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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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In a bold diplomatic countermeasure, the Republic of Mali has announced that American citizens seeking tourist or business visas will now be required to post a bond of up to $10,000, mirroring a similar U.S. policy introduced by the Trump administration targeting Malian nationals. The announcement, confirmed by Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday,…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared publicly for the first time since her federal indictment Monday, delivering a fiery, defiant address that underscored her political resilience and deepened the legal and political drama surrounding one of the nation’s most visible state prosecutors. James — a Democrat who has frequently clashed with former President Donald…
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A Harris County courtroom became the stage for an extraordinary moment of judicial scrutiny this week when a Texas judge rejected a state prosecutor’s attempt to bring an interference with public duties charge against a motorist, ruling there was “no probable cause” to proceed. The case, captured in a video shared on Judge Fleischer Chronicles’…
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