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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 2 Mins

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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 Est. Read: 1 Mins

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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

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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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Government

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·3 min read

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Legislation

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·2 min read

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Scandal

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·4 min read

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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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Politics

South Africa Arrests Kemi Seba for Benin Coup Support

Aliya Rahman Sues DHS Over Violent Arrest in Minneapolis