GOP lawmakers demand Biden appointees who have accepted ENGO jobs to recuse themselves from pending business

Jockey Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in the recent Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended for violating riding crop rules by striking the horse eight times, exceeding the allowed six strikes under HISA regulations. This was Alvarado's second violation within 180 days, leading to an escalated fine and a two-day suspension. Sovereignty will not compete in the Preakness Stakes but is expected to run in the Belmont Stakes, following a strong...

Moscow Meetings with PutinPresident Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Vladimir Putin on three occasions but did not use his own interpreter, relying instead on Kremlin translators, raising concerns about the accuracy of communications. Experts criticized this approach, highlighting the potential for lost nuances and lack of independent verification, which could hinder U.S. officials' understanding of agreements made. Despite Witkoff's efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, little progress has been reported,...

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University doctoral student, was released from ICE custody after a federal judge in Vermont ordered her bail, criticizing the government for lacking evidence against her aside from an opinion piece she co-wrote. Ozturk, a Turkish national detained in March for allegedly supporting Hamas, testified about her humanitarian work, while her defense highlighted her peaceful character and the negative impact of detention on her health. The judge mandated the government to propose...

SummaryDonald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to increase its personnel by at least 20,000 officers to enforce deportation policies and incentivize undocumented immigrants to self-deport, offering funded flights and exit bonuses. The plan, termed "Project Homecoming," includes enlisting state and local law enforcement to aid in enforcement, despite legal challenges to some deportation methods used by his administration. Trump emphasized severe penalties for individuals who do not leave voluntarily, including imprisonment and...

A man was found dead inside an enclosure with kangaroos and wallabies on a farm in Loris, South Carolina, late Friday evening, according to Horry County police. The 52-year-old victim sustained multiple blunt force injuries, and the incident involved a non-domesticated animal and a relative of the animal's owner. All animals at the location are accounted for and contained, and the investigation is ongoing. Full Article

Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were actively pursuing evidence, including seizing phones and applying for search warrants, even as the Justice Department ordered the case's dismissal, according to newly unsealed court documents. The investigation, which began in August 2021, focused on alleged improper campaign contributions and culminated in charges against Adams, who claimed the prosecution was politically motivated after criticizing President Biden's immigration policies. Following the dismissal, which led to resignations...