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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home amid criminal investigation: Reports
Federal agents, identified as Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) personnel, searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar early Monday morning. The search is part of a criminal investigation reportedly related to immigration paperwork filed by Omar's late father when she was a child. Agents were seen carrying boxes from the home. Omar publicly responded, stating she would not be silenced and describing the action as an attempt to target political enemies. The search occurred close to the midterm elections.
Judge orders Trump’s $20 million taxpayer-funded ads off the air
A federal judge issued a ruling on a Sunday night ordering the Trump administration to stop airing television ads funded with taxpayer money. The judge was identified as U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. The ads were funded with government money, reported at $20 million by some outlets, and were challenged in a lawsuit.
Trump announces energy ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
President Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine reached an energy ceasefire, effective immediately. This followed a separate deal involving the easing of sanctions to allow a Russian diesel purchase. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the diesel deal.
Marshall pays bakery bill after complaint goes viral
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas paid a bakery bill stemming from his 2020 campaign after the bakery owner's complaint about the unpaid bill went viral online. The bakery, identified as Holly's Sweet Treats in Hutchinson, Kansas, had reportedly gone unpaid for about six years for items including cookies, muffins and brownies.
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
President Trump announced that Russia agreed to supply the US with diesel fuel, including an immediate 300,000 tons with potentially millions more tons over coming months, aimed at addressing high US energy prices ahead of the midterm elections. The deal involved lifting or easing sanctions on Russian oil. Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers publicly criticized the deal, including a bipartisan group of senators who said the administration failed to consult Congress as required by statute. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the deal as benefiting Russia's war effort, and Trump responded by calling for Ukraine to replace Zelensky as president.
Israel calls Navi Pillay's win a 'grotesque weaponization' of Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and international human rights lawyer, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She had chaired a UN inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict/Gaza. Israel's government criticized the award. President Trump reacted negatively, saying he should have won instead. The Trump administration took action against the International Criminal Court following the announcement.
Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
President Trump selected Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator and communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group (which operates Truth Social), as the new White House Press Secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. Separately, prediction market Kalshi is investigating suspicious or unusual bets placed on its platform related to the press secretary selection shortly before the announcement was made public.
Federal judge: DOJ cannot request states' voter lists for eligibility database
A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's program to collect state voter registration records in order to check voter eligibility and citizenship status, blocking the Trump administration from continuing the effort. The judge in the case is identified as U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan.
Live updates: Trump sets up commission to investigate Lisa Cook
President Trump established a committee/commission to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud/false statements on mortgage documents. This is part of his ongoing effort to remove her from the Fed board. A hearing is set to take place at the White House.
Read Guilfoyle's texts to GOP donor Deters: 'You'll literally cost me my ambassadorship'
Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., is reported to have asked a Republican donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing. The reports are based on text messages between Guilfoyle and the donor. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment on the allegations when asked by reporters.
Protesters clash with police after ICE agent shoots man with 5-year-old in car
A federal ICE officer shot a man during an arrest operation in New York City on a Thursday. The man was driving a car that had a 5-year-old child in it at the time. The Department of Homeland Security said the shooting occurred during a targeted enforcement operation to arrest the man. Officials said the man drove or accelerated his vehicle toward officers before being shot. Protests and clashes with police followed the shooting, and local officials, including the mayor, criticized the incident.
5 things to watch for in Thursday's Michigan debate showdown
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, held their first debate on Thursday. The debate included personal attacks between the two candidates and touched on topics including the Iran war and cost-of-living or economic issues. The race is considered closely watched and significant for determining Senate control.
US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as 'assault on rule of law'
The United States announced new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC). The sanctions followed earlier US sanctions on individual ICC judges and prosecutors. The move drew criticism from the ICC and other international bodies.
Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterms
President Trump stated that the US military will not strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. He said the administration is having 'productive discussions' with Iran. This statement came amid reports that the Pentagon had been asked to prepare strike options or combat operations plans involving Iran.
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