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Roberts Calls Personal Attacks on Judges 'Dangerous'

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a strong warning against personal attacks on federal judges, calling such behavior 'dangerous' during an event at Rice University in Houston. His remarks came just days after President Donald Trump criticized several judges who ruled against his administration's pol

Mar 17, 5:01 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

California Renames Chavez Day Amid Abuse Allegations

California has moved swiftly to rename Cesar Chavez Day following serious sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on March 23, 2026, changing the state holiday to Farmworkers Day, which will be observed on March 31. The New York Times publishe

Mar 17, 5:01 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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PoliticsSecurity

General Lost Classified Maps on Train Amid Alcohol Misconduct

Major General Antonio Aguto, who oversaw U.S. military support for Ukraine from December 2022 to September 2024, left classified maps marked 'SECRET' on a train during his service, according to a Pentagon watchdog report issued last week. The Defense Department inspector general found that Aguto imp

Mar 17, 3:03 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Minnesota Bill Seeks Ban on Reverse Location Warrants

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers is pushing to ban reverse location warrants, which allow police to collect data on devices near crime scenes. The bill, introduced by Sen. Erin Maye Quade (DFL-Apple Valley) with Sens. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) and Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) as original spons

Mar 17, 3:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Subpoenas Bondi Over Epstein Files Handling

The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena compelling Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify regarding the Justice Department's handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) authorized the subpoena requiring Bondi to appear for a closed-door deposition on Apr

Mar 17, 3:03 PM ET·5 min read

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Security

MI5 Settles Case with Woman Abused by Undercover Agent

MI5 has apologized and settled a legal claim with a woman identified as 'Beth,' who alleged she was abused by an undercover agent she dated. According to multiple reports, Beth claimed her former partner, known publicly as Agent X, used his status as an MI5 informant to terrorize and silence her. Ag

Mar 17, 12:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Trade

EU Lawmakers Advance U.S. Trade Deal Vote

EU lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to proceed with a vote this week on legislation to enact parts of the EU-U.S. trade deal after months of delay, according to multiple sources. The European Parliament's trade committee is now set to vote on Thursday. The decision comes after twice suspending their work

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Postmaster Warns USPS Faces Cash Crisis by October

Postmaster General David Steiner warned Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could run out of money as soon as October unless significant financial reforms are implemented immediately. According to multiple reports from PBS , NPR , and Reuters , the agency faces severe financial strain due t

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Accused Pipe Bomber Argues Trump's Jan. 6 Pardon Should Apply

Brian Cole Jr., accused of planting two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national committees' headquarters in Washington, DC on January 5, 2021, has asked a federal judge to dismiss his case. His lawyers argue that President Donald Trump's sweeping pardon for those involved in the Janua

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·5 min read

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Security

Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17 in protest against President Donald Trump's war with Iran. This marks the first high-profile departure from the administration since the conflict began on February 28. In his resignation letter posted on X and an interv

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Illinois Primaries Feature Crowded Races

Illinois' 2026 primary elections feature competitive races for several key congressional and state legislative seats. In the 2nd Congressional District , a crowded field of Democratic candidates is vying to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who is running for the U.S. Senate instead of seeking

Mar 17, 10:04 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Chicago Sees Record Early Voting in Primary

Chicago's early and mail-in voting for the primary elections has surpassed previous midterm records, with nearly 200,000 ballots cast as of Monday night. Voters braved unseasonably cold weather to participate in what officials described as an encouraging turnout. According to data from the Chicago B

Mar 17, 10:04 AM ET·1 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Trump Escalates Rhetoric as Cuba Faces Worst Power Crisis in Decades

Cuba is grappling with its worst power crisis in decades after a nationwide blackout lasting more than 29 hours, exacerbated by U.S.-imposed sanctions and an oil blockade. The collapse of Cuba's national power grid has left millions without electricity, affecting food supply and water reserves. Pres

Mar 17, 7:51 AM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Gerry Adams Civil Case Over IRA Bombings Dismissed

Gerry Adams, 77, faced a civil case alleging his personal liability for injuries caused by three IRA bombings during the Troubles. The claimants—John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh, and Barry Laycock—were injured in separate attacks: one at London's Old Bailey court in 1973 and two in 1996 targeting London'

Mar 17, 7:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Fetterman Criticizes AOC on Israel Views

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) for her views on Israel during an interview with Sean Hannity. According to the New York Post , Fetterman called her comments 'ignorant' and 'tone-deaf,' referring to AOC's recent statements at the Munich Secu

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Newsom Facing Criticism Over Unused Gas Price Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for not implementing a 2023 law designed to curb gas price gouging as fuel prices surge above $4.50 per gallon. The legislation, authored by former state Sen. Nancy Skinner and co-sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta, allows the California Ener

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Schiff Criticizes Trump's Iran Policy as Gas Prices Rise

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) criticized President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran, calling them “simply unsustainable” during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press . Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted the conflict could end within weeks but acknowledged no guarantees on when ga

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Chicago Council to Vote on Tipped Wage Policy

The Chicago City Council is set to vote on an ordinance that would restore the subminimum wage for tipped workers, potentially setting up a veto showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson. The legislation aims to pause the One Fair Wage policy, passed in 2023 and scheduled for full implementation by July 2

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump Mocks Newsom's Dyslexia in Repeated Attacks

President Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted California Governor Gavin Newsom, suggesting that the governor's dyslexia makes him unfit for the presidency. In comments made to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump stated, "We have a low-IQ person...Gavin Newscum has admitted that he is a —

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Jury Finds Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors

A federal jury in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price through two tweets, but absolved him of more serious allegations that he schemed to defraud shareholders. The verdict came after nearly four days of deliberation fol

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Security

Crockett Defends Slain Bodyguard with Criminal Past

Rep. Jasmine Crockett has defended her slain bodyguard, Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who was killed in a standoff with Dallas police after it emerged that he had been operating under aliases and had an extensive criminal record. The 39-year-old , known to Crockett as Mike King, died on Wednesday night

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Reform UK Outlines Radical Policies Ahead of Election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has outlined his party's radical policies ahead of the next general election, positioning Reform UK as a major force in British politics. These policies include mass deportations, ditching international human rights treaties, and slashing overseas aid. Farage frames the

Mar 17, 3:31 AM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 5 publishers

Elections

AIPAC Spending Faces Mixed Results in Illinois Primaries

Pro-Israel groups, including those linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), spent millions of dollars in Illinois' Democratic primaries on Tuesday. These elections served as an early test for the influence of pro-Israel politics in the U.S., particularly amid declining support

Mar 17, 12:11 AM ET·2 min read

12 articles from 6 publishers

Scandal

Trump Criticizes Newsom Over Dyslexia

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom, stating that individuals with learning disabilities should not be president. According to multiple reports, Trump made these comments during a press interaction in the Oval Office on Monday. The remarks come amid o

Mar 16, 10:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Politics

Roberts Calls Personal Attacks on Judges 'Dangerous'

California Renames Chavez Day Amid Abuse Allegations