Washington — A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed an indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen wrongly deported by the Trump administration, on charges of human smuggling. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw sided with Abrego Garcia, asserting that the Justice Department’s prosecution appeared vindictive. Crenshaw had earlier found evidence suggesting vindictiveness in the prosecution, […]
The Trump administration unveiled a new policy aimed at complicating the path to permanent residency for immigrants currently in the U.S. This move aligns with an ongoing effort to significantly reduce legal immigration. Under the new directive, many immigrants will no longer have the option to apply for a green card while remaining in the […]
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana recently, he held a rare meeting with senior Cuban officials. Accompanying him was an operator involved in the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Several sources shared this information with CBS News. Venezuela and Cuba shared a close alliance before Maduro’s arrest. The Cuban government […]
Protests erupted in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, with tens of thousands rallying against President Aleksandar Vucic. Clashes broke out between protesters and riot police following a large anti-government demonstration on Saturday. Dissent Against Vucic’s Rule While the main rally in Belgrade’s central square was peaceful, young demonstrators later clashed with riot police. Protesters hurled flares, rocks, […]
The remains of four Italian divers who tragically lost their lives earlier this month in the Maldives were repatriated to Italy on Saturday. This event followed a deadly diving incident in which five Italian divers went missing while exploring a cave approximately 160 feet underwater in Vaavu Atoll on May 14. The body of their […]
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province resulted in at least 82 fatalities, local officials announced on Saturday. The tragedy occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city on Friday evening, marking the deadliest mining accident in the country in recent years. The Xinhua News Agency reported that more […]
An explosion and subsequent fire at a Staten Island shipyard resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to over 30 people, primarily members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). The incident took place on Friday in the Mariners Harbor area. Incident Details The fire ignited around 3:30 p.m. in a basement […]
SpaceX launched an enhanced Super Heavy-Starship rocket on Friday to test upgraded engines and control systems needed to improve operation safety and reliability. During the launch from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas, one of the Super Heavy’s 33 methane-fueled Raptor 3 engines shut down early. Additional engines failed during an attempt to return the stage […]
The Government Publishing Office (GPO) plays a crucial role in chronicling Congressional proceedings, producing the Congressional Record since 1873. Situated near the Capitol, their expansive building witnesses the meticulous documentation of each legislative session. The production process is a well-oiled machine, running backstage as Washington sleeps. The Need for the Congressional Record Before the Congressional […]
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump turned outspoken critic, intends to seek financial compensation from the Justice Department’s newly established “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund, valued at $1.776 billion, aims to support individuals who believe the legal system has been weaponized against them. Cohen confirmed to CBS News his plans to submit an application […]