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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
New Jersey / Nationwide – Millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could face losing their health insurance in 2026 after enhanced premium subsidies lapse at the end of the year. Among those affected are Eric and Lisa Frankenfeld, a chiropractic couple from Point Pleasant, New Jersey. They will no longer…
The head of the UK’s largest trade union body has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to keep the option of a customs union with the European Union on the table, warning that living standards must improve or public trust in mainstream politics could erode further. Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress…
