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Treasury Proposes $250 Bill with Trump's Portrait

The Treasury Department has prepared designs for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary of independence. According to multiple reports, the proposal requires congressional approval before any new currency can be printed. Tr

May 28, 6:34 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Latvia Approves New Government After Drone Dispute

Latvia’s parliament approved a new coalition government led by centrist Andris Kulbergs after the previous administration collapsed due to disagreements over handling stray drones from Ukraine. The approval came with 66 deputies voting in favor of Kulbergs, who will lead the Baltic nation until parl

May 28, 4:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Artists Drop Out of Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series

Several artists have withdrawn from performing at the Great American State Fair , part of the Freedom 250 celebration marking America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The event, scheduled for June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall, has faced criticism over its political ties. The bipartisan

May 28, 4:06 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Elections

Newsom Signs Election Safeguard Law Citing Trump Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield the state's elections from federal interference, citing concerns about potential meddling by the Trump administration in this year’s midterms. The law took effect immediately and came just days before next Tuesday’s pr

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Overturns Mississippi Death Sentence Due to Racial Bias

The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to overturn the conviction of Terry Pitchford, a Black man sentenced to death for capital murder in Mississippi. The justices sided with Pitchford in a 5-4 decision, finding that his trial was tainted by racial bias during jury selection. Pitchford, now 40, was

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

France Repeals Slavery-Era Code Noir

France's National Assembly voted unanimously on Thursday to repeal the Code Noir , a 1685 royal decree that classified enslaved people as property and governed their treatment in France's colonies. The vote, supported by all 254 lawmakers present, marks the formal abolition of a law that remained on

May 28, 1:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Burnham Confirms Labour Leadership Bid if Makerfield Win

Andy Burnham has officially declared his intention to run for Labour leader and prime minister if he secures victory in the upcoming Makerfield by-election on June 18. The announcement came during a BBC Question Time special held in Greater Manchester, where Burnham stated that if elected, he would

May 28, 11:09 AM ET·7 min read

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Government

Trump Accounts app launches for child savings

The U.S. Treasury has launched the Trump Accounts app , marking a significant step in implementing a federal program aimed at helping children save money for adulthood, as reported by multiple outlets including CBS News and Reuters. The app allows parents or guardians to manage tax-preferred investm

May 28, 11:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Judge Declines to Block Trump Voter List Order

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, declined to block President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The judge ruled that the request by Democrats and civil rights groups was prematur

May 28, 11:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

DNC Calls Stephen Miller 'Ugly F**k' After He Misgenders Texas Candidate

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sparked a social media firestorm on Wednesday after responding to White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller with profanity. The exchange began when Miller shared a post from the DNC supporting Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, adding that 'The Demo

May 27, 11:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Defense

Trump Admin Considers Funding U.S. Drone Firms

The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to provide funding to several U.S. drone companies, including Unusual Machines , a drone components maker advised by Donald Trump Jr., and Neros , a startup specializing in autonomous drones. According to the Wall Street Journal, these talks are

May 27, 11:48 PM ET·1 min read

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Scandal

Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Probe Over Farmgate Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed a legal challenge against an independent panel report that found he had a prima facie case to answer over the theft of $580,000 at his Phala Phala game farm. According to TimesLIVE, Ramaphosa argues that the 2022 report is flawed and relies on hearsa

May 27, 11:48 PM ET·3 min read

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LegalCONFLICTING REPORTS

DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman, over its partial funding of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Donald Trump. According to multiple reports, the probe is being conducted by the U.S. A

May 27, 11:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Admin Considers Halting Airport Immigration Services in Sanctuary Cities

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced during an interview on Fox News that the Trump administration is considering halting immigration processing services at airports in sanctuary cities. This move comes amid escalating tensions between Democratic politicians and the Trump administr

May 27, 6:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Jill Biden Reveals Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate

Jill Biden revealed that she feared President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his faltering debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024. In an upcoming interview with CBS News, Jill Biden described being 'frightened' as she watched the debate, stating she had never seen her husband lik

May 27, 6:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn

The White House is preparing to host a UFC event on its South Lawn as part of the celebrations marking the U.S.'s 250th anniversary of independence and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250 , is scheduled for June 14 and will feature two championship title fights:

