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Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has been touring the country to promote his new memoir, 'Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery.' During these events, he shared his perspective on the ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, suggesting that President Donald Trump fired her to shield

Mar 6, 7:38 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

8 articles from 4 publishers

PoliticsScandal

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released FBI documents summarizing interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated claims of sexual assault against Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. These files were initially withheld due to being "incorrectly coded as duplicative" during the review proces

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

13 articles from 8 publishers

PoliticsGovernment

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny after reports revealed that his wife, Rama Duwaji, liked several Instagram posts celebrating Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The posts, highlighted by Jewish Insider , included images of groups taking over an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

Mar 6, 5:45 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

4 articles from 3 publishers

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar has clarified that it is not currently investigating former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, reversing an earlier statement indicating otherwise. According to theguardian.com , the bar association initially stated in a February letter that there was a pending investigation into Hallig

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Clocks in most of the U.S. will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, marking the start of daylight saving time and creating a 23-hour day that disrupts sleep schedules and plunges early-morning activities into darkness. Despite widespread discontent with the biannual clock changes, political effor

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRightsCONFLICTING REPORTS

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Thousands of mourners gathered at House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and Democratic political leader who died last month at age 84. The public memorial service featured performances by gospel singers and former Presidents Barack Obama,

Mar 6, 3:28 PM ET·3 min read

49 articles from 16 publishers

Government

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Sarah-Jane Trent, a former employee of forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, testified before Parliament's ad hoc committee on Thursday, alleging she was 'abducted' by police in February 2017 for impersonating an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) official. The committee is investi

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal his conviction and 20-year jail term for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition, according to multiple reports. Members of Lai's international legal team confirmed that their domestic counterparts received clear instructions fr

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

Two suspects were arrested last week in Johannesburg following an entrapment operation linked to electricity billing fraud. The contractor allegedly offered to reduce or reverse a resident’s municipal electricity debt of over R114,000 in exchange for a payment of R53,000. The case has drawn attentio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has announced it will need about six weeks to develop a system for processing tariff refunds following the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate certain tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The refund process involves approximately $166 billio

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

10 articles from 9 publishers

Elections

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

James Talarico has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a hard-fought primary election. The grandson of a Baptist preacher and a seminary student himself, Talarico is known for his progressive views on cultural issues such as race, gender, religi

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·4 min read

28 articles from 10 publishers

ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

A large immigration detention camp in Texas has been closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak, according to U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar. The facility, known as Camp East Montana on the Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso, currently has 14 active measles cases and 112 people isolated.

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·1 min read

7 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Indonesia will ban children under 16 from using high-risk social media platforms starting March 28. The announcement was made by Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid, who signed a government regulation to enforce the ban on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram,

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

HumanRightsMIXED REPORTS

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday affirming parents’ right to be notified about their child’s gender identity at school has left California educators grappling with complex questions about protecting the rights of students and families. The decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta , while not a final judgm

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Elections

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Nida Allam , a 32-year-old Durham County Commissioner, conceded to Rep. Valerie Foushee in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 4th Congressional district on Wednesday as ballots were still being counted. The race was seen as an early test of the desire for generational change among Democra

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The announcement comes a day after the state Supreme Court allowed the redistrictin

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Investors Sue Trump Administration Over TikTok Sale

Two tech investors, backed by a former Justice Department prosecutor, have filed a civil lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to divest from its China-based owner. The lawsuit, filed in the Washington, D.C., Circuit Court of Appeals, ar

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Federal Panel Postpones Vote on Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Amid Public Opposition

A federal panel reviewing Donald Trump's planned $400 million ballroom addition to the White House postponed an expected vote on the project until April 2, citing the "large amount of public input" submitted during the public comment period. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) had been e

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 7 publishers

Legislation

Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Sentenced to Life for Child Abuse

Andrew Paul Johnson, a Florida handyman who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump after storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two children. The 45-year-old was convicted last month of molesting a child under 12 and another u

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

HumanRights

Bernard LaFayette, Civil Rights Leader and Selma Voting Rights Organizer, Dies at 85

Bernard LaFayette, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and key organizer behind Selma’s voter registration campaign that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died at age 85. His son, Bernard LaFayette III, announced his father's death from a heart attack on Thursday morning. LaFaye

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·3 min read

8 articles from 8 publishers

Government

South African Political Figure Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

Mosiuoa 'Terror' Lekota, co-founder of the Congress of the People (COPE) and a prominent figure in South African politics, has died at the age of 77. According to multiple reports, Lekota passed away on Wednesday morning in Johannesburg after a long illness. Lekota served as Free State Premier, Defe

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

10 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt engaged in a heated exchange with CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during Wednesday's press briefing, defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's earlier remarks about media coverage of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war. The confrontation began wh

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·3 min read

7 articles from 6 publishers

DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," signaling a potential shift towards regime change as a U.S. objective in the Middle East conflict that entered its seventh day on Friday. In a Truth Social post, Trump indicated that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran are no lo

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

16 articles from 9 publishers

Diplomacy

UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly defended his decision not to join the initial U.S.-led strikes against Iran, emphasizing that his actions were in the national interest and aimed at providing calm leadership. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Starmer stated, “My focus is pr

Mar 5, 10:04 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 3 publishers

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Politics

Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

Investors Sue Trump Administration Over TikTok Sale

Federal Panel Postpones Vote on Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Amid Public Opposition

Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Sentenced to Life for Child Abuse

Bernard LaFayette, Civil Rights Leader and Selma Voting Rights Organizer, Dies at 85

South African Political Figure Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

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Gavin Newsom Criticizes Trump Administration During Book Tour

DOJ Releases Withheld Epstein Files Including Unsubstantiated Claims Against Trump

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Scrutiny Over Wife's Social Media Activity

Florida Bar Reverses Statement on Investigation into Former U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan

U.S. Daylight Saving Time Change Sparks Debate Over Permanent Switch

Thousands Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Sarah-Jane Trent Testifies Before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Police Corruption

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal National Security Conviction

Corruption Arrests Highlight Systemic Issues in Johannesburg's Electricity Billing

US Customs Agency Plans Tariff Refund System Within 45 Days

James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Nomination in Hard-Fought Primary

Measles Outbreak Closes Texas Immigration Detention Camp to Visitors

Indonesia Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Identity Rights Impacts California Schools

Nida Allam Concedes to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina Democratic Primary

Obama Backs Virginia Redistricting Plan Ahead of April Vote

Investors Sue Trump Administration Over TikTok Sale

Federal Panel Postpones Vote on Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Amid Public Opposition

Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Sentenced to Life for Child Abuse

Bernard LaFayette, Civil Rights Leader and Selma Voting Rights Organizer, Dies at 85

South African Political Figure Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

Heated Exchange Between White House Press Secretary and CNN Reporter Over Media Coverage of Iran War Casualties

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender and Role in Selecting Next Leader

UK Prime Minister Starmer Defends Decision on Iran Strikes Amid U.S. Criticism

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