A federal appeals court ordered the release of Raheem Fulton, a Jamaican man in U.S. immigration detention with serious kidney disease, because his health condition and ongoing legal issues justify bail. Fulton faces deportation after a burglary conviction but requires regular dialysis and adequate medical care that ICE had not fully provided.
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Raheem Fulton is a Jamaican national detained by ICE and faces deportation due to a burglary conviction.
He has end-stage kidney disease, requiring regular dialysis treatment to survive.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted him bail pending his legal appeal.
The court found his medical condition and unresolved legal claims meet the high standard for bail.
Fulton argued ICE failed to provide proper medical discharge planning before deportation.
ICE did not facilitate his kidney transplant evaluation despite medical referrals.
The government did not claim Fulton was a risk to public safety or likely to flee.
The court concluded that deporting Fulton without dialysis would likely cause his death.
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The U.S. government has officially named the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras cartel as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation allows U.S. authorities to increase actions against these Mexican criminal groups, especially at the Texas border and in the western state of Michoacán.
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The Juárez Cartel operates near the Texas border, mainly in Ciudad Juárez across from El Paso.
Los Viagras is a criminal cartel based in Michoacán, a western state in Mexico.
Both cartels were added to the list of foreign terrorist organizations published in the Federal Register.
This designation allows the U.S. to take stronger actions against these groups and those who support them.
President Trump started labeling Latin American cartels as terrorist groups in February 2025.
The Juárez Cartel has been linked to a deadly attack in 2019 that killed nine American women and children from a Mormon community.
Nicolás Sierra Santana, leader of Los Viagras, is wanted by the U.S. with a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.
The move increases pressure on Mexico’s government, including on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, amid indictments of officials suspected of cartel ties.
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Jennifer Bos spoke emotionally at the confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche, who is nominated to be U.S. attorney general. Her daughter Megan died in April 2025, and a man living illegally in the U.S. is connected to her death and was charged with hiding her body and obstructing justice.
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Jennifer Bos made an opening statement at Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearing.
Her daughter, Megan, was found dead in April 2025 in the backyard of an undocumented Mexican citizen.
Megan was reported missing weeks before her body was found.
The initial autopsy suggested Megan may have died from a fentanyl overdose.
The final cause of her death has not been confirmed.
The man involved, Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, was charged with abuse of a corpse, hiding the death, and blocking justice.
Mendoza-Gonzalez was released without bail initially but was later detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in July 2025.
The case was discussed during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Todd Blanche’s confirmation.
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Ava DuVernay is making a Netflix documentary about the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to people born in the United States. The film will explore the history and current debates around this amendment, especially after President Trump tried to limit birthright citizenship but was blocked by the Supreme Court.
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The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 and grants citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the U.S.
The amendment overturned the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision, which denied citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.
President Trump signed an order on his first day in office to restrict birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Trump's order, upholding the amendment’s protections.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship guarantees the right to participate in the political community.
Ava DuVernay previously made the documentary "13th," about the 13th Amendment and slavery.
Her new film will include voices of politicians, historians, and cultural figures.
President Trump has said he will keep fighting against the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship.
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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said he would leave the Democratic Party if it becomes against Israel, but he does not plan to leave right now. His statement comes as some Democrats show dissatisfaction with Israel and its leader, which could affect the party's chances in upcoming elections.
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Senator John Fetterman threatened to leave the Democratic Party if it officially becomes an anti-Israel party.
Fetterman said he remains committed to the Democrats for now, especially if they regain the Senate majority.
Many Democrats have criticized Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently.
Over 100 House Democrats voted for a measure to stop U.S. funding to Israel, though it failed.
Some Democrats have been upset with Fetterman’s votes that align with Republicans, such as supporting a Trump-nominated official.
A recent poll shows most Pennsylvania voters want Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party.
Fetterman could face a tough primary challenge in 2028.
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Federal regulators are investigating a White House teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, for allegedly using advance knowledge of President Trump's speeches to make trades on a prediction market called Kalshi. Perez reportedly won over $100,000 from these trades and is cooperating with the investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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Gabriel Perez, a teleprompter operator at the White House, is under investigation for insider trading.
He allegedly used information from President Trump's planned speeches, including the State of the Union, to make trades on Kalshi.
Kalshi is a prediction market where people can bet on the likelihood of future events.
Perez reportedly won more than $100,000 from these trades.
Kalshi detected the suspicious trades and froze Perez's account to stop further profits.
The CFTC is investigating the case and has discussed a possible settlement with Perez.
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan declined to open a criminal investigation.
The White House said Perez is cooperating fully and that staff must follow strict ethics guidelines.
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The Trump administration is bringing back a rule that could stop some immigrants from getting green cards if they use certain public benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, or housing help. This rule, called "public charge," was used before but reversed by President Biden and will take effect again starting September 18, 2026.
