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India Begins State Elections Amid Fuel Shortages

Millions of Indians voted on Thursday in the first phase of state elections across Assam , Kerala , and the federally administered territory of Puducherry . These elections, which will continue through April with voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu later this month, are closely watched as a gauge o

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

PoliticsScandal

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties in White House Address

First Lady Melania Trump addressed rumors linking her to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a rare White House speech on April 9, 2025. She vehemently denied any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, calling the claims defamatory lies that need to stop. The address

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

House Rejects Iran War Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution on April 16, 2024, aiming to stop the war against Iran until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The vote was almost exclusively along party lines, with every Republican except one opposing the resolution and one Dem

Apr 9, 1:47 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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Diplomacy

Clooney Calls Trump's Iran Rhetoric War Crime

George Clooney condemned President Donald Trump's recent rhetoric toward Iran as a potential "war crime," sparking a public feud with the White House. According to multiple reports, Clooney made his comments during a speech at an event organized by the Clooney Foundation for Justice in Cuneo, Italy.

Apr 9, 1:47 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Russia's Supreme Court Labels Memorial as Extremist

Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to designate Memorial International Public Movement , a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group, as an extremist organization. The ruling allows authorities to prosecute anyone who works for or shares materials published by Memorial. The court's decision

Apr 9, 11:41 AM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Ending TPS for Ethiopians

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for Ethiopians living in the U.S., finding that the move was unlawful. According to multiple sources, Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Department of Homeland Security disreg

Apr 9, 9:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Greens Win Seat from Reform UK in Farage's Council

Green Party leader Zack Polanski launched the party's local election campaign in Lewisham, south-east London, with a focus on housing issues. He criticized the government's record on building affordable and social housing, calling for rent controls to be introduced in the capital. The Greens are hop

Apr 9, 9:30 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Streep Criticizes Melania Trump's 'I Really Don't Care' Jacket

Actress Meryl Streep has criticized former First Lady Melania Trump 's famous 'I Really Don't Care, Do U?' jacket worn during a 2018 visit to migrant children. The comment came in an interview with Vogue's former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for the promotion of the upcoming film The Devil Wears Pra

Apr 8, 8:03 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

California Court Halts Sheriff's Election Ballot Probe

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into the 2025 Proposition 50 election ballots on Wednesday. The court's decision comes amid a legal challenge from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who argued that Bianco's actions were destabi

Apr 8, 5:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Iowa's LGBTQ+ Book Ban Upheld by Appeals Court

An appeals court has overturned lower court blocks on Iowa's law restricting LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classrooms and banning certain books, allowing the state to enforce the measure while legal challenges continue. The decision by the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacates a federal judge's temp

Apr 8, 2:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

DeSantis Signs Florida Terror Designation Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1471 into law on Monday, authorizing state officials to designate certain groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations. The measure also prohibits Florida courts from enforcing provisions of religious or foreign laws that conflict with federal

Apr 8, 12:24 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump Criticizes NATO After Meeting With Rutte

President Donald Trump criticized NATO following a meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House, expressing dissatisfaction over NATO's lack of support during the Iran war and suggesting potential withdrawal from the alliance. According to multiple reports, Trump's frustration extend

Apr 8, 12:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Bondi Skips Epstein Deposition; DOJ, Lawmakers Clash

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not testify before the House Oversight Committee on April 14 regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case. According to multiple reports, the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that Bondi is no longer required to testify as she is no longer serving as Attorney General. The

Apr 8, 12:24 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Blanche Defends Trump's Right to Influence Investigations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's right to influence federal investigations, including those targeting his political foes. During a press conference on Tuesday, Blanche dismissed concerns that the Justice Department (DOJ) has been improperly targeting Trump's opp

Apr 8, 4:55 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Immigration

Judge Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, using a procedural order to criticize the Justice Department for trying to dictate court proceedings. According to Fox News , Judge Xinis rejected the government's demand

Apr 8, 12:32 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump to Seek Stability With China's Xi in May Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump will aim to maintain stable trade relations with China during a meeting next month with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The upcoming summit follows discussions involving rare earth minerals and potential mechanisms for

Apr 7, 7:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Mullin Weighs Airport Customs Leverage Against Sanctuary Cities

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced on Tuesday that all affected employees will receive back pay by the end of the week for the past six weeks of government shutdown. According to CBS News, Mullin, who was traveling in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, stated that

Apr 7, 7:28 PM ET·3 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

Vietnam Elects To Lam as President

Vietnam’s National Assembly unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as the country's president for a five-year term, consolidating his control over both the party and state. This move marks a departure from Vietnam’s tradition of shared leadership, where these roles were typical

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin voters elected Democratic-backed judge Chris Taylor to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, further strengthening liberal control of the court. The election was officially nonpartisan but had clear partisan divisions. The victory for Taylor increases the liberal majority from 4-3 to 5-2, po

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Michigan Primary Exposes Democratic Rift Over El-Sayed's Piker Alliance

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is becoming a battleground for the party's future direction as progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces intense criticism for campaigning with controversial online streamer Hasan Piker. According to The Los Angeles Times , Piker's appearances at University of M

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·3 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Pratt Defends Eligibility Amid LA Mayor Residency Questions

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has defended his eligibility to run for office after reports questioned whether he meets residency requirements. According to the Los Angeles Times and CBS News, Pratt has been living in Santa Barbara County since his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed i

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump Jr Criticizes EU During Bosnia Visit

Donald Trump Jr criticized the European Union during a visit to Bosnia’s Republika Srpska, calling it “a little bit of a mess.” The trip, widely seen as a gesture of support for ousted pro-Russian leader Milorad Dodik, coincided with remarks by JD Vance in Budapest accusing the EU of meddling in Hun

Apr 7, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Investigation

Gates to Testify on Epstein Ties June 10

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 as part of its ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network. The Microsoft co-founder is expected to address his past associations with the late convicted sex offender, though he has repeatedly denied any involv

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Faces Lawsuit Over Justice Dept. Claim Records Act Is Unconstitutional

President Donald Trump and his administration are facing a lawsuit after the Justice Department declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional. The suit, filed by the American Historical Association and American Oversight, alleges that the administration is using a Justice Department memo to

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

India Begins State Elections Amid Fuel Shortages