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Uganda's Military Chief Shuts Down Major Media Outlets

Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of two major media outlets in Uganda on Sunday. Armed personnel were deployed at Nation Media Group (NMG) headquarters in Kampala, where both The Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda , owned by NMG, were shut down. Kainerugaba stated

Jun 29, 1:30 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Sen. Chris Coons Injured in Sussex County Crash

Senator Chris Coons , a Democrat representing Delaware, was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred when a driver experienced a medical issue and collided with several cars, including the one in which Coons was a passenger. The senator was transported to Beebe Hos

Jun 28, 8:40 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsSecurityCONFLICTING REPORTS

Prince Harry Arrives in UK Amid Security Dispute

Prince Harry has arrived in the UK for a five-day visit, but without his wife Meghan Markle and their two children due to ongoing security concerns. The Duke's request for taxpayer-funded police protection was denied, casting uncertainty over whether his family will join him during events related to

Jun 28, 8:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Biden Criticizes Trump Over Renovations

Former President Joe Biden criticized his successor, Donald Trump, during a speech at a Maryland Democratic Party event on Saturday night. According to multiple reports, Biden called Trump 'a loser' and accused him of vanity projects, including the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Burnham to Become UK PM, Vows Power Devolution

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister on July 20, replacing Keir Starmer. In a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester on June 24, 2024, Burnham outlined his vision to shift power from London to regional areas through significant devolution. He vowed 'the biggest rebalancin

Jun 28, 6:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Maher Says Democratic Shift Could Make His Vote 'In Play'

Bill Maher has indicated that his political leanings may shift toward the Republican Party in future elections due to what he perceives as radical shifts within the Democratic Party. During an appearance by Vice President JD Vance on Real Time with Bill Maher , the comedian expressed concerns about

Jun 28, 1:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Letlow Wins Louisiana GOP Senate Nomination

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Saturday, delivering another victory for President Donald Trump, who has sought to replace Republicans who cross him with hand-picked loyalists. The victory caps Trump's primary efforts to unseat Republicans who have not

Jun 27, 10:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Alaska Court Allows Same-Name Challenger to Dan Sullivan

An Alaska judge has ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan can challenge Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan in the August primary, overturning an earlier disqualification by state elections officials. The state Supreme Court upheld this decision on Monday, directing the Division of Elections to include him o

Jun 27, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Vucic Resigns Amid Protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation within weeks during a pro-government rally in downtown Belgrade on Saturday, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. The move follows months of youth-led protests against his increasingly autocratic rule. The ann

Jun 27, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Nominates Schroyer as ICE Director

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine with over 29 years of law enforcement experience, as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) . According to multiple reports, Schroyer curren

Jun 27, 5:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights in Key Rulings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings on Thursday, further expanding the Constitution's Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In a 6-3 decision, the court struck down a Hawaii law that required gun owners to obtain permission before bringing handguns onto private property open to t

Jun 27, 7:05 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Warren Criticizes Trump Over Housing Bill

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for his decision to delay signing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing housing affordability. According to multiple reports, Warren expressed bewilderment and frustration over Tru

Jun 26, 8:57 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

DNC Hosts Events on Affordability Amid Economic Concerns

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host hundreds of community events nationwide this weekend to address affordability concerns under President Donald Trump's administration. These events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings, and organizer trainings

Jun 26, 8:57 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Buttigieg Separated From Children After False CPS Report

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their four-year-old twins for 24 hours following an anonymous false report to Child Protective Services (CPS). According to multiple reports, the allegation was determined to be baseless, with authorities concluding i

Jun 26, 7:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Digital Tax Nations

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, according to multiple reports. The threat was made in a social media post on Friday and specifically targets European nations discussing such taxe

Jun 26, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Taxation

Newsom Proposes National Billionaires' Tax

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a national 'billionaires' tax,' calling for an economic reset in America. In a Substack post published on Friday, he outlined his agenda to address wealth inequality and the concentration of power among the elite. The governor's proposal includes a minimum t

Jun 26, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, upholding the constitutional right established by the 14th Amendment in a 6-3 decision. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the majority opinion, joined by liberal justices Sonia Sot

Jun 26, 2:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

UN Calls for ICE Detention Death Probes

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for prompt, independent investigations into the deaths of individuals in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. According to multiple reports, at least 19 people have died in ICE detention this year, with f

Jun 26, 2:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Investigation

Leon Black Testifies on Epstein Payments

Leon Black, co-founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, testified before the House Oversight Committee about his payments to Jeffrey Epstein. According to a 2021 review commissioned by Apollo, Black paid Epstein $158 million from 2012 to 2017 for tax, estate planning, and other financial

Jun 26, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Kelsey Grammer Praises Trump During White House Visit

Actor Kelsey Grammer , known for his roles in "Cheers" and "Frasier," visited the White House on Thursday to promote his new movie, "Young Washington." During his visit, he praised former President Donald Trump , describing him as 'very chipper, very positive and uplifting,' according to HuffPost .

Jun 26, 10:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Bolton Pleads Guilty to Retaining Classified Info

John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of retaining classified information. The plea agreement includes a $2.25 million fine and up to five years in prison, though the final sentence will be determined by a judge during his s

Jun 26, 10:44 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

NYC Freezes Rents for 1M Apartments

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted on Thursday to freeze rents for about one million regulated apartments for up to two years. The decision fulfills a central campaign promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani only months into his term and impacts approximately 27% of the overall housing stock across

Jun 26, 6:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

DeSantis Closes Controversial Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades on Thursday. The facility, which opened in July 2025 and was criticized for inhumane conditions, has processed over 21,000 deportations , according to DeSantis

Jun 26, 5:52 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

California Voters to Decide on Billionaire Tax in November

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a controversial one-time 5% tax on individuals with net worth exceeding $1 billion. The initiative, backed by the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), would apply retroactively to those living in Califo

Jun 25, 10:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Uganda's Military Chief Shuts Down Major Media Outlets

Sen. Chris Coons Injured in Sussex County Crash