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The "public charge" rule affects immigrants applying for green cards who use public benefits.
Benefits under this rule include food stamps, Medicaid, and housing vouchers.
The rule was first put in place in February 2020 under President Trump.
President Biden reversed the rule after taking office.
The Trump administration is reinstating the policy to encourage immigrants to be financially independent.
The rule will officially start again on September 18, 2026.
Critics say the rule causes fear among immigrant families and can lead to worse health outcomes.
Federal law already requires immigrants to show they will not depend on public assistance, but this rule expands the types of benefits considered.
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Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser, said that people working in the White House shared information with journalist Vaughn Hillyard about President Trump’s primetime speech. Bannon claimed these officials spoke off the record, meaning they did not want their names revealed. The leaked information was about what President Trump would say during his address.
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Steve Bannon is a former adviser to President Trump.
Bannon accused White House staff of sharing information without permission.
The information was given to journalist Vaughn Hillyard.
The leaks concerned President Trump’s upcoming primetime speech.
The talks with Hillyard were off the record, meaning no names were to be revealed.
Bannon made these accusations on a Wednesday.
The leaks were related to the content of the president’s address to the nation.
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The Republican primary to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina is competitive, with several candidates including Representatives Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace considering running. A recent poll shows no clear favorite, but name recognition and support from President Trump might influence the outcome in the quickly approaching primary.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away, leaving his Senate seat open in South Carolina.
The Republican Party must quickly hold a primary to pick a nominee for the November election.
A poll of 500 likely Republican voters shows Ralph Norman leading with 16% support.
Mark Lynch, who has confirmed he is running, has 13% support.
Nancy Mace and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette both have 10% support in the poll.
Other candidates include Russell Fry (9%), Governor Henry McMaster (8%), and Senator Darline Graham (6%).
18% of voters are undecided, which could impact the tight race.
Candidates with higher name recognition and President Trump’s support may have an advantage.
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Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who had questioned whether Senator Mitch McConnell was alive, now says he believes McConnell is alive and able to do his job. McConnell is recovering in a rehabilitation center after a fall caused his long hospital stay, and he has urged patience as he works to regain his strength.
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Indiana Rep. Marlin Stutzman doubted McConnell’s status but now believes he is alive and working.
McConnell fell on June 14, leading to an extended hospital stay.
He was treated for a mild case of pneumonia and had tests to understand the cause of his fall.
McConnell moved from hospital care to a rehabilitation center to recover strength.
McConnell has not yet returned to voting in the Senate but continues to follow doctor’s advice.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear requested official updates about McConnell’s health.
McConnell released a public statement and photo with his wife to reassure constituents.
Speculation about McConnell’s health and status had grown due to limited information.
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President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle, less than an hour after his appointment by federal judges. Rogoff was sworn in early but was removed by the administration shortly after arriving at the office.
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Roger Rogoff was unanimously appointed by federal judges as the top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle.
He was sworn in before 8 a.m. at the U.S. courthouse in Seattle.
Rogoff asked to meet the previous interim prosecutor whose term ended in February.
While waiting, Rogoff received an email from the Trump administration saying he was fired.
Rogoff is consulting lawyers about possibly suing over his removal.
The firing happened very quickly, highlighting a conflict between the courts and President Trump.
Charles Neil Floyd had been the interim U.S. attorney before Rogoff’s appointment.
The situation involves a powerful government position within the federal legal system.
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Washington state voters will choose in November whether to repeal a new tax on households that earn more than $1 million each year. The effort to repeal the tax, called Initiative 645, gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.
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The issue will be decided by voters in Washington state this November.
The tax targets households earning over $1 million annually.
The tax is often called the "millionaire’s tax."
Initiative 645 aims to remove this new tax.
The initiative got enough signatures to be included on the election ballot.
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs confirmed the signature count.
The tax was recently put into effect before the repeal effort began.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Trump finalized new rules changing how international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists stay in the U.S. Instead of staying for the full length of their programs automatically, they will get fixed time limits and must apply to extend their stay with immigration authorities.
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The new DHS rule affects people on F-1 student visas, J-1 exchange visitor visas, and I visas for foreign media representatives.
Currently, many can stay as long as they follow visa rules, but the new system sets fixed admission periods, often tied to a program’s end date and capped at four years.
Those needing more time must apply for extensions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), potentially facing interviews or biometrics checks.
The post-graduation grace period for F-1 students will shrink from 60 days to 30 days.
Limits on school transfers and changing education goals for F-1 students will become stricter.
There will be a 24-month total limit on English-language study under F-1 visas.
Schools and program sponsors must report more information to the government.
Critics say the changes add complexity and cost, while supporters argue they improve oversight of visa holders.
