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DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced five finalist cities for its 2028 presidential nominating convention: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. The event is scheduled to take place from August 7 to August 10 in the year of the election. This announcement comes as R

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Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization during a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, signaling a break from traditional structures within the global church. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), which represents conservative churches mainly in Africa and Asia, has dissolv

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US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four senior military officials for their role in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctions come amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, despite a peace deal signed by Rwanda and DR Con

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Scandal

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Leon Black, the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is facing allegations that he used frivolous lawsuits to retaliate against a law firm representing women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The suit, filed by Wigdor LLP in Manhattan civil court on Monday, claims Black deployed multiple lega

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Legislation

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that New York City's only GOP-held congressional district does not need to be redrawn for the 2026 midterm elections, siding with Republicans in a contentious redistricting battle. In a 6-3 decision , the high court halted a lower court ruling that had order

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Legislation

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

The Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited schools from informing parents if their child expresses gender nonconformity or attempts to change their name or pronouns without consent. The ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta , issued on the court’s emergency, or “shadow,” docket, centered o

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Immigration

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced an investigation on Monday that could lead to charges against federal immigration officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during Operation Metro Surge , a recent immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis. The inv

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Government

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, implemented three months ago, has sparked mixed reactions as experts await more data to assess its impact. Meanwhile, the UK government is considering a similar ban following a public consultation. The Australian government measures the ban'

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Discrimination

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

Two employees at a Smoothie King in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were fired after they refused to serve a couple because the man was wearing a hoodie with President Donald Trump's name on it. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was captured on video by Erika Lindemyer and has since gone viral. In the

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Government

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an internal investigation into Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander, following reports that he made disparaging remarks about the Jewish faith of Minnesota's top federal prosecutor during an immigration operation in the state. Accordin

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Legislation

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Halt New York City Congestion Toll

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York City's congestion fee, ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation lacked the authority to unilaterally rescind approval of the $9 toll. The toll, which took effect on January 5, 2025, is meant to reduce traffi

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Scandal

'Jurassic Park' Consultant Leaves Chapman University Amid Epstein Ties

Jack Horner, a paleontologist who served as a consultant on the 'Jurassic Park' films and was formerly affiliated with Chapman University in Orange, California, has parted ways with the institution following revelations about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The separation comes after emails b

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Scandal

Jack Schlossberg Criticizes 'Love Story' Series, Defends Aggressive Social Media Posts

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and nephew of JFK Jr., has publicly criticized the 'Love Story' series about his uncle and Carolyn Bessette, calling it a "grotesque display" of someone else's life. In an interview with CBS News, he argued that executive producer Ryan M

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Media

Gayle King Signs New Contract with CBS News, Ending Speculation

Gayle King has signed a new contract with CBS News , ending months of speculation about her future at the network. The deal ensures that King will continue as co-host of 'CBS Mornings', though the specific terms and length of the agreement have not been disclosed. The 71-year-old journalist, who is

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Elections

Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee Head to Runoff in Texas' 18th Congressional District

Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will advance to a runoff election following Tuesday's primary in Texas' newly redrawn 18th Congressional District, according to projections from multiple news outlets. The race pitted two incumbents against each other after redistricting efforts merg

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Immigration

Federal Judge Considers Contempt Charges in Immigration Property Dispute

A federal judge in Minnesota held a contentious hearing on Tuesday to determine whether U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen and ICE officials should be held in contempt for failing to return personal property to immigrant detainees who were ordered released. The case highlights ongoing tensions between ju

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Elections

Aaron Spencer Wins GOP Nomination for Lonoke County Sheriff Amid Murder Trial

Aaron Spencer, a father accused of killing the man who allegedly raped and abducted his teenage daughter, won the Republican primary for Lonoke County sheriff in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Spencer secured 53.5% of the vote , defeating longtime incumbent John Staley, who

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Legislation

Colorado Governor Considers Clemency for Convicted Election Clerk Tina Peters Amid Trump Pressure

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is considering granting clemency to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk who was convicted of multiple charges related to election interference in the 2020 presidential election. Peters, who is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence, has become a cause célèbre

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Elections

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party Leads Early Election Results

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by former rapper Balendra Shah, is leading early results in the country's first election since youth-led protests forced the previous government out of power. The RSP has harnessed support from young voters and implemented a sophisticated campaign strategy

