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In a decisive win for federal prosecutors, the judge overseeing the mortgage-fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, November 30, 2025, denied a key defense motion to force the United States Department of Justice to maintain a detailed log of all communications with the media. The ruling sharpens the spotlight on…
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A sweeping new rule that took effect October 30, 2025, will officially end the 540-day automatic extension for work permits (EADs), a policy that has allowed hundreds of thousands of immigrants to continue working legally in the U.S. while their renewal applications were pending. The change, announced this week by the Department of Homeland Security…
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The Trump administration has revoked the U.S. visa of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, marking yet another instance in what legal analysts are calling an increasingly politicized use of immigration power. Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, revealed the development during an event at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in…
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During an appearance on The View, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed the recent political chatter surrounding the 22nd Amendment, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms, and whether it could be challenged in the future. When asked directly if she believed the amendment was “settled law,” Sotomayor offered a nuanced response, one that…
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The United States has officially removed Mali from its contentious visa-bond program, ending a tense standoff that showcased Africa’s growing confidence in asserting sovereignty on the global stage. The October 23, 2025 decision followed Mali’s bold move to impose a reciprocal $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens — a defiant act that sent a clear…
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A Southern California pastor who preyed on children he met through his church has been sentenced to 45 years to life in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting three young girls over a span of seven years. Carlos Ramirez Valdez, 61, of Riverside, was found guilty in August of 11 felony counts of…
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The U.S. Supreme Court entered a quiet phase in its fall term this week, with no oral arguments held on Monday, October 20, as the justices observed a scheduled break between their October and November sessions. While the docket was silent in the courtroom, the Court’s latest orders list carried significant implications — including a…
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In what could become one of the most controversial clemency moves in recent memory, former President Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering commuting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month prison sentence as early as this week, according to a senior White House official. Combs — a hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur — was convicted on Mann Act-related charges…
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In a rare rebuke of federal law enforcement, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago to wear body cameras during all enforcement operations and public interactions. The order, effective immediately, will remain in place until November 6, and stems from growing concerns that ICE agents may have…
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated proceedings that could revoke Harvard University’s eligibility to receive federal grants and contracts, escalating a high-profile dispute between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution. In a statement released Monday, HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) confirmed that it had referred Harvard to…
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