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DOJ Admits Error in ICE Courthouse Arrests

The Justice Department has admitted that it relied on erroneous information when defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at immigration courthouses. In a letter to U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel of New York City, DOJ lawyers conceded that a 2025 ICE memo cited in court did n

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Court Rules US Can Detain Immigrants Without Bond

The U.S. can continue to detain immigrants without bond hearings, according to a ruling by the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis on Wednesday. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that required Joaquin Herrera Avila, a Mexican national arrested for lacking legal documents, to

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

Education Department Relocates as Trump Pushes Dismantling

The U.S. Department of Education will relocate from its headquarters at 400 Maryland Avenue SW in Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal education bureaucracy and return control over education to the states. According to UPI , the department has been

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legislation

Judge Weighs Venezuela's Payment of Maduro Legal Fees

U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein questioned the Trump administration's basis for barring Venezuela from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal fees in his drug trafficking case during a hearing on March 26, 2026. The hearing occurred as relations between the United States and Venezuela

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Documentary

Russia has banned the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' , which documents pro-war propaganda in Russian schools, according to multiple reports. A Russian court ruled on Thursday that the film promoted “negative attitudes” about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine. The ju

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Vance Launches Anti-Fraud Task Force Targeting Benefit Programs

Vice President JD Vance hosted the inaugural meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force at the White House, marking a significant step in the Trump administration's efforts to combat widespread fraud in government programs. According to multiple sources, including CBS News and Fox News, the task

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

York Strips Sarah Ferguson's Honor Over Epstein Ties

York councillors voted unanimously to remove Sarah Ferguson’s 'Freedom of the City' honor, awarded in 1987 following her marriage to Prince Andrew. The decision came amid scrutiny of Ferguson's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move followed calls from MP Rachael Maskell for a revi

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

House Panel Finds Cherfilus-McCormick Committed 25 Ethics Violations

The House Ethics Committee has determined that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards. The panel found evidence supporting most of the 27 alleged violations against her. The committee concluded that Cherfilus-McCormick

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Swinney Orders Review After SNP Figure Convicted of Sex Crimes

First Minister John Swinney has ordered an independent review of the Scottish National Party (SNP) 's complaints process following the conviction of former council leader Jordan Linden for sexually assaulting young men. According to multiple reports, Linden, 30, was found guilty on Thursday of five

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·4 min read

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Scandal

Trump Admin Seeks New Prosecution of NY AG Letitia James

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has requested new criminal investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged insurance fraud, according to multiple reports. The referrals were sent to federal prosecutors in Florida and Illinois, focusing on applications made

Mar 26, 12:48 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate After Backlash

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled its planned Tuesday gubernatorial debate after facing criticism for excluding all prominent candidates of color. According to Los Angeles Times , the university called off the event less than 24 hours before it was scheduled, citing concerns that

Mar 25, 7:37 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

One Nation Surges in SA Election

One Nation achieved a historic breakthrough in the South Australian state election, securing over 20% of the primary vote and potentially winning up to four seats. The right-wing populist party, led by Pauline Hanson, capitalized on voter dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties and concern

Mar 25, 7:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

CPAC Opens Amid GOP Rifts Over Iran War

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) opened Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas, against a backdrop of Republican divisions over President Trump's war in Iran. The conflict presents a significant challenge to GOP unity ahead of midterm elections, with activists grappling between support for

Mar 25, 7:37 PM ET·2 min read

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ScandalMIXED REPORTS

DOJ Settles Flynn Lawsuit for $1.2M Amid Trump Documents Dispute

The Justice Department settled a lawsuit with Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, for roughly $1.2 million according to AP News and HuffPost. The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case a

Mar 25, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

TSA Security Audit Stalls Amid DHS Funding Crisis

An internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) audit has exposed serious vulnerabilities in TSA screening procedures at airports nationwide, according to CBS News . The classified report, completed five months ago, remains unresolved as the agency has yet to respond to its findings. This delay co

Mar 25, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

McSweeney Phone Theft Probe Reopened Over Address Error

Morgan McSweeney’s government-issued iPhone was stolen on Belgrave Road in Pimlico, central London, shortly before 10:30 PM on October 20 last year. According to multiple reports, McSweeney reported the theft using his personal phone and mentioned that the stolen device had a tracker installed. The

Mar 25, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Waives Summer Gasoline Rules to Ease Prices

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will temporarily lift summer gasoline regulations to combat higher pump prices stemming from the Iran war. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing refiners and retailers to sell E15 gasoline, blended with 15%

Mar 25, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

SEC's Ryan Resigned Amid Clashes Over Enforcement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Enforcement Division Director Margaret Ryan resigned last Monday after just over six months in her role, according to Reuters . Her departure followed internal clashes with agency leaders over the direction of its enforcement program, particularly ca

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·1 min read

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Immigration

Bovino Retires Amid Controversy Over Aggressive Tactics

Gregory Bovino, the former "commander-at-large" of the U.S. Border Patrol, retired this week amid controversy over his aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. In an interview with The New York Times , Bovino expressed no remorse for his methods and even wished he had arrested more undocumented i

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Netanyahu Aims to Avoid Early Elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing against time to pass a state budget and avoid early elections he would likely lose, according to Reuters . The war in Iran has not significantly improved his standing in the polls. The war's initial days presented an opportunity for Netanyahu's r

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Ex-Minister Blunt Fined £1,200 for Drug Possession

Crispin Blunt , a former Conservative MP and justice minister, has been fined £1,200 for possessing illegal drugs. According to The Guardian , Blunt pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court to four charges of possessing methamphetamine (commonly known as crystal meth), cannabis, and the chem

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

UK Bans Crypto Donations to Political Parties

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a ban on cryptocurrency donations to UK political parties and a cap on annual foreign donations at £100,000. These measures follow recommendations from Philip Rycroft's review into foreign financial interference in British politics. The temporary crypto dona

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·1 min read

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Government

Matt Brittin Named BBC Director General

Matt Brittin, the former top executive at Google overseeing operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has been named the next director general of the BBC. According to multiple reports, his appointment was confirmed after a BBC board discussion on Thursday. He will replace Tim Davie as the

Mar 25, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Hong Kong Arrests Bookstore Staff Over Jimmy Lai Biography

Hong Kong police arrested a bookstore owner and three staff members on Tuesday for allegedly selling 'seditious' publications, including a biography of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai. According to multiple reports, the arrests took place at Book Punch store in Sham Shui Po, where authorities seized b

Mar 25, 3:36 AM ET·1 min read

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DOJ Admits Error in ICE Courthouse Arrests

Court Rules US Can Detain Immigrants Without Bond