New Mexico’s attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer Darren Indyke and an accountant. The lawsuit says they helped Epstein's illegal sex trafficking and hid evidence of abuse at a New Mexico ranch.
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The lawsuit was announced by the New Mexico attorney general’s office.
Darren Indyke was Jeffrey Epstein’s personal attorney.
An accountant working for Epstein is also named in the lawsuit.
The complaint accuses them of helping Epstein with sex trafficking activities.
The abuse involved young women and girls at a remote ranch in New Mexico.
The lawsuit says they helped cover up Epstein’s crimes.
Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of serious sex crimes in the past.
The case focuses on their role in facilitating and hiding the illegal activity.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed strong disapproval of some Republicans who complained about an attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race. The ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of lying, and mentions past family abuse.
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Vice President JD Vance called Republican complaints about the ad "whining."
The ad is run by Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate in the Ohio governor’s race.
Donna Arthur, Amy Acton's estranged mother, appears in the ad.
Donna Arthur accuses Amy Acton of being untruthful in the ad.
The ad references abuse Amy Acton suffered in childhood involving her stepfather.
The controversy has caused division within the Republican party in Ohio.
The Ohio governor’s race is a competitive political contest with negative campaigning.
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Ohio candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton, accusing Acton of lying about her past. The ad has drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats, including those who previously supported Ramaswamy, and sparked a debate about the use of personal and sensitive family issues in political campaigns.
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The ad shows Amy Acton’s mother calling her a liar and denying claims about her difficult childhood.
Amy Acton has publicly shared that she faced sexual abuse and homelessness as a child.
Acton’s brother confirmed some elements of their difficult past, including time living in a tent and their mother losing custody after abuse allegations.
Ramaswamy’s campaign said they would spend $4 million airing this ad in the final days before the election.
Many Republicans criticized the ad, including Meghan McCain and Nikki Haley.
The Acton campaign called the ad a low political attack and said it exploited Amy’s history of abuse.
The Columbus Dispatch editorial board endorsed Acton and condemned the ad as inappropriate.
The controversy has become a significant issue ahead of the November 3 Ohio governor’s race.
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A federal judge ruled against President Trump’s claim that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can dismiss lawsuits about pollution from data centers. The case involves a lawsuit by the NAACP against Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI for operating gas turbines without permits, which could harm nearby mostly Black communities.
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The NAACP sued SpaceXAI over unpermitted gas turbines at a data center in Memphis, Tennessee.
The lawsuit seeks to force SpaceXAI to use the best pollution control technology and impose fines of up to $124,426 per day for violations.
President Trump argued that the EPA has the power to dismiss any Clean Air Act lawsuit whenever it wants.
A federal judge rejected this claim, saying the Clean Air Act does not allow the EPA to unilaterally dismiss citizen lawsuits.
The NAACP said the Clean Air Act protects citizens’ rights to sue to stop pollution when the government doesn’t act.
Environmental groups, including Earthjustice, support the lawsuit and oppose President Trump’s attempt to block it.
The ruling is seen as important because use of unpermitted gas turbines is common in the AI data center industry.
The judge said President Trump’s legal argument has no basis in federal law and would give excessive power to block pollution lawsuits.
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Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been visiting homes in some U.S. states to check for possible noncitizen voters before the midterm elections. This information comes from an investigation by CBS News.
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DHS agents have been knocking on doors searching for people who might be noncitizen voters.
The searches are happening ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
The information was revealed through a CBS News investigation.
The goal is to find any noncitizens who may have voted or plan to vote in the elections.
This activity is taking place in several states across the country.
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A former Conservative election candidate, Jack Ross, has been suspended from the party after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers and brokering violent acts. Scottish police are reviewing the case for possible criminal activity following an Al Jazeera documentary exposing these claims.
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Jack Ross was filmed offering to arrange violent acts such as kicking, stabbing, shooting, or killing for money.
Ross introduced an undercover reporter to a violent criminal linked to the Ulster Volunteer Force, a paramilitary group.
Scottish police are reviewing the documentary for potential criminal charges.
Ross is the CEO of Turning Point UK, which has ties to a group founded by US Republican commentator Charlie Kirk.
Ross has advised Conservative MPs and appeared with high-profile politicians, including Boris Johnson.
Ross reportedly acted on behalf of the Zimbabwe government to pay for a fake political rally and requested violent actions.
The Conservative Party suspended Ross immediately after the story was published, pending investigation.
Turning Point UK has been involved in anti-migrant protests, and its chief operating officer is associated with the far-right UK Independence Party.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed strong feelings against Republicans who complained about a campaign ad targeting Amy Acton. He said he is more focused on helping Republican candidates in upcoming elections than on the ad’s content.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke on Wednesday about a campaign ad against Amy Acton.
The ad included Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Some Republicans criticized the ad as inappropriate.
