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A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data. CBS
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For the sixth straight day, violent weather is threatening millions in the central U.S. CBS
King Charles addressed Congress Tuesday amid tension in the so-called special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Earlier in the day, private comments by the British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Christian Turner, leaked to the Financial Times. Turner said that to him it seemed the "only country" to have a "special relationship" with the United States was "probably Israel." CBS
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But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly. CBS
VOA VIEW: Tariff refunds will cost those who get refunds more.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022. CBS
Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient. CNBC
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Trump had accused the former FBI Director Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in an Instagram post. CNBC
The Pentagon's AI chief discussed the DOD's expanded use of Google Gemini after the blacklisting of Anthropic. CNBC
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The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since February, as Congress continues to look for a compromise to fund the agency. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The publicans should stand up.
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The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies. CNBC
A Texas man was arrested after repeatedly trying to breach CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, over four days despite multiple warnings to stay away. FOX News
Illegal immigrant Rajinder Kumar was arrested by ICE after being released from jail by Oregon officials, DHS says. He is accused of causing a crash that killed a newlywed couple. FOX News
A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions has been extradited from Italy to face federal charges, Kash Patel announced. FOX News
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A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California. FOX News
A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again." FOX News
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Purdue Pharma to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties, clearing the way for its bankruptcy settlement. UPI
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Supreme Court justices will decide whether a U.S. tech firm is liable for aiding the Chinese government's alleged torture of a spiritual minority. UPI
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Average gas prices in the United States hit $4.18 on Tuesday, their highest level since the Iran conflict started, as peace talks stalled again. UPI
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While about one-third of Americans expect driverless cars to be common within five years, only 19% say they would own one. UPI
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Essayli noted that his office had authorized immediate arrests for such assaults, and that individuals caught on video throwing concrete blocks and other projectiles would be identified, arrested, and charged with federal felonies. Investigations into potential additional federal charges remain ongoing. “Federal agents have started arresting those who assaulted our personnel at theLso Angeles courthouse. To those who were smashing concrete blocks and throwing them at our officers, we have you on video. We will find you and arrest you too. You’ve been warned,” Essayli announced on X. Dems are losing big time.
In response to violence against federal officers and property during Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in downtown L.A. — where demonstrators threw projectiles at personnel near the U.S. Courthouse and Metropolitan Detention Center — First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli publicly warned on social media that federal agents have begun arresting those who assaulted personnel. Dems are losing big time.
A confrontation occurred at the U.S. Courthouse and Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles during a chaotic “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration. While the primary demonstration at Gloria Molina Grand Park started out somewhat “tame,” a far-left splinter group escalated the situation by targeting the federal complex with concrete blocks and other projectiles, leading the LAPD to issue a citywide tactical alert and a formal dispersal order. Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls to defend the buildings and personnel, resulting in at least 75 arrests and severe injuries to two officers.
Acting in coordination with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, Essayli warned that federal agents have begun a sweep of arrests targeting individuals accused of assaulting courthouse personnel and law enforcement officers. Additionally, investigators are also reviewing surveillance footage to identify further suspects involved in the unrest.
