- Todd Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein accusers at request of Thom Tillis
- British schoolboy dies after drowning during snorkelling trip in Malawi
- Italian police raid luxury brands over alleged labour exploitation
- Arlington Bridge deconstruction begins, says Winnipeg mayor
- Iran targets US military bases in Gulf amid renewed tit-for-tat strikes
- Tillis will not support Blanche’s nomination without meeting Epstein survivors
- Seven drones reported over Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland
- Hezbollah video linked to Russia’s Storm-1516 disinformation campaign
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein at the Justice Department, following a request from Senator Thom Tillis. Blanche encouraged victims to provide information to the FBI, but faced criticism for his approach. The meeting’s conditions were seen as insufficient by attendees.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse before he will support Blanche’s nomination. This requirement was voiced during Blanche’s confirmation hearing, where issues regarding the mishandling of Epstein’s investigation documents were discussed.
Dena Karari, a U.S.-Iran dual citizen, has left Iran after being unable to exit since December 2024 due to allegations of espionage. Her attorney confirmed she is safe and en route back to the United States. No formal charges were ever filed against her.
The House passed a war powers resolution on Wednesday requiring President Trump to end military engagement with Iran without congressional approval. The vote tally reached 215 to 208, supported by four Republicans and Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, marking a notable challenge to the Trump administration’s authority on military actions.
At least one person has died and 63 others have been injured in an Iranian drone strike that targeted Kuwait International Airport and other civilian sites.
Senate Republicans are poised to advance a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration agencies as early as Wednesday, despite ongoing concerns about the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund. Following acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s testimony, Republicans seek clarity to mitigate internal dissent.
Donald Trump warned Benjamin Netanyahu of potential airstrikes on Beirut, citing personal stakes, amid escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Voters in San Francisco have advanced state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race for California’s 11th Congressional District, which was previously held by Nancy Pelosi. The election features eight Democrats and two Republicans, with the top two candidates proceeding to the November ballot.
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to proceed with a congressional map deemed favourable to Republicans for the upcoming midterm elections, despite a lower court’s finding of intentional discrimination against Black voters. The decision permits one majority-Black district in a seven-district configuration.
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