Vance said he is "disgusted" by those Republicans who are complaining.
He stated he is focused on supporting Republican candidates for the midterm elections.
Vance made these remarks during his first public comments on the ad.
He also mentioned that Democrats' plans for the country are a bigger concern than the ad.
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A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, during an incident involving a shoplifting suspect trying to drive away from a Walmart. The Mississippi Attorney General said the officer’s use of force was justified and no charges will be filed, but the family and their lawyer are demanding the release of body camera footage.
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The shooting happened on June 14, 2026, outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Police were responding to a report of shoplifting and tried to stop a car leaving the scene.
Kohen Wiley was in the car, held by a woman who was a friend of his mother.
An officer fired at the car when it moved forward and nearly hit an officer.
Kohen was taken to a hospital but died from the injuries.
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office reviewed the case and said the shooting was justified.
Kohen’s family denies any shoplifting and has not been charged.
The family’s lawyer, Ben Crump, and the community are asking for the body camera footage to be released.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety plans to release the footage after the family views it.
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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on charges of grand theft and fraud, according to Florida's Attorney General. Espinosa’s lawyer says she is innocent and will fight the charges in court.
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Jackie Espinosa is the mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, since November 2024.
She was arrested on grand theft and organized fraud charges.
The grand theft charge involves an amount between $20,000 and $100,000.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest but did not give details.
Espinosa’s lawyer says she did not steal taxpayer money and claims the case concerns a city grant program.
The lawyer said the prosecution must prove Espinosa had criminal intent to steal.
Espinosa was booked into Osceola County Jail under her full name, Eva Jacqulyn Espinosa.
Her current mayoral term runs until 2028.
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The New Mexico attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney, Darren Indyke, and accountant, Richard Kahn, accusing them of helping to hide Epstein’s crimes. The lawsuit aims to stop them from receiving money from Epstein’s estate while the case is ongoing.
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The lawsuit was filed in a New Mexico federal court against Indyke and Kahn as individuals and as co-executors of Epstein’s estate.
The suit claims Epstein, with help from his associates, abused victims at places including his New Mexico ranch, called Zorro Ranch.
Indyke and Kahn allegedly got large payments and benefits for supporting Epstein and staying silent.
Between 2011 and 2019, Indyke received over $16 million and Kahn over $10 million from Epstein or related entities.
The New Mexico attorney general wants a court order to stop Indyke and Kahn from getting paid by Epstein’s estate during the lawsuit.
Survivors of Epstein’s abuse support the lawsuit and want Indyke and Kahn held accountable.
The lawsuit is part of a broader investigation into Epstein’s crimes in New Mexico, including disputes over government records.
The attorney general said Epstein’s death does not end efforts to hold his helpers responsible.
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Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio plans to introduce a bill to let Americans under 40 use the investment accounts set up during President Trump's administration for children. He said this change will be important and he will lead the effort in the Senate.
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Senator Bernie Moreno is a Republican from Ohio.
He announced plans to introduce new legislation in the Senate.
The bill aims to expand access to investment accounts created under President Trump's administration.
Currently, these accounts are for children, but the bill would include people younger than 40.
Moreno stated the bill would be a “game-changer.”
He shared this news on the social media platform X.
The Trump Accounts are meant to help people invest and grow their money over time.
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A close friend of President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine, praising Putin as a humanitarian. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including deadly drone strikes that killed civilians, continue, raising doubts among Ukrainians about U.S. support for Ukraine during the war.
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Steve Witkoff, a friend of President Trump, acted as a U.S. envoy meeting Putin in St. Petersburg.
Witkoff praised Putin as a humanitarian during the meeting, a rare compliment given Putin’s record.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and widespread destruction.
Russian forces plan to cut electricity to major Ukrainian cities this winter to create a humanitarian crisis.
Ukrainian cities like Kharkiv have built underground schools for children to protect them from bombings.
A recent drone strike near Kharkiv killed six people, including two children.
Local Ukrainian officials express fear and doubt about U.S. support and President Trump’s efforts to stop Russia.
President Trump made a controversial comment saying Russia “has been fine on Ukraine” after the attacks.
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Vice President JD Vance defended Steve Witkoff, a U.S. envoy, after Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian." Witkoff made this comment while thanking Putin for releasing an American hostage held in Russia for over four years.
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Steve Witkoff is a U.S. envoy involved in negotiating the release of an American hostage in Russia.
Putin released the American who had been jailed for more than four years.
Witkoff called Putin a "humanitarian" during his remarks of thanks.
Some Republicans criticized Witkoff for this choice of words.
Vice President JD Vance supported Witkoff’s comment, emphasizing the importance of getting the hostage home.
Vance described Witkoff as a diplomat focused on completing his mission.
The focus, according to Vance, should be on the hostage’s release, not the language used to achieve it.
