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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu began standing trial on Monday alongside more than 400 other defendants accused of widespread corruption, a case critics view as a politically motivated effort against Turkey's main opposition party. The jailed mayor faces over 140 charges including establishing the “İm

Mar 9, 6:09 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsHumanRights

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Thousands gathered in Selma, Alabama, this weekend to commemorate the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, amid growing concerns about the future of voting rights. The March 7, 1965, violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge shocked the nation and helped spur passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act. The

Mar 8, 9:15 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Fox News has apologized for airing old footage during its coverage of President Donald Trump's attendance at a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war. The network admitted to showing video from an earlier event where Trump was not wearing a hat, instead of the ac

Mar 8, 9:15 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

President Donald Trump has announced he will not sign any legislation until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a controversial voter ID bill. The act aims to change voting requirements ahead of the midterm elections and has garnered wide support among Repu

Mar 8, 7:27 PM ET·4 min read

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DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump met with executives from major defense contractors on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production amid ongoing military operations against Iran. According to multiple reports, the meeting included CEOs from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corporation, Boeing, Hone

Mar 8, 4:34 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Senator Adam Schiff found himself in an awkward position during a recent appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, where he was presented with a quote about presidential war powers that he initially thought was from President Trump's administration but actually came from the Obama era. The segment

Mar 8, 11:34 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate Helen Zille has pledged to involve the private sector in repairing Johannesburg’s crumbling water infrastructure if elected. Speaking at a rally at Johannesburg City Hall, Zille announced that addressing the water crisis would be her top priority. The ci

Mar 8, 9:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision not to support the initial US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, emphasizing that Britain must learn from past mistakes such as the Iraq War. This comes amid criticism from former Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Preside

Mar 8, 8:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by ex-rapper Balendra Shah, has secured a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election. With results published Sunday morning by Nepal's Election Commission, the RSP won 122 of 165 directly elected seats and leads in three more constituencies. The party

Mar 8, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

President Donald Trump pledged to address Cuba's government during the Shield of the Americas Summit, held at his Miami golf resort. According to multiple reports, he vowed to 'take care of Cuba' in response to requests from several Latin American leaders attending the event. The summit was attended

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

A federal judge ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake , President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), unlawfully ran the agency and voided mass layoffs at Voice of America (VOA). The ruling is a significant setback to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

A plaque honoring police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack has been installed after a three-year delay. The plaque is located on the Senate side of a hallway near where some of the worst fighting occurred that day. The inscription reads: "On behalf of a grateful Cong

Mar 7, 5:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

President Donald Trump convened a gathering of Latin American leaders at his Miami-area golf club on Saturday to discuss regional interests and announce what he called an Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. The summit, dubbed the “Shield of the Americas,” brought together leaders from Argentina, Boli

Mar 7, 3:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession due to his 'deplorable' actions. The former prince remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles last October amid pressure over his ties to the l

Mar 7, 6:38 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has taken a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, refusing to allow American forces to use Spanish air bases for operations. This decision has drawn sharp criticism and threats from Trump, who vowed to 'cut off all trade

Mar 7, 1:15 AM ET·3 min read

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GovernmentCONFLICTING REPORTS

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

The House Oversight Committee held a contentious hearing on Wednesday to investigate allegations of widespread welfare fraud in Minnesota, with Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison facing intense scrutiny from Republican members. The hearing focused on the state's massive fraud sca

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

California Democrats have largely defied a plea from party leaders for underperforming gubernatorial candidates to drop out of the race. Eight top Democratic hopefuls filed paperwork to appear on the June primary ballot, despite warnings that a crowded field could split the vote and allow two Republ

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

The Texas Supreme Court's intervention on Tuesday night has left the fate of ballots cast during extended polling hours uncertain in two counties. The court stayed a lower court’s ruling, affecting Dallas and Williamson counties where election officials are awaiting direction on whether to include t

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to seek reelection in California's newly redrawn 48th District , which spans San Diego and Riverside counties . The decision was confirmed by multiple sources, including GOP strategists familiar with his plans. Issa, who has represented various Sa

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

The top federal prosecutor in Miami is spearheading a new initiative targeting Cuban leaders for prosecution, according to multiple reports. Jason Reding Quiñones, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is working with officials from federal and local law enforcement agencies and th

Mar 6, 9:35 PM ET·4 min read

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HumanRights

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain Ramadan's traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit amid a cloud of worrisome events. Federal immigration crackdowns have affected many communities, while virulent anti-Muslim rhetoric is surging. The conflict in Iran has added further an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

Florida International University (FIU) has launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party. The chat, which involved students and several top conservative leaders at FIU, contained violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments, an

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationMIXED REPORTS

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Estefany Rodriguez Florez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, during a traffic stop in Nashville on Wednesday. According to court documents filed by her lawyer, ICE agents did not present an arrest warrant at the time

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

A federal judge sharply questioned the government about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to continue working from inside the building. The hearing, presided over by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman for the District of Columbia, saw t

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Faces Mass Corruption Trial

61st Anniversary of Selma's Bloody Sunday Highlights Concerns Over Voting Rights

Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Footage During Coverage of Trump's Attendance at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

Trump Blocks Legislation Until Senate Passes Voter ID Bill

Trump Meets Defense Executives as U.S. Accelerates Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict

Bill Maher Tests Adam Schiff on Presidential War Powers During 'Real Time' Segment

Helen Zille Pledges Private Sector Partnerships to Address Johannesburg's Water Crisis

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Starmer’s Stance on Iran Strikes Amid Trump and Blair Criticism

Rastriya Swatantra Party Secures Landslide Victory in Nepal's Parliamentary Election

Trump Vows to Address Cuba at Shield of Americas Summit

Federal Judge Voids Kari Lake's Actions as Acting CEO of USAGM

Jan. 6 Plaque Honoring Police Installed After Delay

Trump Announces Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Miami Summit

Canada's PM Calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Removal from Line of Succession

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez Defies Trump Over Iran Military Actions

House Oversight Committee Grills Walz and Ellison on Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

California Democrats Defy Party Call to Drop Out of Governor's Race

Texas Supreme Court Intervention Leaves Fate of Ballots Uncertain in Two Counties

Rep. Darrell Issa Retires, Endorsing Jim Desmond in Redrawn California District

U.S. Targets Cuban Leaders with New Prosecution Initiative Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan Amid Immigration Fears and Rising Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Florida International University Investigates Racist Group Chat Involving Miami-Dade GOP Official

ICE Arrests Nashville Journalist During Traffic Stop

Federal Judge Questions Pentagon Policy Restricting Journalists' Access

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