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FBI official Patel addressed changes to hiring standards, clarifying that victims of bestiality, if under 18 at the time, are no longer automatically disqualified from application. He emphasised the importance of not punishing victims while maintaining rigorous assessment standards for all candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting regulations ahead of the midterm elections. The decision addresses concerns over potential voter disenfranchisement and allows the ongoing legal challenge to proceed without immediate implementation of the disputed rules.
Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this spring was reportedly funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, raising security concerns among experts.
The United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the region. The Pentagon is formulating plans involving special forces and conventional troops. The next steps hinge on further approvals from President Donald Trump.
Tens of thousands attend ‘No Kings’ rallies against Trump across US, aiming for the largest single-day protest in history.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European leaders address economic cooperation.
Key issues include energy transition and digital transformation strategies.
The US Treasury will feature Donald Trump’s name on all new paper currency, marking a historic first as detailed in All the things Donald Trump has put his name on.
Three killed in tourist helicopter crash in Hawaii as it went down off Kauai’s Kalalau Beach, the Coast Guard confirmed.
Tiger Woods’ mugshot was released after his DUI arrest following a dramatic car crash in Florida.
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