Witkoff’s comments and Vance’s defense relate to ongoing U.S.-Russia diplomatic efforts.
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President Donald Trump has made $2.2 billion in 2025, raising concerns about him using his position for personal gain. Despite his efforts to support Republican candidates in key states, his popularity is low, and many voters worry more about the economy and government corruption than culture war issues.
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President Trump earned $2.2 billion in 2025, mixing his personal business with his role as president.
A recent poll found 34% of Republicans and 66% of all American voters think Trump is using his position to get rich.
Government corruption ranked as voters' top concern, followed by inflation and high prices.
Trump's promises to lower grocery and gas prices have not been met; gas prices remain above $4 per gallon.
His approval rating dropped to 36%, a record low.
Democrats are expected to do well in the midterm elections, possibly winning both the House and Senate.
Some Republican voters feel disappointed, thinking Trump was their champion but now see him as a typical politician.
Republicans are spending heavily to win back seats but their cultural attacks are less effective than hoped.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) updated millions of Social Security Number (SSN) records to prevent fraud and mistakes in government payments. This is the biggest cleanup in SSA's history, fixing wrong or missing information like death dates and citizenship status for many Americans.
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The SSA corrected tens of millions of SSN records, including adding 17 million missing death dates.
About 25 million records were updated to include missing citizenship information.
The SSA is working on fixing another 8.5 million records with incorrect citizenship data.
Nearly 15 percent of active Social Security numbers were corrected, covering about 330 million U.S. citizens.
Updates help prevent fraud and ensure government benefits go to the right people.
Stronger controls are now in place to avoid errors from manual data entry.
Between 2015 and 2022, SSA paid $8.6 trillion in benefits, with less than 1 percent being improper payments, which are often errors, not fraud.
The cleanup aims to improve record accuracy which supports federal programs and identity verification.
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A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, releasing a harmful gas and causing a large evacuation. One first responder was hurt, but officials say the injury is not life-threatening. Authorities continue to investigate the cause and are monitoring the situation.
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The explosion happened at MC Tank Terminal, a company handling bulk liquid chemicals.
The released chemical was glycidyl methacrylate, which can irritate eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.
People living within 1 mile of the explosion were told to evacuate; those within 3 miles were told to stay inside and seal windows.
About 1,000 people were evacuated in total.
A first responder was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Local officials urged anyone with serious symptoms like trouble breathing or dizziness to seek medical help immediately.
A visible fog and a plastic-like smell were reported around the city after the explosion.
Some schools closed or delayed opening due to the evacuation and safety concerns.
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James Carville, a Democratic political strategist, joked that he suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a term used to describe people who are very worried or focused on President Donald Trump’s actions. He made this comment during an interview on a podcast YouTube channel called Politicon.
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James Carville is a Democratic strategist.
He used the phrase “Trump Derangement Syndrome” as a joke.
The term suggests a strong focus or worry about President Trump’s behavior.
Carville said he “can’t sleep” because of this worry.
The comment was made during an appearance on Politicon’s YouTube podcast.
The phrase “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is often called a fake condition.
Other political commentators, like comedian Bill Maher, are known for strong opinions about Trump.
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Former President Barack Obama will campaign in Georgia alongside Senator Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms shortly before the midterm elections. The event will take place in Atlanta.
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President Obama is returning to Georgia to support Democratic candidates.
He will appear with Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for reelection.
Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for governor of Georgia as a Democrat.
The campaign event is planned for Atlanta.
This visit comes less than two weeks before the midterm elections.
The Democratic Party announced the event on their official social media account.
The campaign aims to boost voter turnout for Democrats in Georgia.
Midterm elections will decide control of Congress and other offices.
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The Ohio governor's race became controversial when Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The ad criticized Acton without mentioning serious past abuse allegations involving her mother’s husband.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate, aired an attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
The mother accused Acton of lying, but the ad did not mention that Acton alleged she was raped by her stepfather 40 years ago.
Acton and her brother were taken from their mother’s custody after the stepfather was charged in 1978.
The stepfather was never prosecuted on the alleged rape charge and died in 2004.
Experts say political attack ads have become more personal and intense over time.
Some Democrats and Republicans criticized the ad as low and inappropriate.
Ramaswamy confirmed the ad was from his campaign and plans to spend $4 million to promote it.
Amy Acton’s campaign responded with an ad featuring her brother speaking about their childhood abuse.
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A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin during a traffic stop has been charged by a federal grand jury. He faces a federal assault charge for allegedly attacking or resisting the officer.
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The man’s name is Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28 years old.
He was shot and wounded by an ICE officer in Austin last month.
A federal grand jury indicted him on one count related to assaulting and resisting a federal officer.
The charge includes impeding and obstructing a federal officer during their duties.
The incident happened during a traffic stop conducted by ICE.
The indictment is a formal accusation and does not mean guilt has been proven.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
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