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FBI Confirms New Orleans Attacker Was ‘100% Inspired by ISIS’ in Deadly New Year’s Rampage and Planned Family Killings
Federal authorities confirmed Thursday that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the perpetrator behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, acted alone in what they described as an Islamic State (IS)-inspired act of terrorism. The assault, carried out with a rented pickup truck, left 14 dead and at least 30 injured in the heart of the city's famed French Quarter. 
Federal authorities confirmed Thursday that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the perpetrator behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, acted alone in what they described as an Islamic State (IS)-inspired act of terrorism. The assault, carried out with a rented pickup truck, left 14 dead and at least 30 injured in the heart of the city's famed French Quarter. -
Virginia Man Arrested After FBI Finds Over 150 Homemade Bombs, Marking Largest Seizure in Agency’s History
Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man in what is being described as the largest seizure of completed explosive devices in FBI history. Brad Spafford, 36, was taken into custody on December 17 at his Isle of Wight County home, where agents discovered over 150 homemade bombs and a short-barrel rifle, court filings revealed. Spafford faces charges of unlawful possession of the unregistered firearm, with additional charges related to the explosives likely forthcoming. 
Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man in what is being described as the largest seizure of completed explosive devices in FBI history. Brad Spafford, 36, was taken into custody on December 17 at his Isle of Wight County home, where agents discovered over 150 homemade bombs and a short-barrel rifle, court filings revealed. Spafford faces charges of unlawful possession of the unregistered firearm, with additional charges related to the explosives likely forthcoming. -
MTA Greenlit for $9 Manhattan Congestion Toll After Federal Court Ruling, But NJ Vows to Keep Fighting
New York City is poised to implement the nation's first congestion toll, set to begin on January 5, following a federal judge's ruling that largely sided with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The controversial $9 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street has ignited fierce opposition from New Jersey officials, who argue it will harm their communities by diverting traffic and increasing pollution. 
New York City is poised to implement the nation's first congestion toll, set to begin on January 5, following a federal judge's ruling that largely sided with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The controversial $9 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street has ignited fierce opposition from New Jersey officials, who argue it will harm their communities by diverting traffic and increasing pollution. -
China-Linked Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Treasury Systems in 'Major Cybersecurity Incident'
The U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The attackers gained access to several Treasury workstations and unclassified documents by exploiting vulnerabilities in a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, which Treasury officials classified as a "major cybersecurity incident," has intensified concerns over cybersecurity threats from foreign actors. 
The U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The attackers gained access to several Treasury workstations and unclassified documents by exploiting vulnerabilities in a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, which Treasury officials classified as a "major cybersecurity incident," has intensified concerns over cybersecurity threats from foreign actors. -
Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case
A federal appeals court has upheld the $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump in the high-profile case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant development in the legal battles surrounding the former president. The case centered on Carroll's allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation by Trump when she went public with her claims decades later. 
A federal appeals court has upheld the $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump in the high-profile case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant development in the legal battles surrounding the former president. The case centered on Carroll's allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation by Trump when she went public with her claims decades later. -
U.S. Ramps Up Ukraine Support with $2.5 Billion Aid Package Before Trump’s Inauguration
President Joe Biden announced Monday a nearly $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster the country's defenses against Russia's ongoing invasion as his administration seeks to maximize support before the transition of power in January. The package underscores the administration's urgency to strengthen Ukraine's position amid concerns over future U.S. assistance under President-elect Donald Trump. 
President Joe Biden announced Monday a nearly $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, aiming to bolster the country's defenses against Russia's ongoing invasion as his administration seeks to maximize support before the transition of power in January. The package underscores the administration's urgency to strengthen Ukraine's position amid concerns over future U.S. assistance under President-elect Donald Trump. -
Jimmy Carter, Longest-Living U.S. President, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His death was confirmed by his son, James E. Carter III, to The Washington Post. The Carter Center also announced the news on social media, bringing to a close a life defined by dedication to public service, humanitarian work, and advocacy for peace. 
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His death was confirmed by his son, James E. Carter III, to The Washington Post. The Carter Center also announced the news on social media, bringing to a close a life defined by dedication to public service, humanitarian work, and advocacy for peace. -
Musk Declares ‘War’ Over H-1B Visa Program, Deepens Rift Among Trump Supporters
Billionaire Elon Musk's staunch defense of the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers has ignited a fierce debate within President-elect Donald Trump's coalition, highlighting a growing divide between the tech industry and Trump's traditional base. Musk's outspoken stance, which included branding some critics as "hateful, unrepentant racists," underscores the escalating tensions over the contentious immigration policy. 
Billionaire Elon Musk's staunch defense of the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers has ignited a fierce debate within President-elect Donald Trump's coalition, highlighting a growing divide between the tech industry and Trump's traditional base. Musk's outspoken stance, which included branding some critics as "hateful, unrepentant racists," underscores the escalating tensions over the contentious immigration policy. -
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a looming TikTok ban, emphasizing the need for a negotiated resolution that addresses national security concerns while preserving the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans. The plea, outlined in a legal brief filed Friday, underscores the contentious debate surrounding the popular social media platform, which has more than 170 million users in the United States. 
President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a looming TikTok ban, emphasizing the need for a negotiated resolution that addresses national security concerns while preserving the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans. The plea, outlined in a legal brief filed Friday, underscores the contentious debate surrounding the popular social media platform, which has more than 170 million users in the United States. -
Trump’s Fiery Christmas Message Targets Clemency Recipients, Foreign Policy, and Political Opponents
President-elect Donald Trump delivered a striking and controversial Christmas message this week, taking aim at federal death row inmates recently granted clemency by President Joe Biden, political opponents, and even foreign leaders. The remarks, posted on Trump's Truth Social platform, have reignited political tensions as his inauguration approaches. 
President-elect Donald Trump delivered a striking and controversial Christmas message this week, taking aim at federal death row inmates recently granted clemency by President Joe Biden, political opponents, and even foreign leaders. The remarks, posted on Trump's Truth Social platform, have reignited political tensions as his inauguration approaches.
