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Trump Orders National Voter List and Tightens Mail-In Rules

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that seeks to create a national list of eligible voters and tighten rules on mail-in voting. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of confirmed ...

Yesterday 8:13 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

27 articles from 13 publishers

PoliticsLegislation

Senate Sends DHS Funding Bill Back to House

The U.S. Senate sent its Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill back to the House on Thursday, following President Donald Trump's endorsement of the legislation. According to Reuters , the measure funds most DHS operations through September 30 but withholds funding for immigration enforc...

Yesterday 8:03 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

9 articles from 5 publishers

CrimeTheft

Priceless Romanian Helmet Recovered After Dutch Museum Heist

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania, stolen over a year ago during an armed raid on the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, has been recovered. The Helmet of Cotofenesti and two gold bracelets dating back to around 450 BC were unveiled at a press conference on Thursday under heavy police...

Yesterday 6:19 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

ICE Detains Wisconsin Mosque President

Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque and a 53-year-old Palestinian-born legal permanent resident, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday in Milwaukee. According to multiple reports, over 10 ICE agents were involved in the operation. Sarsour ...

Yesterday 6:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Jobs

US Employers Add 178K Jobs in March

U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding from a revised loss of 92,000 jobs in February according to the Labor Department's report. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.3% as the labor force shrank by 396,000 , reducing competition for available positions. The March gains exceede...

Yesterday 6:18 PM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 8 publishers

Legislation

Myanmar Parliament Elects Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing as President

Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday after a vote held in a chamber dominated by pro-military lawmakers. Min Aung Hlaing received 429 out of the 584 votes cast , according to multiple reports. The election was widely condemned as undemocratic and took place...

Yesterday 6:17 PM ET·2 min read

11 articles from 8 publishers

Diplomacy

French Ship Transits Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

A French-owned container ship has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations. The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by CMA CGM, crossed the strait on April 2, becoming the first Western vessel to do so since U.S.-I...

Yesterday 6:16 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Scandal

Fired FBI Agents Sue Over Alleged Retribution

Three former FBI agents— Michelle Ball , Jamie Garman , and Blaire Toleman —have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking reinstatement after being fired, alleging their terminations were part of a politically motivated retribution campaign. The agents, who had between eight and 14 years of service with...

Yesterday 6:10 PM ET·3 min read

13 articles from 9 publishers

Diplomacy

Starmer Seeks Closer EU Ties Amid Iran War

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to pursue closer economic and security ties with the European Union in light of the ongoing war in Iran. According to multiple reports, Starmer stated that a summit with the EU later this year would be used to seek more cooperation on these fronts. ...

Yesterday 6:10 PM ET·4 min read

9 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

Judge Halts Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Project

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon has temporarily halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, citing a lack of statutory authority for the president to undertake such extensive renovations without congressional approval. The ruling comes amid growing cri...

Yesterday 4:29 PM ET·2 min read

21 articles from 13 publishers

Elections

Trump's Iran War Strains GOP Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump's escalating war with Iran is creating significant political challenges for Republicans as they approach midterm elections. With gas prices surging to an average of $4 per gallon and growing public opposition to the conflict, many Republican lawmakers are struggling to articul...

Yesterday 4:05 PM ET·2 min read

20 articles from 9 publishers

Space

Artemis II Launches Crew on Historic Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched at 6:24 p.m. EDT on April 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts—Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—on a roughly 10-day journey around the moon. This marks humanity's fir...

Yesterday 4:01 PM ET·4 min read

18 articles from 8 publishers

Conflict

Sudan War Escalates with Drone Strikes and Sexual Violence

Sudan is experiencing escalating violence as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) approaches its fourth year. Recent drone strikes have targeted civilian areas, resulting in significant casualties. According to The Guardian , a drone strike hit a market in Saraf O...

Yesterday 3:59 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

California Renames Chavez Day Amid Abuse Claims

California has officially renamed César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in response to serious allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader. According to multiple reports, the change was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom following a unanimous vote by the California Legislature. The decisi...

Yesterday 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 5 publishers

Homicide

Mexican National Dies in ICE Custody

Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano , a 52-year-old Mexican national, died on March 25 while in custody at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in southern California. His death marks the fourth fatality at the facility this year and raises the nationwide toll of Mexican nationals who have died in U.S. immigr...

Yesterday 3:57 PM ET·4 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

DeSantis Signs Florida Voter Citizenship Law

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida's version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) into law on Wednesday, requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering and before casting ballots. The legislation takes effect January 1, 2027. According to The Guardian , four...

Yesterday 3:57 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Legislation

UK Chancellor Plans Targeted Energy Support Amid Middle East Tensions

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled contingency plans to assist lower-income households in managing escalating energy bills, driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East. This targeted approach aims to comply with fiscal rules while maintaining low inflation, contrasting with the universal ...

Yesterday 3:56 PM ET·3 min read

11 articles from 4 publishers

Conflict

US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Ground Operation Preparations

The U.S.-Iran conflict has intensified significantly over the past month, with both sides escalating military actions and deploying additional forces to the Middle East. According to multiple reports, the United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles since hostilities began on Fe...

Yesterday 3:53 PM ET·3 min read

128 articles from 18 publishers

Space

Artemis II Launches First Lunar Crew Since 1972

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, marking humanity's first lunar voyage with astronauts since the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. The crew consists of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian...

Yesterday 2:09 PM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 5 publishers

Conflict

Iran Recruits Children Amid Conflict Escalation

Iran has intensified its recruitment of children into military roles tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Children as young as 12 are being deployed in operational patrols, checkpoints, and intelligence activiti...

Yesterday 2:07 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Diplomacy

US Deports 12 to Uganda Under Migration Pact

A flight carrying 12 people deported from the United States has landed in Uganda under a bilateral migration agreement between the two countries. This marks the first such transfer since the deal was signed in August 2023. The Ugandan Law Society condemned the arrivals, describing the process as 'un...

Yesterday 2:04 PM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Conflict

Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure Impacts Global Shipping

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28. The closure has significantly impacted global shipping and caused skyrocketing oil prices. A French-owned container ship recently passed through the strait, marking ...

Yesterday 2:04 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Golf

Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charges After Florida Crash

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, Friday afternoon. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods showed signs of impairment but registered 0.00 on a Breathalyzer test. He refused a ur...

Yesterday 2:01 PM ET·2 min read

14 articles from 7 publishers

Space

Artemis II Enters Lunar Trajectory

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully entered lunar trajectory on April 4 after completing a critical engine burn, marking humanity’s first journey to the moon in over five decades. The colossal Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carried four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch of ...

Yesterday 12:13 PM ET·4 min read

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Trump Orders National Voter List and Tightens Mail-In Rules

Senate Sends DHS Funding Bill Back to House