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Scandal

Louisiana Ex-Mayor Misty Roberts Convicted of Having Sex with Minor

Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty on two felony charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor. The conviction comes after a trial that revealed disturbing details about an incident that occurred during a pool party at her home in July 2024. The jury deliberated for les

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Security

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents from Counterintelligence Unit Amid Iran Tensions

FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen agents last week who were part of an elite counterintelligence unit specializing in assessing threats from Iran , according to multiple sources. The firings occurred just days before the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a major military operation against Iran

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Immigration

UK Home Secretary Announces Sweeping Asylum Reforms Amid Political Tensions

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping reforms to the country's asylum system, marking one of the most significant changes in a generation. The new measures include making refugee status temporary and subject to review every 30 months, as well as offering financial incentives for f

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HumanRights

Khampepe Commission Postpones Ngcuka Cross-Examination; New Testimony Reveals Political Interference Allegations

The Khampepe Commission has ruled that the cross-examination of former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Bulelani Ngcuka will be postponed to a later date. This decision follows an argument by Ngcuka's lawyer, Rafik Bhana SC, who contended that the Calata family and other applicants la

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Legislation

Trump Announces First Attendance at White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will attend this year's White House Correspondents’ Dinner , marking his first time attending the event as president after boycotting it for years. The dinner, set for April 25 at the Washington Hilton, is a long-standing tradition dating back to 19

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Politics

DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Halt New York City Congestion Toll

'Jurassic Park' Consultant Leaves Chapman University Amid Epstein Ties

Jack Schlossberg Criticizes 'Love Story' Series, Defends Aggressive Social Media Posts

Gayle King Signs New Contract with CBS News, Ending Speculation

Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee Head to Runoff in Texas' 18th Congressional District

Federal Judge Considers Contempt Charges in Immigration Property Dispute

Aaron Spencer Wins GOP Nomination for Lonoke County Sheriff Amid Murder Trial

Colorado Governor Considers Clemency for Convicted Election Clerk Tina Peters Amid Trump Pressure

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party Leads Early Election Results

Louisiana Ex-Mayor Misty Roberts Convicted of Having Sex with Minor

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents from Counterintelligence Unit Amid Iran Tensions

UK Home Secretary Announces Sweeping Asylum Reforms Amid Political Tensions

Khampepe Commission Postpones Ngcuka Cross-Examination; New Testimony Reveals Political Interference Allegations

Trump Announces First Attendance at White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President

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DNC Announces 2028 Convention Finalists and Skips Midterm Event

Conservative Anglicans Restructure Organization Amid Global Church Divisions

US Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DRC Conflict

Lawsuits Allege Leon Black Used Legal System to Silence Accusers

Supreme Court Preserves NYC's Only GOP-Held Congressional District for 2026 Elections

Supreme Court Blocks California Law Protecting Transgender Students' Privacy

Minnesota Prosecutor Launches Investigation into Federal Immigration Officers' Conduct

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Early Reactions and UK Considerations

Smoothie King Fires Employees After Refusal to Serve Customer in Trump Hoodie

DHS Investigates Border Patrol Commander for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Halt New York City Congestion Toll

'Jurassic Park' Consultant Leaves Chapman University Amid Epstein Ties

Jack Schlossberg Criticizes 'Love Story' Series, Defends Aggressive Social Media Posts

Gayle King Signs New Contract with CBS News, Ending Speculation

Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee Head to Runoff in Texas' 18th Congressional District

Federal Judge Considers Contempt Charges in Immigration Property Dispute

Aaron Spencer Wins GOP Nomination for Lonoke County Sheriff Amid Murder Trial

Colorado Governor Considers Clemency for Convicted Election Clerk Tina Peters Amid Trump Pressure

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party Leads Early Election Results

Louisiana Ex-Mayor Misty Roberts Convicted of Having Sex with Minor

FBI Director Kash Patel Fires Agents from Counterintelligence Unit Amid Iran Tensions

UK Home Secretary Announces Sweeping Asylum Reforms Amid Political Tensions

Khampepe Commission Postpones Ngcuka Cross-Examination; New Testimony Reveals Political Interference Allegations

Trump Announces First Attendance at White House Correspondents’ Dinner as President

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