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Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, a Mexican smuggler involved in a tunnel smuggling operation under the U.S.-Mexico border, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to bring migrants into the United States. The tunnel, linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), was used to move migrants and was part of a larger criminal network also involved in drug and weapons trafficking.
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The tunnel ran under the border from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, connecting to the city's storm drain system.
Migrants were charged up to $30,000 to be smuggled through the tunnel.
The tunnel was about 1,000 feet long on the Mexican side and was built by the CJNG cartel.
Smugglers moved migrants underground into modified trucks for their entry into the U.S.
Investigators used wiretaps and surveillance to gather evidence linking the smuggling to drug and gun trafficking.
Davalos-Lopez faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for conspiracy.
The case reflects the Trump administration's approach of treating cartel-linked smuggling as terrorism.
Another associate, Maria Del Rosario Navarro-Sanchez, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to support the CJNG as a terrorist organization.
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A report by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General says Lori Chavez-DeRemer, labor secretary under President Donald Trump from January 2025 to April 2026, drank alcohol during work hours and created a difficult work environment. The report details misconduct including inappropriate relationships, improper use of agency funds, and mistreatment of employees.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer served as labor secretary appointed by President Donald Trump from January 2025 until her resignation in April 2026.
The report was prompted by an anonymous complaint and involved interviews with 38 witnesses.
Chavez-DeRemer drank alcohol and kept it on federal property during official work hours.
She allegedly made staff perform personal tasks for her and took them to a strip club during personal travel.
The report says she used agency money for personal trips, including stays at luxury hotels that exceeded reimbursement rules.
Her staff created a “hostile work environment,” including berating employees and making offensive remarks about appearance.
Two top aides left the department in March 2026 amid the investigation.
Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney said she did not break any laws and criticized the report as untimely and based on undisclosed individuals.
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Maria Bartiromo, a Fox News journalist, denied reports that she was fired from the network after over 12 years. Fox News confirmed her departure but did not give a specific reason. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed their support for her after she left.
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Maria Bartiromo has worked at Fox News for over 12 years and hosted several top-rated shows.
Her attorney said reports of her firing were false and threatened legal action against false claims.
Fox News stated Bartiromo is no longer with the network, effective immediately.
Her last show on Fox aired Thursday, with some programs being rebranded or temporarily replaced.
President Trump praised Bartiromo on social media, calling her a professional and "true warrior."
Vice President JD Vance also spoke positively about her, calling her a dear friend and talented person.
Reports suggest Bartiromo may have clashed with Fox executives over a story involving China and election conspiracy theories.
Bartiromo reportedly shared internal Fox News messages with White House officials about limits on election coverage.
There is speculation about her future roles, including a small chance she could become the White House press secretary.
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The Trump administration has put sanctions on a Turkish bank to cut off important financial support to Iran. This move is part of a broader effort to pressure Iran by limiting its access to money through international banks.
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The sanctions target a Turkish financial institution.
The goal is to disrupt Iran’s financial connections.
This action is part of the Trump administration’s Iran policy.
Sanctions aim to stop money flow the Iranian government relies on.
The U.S. is working to isolate Iran economically.
The announcement was made by the U.S. government on a Friday.
The Turkish bank is described as a "critical financial lifeline" for Iran.
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President Donald Trump will use the new Air Force One plane given by Qatar for a trip to Ireland in mid-September. This will be the first overseas trip with the new plane since a NATO summit in Turkey, where security concerns led to a secret plane swap.
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President Trump received a new Air Force One plane from Qatar.
He will use this plane for a trip to Ireland in mid-September.
The plane was previously flown overseas to Turkey for a NATO summit.
During the Turkey trip, there was a security threat involving a credible missile plot against the plane.
Because of the threat, the plane was flown ahead to the UK and President Trump swapped planes secretly in Turkey.
Upgrades and enhancements were made to the Qatari plane after the NATO trip, expected to take about a month.
President Trump plans to attend the Irish Open golf tournament held at his course in Doonbeg, Ireland.
He may also meet with Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and possibly President Catherine Connolly.
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President Donald Trump is expected to use a new Air Force One jet, gifted by Qatar, for his next overseas trip to Ireland. This will be the first foreign trip on the new plane since he secretly changed planes in July after a NATO summit in Turkey due to threats from Iran.
Key Facts
Qatar gave a new Air Force One jet to the United States.
President Trump is scheduled to fly on this jet to Ireland next week.
The plane change happened secretly in July after a NATO meeting in Turkey.
The switch was made because of security threats against President Trump from Iran.
This will be the jet’s first trip abroad since the plane swap.
President Trump was last seen boarding Air Force One at Ellington Airport in Houston in August 2026.
The story is still developing, and more updates are expected.
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President Donald Trump said that his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has taken back his earlier testimony in a New York case where Trump was convicted of 34 felony charges related to hush money payments. Cohen was a key witness who said he arranged a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, but Trump claims Cohen was pressured and now recanted.
