Legislation ending the government shutdown was approved by six Democratic members of the House, defying party leadership. Passed by 222 to 209, the bipartisan motion protects food assistance services that affect over 42 million Americans and restores funding through January 30, 2026. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, Rep. Adam Gray of California, Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, and Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York emphasized that the necessity to restore essential services and the needs of constituents made their decision. Concerns about the shutdown’s effects on federal workers,…
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Jonathan Braun, a convicted New York drug trafficker whose sentence was commuted by former President Donald Trump in 2021, has been ordered to serve 27 months in federal prison for violating the conditions of his release through a series of violent and predatory offenses. The 42-year-old’s new charges include physically assaulting a hospital nurse by swinging an IV pole, sexually groping his family nanny, threatening a synagogue member, assaulting a young child, and repeatedly evading bridge tolls. These offenses took place after Braun’s early release from a ten-year sentence for a massive marijuana importation and loan-sharking operation. During his court…
Newly surfaced FBI records reveal that former Special Counsel Jack Smith met with then-Director Christopher Wray on May 24, 2023 — a day before the FBI issued a “significant case notification” tied to the January 6 United States Capitol attack and related activities. The internal alert, filed by the bureau’s Criminal Investigative Division, marked Smith’s inquiry into what it labeled a “sensitive investigative matter” that had caught the attention of top federal leadership. The timing of the meeting and the memo raises fresh questions about the level of coordination between Smith’s special-counsel team and senior FBI officials during the investigation.…
Congressman Eric Swalwell of California is facing a federal criminal referral based on accusations that he misrepresented his Washington, D.C., home as his primary residence to secure favorable loan terms. The referral, issued by the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, signals possible charges for mortgage, insurance and tax fraud stemming from the 2020 purchase of a $1.2 million property in D.C. Swalwell, now a target of the United States Department of Justice inquiry, purchased the residence in a neighborhood near the U.S. Capitol. The allegations detail that multiple loans and refinancing agreements were granted on the basis of…
The Department of Justice under President Trump has opened a criminal investigation into California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, focusing on allegations that he improperly obtained and refinanced a $1.2 million Washington, D.C., home by falsely claiming it as his primary residence. According to federal documents, investigators are reviewing whether Swalwell misrepresented key details on loan applications and whether related tax filings were also inaccurate. The probe centers on mortgage records from multiple lenders, including a 2022 refinancing deal that reportedly offered Swalwell more favorable terms than would be available for a secondary residence. Officials are examining whether the congressman actually…
A prominent Turning Point USA insider has issued a blistering public attack against conservative commentator Candace Owens, escalating a rapidly growing conflict inside one of the nation’s most influential right-wing youth organizations. The dispute centers on Owens’ recent allegations involving Erika Kirk — widow of the late Charlie Kirk — whom Owens suggested may have had hidden involvement in circumstances surrounding his assassination. The TPUSA insider, widely referred to as the group’s “heiress” due to her deep ties to the organization’s leadership circle, denounced Owens’ remarks as “heinous” and “beyond reckless.” She accused Owens of exploiting a tragedy for attention…
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut has intensified the debate over the direction of Democratic leadership in the Senate, publicly urging the party to embrace “more effective leadership” at a time when internal divisions are becoming increasingly visible. His remarks arrive as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces mounting scrutiny from within his own caucus over strategy, unity and the party’s ability to counter a resurgent Republican agenda. Murphy’s comments followed a series of high-profile votes in which several Democrats broke ranks and sided with legislation supported by former President Donald Trump. The defections have raised questions about Schumer’s capacity to…
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was admitted to a Pittsburgh hospital early Thursday after collapsing during a morning walk near his residence in Braddock. According to his office, the episode stemmed from a flare-up of ventricular fibrillation — an abnormal heart rhythm — which caused him to feel light-headed and fall, striking his face and sustaining minor injuries. Medical staff determined the incident was not caused by a stroke or seizure, but elected to keep Fetterman under observation and adjust his medication as a precaution. His team described him as “doing well” and thanked the medical responders and hospital staff…
A violent incident unfolded Wednesday night at the Newark office of Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba, in which an individual forced entry, destroyed property and fled the scene, officials say. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the investigation, condemning the attack and pledging full pursuit of the suspect. According to reports, the intruder initially arrived with a weapon, was denied entry, later returned unarmed and gained access through security. Once inside, the person vandalised the office before escaping. Habba, a former attorney for Donald Trump serving in a temporary federal post, was unharmed and said she would…
In a rare bipartisan move, former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Mike Pompeo have openly teamed up, cautioning that internal debates within the U.S. Department of Defense over a “spheres of influence” strategy could allow competing countries to gain footing. According to Clinton, some Pentagon strategists have proposed a scenario in which China would establish dominance in East Asia and Russia would control Eastern Europe, with the United States mostly limiting itself to the Western Hemisphere. She referred to that situation as a “disaster” that would harm American reputation and “in relation to our main issue, which is the…
Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is reportedly in a relationship with Roxanna Valenzuela, the mayor of South Tucson and a mother of two. Sources say the pair’s connection emerged during the summer and overlapped with de Blasio’s previous 10-month relationship with progressive activist Nomiki Konst. Friends of de Blasio say they are worried his new dating situation may be stressing him emotionally. Valenzuela allegedly followed de Blasio to New York after their relationship turned rocky and purportedly pressured him to cancel a scheduled trip in Puerto Rico so he could address her surprise visit. Some of de…
A batch of newly released emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein includes a message in which Epstein states that the widely circulated photograph showing Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre was real. In the 2011 communication, Epstein confirms she “was on my plane, and yes she had her picture taken with Andrew.” The image, first published in 2011, depicts Giuffre at age 17 with Andrew’s arm around her waist at the London home of Ghislaine Maxwell. Andrew had publicly questioned the photo’s authenticity and maintained that he did not remember meeting Giuffre. Additional correspondence shows Prince Andrew…
The construction of the Obama Foundation’s $850 million centre at Chicago’s historic Jackson Park has sparked controversy after critics say the project swept aside protected public land and a long-standing women’s garden to build what they call a towering, self-referential structure. Designed to rise approximately 240 feet and covering 20 acres of the park, the development attracted scrutiny for its rounding up of land at just $10 under a 99-year agreement. Opponents argue the use of a public lakefront park—created for the 1893 World’s Fair—to house a massive centre undermines the park’s original purpose of open, democratic access. They also…
A California judge is facing sharp backlash after ordering the release of an accused murderer without requiring a single dollar in bail, even as prosecutors outlined what they described as clear gang connections and a history of violence. The suspect, whose full name was withheld in court documents, is charged in a 2017 shooting outside a nightclub that left a 21-year-old man dead and a 24-year-old woman seriously injured. According to investigators, the attack was believed to be tied to an ongoing gang dispute, and the suspect was identified as a key participant after a lengthy investigation. The case had…
A 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran in Studio City, Los Angeles, is recovering after gunfire ended a violent home invasion. The man says he intervened when a naked intruder broke into the apartment of a female neighbor early Friday morning and began screaming and acting erratically. According to the veteran, he warned the intruder that he was armed and had contacted the authorities. When the suspect forced him to the ground and fractured both his legs during the struggle, the veteran drew his weapon and fired two or three shots, fatally wounding the intruder. The veteran underwent emergency surgery and remains…