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California Outlaws Electric Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using electric shock gloves, taking effect next year until 2030.
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US Senate Votes to Elevate Missouri Churchill Museum to National Historic Landmark
Legislation led by Senator Josh Hawley to designate America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark cleared the Senate and heads to the White House.
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Fox News Proposes Texas Senate Debate as Talarico and Paxton Clash in High-Stakes Ad Wars
Fox News proposed a debate between Texas Senate nominees James Talarico and Ken Paxton as national Democrats enter the state’s ad wars.
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Contentious Senate Hearing
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump probes before the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushing back against Republican bias claims and a failed perjury trap.
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U.S. Prepares to Break Ground on Permanent Jerusalem Embassy
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced upcoming construction for a permanent Jerusalem embassy at the Allenby Compound, cementing a long-term diplomatic presence.
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Court to hear defamation lawsuit filed by Alen Simonyan against Samvel Ashotyan
Yerevan court prepares to hear a defamation case involving National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan and citizen Samvel Ashotyan amid broader concerns over SLAPP suits.
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Nvidia and AMD Lobby White House to Water Down China Chip Restrictions in Defense Bill
Nvidia and AMD are lobbying the Trump administration to ease China chip export rules in the defense bill, sparking a high-stakes clash with lawmakers.
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Ed Miliband Questions Palestine Action Ban Amid Mass Arrests
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has questioned the sensibility of the Palestine Action ban at the Labour Party conference, where mass arrests occurred.
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Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Dismissal as Post-Mistrial Court Dates Resume
Lindsay Clancy returned to a Massachusetts court as her defense team pursued dismissal motions following a mistrial in her 2023 child murder case.
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Malaysian Transport Minister Agrees to Stay Until Najib House Arrest Begins
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke has agreed to delay his resignation until former premier Najib Razak begins his conditional house arrest.
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Klitschko Seeks Probate Standing to Secure Inheritance for 11-Year-Old Daughter
Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition in Los Angeles to protect the estate of his late ex-fiancée Hayden Panettiere on behalf of their daughter Kaya.
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Tennessee Prepares First Execution of a Woman in Two Centuries as Final Appeals Stall
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee denied clemency for Christa Pike, who faces execution as the state’s lone woman on death row amid ongoing legal challenges.
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Ineos distances Sir Jim Ratcliffe from Nigel Farage promotional video
Ineos clarifies that Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not approve the use of his past immigration remarks in a Reform UK video.
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Argentina Issues Ultimatum Over Falklands Oil Exploration
President Javier Milei issued a two-week UK ultimatum to halt the Falklands oil project, threatening international legal action over resource sovereignty.
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Pentagon Directs Cyber Operations for Midterms Amid Scrutiny
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a directive instructing the military to safeguard the 2026 midterms from foreign interference.
