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New JFK Assassination Files Released; Historians Cautious on Major Revelations
The U.S. National Archives released more than 63,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, following a directive from former President Donald Trump. The release includes thousands of pages without the redactions that have long fueled conspiracy theories and frustrated historians. The U.S. National Archives released more than 63,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, following a directive from former President Donald Trump. The release includes thousands of pages without the redactions that have long fueled conspiracy theories and frustrated historians. -
China Calls VOA ‘Dirty Rag’ as Trump Shuts Down U.S. Broadcasters, Kremlin Declares ‘Holiday’
Beijing and Moscow reacted swiftly and favorably this week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order shuttering Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and other U.S.-funded broadcasters long tasked with countering authoritarian narratives. Chinese and Russian state media outlets celebrated the decision, framing it as a victory against what they described as decades of hostile propaganda. Beijing and Moscow reacted swiftly and favorably this week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order shuttering Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and other U.S.-funded broadcasters long tasked with countering authoritarian narratives. Chinese and Russian state media outlets celebrated the decision, framing it as a victory against what they described as decades of hostile propaganda. -
Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump announced Monday he is terminating Secret Service protection for President Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, effective immediately. Trump criticized the number of agents assigned to the pair and questioned the necessity of the extended coverage. President Donald Trump announced Monday he is terminating Secret Service protection for President Joe Biden's adult children, Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, effective immediately. Trump criticized the number of agents assigned to the pair and questioned the necessity of the extended coverage. -
Luigi Mangione Claims Police Used Snack to Illegally Obtain DNA Sample During McDonald’s Arrest
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive in New York City, is seeking to suppress key evidence obtained during his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, arguing police violated his constitutional rights by using deceptive tactics to collect his DNA. Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive in New York City, is seeking to suppress key evidence obtained during his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, arguing police violated his constitutional rights by using deceptive tactics to collect his DNA. -
French Politician Tells Trump’s America to Return Statue of Liberty Over Ukraine Stance
A French politician has stirred international headlines after calling on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's recent foreign policy decisions, particularly his suspension of military aid to Ukraine. A French politician has stirred international headlines after calling on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's recent foreign policy decisions, particularly his suspension of military aid to Ukraine. -
Trump Declares Biden’s Pardons ‘Void’ Over Autopen Use, Targets Jan. 6 Committee
Former President Donald Trump on Monday declared that all last-minute pardons issued by President Joe Biden using an autopen are "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect," and vowed to launch investigations into members of the House Jan. 6 select committee who received clemency. Former President Donald Trump on Monday declared that all last-minute pardons issued by President Joe Biden using an autopen are "void, vacant, and of no further force or effect," and vowed to launch investigations into members of the House Jan. 6 select committee who received clemency. -
Trump Administration Deports 250 Alleged Gang Members Despite Federal Court Order
The Trump administration deported more than 250 migrants, including alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and MS-13, to El Salvador over the weekend, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order temporarily blocking the deportations. The Trump administration deported more than 250 migrants, including alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and MS-13, to El Salvador over the weekend, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an emergency order temporarily blocking the deportations. -
Federal Agents Arrest Second Columbia Student Over Pro-Palestinian Protests
Federal immigration authorities have arrested a second individual involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, revoking student visas as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on demonstrators. Federal immigration authorities have arrested a second individual involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, revoking student visas as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on demonstrators. -
Justin and Hailey Bieber Address Breakup Rumors
Justin and Hailey Bieber are pushing back against persistent speculation about their marriage as they adjust to life as new parents. A source close to the couple stated that while the ongoing breakup rumors are "upsetting," they remain focused on their 7-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber. Justin and Hailey Bieber are pushing back against persistent speculation about their marriage as they adjust to life as new parents. A source close to the couple stated that while the ongoing breakup rumors are "upsetting," they remain focused on their 7-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber. -
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Reinstatement of Thousands Fired by Trump Administration
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary employees who were fired last month as part of the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, requires the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury to immediately rehire the affected workers. A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary employees who were fired last month as part of the Trump administration's efforts to downsize the federal workforce. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, requires the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury to immediately rehire the affected workers.