August 22, 2025

Atlanta immigrant journalist seeks release after months in ICE custody

An Atlanta journalist who has been in ICE custody since June without any criminal charges is suing for his release. The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia announced Thursday that Mario Guevara is taking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); DHS Secretary Kristi Noem; Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Justice Department, including United States […]

August 22, 2025

Judge rules Trump-appointed US Attorney Alina Habba served illegally

A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba — known for representing Trump in various civil cases — has been unlawfully serving as the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey. Trump appointed Habba to serve as interim U.S. attorney beginning in March. “She’s gonna be great, I […]

August 22, 2025

Erik Menendez to remain in jail, denied parole by CA parole board

Erik and Lyle Menendez are the closest they’ve been to freedom since they were convicted three decades ago of the shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. But that freedom will have to continue to wait after a California parole board denied Erik’s request for release Thursday evening. The panel will […]

August 22, 2025

California counters Texas with new maps, Epstein files headed to Congress: Unbiased Updates, Aug. 22, 2025

A cross-country redistricting battle: California Democrats push new maps to counter Texas Republicans. Control of Congress still hangs in the balance. Plus, a judge blocks the expansion of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility and bans new detainees. And President Donald Trump thanks National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., with burgers and pizza. He hints at […]

August 22, 2025

Judge blocks ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ expansion; No new detainees allowed

A federal judge has slammed the brakes on “Alligator Alcatraz,” Florida’s controversial immigrant detention facility in the Everglades. An injunction issued Thursday bars any new construction and blocks Florida from bringing in more detainees. U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams issued the preliminary injunction based on National Environmental Policy Act violations. It comes after environmental […]

August 22, 2025

What’s behind the Vegas tourism drop, and what does it mean for other cities?

LAS VEGAS — Starting from his days as a busboy at the Sands, Teddy Pappageorge has seen the evolution and all the turmoil Las Vegas has endured as a 42-year member of Culinary Union Local 226, the largest in Nevada. Now serving as secretary-treasurer for 60,000 hospitality workers, he does not mince words about the […]

August 22, 2025

FBI searches John Bolton’s home: Reports

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) carried out a court-authorized search of former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton’s Maryland home Friday morning, according to multiple reports. The search is part of a national security investigation into allegations that the former Trump administration official mishandled classified information. FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the 7 a.m. […]

August 22, 2025

Congress to receive first batch of Epstein files Friday

The Justice Department (DOJ) is expected to deliver the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files to Congress on Friday. However, it doesn’t anticipate a complete data dump in the near future. The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, subpoenaed the Epstein documents last month after months of fighting. Epstein file release Both Republicans and Democrats have called […]

August 22, 2025

US halts visas for foreign truck drivers over safety concerns

The U.S. has stopped issuing employment visas for commercial truck drivers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the pause takes effect immediately. “The increasing number of foreign drivers operating large tractor-trailer trucks on U.S. roads is endangering American lives and undercutting the livelihoods of American truckers,” Rubio posted on X. A State Department spokesperson […]

August 22, 2025

Famine confirmed for 500,000 in Gaza: IPC warns crisis spreading

Famine is now officially confirmed for more than 500,000 people in Gaza, with widespread starvation expected to intensify in the coming weeks, according to a new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) published on Friday. The analysis warns famine conditions will expand rapidly beyond Gaza City to Deir Al Balah and Khan […]