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Trump Posts Graphic Video of Florida Killing to Push Immigration Policies

President Donald Trump shared a graphic video of a fatal attack at a Florida gas station, allegedly committed by a Haitian migrant, to argue for stricter immigration policies. Rolbert Joachin is accused of killing Nilufa Easmin, a 51-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh and mother of two adult daughte

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Congress Scrutinizes Prediction Markets Over Insider Trading Fears

Congress is intensifying its scrutiny of prediction markets following concerns about insider trading and national security risks. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, which allow users to bet on various events including geopolitical developments, have come under fire after well-timed bets raised su

Apr 10, 10:40 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsDiplomacy

Brazil-U.S. Launch Joint Action Against Organized Crime

Brazil and the United States have launched a joint initiative to combat transnational crime, focusing on intercepting illegal weapons and drugs. The project, announced by Brazil's tax revenue secretary Robinson Barreirinhas, involves intelligence sharing and joint operations between the Brazilian Fe

Apr 10, 8:52 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Legislation

Trump's Proposed D.C. Triumphal Arch Sparks Legal Battle

President Donald Trump's ambitious plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., has been unveiled, sparking both admiration and controversy. The proposed monument would stand between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, dwarfing nearby memorials with its towering height.

Apr 10, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Swalwell Faces Expulsion Bid Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has filed a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women and former staffers. The move comes as prominent Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Ruben Gallego, have

Apr 10, 6:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Court Hears Challenge to Trump's New Tariffs

President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs , imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, faced legal challenges in the U.S. Court of International Trade on Friday. The tariffs, which went into effect on February 24, are being contested by a coalition of 24 Democratic-led states and two

Apr 10, 5:04 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Immigration

Board Rules Palestinian Activist Khalil Can Be Deported

The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student targeted for his Palestinian activism, can be deported. The ruling came in response to an appeal of his earlier removal order which would have sent him to Syria or Algeria. Khalil's legal team argues the

Apr 10, 2:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Harris Hints at 2028 Run Amid Mixed Democratic Support

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she is actively considering another presidential bid after chants of 'run again!' filled the room at the National Action Network's annual convention in New York City. 'I might. I am thinking about it,' Harris told Rev

Apr 10, 12:05 PM ET·4 min read

7 articles from 4 publishers

Government

White House Warns Staff on Prediction Markets

The White House issued a warning to its staff last month against leveraging their positions to place bets on prediction markets using nonpublic information. According to multiple reports, the email was sent on March 24, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in some Iran

Apr 10, 12:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Mandelson Faces £300 Fine for Public Urination

Peter Mandelson is facing a potential fine of up to £300 for public urination in Notting Hill, west London, following an incident last November. According to the Kensington and Chelsea council, they are looking to issue a fixed penalty notice but have been unable to find a suitable address for Mande

Apr 10, 12:04 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Díaz-Canel Rejects US Resignation Calls

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has firmly rejected calls from the United States to resign, asserting his country's sovereignty during an interview with NBC News. In his first television interview with an American broadcaster, Díaz-Canel stated that 'stepping down is not part of our vocabulary' an

Apr 10, 9:47 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Judge Orders Pentagon to Restore Full Press Access

U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled on Thursday that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters. The ruling comes as a setback in the administration's efforts to impede journalists' work. The judge sided with The New York Times for th

Apr 9, 10:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Judge Rules Visa Cancellation Unlawful

A federal judge ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unlawfully canceled the visa of Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist researching advanced imaging technology at Harvard University. According to UPI , Judge Christina Reiss stated that CBP had no authority to cancel Petrova's v

Apr 9, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Energy

Sheinbaum Shifts on Fracking to Boost Mexico's Gas Output

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled a significant shift in her position on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, according to multiple reports. During her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum acknowledged that new technologies make the extraction method less environmentally harmful

Apr 9, 6:11 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Mamdani and Menin Clash Over NYC Budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin remain at odds over the city's budget, with tensions escalating as they present competing proposals. The mayor insists he needs approval from Albany to tax the wealthy and corporations to close his budget gap, threatening to rai

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET·4 min read

7 articles from 4 publishers

Elections

India Begins State Elections Amid Fuel Shortages

Millions of Indians voted on Thursday in the first phase of state elections across Assam , Kerala , and the federally administered territory of Puducherry . These elections, which will continue through April with voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu later this month, are closely watched as a gauge o

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties in White House Address

First Lady Melania Trump addressed rumors linking her to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a rare White House speech on April 9, 2025. She vehemently denied any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, calling the claims defamatory lies that need to stop. The address

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET·4 min read

39 articles from 16 publishers

Legislation

House Rejects Iran War Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution on April 16, 2024, aiming to stop the war against Iran until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The vote was almost exclusively along party lines, with every Republican except one opposing the resolution and one Dem

Apr 9, 1:47 PM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Clooney Calls Trump's Iran Rhetoric War Crime

George Clooney condemned President Donald Trump's recent rhetoric toward Iran as a potential "war crime," sparking a public feud with the White House. According to multiple reports, Clooney made his comments during a speech at an event organized by the Clooney Foundation for Justice in Cuneo, Italy.

Apr 9, 1:47 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Russia's Supreme Court Labels Memorial as Extremist

Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to designate Memorial International Public Movement , a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group, as an extremist organization. The ruling allows authorities to prosecute anyone who works for or shares materials published by Memorial. The court's decision

Apr 9, 11:41 AM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Ending TPS for Ethiopians

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for Ethiopians living in the U.S., finding that the move was unlawful. According to multiple sources, Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Department of Homeland Security disreg

Apr 9, 9:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Greens Win Seat from Reform UK in Farage's Council

Green Party leader Zack Polanski launched the party's local election campaign in Lewisham, south-east London, with a focus on housing issues. He criticized the government's record on building affordable and social housing, calling for rent controls to be introduced in the capital. The Greens are hop

Apr 9, 9:30 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

HumanRights

Streep Criticizes Melania Trump's 'I Really Don't Care' Jacket

Actress Meryl Streep has criticized former First Lady Melania Trump 's famous 'I Really Don't Care, Do U?' jacket worn during a 2018 visit to migrant children. The comment came in an interview with Vogue's former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour for the promotion of the upcoming film The Devil Wears Pra

Apr 8, 8:03 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

California Court Halts Sheriff's Election Ballot Probe

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into the 2025 Proposition 50 election ballots on Wednesday. The court's decision comes amid a legal challenge from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who argued that Bianco's actions were destabi

Apr 8, 5:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Posts Graphic Video of Florida Killing to Push Immigration Policies

Congress Scrutinizes Prediction Markets Over Insider Trading Fears