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DOJ Charges Don Lemon with Federal Civil Rights Crimes

Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against former CNN host Don Lemon over his coverage of a Minnesota church protest, triggering immediate court action, national outrage, and broad debate over press freedom and enforcement tactics

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3.5 million - Pages and files released in the DOJ Jeffrey Epstein document dump

Quote

"I will not stop now, I will not stop ever" — Don Lemon

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DOJ Charges Don Lemon with Federal Civil Rights Crimes

Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against former CNN host Don Lemon for his role in a disruptive anti ICE church protest. The case produced immediate courtroom activity and a defiant public response from Lemon as legal fights begin.

DOJ Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Alex Pretti Shooting

The fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents has prompted a Department of Justice civil rights investigation while mass protests against ICE continue across Minneapolis and the nation.

Funding Deadline Passes - Partial Government Shutdown Begins

Lawmakers missed a midnight funding deadline, triggering a partial federal shutdown while the Senate moved a multibill funding package to the House in a last minute effort to avoid broader disruption.

DOJ Releases Millions of Epstein Documents - New Trove Published

The Justice Department posted a fresh tranche of Jeffrey Epstein material totaling millions of pages and thousands of images and videos, prompting new revelations and legal blowback over what was released and redacted.

Epstein Note Alleges Bill Gates Contracted STD From 'Russian Girls'

Among the newly released Epstein materials are salacious allegations implicating high profile figures which have drawn denials and explosive headlines, fueling legal and reputational fallout.

Epstein Emails Show Elon Musk Planned Visit to Private Island

The files include extensive email exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and tech billionaires, renewing scrutiny of past contacts and plans revealed in the dump.

U.S. Warns Allies to Prepare for 'Virtually Certain' Strike on Iran

Tensions with Iran rose as US officials warned allies to prepare for strikes and Tehran announced naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz while explosions were reported inside Iran after public threats by Washington.

Israeli Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as Rafah Border Set to Reopen

Israeli forces resumed strikes across Gaza killing scores of Palestinians even as the Rafah border reopening was negotiated, deepening the humanitarian crisis and raising international alarm.

Chernobyl Loses Offsite Power as Blackouts Spread in Ukraine

Ukraine continues to face targeted strikes on energy infrastructure as the Chernobyl site lost off site power and international agencies warn about nuclear safety amid the conflict.

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

President Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, a pick that roiled markets with sharp moves in precious metals and stocks as investors reassess monetary policy expectations.

SpaceX Lines Up Banks for Potential 2026 IPO

Space sector moves accelerated as SpaceX lines up banks for a possible IPO, SpaceX financials drew scrutiny, and Blue Origin paused suborbital tourism to prioritize lunar ambitions.

At Least 200 Killed in Rubaya Coltan Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo

A catastrophic landslide swallowed multiple mining shafts at a major coltan site in eastern Congo, leaving hundreds dead and highlighting perilous conditions in artisanal mines.

Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near Elementary School - Federal Review Launched

A Waymo autonomous taxi struck a child near a school in southern California, triggering a federal safety review and renewed questions about robotaxi operations and regulation.

Bomb Cyclone Strengthens as It Spreads Snow Across the Southeast

A fast strengthening bomb cyclone is forecast to intensify off the Southeast coast, threatening heavy snow, hurricane force gusts, and travel disruptions as the Northeast prepares for additional winter impacts.

DOJ Quietly Removes Documents From Epstein File Release

The Justice Department faced criticism after documents were removed or altered from the Epstein release while officials defended the rollout amid accusations of political interference and sloppy execution.

DOJ Defends Tulsi Gabbard’s Presence at Election Office Raid

Controversy over an FBI search of Fulton County election offices widened after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attended the raid and lawmakers demanded briefings and explanations.

UN Chief Warns of Imminent Financial Collapse Without Urgent Action

The United Nations warned of an imminent financial collapse unless member states pay dues or rules are overhauled, forcing a global reckoning over funding for peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.

Leaked Memo Shows ICE Expanding Warrantless Arrest Powers

Internal memos and reporting reveal expanded ICE authorities allowing broader warrantless arrests while the agency acquires large warehousing capacity to expand detention operations across the US.

Indictment Unsealed in Church Protest Case Details Charges Against Journalists

The arrests of journalists and independent reporters in connection with the Minnesota church protest have raised fresh First Amendment concerns and prompted legal debate and congressional attention.

US Approves $6.6 Billion Sale of Attack Helicopters to Israel

Washington approved major arms sales to Middle East partners as regional conflict dynamics shift, signalling continued US military support for key allies amid fragile ceasefires.

Poland Restricts Airspace After Likely Balloons Enter From Belarus

NATO members reported airspace incursions and Russia agreed to limited pauses in strikes at US request, underscoring fragile stability and diplomatic pressure amid the broader war in Ukraine.

Microsoft Loses $440 Billion in Market Value in Historic Drop

Microsoft suffered one of the largest single day market value declines as investors reacted to broad macro and tech sector news, underscoring continued market volatility.

NASA Delays Artemis II Moon Launch Over Rare Arctic Outbreak

NASA delayed its planned Artemis II lunar mission because extreme cold at the Cape created conditions unsafe for launch preparations while the agency continues crew and mission planning.

Maersk to Temporarily Operate Panama Canal Ports After Court Ruling

A court decision and subsequent port arrangements reshuffled control of key Panama Canal terminals, altering the balance of influence in global shipping and drawing attention to strategic infrastructure.

POTUS LATEST

"The Theft and Fraud in Minnesota is far greater than the 19 Billion Dollars originally projected. The Biden Administration knew this FRAUD was happening, and did absolutely nothing about it. “Scammer” Illhan Omar and her absolutely terrible friends from Somalia should all be in jail right now or, far worse, send them back to Somalia.…"