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  • ‘Just an Idiot’: Trump Reportedly Insulted Ukraine Envoy Over Praise for Zelenskyy

    U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly referred to his special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, as an “idiot” after the diplomat publicly described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a brave and decisive wartime leader, according to accounts published by The New York Times. The reported remark followed a tense exchange between Trump and Kellogg in February…

  • A Network of Attorneys Describes Trump Administration ‘Most Anti-Black’ in 150 Years

    A prominent civil rights attorney and author has sharply criticised the Trump administration, describing it as the most hostile to Black Americans since the late 19th century and warning of serious legal consequences for civil rights enforcement in the United States. In a video shared by The Defiant Lawyers Network on Instagram, attorney Augustus Corbett…

  • The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program remains legally intact despite growing uncertainty over delays to the DV-2027 registration cycle, according to immigration attorney Akua Poku, principal of AK Poku Law PLLC. In a public legal update shared on Instagram, Poku addressed widespread speculation that the federal government may be moving to cancel the long-running…

  • CIA Drone Strike Inside Venezuela Raises Legal and Sovereignty Questions

    A covert US drone strike carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency on Venezuelan territory earlier this month is raising fresh legal questions about executive authority, sovereignty, and the expanding scope of US counter-narcotics operations abroad. According to an exclusive report by CNN, the CIA conducted a drone strike on a port facility along Venezuela’s…

  • Ilhan Omar Faces Investigation Over Alleged Massive Wealth Gains Amid Minnesota Aid Fraud Outrage

    Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is facing renewed scrutiny after a conservative watchdog group confirmed it is reviewing her finances amid public outrage over a massive federal aid fraud scandal in Minnesota and questions surrounding her rapid rise in personal wealth. Peter Flaherty, chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), told The Post that…

  • Ilhan Omar Pushes Back on Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Remark, Reasserts U.S. Citizenship

    Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) has forcefully dismissed renewed claims by President Donald Trump suggesting she should “go back” to Somalia, calling the remarks false, illogical, and deeply disrespectful to both her citizenship and the office she holds as a member of the U.S. Congress. In a resurfaced video published on social media by journalist Don…

  • Billboard Campaign Near U.S. Military Bases Urges Troops to Disobey Unlawful Orders

    A controversial billboard campaign urging U.S. service members to follow only lawful commands has launched near major military installations in Florida, drawing national attention and sparking debate over the legality of recent military actions ordered by the Trump administration. The campaign, funded by two nonprofit organizations—Defiance.org and WhistleblowerAid.org—has appeared along major roadways in Tampa and…

  • Under Trump U.S. Corporate Bankruptcies Hit 15-Year High in 2025

    Corporate bankruptcies in the United States surged to their highest level in 15 years in 2025, as companies grappled with the combined pressures of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, elevated interest rates, and lingering inflation, according to new data cited by The Washington Post. At least 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11…

  • Tyler Perry Sued by Second Aspiring Actor Alleging Sexual Assault, Seeking $77 Million in Damages

    Film and television mogul Tyler Perry is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit filed by an aspiring actor, marking the second set of similar allegations brought against the filmmaker in 2025 and escalating legal scrutiny around his professional conduct. The latest lawsuit was filed by Mario Rodriguez, a model and actor who appeared in a…

  • Chicago Business Owner Dies in ICE Custody Prompting Calls for Federal Investigation

    A 56-year-old Bulgarian-born business owner from Chicago has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intensifying scrutiny of medical care, detention conditions, and due process within the U.S. immigration enforcement system. Nenko Gantchev died last week at the North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, a privately run prison contracted…