President Trump nominated Lindsey Halligan as the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, replacing Erik Siebert, who resigned amid pressure to pursue charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Halligan, a longtime Trump associate, will oversee an office embroiled in controversy over politically motivated investigations....
MSNBC reports the FBI recorded Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, accepting $50,000 from undercover agents posing as contractors. The investigation, launched before the 2024 election, was reportedly closed by Trump's Justice Department, who called it a 'deep state' probe. While some officials believed they had a solid case,...
With a government shutdown looming on September 30th, Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are demanding a meeting with President Trump to negotiate a spending deal. Republicans, at Trump's urging, have refused talks. Democrats want to protect healthcare programs, while Republicans counter that Democratic demands are unacceptable. ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is under investigation for a social media post perceived as a threat to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The post, stating "Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today," prompted US Attorney Bill Essayli to request a Secret Service threat assessment. Newsom's...
Mary "Maggie" Cleary, a conservative lawyer who says she was falsely accused of participating in the January 6th Capitol riot, is the new acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. She replaces Erik Siebert, who resigned under pressure from President Trump. Trump reportedly wanted Siebert to pursue...
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli referred California Governor Gavin Newsom to the Secret Service for a threat assessment. This followed Newsom's social media post criticizing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The referral comes amidst ongoing tension between California and the Trump administration over immigration policies, including recent deportation...
Oklahoma lawmakers proposed legislation mandating public universities build a Charlie Kirk memorial plaza, featuring a statue and signage declaring him a 'modern civil rights leader', or face fines. This follows conservative tributes comparing Kirk to Martin Luther King Jr., a comparison rejected by King's son who cited Kirk's controversial...
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills SB 627 and SB 805, requiring identification of law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, and banning face coverings during operations. The legislation, opposed by the Trump administration, aims to prevent secretive policing practices and follows ICE raids criticized for targeting Latinos and other...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state on Sunday. This follows a July statement indicating a shift in British foreign policy, contingent on Israeli actions. The decision, drawing criticism from Israel and some Conservatives, cites worsening conditions in Gaza and continued Israeli...
Protests in Nepal led to the overthrow of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli after police fired on anti-corruption demonstrators, resulting in over 70 deaths. The unrest, fueled by youth anger over corruption and inequality, saw widespread violence and looting. Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female chief justice, became interim...
