Karen Read grand juror to plead guilty to leaking information - BOSTON (Court TV) — A woman who served as a grand juror in Karen Read‘s case has been charged with leaking sensitive information and has agreed to plead guilty, according to reports. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced that a criminal contempt charge was filed against Jessica Leslie....
Germany top court dismisses case challenging US use of air base for drone attacks - The German Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed a constitutional complaint brought by two Yemeni citizens regarding the United States’ use of a German air base to deploy drones. The Second Senate of the Federal Constitutional Court, Germany’s highest court, delivered the judgment in the...
U.S. Chamber, AmCham Brazil Urge U.S.-Brazil Trade Talks - WASHINGTON, D.C. AND BRASILIA, BRAZIL – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil (AmCham Brazil) issued the following statement following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 50% tariff rate on Brazil starting August 1. “The U.S. Chamber and AmCham...
Witness: Man Would Not Have Stopped Choking Girl if I Hadn’t Stepped In - Josh Wagner recalled seeing a grown man choking a teen girl outside Timberline High in Washington State. Wagner said he intervened, held the man down, and said the girl’s face was changing colors as she appeared to lose consciousness. (7/14/25)
US federal judge rules ICE cannot detain people based on race, language or work - US federal district judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong for the US District Court for the Central District of California, ruled Friday that race, language, and work location are not grounds for reasonable suspicion for a detentive stop by immigration agents. She issued two temporary restraining orders (TROs)...
Kyrgyzstan court orders liquidation of independent news broadcaster - On Wednesday, a Kyrgyzstan court ordered the liquidation of independent broadcaster Aprel TV, terminating its broadcasting and social media operations. The ruling was born out of a lawsuit filed by Kyrgyz prosecutors, citing “negative and destructive” reporting of the government that could undermine...
US county official refuses to enforce Texas sanction against doctor in abortion case - Taylor Bruck, the Ulster County, New York Court Clerk, refused to docket an order for summary judgment against Dr. Margaret Carpter on Monday. The order imposed a $100,000 sanction against Carpenter, a New York physician, for providing mifepristone, an abortion medication, to a Collin County, Texas, resident....
Mother now facing murder charge connected to baby’s June hot car death - BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Scripps News Group) — A Bakersfield mother accused of leaving her children in a hot car, resulting in the death of one child, admitted to police she understood the risks but believed the air conditioning would remain on, according to testimony heard Tuesday. Maya Hernandez appeared...
U.S. Chamber Statement: DIGNITY Act of 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement today following the bipartisan introduction of the DIGNITY Act by Representatives María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16):“The U.S. Chamber of...
ICE memo approves third‑country removals with six‑hour notice - A leaked internal memo obtained Sunday revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has authorization to deport individuals to a “third country,” or nation other than one’s country of origin, with just six hours’ notice “in exigent circumstances.” While standard protocol allows...
Judge denies Stephan Sterns’ request to be unrestrained during trial - KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Court TV) — A judge denied a motion Monday to allow Stephan Sterns to be free from physical restraints during his upcoming trial on multiple sex abuse charges. Sterns, 39, appeared in an Osceola County courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles for the motion hearing before Judge...
Chamber-led Joint Trades Letter on FSOC Nonbank Guidance Reform - Dear Secretary Bessent:The undersigned associations are writing to you in your capacity as Chairman of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC” or “the Council”). We strongly encourage FSOC to restore the 2019 Guidance[1] governing the designation of nonbank financial institutions as...
Reports due in July - Every committee registered with the FEC has a report due this month — either a July 15 Quarterly , a July 20 Monthly or a July 31 Mid-Year . Read more
Xi Rumors - + an epic Bill Bishop rant and Politburo Regulations
Three MS-13 Members Charged with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murder - Three alleged members of the notorious gang La Mara Salvatrucha , commonly known as MS-13, made their initial appearance in the District of Maryland yesterday for their role in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder and drug trafficking.
Trump threatens Russia trade partners with severe tariffs if nation fails to make peace - US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US will place harsh tariffs on Russia’s oil trading partners if no peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine within 50 days. Trump declined to say which particular states would be targeted during a White House press conference with NATO General...
Appeal hearing for 13 pro-democracy activists begins in Hong Kong national security case - The appeal proceedings of 13 individuals, part of Hong Kong’s landmark national security case in which 47 pro-democracy activists were convicted, commenced on Monday. Amnesty International stated the hearing was a “pivotal chance to correct mass injustice.” The court will hear the appeals of 12...
FL v. Shelby Nealy: In-Law Massacre Sentencing - PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Scripps News Tampa Bay) — The penalty phase for a man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife and her family is underway in Florida. A jury will decide if Shelby Nealy should be sentenced to death or spend life in prison for the murders of Richard Ivancic, Laura Ivancic and...
France signs agreement establishing a “State of New Caledonia” - Representatives of France and the Caledonian political forces signed an agreement on Saturday establishing a “State of New Caledonia” within the republic. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement, which was reached after 10 days of discussions, as “historic.” He stated, “The time...
US sanctions Cuba president and other top officials over ‘regime’s brutality’ - The US government imposed sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other top Cuban officials on Friday, marking the fourth anniversary of the authorities’ crackdown on the July 2021 protests on the island. The US Department of State restricted the visa access of several individuals,...