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Democrats Plan to Bring 'Accountability' to ICE if Win Midterms
House Democrats plan to rein in an agency they claim has lost accountability under President Donald Trump's administration, Newsweek reported Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:01:36 EDT
S&P 500 Ends Higher on Bank Earnings, Chips Rally
The S&P 500 ended higher Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America rallying after solid quarterly results, while investors remained focused on the recent increase in China-U.S. trade tensions.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:01:28 EDT
County Judge in Chicago Area Bars ICE Arrests at Court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:52:18 EDT
AI Used to Identify Nazi Executioner in WWII Photo
While artificial intelligence, or AI, is commonly used to produce trivial or deepfake content, it was used by a German historian to identify a Nazi executioner in a World War II photograph taken more than 80 years ago.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:51:33 EDT
Sen. Cantwell: Sec. Noem Violated Hatch Act
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has asked the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for what she described as "likely" violations of the Hatch Act.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:18:47 EDT
Quinnipiac Poll: Ciattarelli Cuts Gap in N.J. Gov. Race
With fewer than three weeks before Election Day, Republican Jack Ciattarelli has cut Rep. Mikie Sherrill's, D-N.J., lead to 6 percentage points in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, a Quinnipiac University poll showed Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:08:52 EDT
Hundreds Sing Anti-Putin Song in St. Petersburg
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday in St. Petersburg and sang a banned song mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare public protest, according to footage posted on X.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:54:26 EDT
BofA Sued Over Alleged Financial Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
A woman who says she was abused by the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued Bank of America Wednesday, alleging the bank knowingly provided financial services that enabled his sex trafficking operation for years.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:50:51 EDT
Judge Blocks WH From Firing Workers During Shutdown
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.U.S. District Judge Susan...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:48:02 EDT
NYC's Adams Weighs Cuomo Support, 3 'Dream Job' Offers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who will leave office on Jan. 1, said Wednesday he's already got three "dream job" offers waiting for him and that he's in talks with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo about potentially endorsing him in the heated mayoral race over Democrat state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:29:37 EDT
Coast Guard Intercepts 50 Tons of Cocaine in the Pacific
Coast Guard command officers report the agency's illicit narcotics enforcement Operation Pacific Viper has pulled in 50 tons of cocaine captured from smuggling operations since early August.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:19:50 EDT
Fabrizio Poll: Illegal Vape Crackdown 'Moves Swing Voters'
A new poll finds that 80% of voters support stronger enforcement against illegal Chinese-made vapes, potentially helping swing-district candidates move their races by as many as 10 points, according to pollsters Tony Fabrizio and Bob Ward.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:13:08 EDT
James Carville Praises Trump for Israel-Hamas Deal
President Donald Trump should receive praise for his peace deal between Hamas and Israel, Democratic strategist James Carville said.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:04:23 EDT
Dems Not Expected to Fight Trump's 'Illegal' Shutdown Move
Despite insisting that President Donald Trump's methods for paying military service members and funding a major federal nutrition program during the government shutdown are illegal, Democrats reportedly are not expected to put up a major fight.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:43:20 EDT
Thune Schedules Procedural Vote on Defense Appropriations Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has scheduled an initial procedural vote Thursday on the House-passed defense appropriations bill, a move to pressure Democrats amid the federal government shutdown...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:37:54 EDT
Judge Bars Washington State From Breaking Seal of Confession
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction barring Washington state from enforcing a law that would have required Catholic priests to break the seal of confession by reporting child abuse disclosed during the sacrament.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:31:43 EDT
Report: 1 Narco-Terrorist Strike in Caribbean Killed Colombians
At least one of the recent U.S. military strikes on drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean targeted Colombian nationals, according to Pentagon briefings obtained by CNN.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:27:09 EDT
NLPC Seeks Disbarment of Virginia Attorney General Candidate
The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) filed a formal complaint seeking the disbarment of Virginia Attorney General candidate Jerrauld "Jay" Jones, accusing him of "depraved and possibly illegal conduct" over violent text messages and questions surrounding his court-ordered community service.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:09:41 EDT
Admin Official Signals Farm Bailout When Shutdown Ends
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett spoke at a Wednesday event hosted by media outlet Axios and signaled a "clever and generous" farm bailout was ready to be announced as soon as the government shutdown ends.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:35:31 EDT
High Court Signals Curb on Race-Based Electoral Maps
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters.