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Michigan Rejects DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots

The U.S. Department of Justice demanded that officials in Wayne County, Michigan, turn over more than 865,000 ballots from the 2024 general election, along with envelopes and receipts. The request was made by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel rejected

Apr 19, 10:12 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Carney Calls US Ties a Weakness Amid Trade Review

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated in a video address on April 19 that the country's historically strong economic ties with the United States have become weaknesses due to recent U.S. trade policies, according to multiple reports. The prime minister emphasized that businesses are holding bac

Apr 19, 8:18 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Obama Meets Mamdani for First Time Amid Policy Talks

Former President Barack Obama met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday at a child care center in the South Bronx. According to multiple reports, they read to preschoolers and led a sing-along, discussing early childhood education and Mamdani's vision for universal childc

Apr 18, 6:05 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Scandal

FBI Director Patel Sues Atlantic for $250M Over Drinking Claims

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging that an article published by the magazine contained false claims about his behavior. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asserts that

Apr 18, 4:18 PM ET·3 min read

28 articles from 12 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump Board Discusses Gaza Rebuilding with DP World

Representatives from U.S. President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” have engaged in talks with the Dubai-based multinational DP World to manage supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, according to multiple reports. The discussions centered on a potential partnership between DP World and t

Apr 18, 2:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Machado Rallies in Madrid

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado held a rally at Puerta del Sol square in Madrid on Saturday to revive her push for political change after being sidelined following President Nicolas Maduro's capture. The event drew tens of thousands of protesters, as reported by multiple outlets. M

Apr 18, 2:26 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

Radev's Party Wins Bulgarian Election

Rumen Radev's center-left Progressive Bulgaria party won the Bulgarian parliamentary elections on April 20, 2024, according to exit polls and partial results. This election marks the country’s eighth in five years, following mass protests that led to the resignation of the previous conservative gove

Apr 18, 3:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Trade

Bessent Says Trump Tariffs Could Return by July

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that President Donald Trump's tariffs could be reinstated as early as July, following a Supreme Court setback that struck down the administration's previous tariff policy based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). According to Fo

Apr 18, 1:42 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Judge Rules for Arizona Recorder in Election Oversight Case

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors acted unlawfully by seizing personnel, systems, and equipment from Recorder Justin Heap's office. The decision clarifies responsibilities between Heap’s office and the board for early voting and oth

Apr 18, 12:01 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Legal

Trump, IRS Seek Settlement in $10B Tax Leak Lawsuit

Lawyers representing Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are engaged in settlement discussions for a $10 billion lawsuit filed by the former president over alleged leaks of his tax returns to media outlets between 2018 and 2020. According to HuffPost , Reuters , and Los Angeles Times

Apr 17, 9:59 PM ET·2 min read

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SecurityCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Orders FBI to Probe Missing Scientists

President Donald Trump has directed the FBI to investigate a series of disappearances and deaths involving scientists tied to sensitive U.S. government research programs. These cases have raised concerns about potential connections or foul play. According to CBS News , Trump hinted at something s

Apr 17, 7:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

US Deports Latin American Migrants to Congo

Around 15 Latin American migrants were deported from the United States and arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, early Friday. The deportees are believed to have legal protection from U.S. judges shielding them against being returned to their home countries, according to Alma David , a U.S.-based la

Apr 17, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Tufts Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk Returns to Turkey After Legal Battle

Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University scholar who was detained by U.S. immigration authorities last year, has returned to her native Turkey after completing her PhD and resolving a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration. The controversy began in March 2024 when Öztürk co-wrote an op-ed in t

Apr 17, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

India Fails to Pass Women's Quota Bill Tied to Electoral Redistricting

The Indian government failed to pass a constitutional amendment aimed at increasing women's representation in parliament, after opposition parties accused it of using the measure as a guise for controversial electoral redistricting. The bill, proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Jana

Apr 17, 3:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Moves Louisiana Oil Lawsuits to Federal Courts

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday that lawsuits against oil companies, including Chevron and Exxon Mobil, for environmental damage in Louisiana should be heard in federal court rather than state courts. According to multiple reports, the decision affects 42 lawsuits filed by several

Apr 17, 3:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Mamdani's Wife Apologizes for Past Social Media Posts

Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has publicly apologized for harmful social media posts she made as a teenager. According to CBS News , these posts included anti-gay slurs and support for Palestinian militants. In an interview with Hyperallergic, Duwaji expressed shame ov

Apr 17, 12:02 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

South Africa Arrests Kemi Seba for Benin Coup Support

South African police have arrested Kemi Seba, a prominent pan-African activist wanted by Benin for inciting rebellion after supporting an attempted coup in December 2025. The arrest took place at a shopping center in Pretoria, where Seba was accompanied by his 18-year-old son and a South African nat

Apr 17, 12:02 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Aliya Rahman Sues DHS Over Violent Arrest in Minneapolis

Aliya Rahman, a U.S. citizen and social justice trainer, has filed a federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over her treatment during an arrest by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Janua

Apr 17, 8:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Congress Extends FISA Section 702 for 10 Days

Congress voted Friday to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days, pushing back its expiration until April 30. The temporary extension followed failed attempts earlier in the day to pass longer renewals amid GOP infighting. The House and Senate both approved

Apr 17, 4:51 AM ET·1 min read

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Scandal

Luna Accuses Gallego of Misconduct Amid Broader Congressional Scandals

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of misconduct, including allegations that are 'sexual in nature' and involve alleged campaign finance violations. According to CBS News , Luna told The Takeout with Major Garrett that the allegations against Gallego are 'ver

Apr 16, 9:19 PM ET·4 min read

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Immigration

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign May 31

Todd Lyons, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will resign on May 31 to join the private sector, according to statements from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and multiple reports. Lyons has served as ICE's acting director since March 2025, overseeing

Apr 16, 9:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Senate Lifts Boundary Waters Mining Ban

The Senate voted 50-49 on Thursday to lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, sending the resolution to President Donald Trump for his expected signature. The measure would allow Twin Metals Minnesota, a subsidiary of Chile-based Antofagasta Minerals, to

Apr 16, 7:27 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

DOJ Expands Probe of Ex-CIA Chief Brennan

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expanded its criminal inquiry into former CIA Director John Brennan, focusing on his role in crafting a 2017 intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 election to aid Donald Trump. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Offic

Apr 16, 3:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Kennedy Defends HHS Budget Cuts in Heated House Hearing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his health policies and the Trump administration's proposed $16 billion budget cut to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during a contentious House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Thursday, according to multiple reports. The hearin

Apr 16, 3:23 PM ET·3 min read

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Michigan Rejects DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots

Carney Calls US Ties a Weakness Amid Trade Review