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CFA Approves Trump's Proposed Victory Arch

The Commission of Fine Arts , a federal agency responsible for advising on design within Washington D.C., has voted to move ahead with President Trump's plans to build a 250-foot "victory arch" at the National Mall. The proposed structure, which would tower over Arlington National Cemetery and obstr

Apr 16, 1:06 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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UK Considers Under-16 Social Media Ban

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned top social media executives that the government is considering strict measures, including a potential ban on under-16s accessing their platforms. During a meeting at Downing Street with representatives from Meta, Google, TikTok, X, and Snap, Starmer emphasized t

Apr 16, 1:06 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Starmer Faces Crisis Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is grappling with a deepening crisis following the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. New revelations indicate that Mandelson failed a developed vetting process, which was later overruled by Foreign Office officials. This controversy has intensifie

Apr 16, 1:06 PM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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Immigration

House Passes Bill Extending Haitian TPS Through 2029

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitian immigrants through 2029. The bipartisan vote saw ten Republicans joining all Democrats in approving the measure, which pushes back against the Trump administration

Apr 16, 10:35 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Democrats Propose Commission to Assess Trump's Fitness

House Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission to assess President Donald Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment, according to The Guardian and Fox News . The bill, introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), follows a series of statements from Trump that have raised concerns ab

Apr 16, 10:35 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Maine First to Ban New Large Data Centers

Maine became the first state in the U.S. to pass a ban on new large data centers, according to multiple reports. The bill passed both the House 79-62 and Senate 21-13 , but it still requires approval from Governor Janet Mills. The measure would block the creation of new data centers that use more th

Apr 16, 8:26 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

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·2 min read

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Security

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·2 min read

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Legislation

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·2 min read

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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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