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Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties

Kathryn Ruemmler, former senior counsel at Goldman Sachs and ex-White House counsel to President Barack Obama, testified before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing is part of an ongoing bipartisan investigation into Epstein's ties with po

Jul 15, 8:43 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Clayton Refuses to Say Biden Won Election in DNI Hearing

Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), refused to directly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee, led by Chairman Tom Cotton, pressed Clayton on this

Jul 15, 8:43 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Wisconsin Panel Sends Musk Bribery Complaints to Prosecutors

Elon Musk may face criminal charges after the Wisconsin Elections Commission referred complaints against him for potentially violating state election bribery laws. The commission found probable cause that Musk violated Wisconsin law by offering $1 million checks to voters during the 2025 state Supre

Jul 15, 6:50 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Immigration

Mexico Seeks ICE Death Investigations

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general and the Department of Justice criminally investigate cases involving the deaths of migrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during raids. The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo,

Jul 14, 10:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. According to multiple reports, the Sunshine Protection Act passed with a vote of 308-117 and will now move to the Senate for consideration. President Donald Tru

Jul 14, 8:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Maine Democrats Debate as ICE Shooting Fuels Senate Race

Protests erupted across Maine following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian immigrant by an ICE agent in Biddeford. Community organizers and Democratic candidates quickly assembled rallies near the site of the shooting, drawing scores of protesters who marched from City Hall to Republican

Jul 14, 8:37 PM ET·5 min read

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HumanRights

Khalil Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Conspiracy

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian advocate, has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Trump administration officials and several pro-Israel groups. The suit alleges a coordinated conspiracy to target him for his support of Palestinian righ

Jul 14, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill

In a rare display of bipartisanship, a group of senators introduced the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026,' a sweeping legislation aimed at squeezing Russia's war economy. The bill reflects months of negotiations among Senate Republicans, Democrats, and the Trump Administration to balance punishing Mo

Jul 14, 6:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Israel Sets October Elections Amid Netanyahu Challenges

Israel will hold national elections on October 27 , providing citizens their first opportunity since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023 to evaluate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. The Knesset officially dissolved early Friday after passing a series of controversial laws in mara

Jul 14, 4:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Security

Justices Kagan & Barrett Seek $228M for Court Security Amid Rising Threats

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to increase funding for judicial security amid a rise in threats. The justices appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Blanche Faces Tough Grilling on Funds and Epstein Files

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced intense questioning during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on July 15 over a controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund and the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The hearing revealed significant concerns about Blanche's ability

Jul 14, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Hochul Imposes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday imposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large data centers, making it the first statewide ban of its kind. The measure aims to address concerns over utility bills, natural resource depletion, and uncertainty for Ne

Jul 14, 10:32 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Maine Democrats Scramble After Platner Drops Out

Maine Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement for Graham Platner after he dropped out of the Senate race amid sexual assault allegations. The party has set a June 25 convention to field candidates, with a deadline to select a nominee by June 27. Seven contenders have entered the race, includi

Jul 14, 8:27 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

US Refunds $81bn in Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

The US government has refunded $81bn in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal. According to budget figures released on Monday, the refunds were issued this fiscal year, which began in October 2025. This is a significant increase from just $5bn during the same period last year. The refun

Jul 14, 6:30 AM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

UK Moves to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader

The British government announced plans to close a legal loophole that has prevented the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that an amendment to the Immigration Act 1971 would allow for the deportation of serious criminals

Jul 13, 7:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Federal Judge Tosses Trump IRS Settlement

A federal judge has thrown out a settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, concluding that it was an improper attempt to gain judicial legitimacy for a deal that conferred immunity on the former president and his allies. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found that there was never a genuine c

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Security

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as National Security Threat

The UK government announced Monday it is designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a threat to national security under new powers. The designation comes after a series of antisemitic attacks in the UK, including arson offenses against Jewish ambulance services. If approved by parli

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Minnesota Prosecutors Receive Withheld Evidence in ICE Shooting Probe