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Representative Mike Lawler from New York revealed that he was arrested for drunk driving in 2012 on St. Patrick’s Day. This information came out in a recent news report.
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Mike Lawler is a Republican Representative from New York.
He was arrested for drunk driving in 2012.
The arrest happened on St. Patrick’s Day.
Lawler disclosed this information publicly.
The report about the arrest was published by News 12 New Jersey.
This incident occurred more than ten years ago.
The news report emerged recently.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he will only vote to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general if Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein within two weeks. Tillis has a positive view of Blanche but has not decided yet, and Blanche needs all Republican votes to pass the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and a member of the Republican Party.
Todd Blanche is nominated to be the U.S. attorney general.
Tillis wants Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Blanche has not yet responded to requests from Epstein survivors.
Tillis said he is "trying to get to yes," meaning he wants to support Blanche if conditions are met.
The vote will happen during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
Blanche needs all Republican senators on the committee to approve his nomination.
Tillis has not made a final decision on his vote yet.
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Dawood Safi, a 28-year-old Afghan refugee living in the UK, was found guilty of stabbing a dog walker, Wayne Broadhurst, to death and also guilty of attempted murder against his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh. Safi was in a psychotic state during the attacks and had a history of mental health issues.
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Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst on October 27, 2025, by stabbing him about 14 times.
Safi also attacked his landlord, Shahzad Farrukh, stabbing him with a large kitchen knife.
Safi was found guilty of attempted murder of Farrukh and manslaughter of Broadhurst because of diminished responsibility due to psychosis.
Safi struggled violently with Farrukh, and neighboring CCTV footage was shown in court.
Safi arrived in the UK as an Afghan refugee in 2020, granted asylum in 2022.
In days before the attack, Safi had mental health assessments and reported hearing voices.
Safi believed people, including his family, were controlling or plotting against him.
The jury is still deciding on a second murder charge involving a 14-year-old boy.
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A reporter for KTLA News in Los Angeles stayed calm during a live broadcast when a big flying cockroach landed on her and crawled across her body. She finished her report without reacting and later shared the video on social media, where many praised her professionalism.
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Reporter Rachel Menitoff was reporting live from Sherman Oaks, California, during extreme heat conditions.
A large flying cockroach landed on her neck, crawled on her body, and flew away during the broadcast.
Menitoff remained calm and finished her live report without showing any reaction.
After the segment, she brushed off the insect and joked about the incident on Instagram.
KTLA shared the video on social media, where her colleagues and viewers praised her calmness.
Other examples of animals interrupting live news reports have also gone viral in recent years.
Menitoff admitted it was difficult to stay composed during the incident.
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Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina who is retiring, criticized President Donald Trump’s main voter ID bill. He said he would block or delay the bill if it returned to the Senate.
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Senator Thom Tillis is retiring from the Senate.
He is a Republican and has spoken out against President Trump within his party.
Tillis criticized the SAVE America Act, which focuses on voter ID laws.
He made his comments during a Senate speech on a Thursday morning.
Tillis said he would try to slow down the bill if it came back to the Senate.
The SAVE America Act is a top priority bill for President Donald Trump.
Voter ID laws require people to show identification to vote.
Tillis’s opposition signals division within the Republican Party on this issue.
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Human Rights Watch and the ACLU reported that migrants detained at the U.S. Army immigration facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso face beatings, abuse, and neglect. Their detailed report describes harsh treatment of people held at the camp.
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The report was released by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday.
It focuses on the immigration detention camp run by the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso.
The report has 84 pages outlining alleged abuses against detained migrants.
Accusations include physical beatings and neglect of health and safety.
The report claims conditions at the camp are harmful and violate rights.
The title of the report is “‘You’re Only Getting Out Deported or Dead’: Abusive U.S. Immigration Detention at Ft. Bliss.”
The findings aim to bring attention to treatment in military-run immigration detention centers.
The report seeks changes to improve detainees’ conditions and prevent abuse.
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Andy Burnham, poised to become the UK prime minister, is keeping decisions about his cabinet appointments secret. This has caused confusion and uncertainty among members of his party and the wider government. Only a small group close to Burnham knows the final plans, while others wait and guess.
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Andy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister of the UK.
He has centralized power in a small group called the “black box,” including himself, Louise Haigh, and James Purnell.
Most senior Labour Party members and cabinet ministers do not know who will get important roles.
This secrecy is causing anxiety and rumors within Westminster, the UK’s political center.
Burnham previously used this secretive approach during an earlier election contest.
Key positions like the chancellor of the exchequer may be given to Shabana Mahmood instead of Ed Miliband.
Burnham has made few public appearances and shared little about his policies or plans.
People close to Burnham say no final cabinet decisions have yet been announced.
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