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Read the full criminal complaint against a Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of escorting the man and his lawyer out of her courtroom through the jury door last week after learning that immigration authorities were seeking his arrest. The man was taken into custody outside the courthouse after agents chased him on foot.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:
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Houthi rebels have shot down 7 Reaper drones as U.S. continues attack on Yemeni group
Defense officials say three of the drones were shot down in the past week. This suggests the militants' targeting of the unmanned aircraft flying over Yemen has improved.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, minus ALS. Not everyone is thrilled about the rebrand
For some, seeing the Ice Bucket Challenge videos in their feeds again may bring about a sense of nostalgia. But within the ALS community, where there's still no cure and the mean survival time is two to five years, it's more divisive.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Ex-US Rep. George Santos sobbed as sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
Santos admitted he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: Pope Francis’ funeral
After the popeβs death Monday, mourners from around the world have come to view his βmortal remainsβ ahead of Saturdayβs funeral.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:George Santos, U.S. congressman for less than a year, sentenced to more than 7 years in prison
Disgraced former U.S. Congress member George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump and other heads of state among dignitaries traveling to Rome for Pope Francis funeral
U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among the leaders arriving Friday.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:FBI arrests judge accused of helping man evade immigration agents, agency director Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel says his office believes Judge Hannah Dugan "intentionally misdirected federal agents away from the subject to be arrested in her courthouse."
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:See the Ukraine war ceasefire proposals put forth by the Trump administration
Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were presented to European officials by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in Paris on April 17. Take a look at what is being discussed and considered.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Trump signs executive order to speed up deepsea mining permits
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that seeks to jumpstart the mining of both U.S. and international waters as part of a push to offset China's sweeping control of the critical minerals industry.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Mangione pleads not guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a UnitedHealth Group executive in New York last year, pleaded not guilty Friday. U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Mangione.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China exempts some U.S. imports from 125% tariff rate
Despite comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that he's spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about tariffs, China maintains that no talks have taken place.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:French skier, 18, dies after crash in training at Val d'Isere
A promising 18-year-old French skier has died during an accident in training, the national ski federation said. It said Margot Simond died on Thursday at Val d'Isere.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Russian general among 2 killed in Moscow-area car bombing
A senior Russian military officer was killed when a car exploded on Friday in the town of Balashikha just east of Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Wrong turn onto U.S.-Canada bridge has Detroit woman facing deportation
A woman from Guatemala says she and her two U.S.-born children were held for nearly a week by customs agents in Detroit after a phone app's directions to the nearest Costco led them to the Ambassador Bridge.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Transgender comedian cancels U.S. tour stops because of new gender policies
A comedian stopping in Saskatoon and a Regina art gallery CEO talk about their experience with U.S. visa and passport changes and delays.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Tariff fears are driving a boost in auto sales in Detroit
As tariffs create uncertainty in global markets, CBC News travelled to Detroit across from Windsor, Ont., to find out how auto consumers and dealers are responding, and get their views on President Donald Trumpβs goal of moving production to the U.S. People in Michiganβs Motor City say vehicle sales are hot now, but are concerned for down the road if Trump's fully proposed levies take effect.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Moodyβs downgrades DC credit rating
Moodyβs Ratings announced this week that it was downgrading Washington, D.C.βs credit rating amid a wave of mass federal workforce cuts and hits to the local economy. Moodyβs said in a new report that it was downgrading the Districtβs issuer rating from Aaa to Aa1, a blow to the city that will likely make it...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Medicaid quagmire awaits House Republicans
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicaid quagmire awaits House Republicans Congressional GOP leaders have been vague about their plans for Medicaid as part of the βbig, beautiful billβ to slash $1.5 trillion to fund President Trumpβs domestic policy agenda. AP As...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump Organization fires lawyer over Harvard ties
The Trump Organization fired a legal adviser Thursday because he also represents Harvard University, an adversary of the Trump administration in its ongoing crackdown on elite schools. The move comes after President Trump railed against Harvard in a social media post Thursday and commented on the connection between Harvard and the attorney, William Burck. The...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Russian attacks on Kyiv complicate U.S. efforts to end war in Ukraine
Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The U.S. proposed a peace deal Wednesday and has threatened to pull the plug on talks if both sides donβt reach an agreement soon. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ban on trans service members
In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was deported to El Salvador and the president insisted his administration is in active trade negotiations with China but Beijing has denied any such meetings.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Hegseth reportedly has unsecured internet line in Pentagon office for Signal
Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as chaos is mounting at the Pentagon with the firings of top Hegseth aides. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Lamothe of The Washington Post.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:How lawmakers are responding to frustrated constituents at town halls
This week marks the end of Congressβs longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on the past weekβs interactions.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump DOT replaces lawyers defending it on New York congestion pricing
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has replaced the lawyers defending it in a case related to New York Cityβs congestion pricing, just after it was revealed lawyers with the Department of Justice (DOJ) accidentally filed a document questioning the legitimacy of the Trump administrationβs case. The move came after DOT accused the lawyers of undermining...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Russian-born Harvard researcher describes detention at ICE facility and deportation fears
Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist at Harvard Medical School, has been detained by ICE since February. She was arrested as she returned to Boston with frog embryo samples. The government says she knowingly failed to declare them. Petrova's visa was revoked and she is flagged for deportation. Geoff Bennett spoke with her via video call from the facility where sheβs held.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:What the new FDA commissioner says about possible restrictions on abortion medication
Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023. Amna Nawaz spoke with the new FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, about what the agency may do.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump's China trade jam
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump, China differ on progress of trade talks China has left President Trump twisting in the wind on tariffs, declaring it is not engaged in any negotiation with the U.S. as the tariffs take a political and...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Moskowitz hits Trump with 'The White Lotus' meme over Putin plea
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) mocked President Trumpβs Thursday Truth Social post with a meme from HBOβs βThe White Lotusβ of actress Parker Posey. On the show, Posey plays Victoria Ratliff, a character known for her slow-drawling Southern accent. Moskowitzβs post plays on Posey's now-iconic character accent by posting an image of Posey with the words...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:The benefits and financial toll of rebuilding America’s aluminum industry
The central economic focus of President Trump's second term so far has been tariffs. Over the past few months, the president has levied - and also paused - taxes on imports from all over the world. Some have taken effect, including his tariffs on aluminum. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at those and what kind of impact they may have on manufacturers, workers and consumers.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Utility assistance frozen after Trump administration fires program’s staff
Money for heating and cooling assistance for those in need is on the line. As part of the cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration reportedly fired the staff that runs the Low-Income Home Energy Program. Congress already approved funds for the program but with the staff gone, the allocated money is frozen. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Logan Atkinson Burke.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Religious directives at Catholic hospitals complicate emergency care for pregnant women
For decades, Catholic leaders in the U.S. have placed restrictions on certain reproductive health services at Catholic-run hospitals. But as abortion is becoming harder to access nationwide, thereβs a new spotlight on care at these facilities. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Eureka, California, to meet one woman who ran into the limits of Catholic-run healthcare.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Recounting heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, RFK Jr. urges focus on prevention and community
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called addiction βa source of misery, but also a symptom of misery." In a speech that mentioned God more than 20 times, he pointed to his own experience feeling as though he had been born with a hole inside of himself that he needed to fill.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:Trump administration fast tracks fossil fuels on public lands
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Burgum fast tracks fossil fuels and mining The Trump administration has announced it will use emergency authorities to rapidly increase the pace of approving fossil fuel and mining projects on public lands. iStock The Interior Department announced late Wednesday that it will drastically...
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source:South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, leaving hundreds of cases in limbo
South Koreaβs government has never acknowledged direct responsibility for issues related to past adoptions and has so far not responded to the commissionβs recommendation to issue an official apology.
Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: