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ICE Detention Center Employee Arrested in Colorado Protester Shooting

An employee of an ICE detention center in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested on suspicion of shooting a protester during an off-duty altercation on Thursday evening. According to multiple reports, Brandon Booth, 42, a GEO Group employee, is accused of firing his personally owned pistol at two women who

Jul 17, 10:13 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Japan Enacts Male-Only Imperial Succession Law

Japan's parliament enacted historic revisions to the Imperial House Law on Friday, restricting imperial succession to males from paternal lineages. The move aims to secure the future of Japan's shrinking imperial family but has sparked criticism for excluding women from the throne. The revisions a

Jul 17, 8:28 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Protesters Clash with Police Over U.S. Ambassador's Superyacht Visit in Venice

Several hundred protesters clashed with police in Venice as they marched against U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's arrival aboard his luxury superyacht Boardwalk. According to multiple reports, demonstrators carried inflatable water toys and beach balls behind a sign reading “Venezia non si USA,” me

Jul 17, 6:10 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Immigration

Trump Admin Revives 'Public Charge' Rule for Green Cards

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, and housing assistance. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the change, which will take effect on September 18 this year. According to

Jul 17, 6:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Administration Limits Visas for Students, Journalists

The Trump administration has finalized new regulations that significantly limit the duration of visas for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists. According to multiple reports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday that F visas for international students and J

Jul 17, 6:47 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

ICC Prosecutor Faces Misconduct Vote Amid Abuse Claims

International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from two women who spoke publicly about their experiences. According to DailyMail , an ICC employee identified as Sarah alleged that during an official visit to Colombia, Khan entered he

Jul 17, 4:43 AM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Accuses China of Election Interference in Primetime Address

President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in U.S. elections during a primetime speech from the White House on Thursday night. According to multiple reports, Trump claimed that China had illicitly acquired data on 220 million voters across 18 states, calling it 'the largest compromise of el

Jul 16, 11:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Security

U.S. Designates Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Terrorist Groups

The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, according to multiple reports. The Federal Register published the designation on Thursday, allowing for more aggressive action against these groups near the Texas border. Juárez Cartel, one of Mexico

Jul 16, 5:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

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·4 min read

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Scandal

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·1 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Scandal

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·1 min read

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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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Politics

ICE Detention Center Employee Arrested in Colorado Protester Shooting

Japan Enacts Male-Only Imperial Succession Law

Protesters Clash with Police Over U.S. Ambassador's Superyacht Visit in Venice

Trump Admin Revives 'Public Charge' Rule for Green Cards

Trump Administration Limits Visas for Students, Journalists

ICC Prosecutor Faces Misconduct Vote Amid Abuse Claims

Trump Accuses China of Election Interference in Primetime Address

U.S. Designates Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Terrorist Groups

Rubio Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence

Vance Discusses Epstein Ties on Rogan Podcast

Trump's Teleprompter Operator Under Insider Trading Probe

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

Detainees Report Abuse at ICE Facility in Texas

Hong Kong Arrests Five Booksellers in Crackdown

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Becomes UK PM

Trump Administration Replaces Slavery Exhibit at Washington's Philadelphia Home

Pentagon Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops

House Defeats Israel Aid Cut in Divided Democratic Vote

EU Considers Social Media Ban for Kids Under 13

Trump Criticizes NY Data Center Moratorium

U.S. Mint Produces Trump Commemorative Coin

Trump Endorses Lindell for Minnesota Governor

Trump Overturns ICE Traffic Stop Pause After Fatal Shootings

UK Proposes Voluntary Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens

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ICE Detention Center Employee Arrested in Colorado Protester Shooting

Japan Enacts Male-Only Imperial Succession Law

Protesters Clash with Police Over U.S. Ambassador's Superyacht Visit in Venice

Trump Admin Revives 'Public Charge' Rule for Green Cards

Trump Administration Limits Visas for Students, Journalists

ICC Prosecutor Faces Misconduct Vote Amid Abuse Claims

Trump Accuses China of Election Interference in Primetime Address

U.S. Designates Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Terrorist Groups

Rubio Hosts Global Conference on Far-Left Political Violence

Vance Discusses Epstein Ties on Rogan Podcast

Trump's Teleprompter Operator Under Insider Trading Probe

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

Detainees Report Abuse at ICE Facility in Texas

Hong Kong Arrests Five Booksellers in Crackdown

Starmer Resigns; Burnham Becomes UK PM

Trump Administration Replaces Slavery Exhibit at Washington's Philadelphia Home

Pentagon Orders Testosterone Screening for Troops

House Defeats Israel Aid Cut in Divided Democratic Vote

EU Considers Social Media Ban for Kids Under 13

Trump Criticizes NY Data Center Moratorium

U.S. Mint Produces Trump Commemorative Coin

Trump Endorses Lindell for Minnesota Governor

Trump Overturns ICE Traffic Stop Pause After Fatal Shootings

UK Proposes Voluntary Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens

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