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Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego Backs Controversial GOP Immigration Bill Laken Riley Act
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant. The legislation, which passed the House on Tuesday with bipartisan support, mandates stricter detention requirements for undocumented immigrants accused of theft or burglary and grants states new authority to sue the federal government over immigration policies. 
Senator Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) announced his support for the Laken Riley Act, a controversial Republican-backed immigration bill named after a Georgia nursing student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant. The legislation, which passed the House on Tuesday with bipartisan support, mandates stricter detention requirements for undocumented immigrants accused of theft or burglary and grants states new authority to sue the federal government over immigration policies. -
Trump Mulls Declaring National Economic Emergency to Justify Broad Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify the implementation of universal tariffs on imports, a move that could redefine the United States' approach to global trade. The plan, revealed by sources familiar with the matter, would leverage the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to provide Trump with sweeping authority to manage imports during what he designates as a national crisis. 
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify the implementation of universal tariffs on imports, a move that could redefine the United States' approach to global trade. The plan, revealed by sources familiar with the matter, would leverage the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to provide Trump with sweeping authority to manage imports during what he designates as a national crisis. -
Biden Administration in Talks with Taliban to Exchange Guantanamo Detainee for American Hostages
The Biden administration is engaged in delicate negotiations with the Taliban over a potential prisoner exchange involving three American citizens detained in Afghanistan and Muhammad Rahim al Afghani, a Guantanamo Bay prisoner alleged to have been a senior aide to Osama bin Laden. The talks, ongoing since mid-2024, have intensified as President Biden's term nears its end, with families of the detained Americans expressing growing frustration over the prolonged stalemate. 
The Biden administration is engaged in delicate negotiations with the Taliban over a potential prisoner exchange involving three American citizens detained in Afghanistan and Muhammad Rahim al Afghani, a Guantanamo Bay prisoner alleged to have been a senior aide to Osama bin Laden. The talks, ongoing since mid-2024, have intensified as President Biden's term nears its end, with families of the detained Americans expressing growing frustration over the prolonged stalemate. -
Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Halt Sentencing in Hush Money Case
A New York appellate judge has denied President-elect Donald Trump's emergency motion to halt his scheduled sentencing in the hush money case, ensuring the proceedings will go forward as planned on Friday, January 10. Trump, convicted in May 2024 on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, had sought to delay the sentencing, citing presidential immunity and potential disruptions to his transition into office. 
A New York appellate judge has denied President-elect Donald Trump's emergency motion to halt his scheduled sentencing in the hush money case, ensuring the proceedings will go forward as planned on Friday, January 10. Trump, convicted in May 2024 on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, had sought to delay the sentencing, citing presidential immunity and potential disruptions to his transition into office. -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Condemns Elon Musk's 'Lies and Misinformation'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of spreading "lies and misinformation" that threaten the integrity of the United Kingdom's democracy. Starmer's comments come after Musk used his social media platform, X, to launch a series of attacks on the Labour government and several high-profile officials, including Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister. 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of spreading "lies and misinformation" that threaten the integrity of the United Kingdom's democracy. Starmer's comments come after Musk used his social media platform, X, to launch a series of attacks on the Labour government and several high-profile officials, including Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister. -
Pentagon Reaches Landmark Settlement to Restore LGBTQ+ Veterans' Benefits and Honor
The Pentagon has reached a landmark settlement with a group of LGBTQ+ veterans, streamlining the process for those discharged under the discriminatory "don't ask, don't tell" policy to have their records corrected and their benefits restored. This settlement, which still awaits federal court approval, could impact thousands of former service members who were dismissed because of their sexual orientation. 
The Pentagon has reached a landmark settlement with a group of LGBTQ+ veterans, streamlining the process for those discharged under the discriminatory "don't ask, don't tell" policy to have their records corrected and their benefits restored. This settlement, which still awaits federal court approval, could impact thousands of former service members who were dismissed because of their sexual orientation. -
Capitol Braces for Unprecedented Security as Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardon Strategy Stirs Speculation
Four years after the storming of the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, Congress convenes under heavy security to certify Trump's 2024 presidential election victory, marking his return to the White House despite his unprecedented legal history. The event underscores the political transformation since the January 6, 2021, attack and its lingering implications on American democracy. 
Four years after the storming of the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, Congress convenes under heavy security to certify Trump's 2024 presidential election victory, marking his return to the White House despite his unprecedented legal history. The event underscores the political transformation since the January 6, 2021, attack and its lingering implications on American democracy. -
Decorated Green Beret Who Died in Las Vegas Blast Shared Struggles with PTSD and Trauma After Afghanistan
On New Year's Day, a highly decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, died by suicide in a tragic and dramatic explosion outside the Trump International Las Vegas Hotel. The 37-year-old soldier, known for his exemplary military service, left behind messages revealing his internal struggles and frustrations, shedding light on the toll of combat and the challenges of mental health support within the military. 
On New Year's Day, a highly decorated Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, died by suicide in a tragic and dramatic explosion outside the Trump International Las Vegas Hotel. The 37-year-old soldier, known for his exemplary military service, left behind messages revealing his internal struggles and frustrations, shedding light on the toll of combat and the challenges of mental health support within the military. -
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Integrity Tech for Flax Typhoon Hacking Activities
The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group on Friday, accusing the cybersecurity company of orchestrating widespread hacking campaigns under the state-sponsored group known as "Flax Typhoon." The decision, announced by the Treasury Department and the State Department, marks a significant escalation in Washington's efforts to counter Chinese cyberespionage targeting critical infrastructure and sensitive sectors worldwide. 
The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group on Friday, accusing the cybersecurity company of orchestrating widespread hacking campaigns under the state-sponsored group known as "Flax Typhoon." The decision, announced by the Treasury Department and the State Department, marks a significant escalation in Washington's efforts to counter Chinese cyberespionage targeting critical infrastructure and sensitive sectors worldwide. -
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel, Citing National Security Risks
President Joe Biden on Friday officially blocked the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, marking a significant assertion of executive authority. The decision underscores the administration's commitment to protecting domestic control over critical industries amid intensifying geopolitical and economic concerns. 
President Joe Biden on Friday officially blocked the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, marking a significant assertion of executive authority. The decision underscores the administration's commitment to protecting domestic control over critical industries amid intensifying geopolitical and economic concerns.