May 27, 2:50 PM ET·3 min read

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Media

CBS News Fires Alfonsi After Editorial Dispute

CBS News has fired Sharyn Alfonsi , a longtime correspondent for its flagship program '60 Minutes,' after her contract was not renewed following an editorial dispute over a segment about a Salvadoran prison. According to multiple reports, Alfonsi's departure comes amid broader shake-ups at the netwo

May 27, 2:50 PM ET·3 min read

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Corruption

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ in Corruption Probe

Spanish police raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday, seizing documents as part of an ongoing corruption probe. According to multiple reports, the raid targeted evidence related to allegations that former party operative Leire Díez was paid to carry out

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Allred Wins Texas Primary; Menefee Ousts Green

Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Allred left the House to run for Senate in 2024 but lost to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and subsequently decided to return to his former seat. The race took an u

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

AP Investigation Reveals ICE Detainee Suicides Surge

An Associated Press investigation has revealed a sharp rise in suicides among Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees since January 2025, with at least 10 men taking their own lives . Seven of these suicides occurred between October 2024 and April 2025, already surpassing any previous an

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Jail Over Hunger Strike

Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey , have been on a hunger and work strike since Friday to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations. The strike has sparked protests outside the facility, with clashes between protesters and ICE agents resul

May 27, 11:19 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Democrats Snub Vance's Fraud Roundtable

Democratic state attorneys general declined an invitation to Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud roundtable at the White House on Tuesday, citing short notice and a lack of agenda as reasons for their absence. According to The Guardian , three Democratic attorneys general—Letitia James of New York,

May 27, 11:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Security

German Court Sentences Ex-Red Army Faction Member to 13 Years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette , identified as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction (RAF), to 13 years in prison for a series of armed robberies committed over three decades. The Verden regional court found Klette, 67, guilty of six counts of aggravated robbery and violating

May 27, 9:29 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism in Pro-Palestinian Protests

The Department of Justice has sued the University of California over alleged civil rights violations related to pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA , marking the latest legal action by the Trump administration targeting universities for antisemitism and other issues. The lawsuit, filed in federal court

May 27, 3:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Treasury Proposes $250 Bill with Trump's Portrait

Latvia Approves New Government After Drone Dispute

Artists Drop Out of Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series

Newsom Signs Election Safeguard Law Citing Trump Concerns

Supreme Court Overturns Mississippi Death Sentence Due to Racial Bias

France Repeals Slavery-Era Code Noir

Burnham Confirms Labour Leadership Bid if Makerfield Win

Trump Accounts app launches for child savings

Judge Declines to Block Trump Voter List Order

DNC Calls Stephen Miller 'Ugly F**k' After He Misgenders Texas Candidate

Trump Admin Considers Funding U.S. Drone Firms

Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Probe Over Farmgate Scandal

DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits

Trump Admin Considers Halting Airport Immigration Services in Sanctuary Cities

Jill Biden Reveals Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate

White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn

CBS News Fires Alfonsi After Editorial Dispute

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ in Corruption Probe

Allred Wins Texas Primary; Menefee Ousts Green

AP Investigation Reveals ICE Detainee Suicides Surge

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Jail Over Hunger Strike

Democrats Snub Vance's Fraud Roundtable

German Court Sentences Ex-Red Army Faction Member to 13 Years

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism in Pro-Palestinian Protests

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Treasury Proposes $250 Bill with Trump's Portrait

Latvia Approves New Government After Drone Dispute

Artists Drop Out of Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series

Newsom Signs Election Safeguard Law Citing Trump Concerns

Supreme Court Overturns Mississippi Death Sentence Due to Racial Bias

France Repeals Slavery-Era Code Noir

Burnham Confirms Labour Leadership Bid if Makerfield Win

Trump Accounts app launches for child savings

Judge Declines to Block Trump Voter List Order

DNC Calls Stephen Miller 'Ugly F**k' After He Misgenders Texas Candidate

Trump Admin Considers Funding U.S. Drone Firms

Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Probe Over Farmgate Scandal

DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits

Trump Admin Considers Halting Airport Immigration Services in Sanctuary Cities

Jill Biden Reveals Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate

White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn

CBS News Fires Alfonsi After Editorial Dispute

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ in Corruption Probe

Allred Wins Texas Primary; Menefee Ousts Green

AP Investigation Reveals ICE Detainee Suicides Surge

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Jail Over Hunger Strike

Democrats Snub Vance's Fraud Roundtable

German Court Sentences Ex-Red Army Faction Member to 13 Years

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism in Pro-Palestinian Protests

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