Washington—Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of California has died unexpectedly at the age of 65, fellow lawmakers confirmed Tuesday, sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill at a critical political moment. The cause of death has not yet been made public. LaMalfa, first elected to Congress in 2013, represented a largely rural Northern California district. Before entering national…
Former US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a strike on a large facility in Venezuela linked to drug-smuggling operations. The claim suggests a possible escalation in Washington’s pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Speaking publicly, Trump said the target was a dock area where boats were allegedly loaded with drugs. He…
A federal judge in the U.S. has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media activist Imran Ahmed. Ahmed challenged the government’s decision to revoke his visa. The ruling gives him time to defend his case in court and protect his rights as a permanent resident. Visa Denial Draws International Attention Ahmed, who founded the…
The U.S. Department of Justice has released its largest batch to date of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, making public more than 11,000 pages this week under federal disclosure requirements. The new material adds fresh details to a sprawling case that has captivated the public for years—while reigniting bipartisan criticism over the extent of redactions….
The latest release of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has landed with disappointment across parts of former President Donald Trump’s political base. Attorney General Pam Bondi described the Trump administration as “the most transparent in American history” while discussing the release of records related to last year’s attempted assassination of Trump. However,…
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse say they are disappointed and uneasy after the US Department of Justice released only part of its long-promised document archive. The files were made public before a legal deadline on Friday, but many pages were heavily redacted. Some documents were later removed from the department’s website, raising new questions about…
The Trump administration has launched a legal challenge against a Georgia county. Officials are seeking the release of voting materials from the 2020 US presidential election. The lawsuit was filed by the US Department of Justice and targets Fulton County. It seeks access to several types of election records. These records include used and voided…
US President Donald Trump has signaled that Netflix’s proposed $72 billion (£54 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s film studio and HBO streaming assets may face scrutiny from his administration, citing potential competition concerns. Speaking at an event in Washington, DC on Sunday, Mr Trump noted that Netflix already holds a “very big market share”…
The United States has suspended the processing of immigration applications connected to 19 countries already listed under a federal travel ban, according to an internal government memo. The directive instructs immigration officers to pause all final decisions, including approvals and denials, and to halt naturalization ceremonies for migrants who were close to receiving US citizenship….
A child’s birthday celebration at a Stockton restaurant ended in tragedy on Saturday evening when a burst of gunfire left four people dead and at least 10 others injured, according to authorities in San Joaquin County. A family had organized the party at a restaurant in the northern California city when shots rang out shortly…
