18, 3:53 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

Georgia's primary elections on Tuesday have set the stage for high-stakes runoff races that could shape the political landscape of the state and potentially influence control of Congress. The Republican nominations for both governor and Senate will be decided in runoffs on June 16, with significant

May 18, 3:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Leadership

Burnham Challenges Starmer Amid UK Political Turmoil

Andy Burnham , the Greater Manchester mayor, has taken significant steps toward challenging Keir Starmer 's leadership as Prime Minister by securing a parliamentary seat to run for the top job. According to multiple reports, Burnham's move comes amid growing internal pressure on Starmer, who faces a

May 18, 1:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Trump Warns on Successor as Intel Stake Surges

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning about the importance of his successor's ability to continue his economic dealmaking legacy during an interview with Fortune 's Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. The conversation took place in the Oval Office just before Trump departed for a high-stakes st

May 18, 11:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC for a daylong prayer rally Sunday, billed as a 'rededication of our country as One Nation Under God.' The event featured prominent Republican officials including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and House Spea

May 17, 9:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Labor

LIRR Strike Enters Third Day

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has entered its third day, disrupting commutes for hundreds of thousands in New York. According to multiple reports, the strike began at midnight on Saturday after five unions representing about half of LIRR's workforce walked off the job. Governor Kathy Hochu

May 17, 5:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States where he faces new federal money laundering charges. This development marks a stark reversal for Saab who was pardoned by President Joe Biden in late 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange. Saab a

May 16, 10:27 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Trump Drops IRS Suit for $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and agreed to establish a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, according to court filings and multiple news reports. The settlement includes an IRS apology for disclosing Trump's personal finan

May 16, 8:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

London Police Arrest 43 at Rival Protests

Police arrested 43 people during rival protests in central London on Saturday as far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s 'Unite the Kingdom' march and a pro-Palestinian demonstration took place under heavy police supervision. The Metropolitan Police reported that 20 arrests were made at Robinson's rally

May 16, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

Montreal Strippers Plan Strike During F1 Weekend

Montreal strippers are planning a strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as part of their campaign for full employment rights. According to TimesLIVE and Reuters , the Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) has called for a strike on May 23, targeting what is typically the busiest night of the

May 16, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

X Pledges Faster Action on UK Hate Content

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has pledged to review reports of suspected illegal hate and terrorist content within an average of 24 hours in the UK. These commitments were accepted by Ofcom following a series of religiously-motivated crimes targeting Jewish communities. The compan

May 15, 11:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has been cleared by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to seek selection as the party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, potentially setting up a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. The seat became vacant on Thursday when Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to ma

May 15, 9:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Misses 88 Votes Due to Serious Illness

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has not cast a vote in Congress since March 5, raising questions about his absence just weeks before New Jersey's primary election on June 2. According to House records and confirmed by multiple sources including CBS News and Fox News, the two-term Republican representativ

May 15, 7:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in NYC Immigration Courts

NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

Jackson Warns Supreme Court Over Public Trust

UK Govt Urges Supermarkets to Freeze Food Prices

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Bessent Urges G7 to Strengthen Iran Sanctions

UK Minister Defends Delay in Releasing Mandelson Files

Kenya Fuel Strike Called Off After Deadly Protests

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

Pelosi Endorses Chan in Race to Succeed Her

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Ex-Officials Accused by US

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

Burnham Challenges Starmer Amid UK Political Turmoil

Trump Warns on Successor as Intel Stake Surges

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

LIRR Strike Enters Third Day

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

Trump Drops IRS Suit for $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

London Police Arrest 43 at Rival Protests

Montreal Strippers Plan Strike During F1 Weekend

X Pledges Faster Action on UK Hate Content

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Misses 88 Votes Due to Serious Illness

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Judge Blocks ICE Arrests in NYC Immigration Courts

NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

Jackson Warns Supreme Court Over Public Trust

UK Govt Urges Supermarkets to Freeze Food Prices

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Bessent Urges G7 to Strengthen Iran Sanctions

UK Minister Defends Delay in Releasing Mandelson Files

Kenya Fuel Strike Called Off After Deadly Protests

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

Pelosi Endorses Chan in Race to Succeed Her

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Ex-Officials Accused by US

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

Burnham Challenges Starmer Amid UK Political Turmoil

Trump Warns on Successor as Intel Stake Surges

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

LIRR Strike Enters Third Day

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

Trump Drops IRS Suit for $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

London Police Arrest 43 at Rival Protests

Montreal Strippers Plan Strike During F1 Weekend

X Pledges Faster Action on UK Hate Content

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Misses 88 Votes Due to Serious Illness

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