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US Treasury Prepares for Trump $250 Bill, Iran Ceasefire Extended
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US Treasury Prepares for Trump $250 Bill, Iran Ceasefire Extended

The US Treasury Department is reportedly preparing to put Donald Trump's face on a new $250 bill if legislation passes. Concurrently, the US and Iran have agreed to a 60-day extension of a ceasefire, pending Trump's final approval.

Biden Sues DOJ to Block Release of Hur Tapes Amid Calls for Transparency
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Biden Sues DOJ to Block Release of Hur Tapes Amid Calls for Transparency

President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts from special counsel Robert Hur's investigation, a move criticized by those demanding transparency.

Xi and Putin Hold Beijing Summit to Bolster Ties
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Xi and Putin Hold Beijing Summit to Bolster Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a high-profile summit, often described as "tea diplomacy." The leaders met to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss cooperation, with Russia seeking political and economic support from China.

Cuba Warns US of "Bloodbath" After Expanded Sanctions
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Cuba Warns US of "Bloodbath" After Expanded Sanctions

The United States has expanded sanctions against Cuba, prompting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to warn of a "bloodbath" if the island nation is attacked. This escalation highlights severe tensions between the two countries.

DOJ Accuses Yale of Racial Discrimination in Admissions
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DOJ Accuses Yale of Racial Discrimination in Admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University, specifically its medical school, of illegally discriminating against White and Asian American applicants in its admissions process. The DOJ alleged that Yale's policies favored Black and Hispanic students, giving them a significantly higher chance of admission.

Trump Meets King Charles III, Lifts UK Whisky Tariffs
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Trump Meets King Charles III, Lifts UK Whisky Tariffs

Donald Trump met with King Charles III during a visit, where discussions included protocol and Trump's decision to lift tariffs on UK whisky. This marked one of Trump's first ventures outside the White House following a previous incident.

Trump Orders Aides to Prepare for Extended Iran Blockade
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Trump Orders Aides to Prepare for Extended Iran Blockade

Donald Trump has reportedly instructed his aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. He also issued a stern warning to Iran, stating they 'better get smart soon' and that the 'no more Mr. nice guy' approach is over.

Suspect Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt at Press Dinner; Kimmel Firing Demanded
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Suspect Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt at Press Dinner; Kimmel Firing Demanded

A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a suspect being charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. In the aftermath, Trump and the First Lady publicly demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke related to the incident.

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Justice Department has officially ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing him of any wrongdoing. This decision comes amid discussions surrounding potential nominations for the Federal Reserve.

US Justice Dept. Rebuffs French Probe into Elon Musk's X Platform
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US Justice Dept. Rebuffs French Probe into Elon Musk's X Platform

Elon Musk has been summoned to appear before French courts in connection with an investigation into his social media platform, X. However, the US Justice Department has reportedly refused to assist the French probe, including an interview with Musk.

US Disrupts World's Largest Botnet Network
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US Disrupts World's Largest Botnet Network

The US Justice Department has successfully dismantled four global botnets—Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad—that had infected over 3 million devices worldwide and were responsible for launching massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

Pakistani Man Accused of Plot to Kill Trump
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Pakistani Man Accused of Plot to Kill Trump

A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, claims Iran forced him into a plot to recruit individuals for attacks on Donald Trump and other politicians, according to media reports citing the US Justice Department.

US DoJ drops legal case against law firms that stood up to Trump’s executive orders
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US DoJ drops legal case against law firms that stood up to Trump’s executive orders

Case involved Trump orders targeting major law firms for representing clients or causes the president did not like Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US justice department has dropped legal proceedings against four law firms that stood up to retaliatory executive actions by Donald Trump for representing clients or causes the president did not like. A number of other law companies made settlements with Trump’s administration in the months after ...

World Economic Forum CEO Borge  Brende resigns over Epstein revelations
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World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende resigns over Epstein revelations

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, said he was stepping down on Thursday, a few weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, who became president of the WEF ‌in 2017, announced his decision in a statement following disclosures from the US Justice Department that showed the Norwegian had three business dinners with Epstein and had also communicated with the disgraced financier via emai...

Zakharova Comments on Epstein Documents and Western Figures
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Zakharova Comments on Epstein Documents and Western Figures

Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, commented on the declassification of US Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting they revealed Epstein's connections with prominent figures in Western politics, finance, and academia.

Trump Administration Halts $1.8 Billion Fund, Proposes Brazil Tariffs
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Trump Administration Halts $1.8 Billion Fund, Proposes Brazil Tariffs

The Trump administration has put a controversial $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund on hold following congressional opposition. Concurrently, the administration proposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices.

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal
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Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report concerning his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. This action follows previous legal disputes and seeks significant damages for the publication's reporting.

Trump Postpones Planned Military Strike on Iran
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Trump Postpones Planned Military Strike on Iran

President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned military strike against Iran, citing progress in negotiations and requests from Gulf allies. The decision temporarily de-escalated tensions and raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution.

Gunman Attacks White House Correspondents' Dinner Targeting Trump
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Gunman Attacks White House Correspondents' Dinner Targeting Trump

A gunman attempted to attack President Trump and Cabinet members at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, sending anti-government writings to family before the incident and sparking various reactions and conspiracy theories.

DOJ Seeks to Overturn January 6 Capitol Riot Convictions
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DOJ Seeks to Overturn January 6 Capitol Riot Convictions

The US Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is seeking to overturn convictions for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This move aims to annul judgments against far-right militia leaders and other rioters.

DOJ Settles Michael Flynn's Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.2 Million
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DOJ Settles Michael Flynn's Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.2 Million

The US Justice Department has settled a wrongful prosecution lawsuit with Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, agreeing to pay him $1.2 million for his 'malicious Russiagate prosecution' after he alleged he was wrongly prosecuted.

Justice for all? The Epstein files and the arrest of former prince Andrew
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Justice for all? The Epstein files and the arrest of former prince Andrew

Justice can be slow… and then suddenly, it’s swift. Two months to the day after the US justice department first started releasing the Epstein Files the arrest of King Charles’ brother: Andrew had already been stripped of his titles over allegations of relations with sex trafficked minors. Now he’s accused of leaking state secrets to the disgraced financier from the time when his late mother had pushed for his appointment as trade envoy.

US Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Service
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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Service

A US appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is unconstitutional, upholding an injunction. This decision allows 28 transgender troops who sued to remain in the military.

US Drops Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani
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US Drops Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Gautam Adani

The US Justice Department has dropped criminal and civil fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a decision that led to a rally in Adani Group stocks.

Zaldy Co Seeks Asylum in France, Out of Czech Custody
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Zaldy Co Seeks Asylum in France, Out of Czech Custody

Zaldy Co, a figure reportedly involved in a high-profile case, is seeking political asylum in France. The Philippine Department of Justice confirmed that he is no longer under Czech custody.

US Reintroduces Firing Squads for Federal Executions
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US Reintroduces Firing Squads for Federal Executions

The US administration has approved the reintroduction of firing squads as a method for federal executions, marking a significant change after more than 50 years. This decision expands the available methods for capital punishment at the federal level.

US Justice Dept to Probe Handling of Epstein Files Release
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US Justice Dept to Probe Handling of Epstein Files Release

The US Justice Department's internal watchdog will investigate the department's handling of the recently unsealed Jeffrey Epstein court documents. This probe follows public scrutiny and growing fallout over the disclosure of names linked to the disgraced financier.

Epstein documents with claims against Trump released
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Epstein documents with claims against Trump released

The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.