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President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York.
The case involved a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, arranged the payment and testified against Trump.
Prosecutors said the payment was hidden through false business records to avoid bad publicity before the election.
Cohen’s testimony was crucial and supported by documents and other witnesses.
Trump’s defense said Cohen was not trustworthy because he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and opposed Trump.
President Trump claims Cohen was pressured into testifying and has now recanted his statements.
Newsweek contacted Cohen for comment, but no response has been reported yet.
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Dozens of people have gathered outside a courthouse to support Lindsay Clancy during her murder trial. The supporters say they want to raise awareness about women's mental health while the jury continues to deliberate.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children in Massachusetts.
Dozens of supporters are present outside the courthouse.
Supporters are advocating for better mental health care for women.
The jury has so far been unable to reach a verdict.
Clancy’s defense asked for a holdout juror to be removed because the jury remains deadlocked.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is involved, with hearings related to the case.
The trial has attracted widespread public attention.
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A Missouri Republican candidate, Thomas Christopher Ross, was charged with a federal crime for allegedly trying to plant drugs on his primary opponent, Louise Secker. His campaign manager reported the plan to police, leading to an FBI investigation and Ross's arrest.
Key Facts
Thomas Christopher Ross won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161.
Ross is charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled substance.
He allegedly gave cocaine and an Adderall pill to his campaign manager to plant on opponent Louise Secker.
The campaign manager reported the plan to police in July.
Text messages and a covert recording showed Ross discussing and approving the drug-planting plot.
Ross defeated Secker in the primary by 33 votes and was set to face a Democrat in the general election.
Missouri GOP leaders have called for Ross to withdraw from the race.
Ross was jailed and is awaiting a court hearing; he has not entered a plea.
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The North Carolina State Board of Elections changed the rules for mail-in ballots just hours before sending them to voters. The new rules include stricter checks on signatures that could lead to ballots being rejected.
Key Facts
The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new mail-in ballot rules on a Friday.
These changes happened only hours before ballots were mailed to voters.
The new rules set standards for how the board decides to count a mail-in ballot.
Officials must reject a ballot if its signature does not meet the updated rules.
This change could affect how many mail-in ballots are accepted or rejected.
The decision came close to the start of the voting process.
The board's action affects elections in North Carolina.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer has asked the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in an emergency appeal to stop a judge from declaring a mistrial in her case. The appeal is made before Judge William Sullivan of Plymouth Superior Court makes a final decision.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case in Massachusetts.
Her lawyer is Kevin Reddington.
The lawyer filed an emergency appeal to a higher court.
The appeal aims to prevent a mistrial from being declared.
The judge in the case is William Sullivan.
The higher court involved is the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
This legal action was reported by CBS News.
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Kevin Reddington is an experienced defense lawyer representing Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for the murder of her three children. He argues Clancy suffered from severe postpartum psychosis and did not get proper medical treatment before the incident in 2023.
Key Facts
Kevin Reddington has been a criminal defense attorney in Massachusetts for 50 years.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children.
Clancy was a former labor and delivery nurse and 36 years old at the time of the incident.
Reddington claims Clancy had severe postpartum psychosis caused by improper medical care.
Prosecutors say Clancy deliberately strangled her children and then tried to harm herself.
Reddington graduated from Boston College in 1972 and Suffolk University Law School in 1975.
He has a reputation for aggressive courtroom work and has received multiple honors.
Reddington accused a juror of dishonesty during the trial, but the judge disagreed.
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A report by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General found that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had an inappropriate relationship with a security detail member and created a toxic work environment. She resigned in April 2026 after the investigation, and some senior staff were fired.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer was the Labor Secretary who resigned in April 2026 following the report.
The Inspector General received a complaint in January 2026 about a harmful work environment under Chavez-DeRemer.
Over 30 witnesses described the workplace as toxic, intimidating, and humiliating.
Chavez-DeRemer reportedly had an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail who held supervisory duties over the protective team.
During a personal trip in April 2025, Chavez-DeRemer asked security to rearrange details to allow her limousine driver in and gave money to dancers at a club.
She used staff for personal chores, like organizing her closet and buying holiday decorations.
Chavez-DeRemer accepted gifts such as rodeo tickets, a wallet, and cowboy hats but did not properly report them.
The Labor Department and Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney have not commented on the findings.
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Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, president of the Military Officers Association of America, is asking Congress to approve the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. This law would offer new benefits to military veterans, their caregivers, and the families of those who have died.
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Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly leads the Military Officers Association of America.
He is calling on Congress to pass a specific bill called the Take Care of America's Veterans Act.
The bill aims to provide benefits and support to veterans.
It also includes help for caregivers who take care of veterans.
Survivors of veterans who have passed away would receive support under the act.
The request highlights a sense of urgency from the veterans' community.
