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- Feds investigate suspicious letters sent to election officials and Congress
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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun reported that the FBI is investigating new threats against him, following an earlier foiled assassination plot. Pannun stated that FBI agents visited his New York home to inform him of the “imminent threat” connected to his participation in a forthcoming referendum in Canada on Punjab’s independence.
Federal investigators are examining “suspicious” letters sent to state election officials and congressional offices, some containing unknown substances. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are involved as reports surface from Louisiana and Oklahoma, where packages with white powder prompted evacuations but caused no injuries.
The US military is reportedly preparing plans to use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) against Iran’s energy and nuclear sites if directed by President Trump.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favour of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, concerning racial discrimination during jury selection. The court found that the trial court did not adequately address the defence’s objections to peremptory strikes against Black jurors. Pitchford’s conviction is now invalidated, allowing for retrial.
The U.S. is establishing a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, confirmed by CDC officials. This site aims to provide immediate, high-quality care without the extended transport time back to the U.S., while officials work to contain the outbreak.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google software engineer, faces federal charges for allegedly profiting over $1.2 million by wagering on confidential company data using Polymarket. The charges include commodities fraud and wire fraud, and he has been released on a $2.25 million bond after an arrest in New York.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces key discussions on trade policies and energy agreements.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury regarding her civil lawsuits against President Trump. The inquiry, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, focuses on her 2022 deposition claims about funding sources for her litigation.
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting a control station in Bandar Abbas. Although described as defensive measures, the strikes challenge the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The situation evolves as diplomatic discussions continue regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
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