Goldman Counsel Faces Congress Over Epstein Links
Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler is set to face intense questioning before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as lawmakers continue investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with influential figures in politics and...
Federal Appeals Court Ends Decades-Old School Desegregation Oversight in Louisiana
A U.S. federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of the Concordia Parish School Board in Louisiana, bringing an end to a desegregation mandate that originated during the civil...
California, 11 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
California and 11 other U.S. states have filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would create an entertainment giant with excessive control...
DOJ Probes UAW President Shawn Fain Over Alleged Misconduct
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a grand jury investigation into allegations against United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, according to internal union documents reviewed by Reuters. The investigation stems from findings...
Hungary Moves to Create Anti-Corruption Office
Hungary’s government has introduced a bill in parliament to establish a new anti-corruption office, fulfilling a key election pledge made by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The proposed National Asset Protection and Recovery Office will...
Trump Refuses to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill, Measure Likely to Become Law
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, describing it as “a big yawn” and saying he is withholding his signature in protest over the Senate’s...
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Penalty Claim in Youth Addiction Lawsuit
Meta Platforms has revealed that four U.S. states are seeking nearly $1.4 trillion in penalties over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally designed to addict young users while misleading the public about the...
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes U.S. Senate Campaign Finance Landscape
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling eliminating limits on coordinated campaign spending between political candidates and national party committees is expected to significantly alter the financial dynamics of the upcoming Senate elections. The decision...
Former U.S. Olympic Canoeist Indicted Over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage
A former U.S. Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, has been indicted on a felony charge of destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. According to court...
Peru Declares Emergency Across 796 Districts Ahead of El Niño Rains
Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in 796 districts—around 40% of the country—as authorities prepare for heavy rainfall linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. The emergency measure is intended to reduce...