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Trump Ready to Nominate Up to Three Supreme Court Justices

President Donald Trump has stated he is prepared to nominate up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise during his tenure. This comes amid speculation about Justice Samuel Alito's potential retirement, as reported by multiple sources including HuffPost , UPI , and Fox News . Trump made th

Apr 16, 8:26 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsSecurity

Extradition Appeal Rejected for Former Marine Pilot Duggan

An Australian judge on Thursday rejected former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan's appeal against his extradition to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago. Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled that no jurisdictional e

Apr 16, 8:26 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Malema Sentenced to Five Years for Firearm Offense

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal possession and discharge of a firearm during the party's fifth anniversary celebrations in KuGompo City, then known as East London, in 2018. Magistrate Twanet Olivier handed dow

Apr 16, 6:33 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Democrat Mejia Wins NJ Special Election

Democrat Analilia Mejia won the special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District on Thursday, April 16, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway by nearly 20 points. She will fill the remaining eight months of former U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill's term. Mejia is backed by Sen. Bernie San

Apr 16, 6:33 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

California Disbars Trump Lawyer John Eastman

The California Supreme Court has disbarred John Eastman, former lawyer for President Donald Trump, for his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The court ordered that Eastman's name be removed from the roll of attorneys and pay $5,000 to the State Bar of California Client Se

Apr 16, 4:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Releases Detained French Widow

Marie-Thérèse Ross, an 86-year-old French widow detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been released and returned to France. According to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot , Ross departed the United States on Friday. The Consul General of France in New Orleans, Rodolphe Sa

Apr 16, 2:51 AM ET·2 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Vought Defends Budget Amid Legal Scrutiny

White House Budget Director Russell Vought faced intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers during a House Budget Committee hearing Wednesday over allegations of violating federal laws while managing the administration's budget. The contentious session focused on President Trump's 2027 budget propos

Apr 15, 8:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Jackson Criticizes Court's Emergency Orders Favoring Trump

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a public critique of her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders that have favored President Donald Trump's administration. Speaking at Yale Law School, she referred to these orders as 'scratch-paper musings,' highlighting their lack of

Apr 15, 8:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Sotomayor Apologizes to Kavanaugh for Criticism

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an apology on Wednesday for publicly criticizing her colleague, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, over his views on immigration enforcement. The rare public clash between the justices highlights ongoing divisions within the court. According to CBS News , Sotoma

Apr 15, 8:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Impeachment

House Dems Impeach Hegseth Over Iran Actions

House Democrats formally introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of serious misconduct in his role. Led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the seven-page resolution lists six articles of impeachment, including allegations of unauthorized w

Apr 15, 6:44 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Rejects Blocking Arms Sales to Israel

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators voted on Wednesday to block military equipment sales to Israel, signaling growing frustration with Israeli policies among Democrats. The vote came amid increasing anger over the conflict with Iran, which President Donald Trump launched jointly with Israeli Prime M

Apr 15, 2:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

GOP Pushes Tax Cuts as Midterms Near

The Republican Party is intensifying its focus on tax cuts as the midterm elections approach, while Democrats push for expanded family tax credits. President Donald Trump will visit Nevada and Arizona this week to highlight the tax cuts that Republicans in Congress passed last year. Trump's visits f

Apr 15, 12:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

53M Claim Trump Tax Cuts as Refunds Rise $350

More than 53 million tax filers have claimed deductions under President Donald Trump's new tax law this filing season, pushing the average refund to $3,462 , an increase of about $350 from last year. The White House is promoting these figures as a success ahead of November's midterm elections. Accor

Apr 15, 12:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Reeves Criticizes Trump's Iran War as UK Faces Economic Downgrade

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sharply criticized Donald Trump's war on Iran, describing it as a 'mistake' that has destabilized the global economy and damaged living standards worldwide. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded Britain's economic growth forecast to 0.8% for 2026, down from

Apr 15, 12:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Erika Kirk Cancels UGA Rally Appearance Over Threats

The U.S. Secret Service determined there were no credible threats to Tuesday's Turning Point USA rally at the University of Georgia, even though Erika Kirk canceled her appearance due to unspecified security concerns. According to CBS News, a person familiar with the matter stated that while Kirk re

Apr 15, 12:39 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell Over Fed Probe

President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down when his term as chair ends on May 15. According to multiple reports, Trump made this threat during an interview with Fox Business, stating that he might have to remove Powell from the position

Apr 15, 10:39 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Faces Backlash Over AI Jesus Image Amid Pope Tensions

President Donald Trump faced intense backlash after posting an AI-generated image appearing to depict him in a Jesus-like pose. The post, made on Orthodox Easter, sparked outrage among faith leaders and some of his supporters, leading to its eventual removal. The image shows President Trump with his

Apr 15, 8:47 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

US Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Banks

The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela's central bank and several other state-run financial institutions, marking another step in the improving relationship between the Trump administration and the interim Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodríguez . According to multiple reports, this

Apr 15, 8:47 AM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Senate Advances ICE Funding via Reconciliation

Senate Republicans are advancing plans to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation, circumventing Democratic demands for reforms. According to multiple reports, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that a budget resolution could reach the

Apr 15, 5:08 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

King Charles to Meet Trump Privately During US State Visit

King Charles III will hold private meetings with President Donald Trump during his state visit to the United States later this month, avoiding public appearances together according to multiple reports. The four-day trip, scheduled from April 27-30, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties amid growing ten

Apr 15, 5:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Sheinbaum Criticizes US Over Migrant Deaths

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has taken a firmer stance against the Trump administration, criticizing both migrant deaths and energy sanctions on Cuba. According to multiple reports, fifteen Mexican citizens have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since President Do

Apr 14, 11:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Spain Approves Legal Status for 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

Spain's government has approved a plan to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants , according to multiple reports. The measure, passed on Tuesday by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's administration, will open applications starting April 16. The amnesty is a central part of San

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Ireland's PM Defends Fuel Protest Response

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin defended his government's handling of a week-long fuel protest that blocked access to oil supplies, major ports, and caused massive traffic jams. The protests began on April 7 with slow-moving convoys clogging roadways in the capital Dublin as truckers, farmers, t

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Virginia Voters Approve Democratic Redistricting Plan

Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday, April 20, allowing a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The referendum passed with about 51.5% voting yes and 48.6% no. The new map would give D

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·6 min read

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Politics

Trump Ready to Nominate Up to Three Supreme Court Justices

Extradition Appeal Rejected for Former Marine Pilot Duggan