The goal is to improve the lives of those connected to military service.
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The IRS and Treasury Department proposed new rules that could take away tax breaks from private schools that use race-based admissions or scholarship programs. The rules would treat any race-based policies as discrimination, even if meant to promote diversity or correct past unfairness.
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Private schools using race-based practices might lose their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
The 501(c)(3) status means schools don’t pay federal income tax and donors can deduct their contributions.
The rules cover admissions, scholarships, athletics, and other programs run by schools.
The proposal removes existing IRS guidance that allows some race-based preferences to help minorities.
About 18,000 private schools and 750,000 students could be affected.
Schools can still offer help based on income, location, hardship, military family status, academics, or religion.
The proposal was announced in September 2024 with public comments due by November 3.
These changes are part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort since January 2025 to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in government and education.
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The Pentagon announced a new policy for mandatory testosterone screening of military personnel but then quickly withdrew the official guidance document without explanation. The military said it is updating the policy and will release a final version soon, while experts have raised concerns about the health risks of routine testosterone treatment.
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In July, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone screening for U.S. military members.
On September 2, the Pentagon released clinical guidance outlining the screening and possible hormone treatments.
The next day, the guidance document and a related statement were withdrawn without detailed explanation.
The Pentagon said the policy is being updated and a final version will come soon; temporary rules remain in place.
The screening protocol involved questionnaires for men over 30 and women, potentially leading to blood tests and hormone therapy.
Experts, including medical organizations, do not support routine testosterone screening because it can cause health risks.
Known risks of testosterone therapy include lower fertility, heart problems, prostate issues, skin problems, and sleep apnea.
Medical experts warn that testosterone treatment is not a way to increase strength or masculinity and may be harmful if misused.
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Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended with a mistrial after the jury could not agree on whether she was legally responsible for killing her three children. The case remains unresolved, leaving questions about her mental health and criminal intent unanswered.
Key Facts
The jury in Plymouth Superior Court was deadlocked after 36 hours of discussion.
Clancy did not deny killing her children.
Prosecutors said she planned the killings and knew right from wrong.
The defense argued she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness after childbirth.
The mistrial means there is no conviction or acquittal, leaving legal questions unsolved.
Prosecutors must decide whether to retry the case, offer a plea deal, or drop charges.
The case highlights challenges in deciding criminal responsibility when mental illness is involved.
The jury’s inability to agree leaves the public and legal system with unresolved doubts.
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The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, mainly in public schools and food services, beating expert predictions. The unemployment rate stayed the same, and the report comes before the Federal Reserve decides on interest rates later this month.
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The US added 162,000 jobs in August, more than expected by analysts.
Public schools added around 42,000 jobs as the new school year started.
Food service jobs increased by 59,000.
Construction gained 22,000 jobs, and healthcare added 12,000 jobs.
The information sector lost 23,000 jobs, with layoffs at companies like Scripps TV and Zillow.
The financial activities sector fell by 12,000 jobs.
Job openings were about 7.3 million in July, with 5.1 million people leaving jobs.
President Donald Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the US credit situation is stronger now.
Despite job growth, US stock markets fell slightly after Trump’s comments.
Canada lost 41,700 jobs in August, facing challenges from US-Canada trade tensions and other global factors.
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The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow new Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots to take effect, despite a lower court blocking these rules. The Supreme Court will consider the case just as the first ballots for the November midterm elections are being mailed.
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The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to lift a temporary ban on Postal Service changes affecting mail-in voting.
A Boston judge ruled that new restrictions on mail ballots could cause serious problems and are hard to follow so close to the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court has a mixed record on mail-in voting cases, including a recent 5-4 ruling allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if received later.
Some justices, like Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts, supported counting late-arriving ballots; others, like Samuel Alito, dissented, worried about election integrity.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh has consistently warned against changing election rules near voting time, citing the "Purcell principle."
Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson disagree with lifting previous injunctions against the administration’s orders, citing concerns about legal authority and election chaos.
Legal experts say the case could go through several courts quickly and are skeptical the administration will succeed, questioning the president’s power over state election rules.
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A judge is likely to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children in 2023. The jury has been unable to agree on a verdict, and the judge must decide if the prosecution will try the case again or consider other options.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for killing her children.
Clancy admits to killing her children but pleads not guilty, claiming postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility.
The jury must be unanimous to decide guilt beyond reasonable doubt, but they remain deadlocked after several days.
Judge William Sullivan gave special instructions to encourage jurors to keep deliberating but may now declare a mistrial.
A mistrial means the trial ends without a verdict. The prosecution can retry Clancy, negotiate a plea deal, or drop the charges.
Clancy will stay in a mental health facility during any new trial or legal proceedings.
Prosecutors often seek a new trial in serious cases, but scheduling depends on court and legal factors.
The jury’s identities are kept private, and they have no obligation to speak publicly after trial ends.
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