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DOJ Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One Security Report

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan regarding their report on security issues with President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One. The move follows the creation of a joint taskforce betw

Jul 11, 12:03 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Lincoln Reflecting Pool Drained Again Amid Renovation Woes

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained for a second time this year as President Donald Trump's renovation project continues to face challenges. The pool, which was supposed to be completed by July 4th to mark the nation's 250th birthday, has been plagued by problems including algae bl

Jul 10, 9:14 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

King Charles Meets Prince Harry’s Children

King Charles met Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire on Friday afternoon. This is the first time Charles has seen his grandchildren since 2022. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the king’s private residence.

Jul 10, 4:50 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Scandal

UK Police Arrest Man in Killing of Former MP Widdecombe

Police in the UK have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former British MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor Vale, Dartmoor National Park. According to multiple reports, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the arrest but stated there is

Jul 10, 3:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Lets Bipartisan Housing Bill Become Law

President Donald Trump allowed a sweeping bipartisan housing package to become law automatically on Saturday by refusing to sign it. The decision came as a protest against the Senate's failure to pass the controversial SAVE America Act, which imposes new voting restrictions nationwide. The 21st Cent

Jul 10, 1:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Fires Election Commission Members

President Donald Trump fired all three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on July 10. According to multiple reports, two Democratic appointees were dismissed via email from the White House presidential personnel office, while one Republican appointee resigned. The terminat

Jul 9, 10:55 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Andy Burnham Installed as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham was officially installed as the UK's prime minister on July 20 after receiving backing from 349 out of 403 Labour MPs, making it mathematically impossible for any other candidate to challenge him. He succeeds Keir Starmer as both party leader and prime minister. The new prime minister f

Jul 9, 9:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Wisconsin Governor Race Tests Democratic Socialist Appeal

Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist and single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is campaigning for governor of Wisconsin in the August 11 primary. Her candidacy tests how far left voters are willing to go in a battleground state known for razor-thin election margins. Hong's

Jul 9, 6:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

S Korea Supreme Court Upholds Yoon's Seven-Year Sentence

South Korea's Supreme Court on July 10 upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol , confirming his conviction related to the brief imposition of martial law in 2024. The court found Yoon guilty of obstructing justice by blocking investigators from detaining him and falsif

Jul 9, 4:38 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Starmer Resigns as UK PM After Gaza Backlash

Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader on June 22, following a year-long tenure marked by internal party tensions and defense policy challenges. The announcement came after significant backlash over his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, including crit

Jul 9, 4:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Palm Beach Airport Renamed Trump International

Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, following legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this year. The change makes it the first airport in the U.S. to be named after a sitting president. The renaming

Jul 9, 4:38 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Mexico Seeks Charges Over ICE Deaths

Mexico will request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during enforcement operations under President Donald Trump's administration, officials announced Thursday. The move follows the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgad

Jul 9, 4:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Mexico Investigates U.S. Role in Zambada Capture

Mexico is investigating whether the United States misled it about its role in the 2024 capture of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, an incident that could mark a serious breach of Mexican sovereignty. According to The Guardian , Attorney General Ernestina Godoy stated that i

Jul 9, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Seeks Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

President Donald Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court for a rehearing on its recent ruling that struck down his executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The court's 6-3 decision upheld the constitutional right to birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, dealing a signifi

Jul 9, 12:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Security

Trump Uses Older Air Force One Over Security Concerns

President Donald Trump returned from a NATO summit in Turkey aboard an older model of Air Force One, bypassing the new Qatari-gifted jet he had arrived in. The decision raised questions about security concerns, particularly regarding Iran's potential threats. The Secret Service advised that Presiden

Jul 8, 9:17 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

DOJ Warns States on Noncitizen Voting

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to all 50 states warning that election officials could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to remain on their lists of eligible voters, according to multiple reports . The letters, signed by Harmeet Dhillon, the head of the Justice Departmen

Jul 8, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Appeals Court Keeps Trump's Name Off Kennedy Center

A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while his appeal continues. The decision by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied a request from the Trump a

Jul 8, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

El-Sayed Leads Michigan Senate Primary Race

Abdul El-Sayed, a former Michigan health official and progressive candidate, leads the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan ahead of the Aug. 4 vote. With state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspending her campaign, El-Sayed faces Rep. Haley Stevens in a heated race that has drawn national attention. El-Sa

Jul 8, 2:38 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

Judge Dugan Fined $5K for Obstructing ICE Arrest

Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan , 67, was fined $5,000 on Wednesday for obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempting to arrest an immigrant in her courtroom. She avoided prison time despite facing up to five years behind bars. The judge, who resigned from her Milw

Jul 8, 2:38 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

ABC Defends 'The View' Against FCC Equal Time Rules

ABC is vigorously defending its popular talk show 'The View' against an FCC proposal that could subject it to equal time rules for political candidates. The network argues the move is politically motivated and infringes on free speech, according to multiple reports. The dispute centers around whethe

Jul 7, 10:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Court Blocks Florida Law Restricting Race/Gender Discussions

A federal appeals panel struck down a significant portion of Florida’s so-called Stop Woke Act , delivering another rebuff to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s efforts to restrict free speech in higher education. The three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled by a 2-1 m

Jul 7, 8:35 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoena for Fulton County Election Workers' Data

A federal judge blocked a Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena seeking the personal information of thousands of election workers from Fulton County, Georgia's 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge William Ray ruled that the request was overly broad and lacked legitimate purpose. According

Jul 7, 8:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Lawsuit Claims U.S. Shared Iranian Asylum Seeker Data

A lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund and Public Citizen Litigation Group alleges that the Trump administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran's government. According to Reuters , the suit claims this violates national

Jul 7, 6:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested on drug possession charges after police pulled him over for erratic driving near Mobile, Alabama. According to multiple reports, Daphne Police found marijuana and methamphetamine in his vehicle during a search initiated by the discove

Jul 7, 4:29 PM ET·2 min read

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DOJ Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One Security Report

Lincoln Reflecting Pool Drained Again Amid Renovation Woes