Metropolitan Police Open Criminal Investigation Into Lord Mandelson

Metropolitan Police Open Criminal Investigation Into Lord Mandelson

The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson following allegations of misconduct in public office linked to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry follows the emergence of documents that appear to show Mandelson sharing government-related information with the US financier while serving as business secretary during the global financial…

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Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize Elections

Trump Calls to ‘Nationalize Elections’ as Republicans Prepare for Midterms

President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to take greater control over how elections are conducted, urging the party to “nationalize” voting procedures as the country moves toward key midterm contests later this year. Speaking in a recent interview, Trump argued that federal involvement is needed in certain states, claiming that election systems in some…

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Indonesia Foreign Minister: Gaza Force Temporary, Two-State Solution Remains Goal

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized on Wednesday that the international stabilization force deployed in Gaza is a “temporary measure,” reaffirming that a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine remains the ultimate objective. Speaking at a press briefing, Sugiono said the international presence in Gaza is aimed at ensuring short-term stability and providing humanitarian support…

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Trump Justice Department Turns to Civil Rights Law in Effort to Access State Voter Rolls

WASHINGTON: The Justice Department under the Trump administration has shifted its legal strategy in an ongoing push to obtain sensitive voter data from states, now relying heavily on a Civil Rights Act provision originally designed to protect Black voters from disenfranchisement during the Jim Crow era. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, appointed by former President…

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Uganda Enforces Nationwide Internet Blackout Ahead of Presidential Election

KAMPALA: Uganda has temporarily suspended internet access nationwide ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, in a move authorities say is aimed at safeguarding public safety and ensuring a smooth voting process. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) directed all service providers to halt internet services starting at 18:00 local time on Tuesday, citing concerns over potential misinformation,…

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Iran Protest Death Toll Mounts as Trump Announces Tariffs on Countries Doing Business with Tehran

The death toll from ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continues to rise, with hundreds reported killed amid a violent crackdown by security forces. Human rights groups say that more than 600 demonstrators have died in just a few weeks, including minors, as citizens take to the streets to protest economic hardship, inflation, and political restrictions….

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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith to Testify Publicly Before House Judiciary Committee

Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two high-profile investigations into President Donald Trump, is set to testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee later this month, marking a rare and closely watched appearance on Capitol Hill. The committee confirmed that Smith will appear at a public hearing on January 22, following a closed-door…

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Treasury Secretary Voices Concern Over Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has privately expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, warning that the move could unsettle financial markets and damage confidence in key institutions, according to people familiar with the matter. Bessent is said to believe that pursuing legal action against the head…

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Senator Mark Kelly Files Lawsuit Over Pentagon Move to Punish Him for Remarks on Illegal Orders

US Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to reduce his military retirement pay and rank, arguing that the move violates his constitutional rights and threatens the independence of lawmakers. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, challenges the Pentagon’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against Kelly after he…

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