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Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary on Friday, more than a year after she was caught breaking into her stepmother’s home. Mitchell had faced bipartisan calls to resign following her arrest, though some defended her right to due process. She faces anywhere from a minimum of six months to a maximum … Read more
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday night that she will refer a newly declassified 2016 memo to the Department of Justice for potential criminal prosecution, calling it a bombshell revelation in the Russian collusion narrative. The memo reveals, for the first time, that U.S. intelligence officials had concluded Russia did not play a … Read more
A long-time lobbyist in Minnesota faces criminal charges after reportedly threatening to shoot politicians at the Minnesota Capitol, describing how much ammunition he had and intending to “blow somebody’s face off.” Jonathan Bohn, 41, of Woodbury, is charged with one count of threats of violence after a Waconia homeowner contacted the Carver County Sheriff’s Office on June … Read more
Something major is unfolding in Washington, D.C. Just moments ago, the Secret Service locked down the White House front lawn under high alert protocols. Members of the press were immediately relocated to the briefing room with no clear explanation given. The lockdown appears to have happened suddenly, as shown in a video posted to Facebook, … Read more
Social Media Reacts to Trump’s Forgetfulness Over Fed Chair Appointment A video showing President Donald Trump forgetting a major detail has sparked widespread concern about his mental well-being. Trump Criticizes Powell—But Forgets He Appointed Him Earlier this week, Trump addressed the press from the Oval Office. He criticized Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, … Read more
AOC Sparks Legal Controversy After Accusing Trump on Social Media Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is drawing intense criticism—and potential legal scrutiny—after making a controversial statement on social media that referred to former President Donald Trump as a “rapist.” In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Ocasio-Cortez suggested that Trump was responsible for delaying the … Read more
A longtime Voice of America employee was arrested Thursday, accused of threatening to kill far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, along with her staff and their families, including a call in which he allegedly vowed to shoot the congresswoman “between the eyes” with an AK-47. According to the Justice Department, 64-year-old Seth Jason of Edgewater, Maryland, … Read more
Venezuela on Friday released 10 jailed U.S. citizens and permanent residents in a deal that secured the return of dozens of migrants previously deported by the United States to El Salvador under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, officials confirmed. The three-nation agreement marks a diplomatic win for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, advances President Donald Trump’s … Read more
A moderate Senate Republican who has served in the upper chamber for years is in trouble politically back home ahead of a reelection campaign. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has seen her approval rating decline during a turbulent summer session in which she frequently broke ranks with her party and President Donald Trump on … Read more
President Donald Trump has filed a massive libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, its parent company, and two of its reporters over what he calls a false and defamatory story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in Miami, seeks at least $20 billion in damages. It centers around … Read more