Federal authorities have turned over previously withheld evidence to Minnesota prosecutors investigating the killings of two U.S. citizens by immigration agents during protests earlier this year, according to multiple reports. The evidence includes body camera footage from federal agents and Renee G

Jul 13, 4:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Labor

DOJ Probes UAW President Fain Over Corruption Claims

The Department of Justice is investigating United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain over allegations that he improperly used his authority to benefit his fiancée and sister, according to internal union documents reviewed by multiple publishers. The investigation, which includes a federal grand

Jul 13, 2:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement as Self-Dealing

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams voided President Donald Trump's settlement with the IRS, ruling that it was unlawful self-dealing under the U.S. Constitution. The agreement had created a $1.8 billion fund and granted sweeping tax protections to Trump and his companies. The judge found that Tru

Jul 13, 2:14 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Senator Alleges Construction Problems at Kennedy Center

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has alleged that whistleblowers reported rushed and improper renovations at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, driven by President Donald Trump's desires to host televised events in December. The allegations include rusting steel columns, a

Jul 12, 10:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government Amid Russian Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and appointed Serhiy Koretsky as her replacement amid intensified Russian attacks on Kyiv. The move comes as Russia launched a new ballistic missile attack on the city, killing at least nine people according to Al Jaze

Jul 12, 10:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died unexpectedly on Saturday night at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. According to a preliminary report from the medical examiner for the District of Columbia, Graham passed away after suffering a brief and s

Jul 12, 3:10 AM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Judge Dismisses Proud Boys' Seditious Conspiracy Convictions

A federal judge has dismissed the seditious conspiracy convictions against four members of the far-right Proud Boys , who were found guilty for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the convictions of E

Jul 11, 5:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties

Clayton Refuses to Say Biden Won Election in DNI Hearing

Wisconsin Panel Sends Musk Bribery Complaints to Prosecutors

Mexico Seeks ICE Death Investigations

House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Maine Democrats Debate as ICE Shooting Fuels Senate Race

Khalil Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Conspiracy

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill

Israel Sets October Elections Amid Netanyahu Challenges

Justices Kagan & Barrett Seek $228M for Court Security Amid Rising Threats

Blanche Faces Tough Grilling on Funds and Epstein Files

Hochul Imposes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium

Maine Democrats Scramble After Platner Drops Out

US Refunds $81bn in Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

UK Moves to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader

Federal Judge Tosses Trump IRS Settlement

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as National Security Threat

Minnesota Prosecutors Receive Withheld Evidence in ICE Shooting Probe

DOJ Probes UAW President Fain Over Corruption Claims

Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement as Self-Dealing

Senator Alleges Construction Problems at Kennedy Center

Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government Amid Russian Attacks

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly

Judge Dismisses Proud Boys' Seditious Conspiracy Convictions

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Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties

Clayton Refuses to Say Biden Won Election in DNI Hearing

Wisconsin Panel Sends Musk Bribery Complaints to Prosecutors

Mexico Seeks ICE Death Investigations

House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Maine Democrats Debate as ICE Shooting Fuels Senate Race

Khalil Sues Trump Officials Over Alleged Conspiracy

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill

Israel Sets October Elections Amid Netanyahu Challenges

Justices Kagan & Barrett Seek $228M for Court Security Amid Rising Threats

Blanche Faces Tough Grilling on Funds and Epstein Files

Hochul Imposes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium

Maine Democrats Scramble After Platner Drops Out

US Refunds $81bn in Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling

UK Moves to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader

Federal Judge Tosses Trump IRS Settlement

UK Designates Iran's IRGC as National Security Threat

Minnesota Prosecutors Receive Withheld Evidence in ICE Shooting Probe

DOJ Probes UAW President Fain Over Corruption Claims

Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement as Self-Dealing

Senator Alleges Construction Problems at Kennedy Center

Zelenskyy Reshuffles Government Amid Russian Attacks

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly

Judge Dismisses Proud Boys' Seditious Conspiracy Convictions

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