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New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing a felony charge of assaulting a federal officer for allegedly pushing a pair of unnamed Homeland Security agents during a scuffle that broke out earlier this month as three House members were trying to visit an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, a court filing released Tuesday shows. The criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Newark alleges McIver “slammed her forearm” into one agent and “forcibly” grabbed him. The Democratic congressmember is also accused of using “each of her forearms to forcibly strike” another officer, according to the complaint, which…

The prime minister has defended blocking humanitarian aid to the civilian population Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to seize control of Gaza as part of a “massive” military operation against Hamas. Intensified airstrikes have reportedly left hundreds dead in the Palestinian enclave in the past several days.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday began a major ground offensive, dubbed ‘Gideon’s Chariots’, advancing into both the northern and southern areas of Gaza. Israel says the operation is focused on defeating Hamas and securing the release of the remaining hostages.In a video posted on Monday on Netanyahu’s Telegram channel,…

Guest post by Joe Hoft, republished with permission. Jack Smith returning to Washington DC after a hard week of work manufacturing charges against President Trump in Florida. (TGP photo) Jack Smith’s days outside of jail may be numbered. In December 2023 it was reported that Jack Smith had a terrible record not only in the US but more recently overseas in Europe. Larry Johnson wrote in mid-December 2023 that a whistleblower complaint was filed with the Department of Justice Inspector General’s Office on November 28 alleging that Jack Smith, the Special Prosecutor pursuing Donald Trump, was engaged in an extortion…

Topline The Justice Department on Monday charged Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., with assaulting federal agents during a confrontation outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey earlier this month, a move the Congresswoman denounced as “purely political.” Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., speaks to the press after Newark mayor Ras Baraka was … More arrested while protesting at Delancey Hall ICE detention prison.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Key Facts The charges were announced on X by Alina Habba, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, who alleged McIver “assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law…

Family, father and kids with selfie in restaurant with smile, care and bonding with food for web … Moregetty From fast-casual chains to your fridge at home, artificial intelligence is stepping in where supply chains, labor markets, and budgets are buckling. If you’ve felt the pinch while ordering takeout or reading your grocery receipt, you’re not alone. With inflation lingering, labor costs rising, and potential tariffs threatening imports — 15% of the U.S. food supply is imported, including 32% of fresh vegetables, 55% of fresh fruit, and 94% of seafood — the cost of putting food on the table is…

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced a plan to acquire the bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million, raising privacy concerns as the pharmaceutical giant will gain access to the genetic data of over 15 million customers. The New York Post reports that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has seized the opportunity to acquire the once-thriving genetic testing company 23andMe, which recently filed for bankruptcy. The $256 million deal will grant Regeneron access to 23andMe’s extensive collection of genetic samples and data, encompassing the personal information of more than 15 million customers. This acquisition has raised significant concerns among privacy advocates and customers who had…

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) began its annual nine-day meeting Monday on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, with upwards of eight thousand attendees flying in for the event from all around the world. The elites gathered as the United Nations subsidiary began crying poor and publicly doubting its ability to ever again meet crises like the coronavirus epidemic after U.S. funding cuts struck at the heart of its finances. AP reports Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been grappling with a response to the U.S. cuts as well as reduced outlays from other traditional Western donors who are favoring defense over…

During an interview with NPR’s “All Things Considered” released on Monday, “Original Sin” co-author, Axios National Political Correspondent, and CNN Contributor Alex Thompson argued that there had to be a coverup of then-President Joe Biden’s fitness because if there wasn’t one, “then why were so many people surprised by the debate?” He also stated that Biden’s schedule was limited to shield him. Co-host Scott Detrow said, [relevant exchange begins around 1:50 of first clip] “I want to talk about the hiding, as you frame it, you used the word coverup in the title. That’s gotten a lot of attention. It’s…

President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to end the quarrelling among various GOP factions and move his domestic-policy megabill toward passage, telling House Republicans behind closed doors that they need to unite immediately behind the “big, beautiful bill” their leaders have assembled. That message was delivered in equal measure to both sides of the fractious GOP conference. To conservative hard-liners who have been pushing for deeper cuts to Medicaid, Trump made crystal clear that he did not support additional slashing. “Don’t fuck around with Medicaid,” he said, according to two Republicans granted anonymity to describe the private meetings. He said he…

Russian IT companies have nearly doubled their revenue over the past three years, reaching a collective turnover of more than $80 billion amid rising domestic demand, according to a study published on Tuesday by Smart Ranking.The combined revenue of Russia’s 100 largest IT firms surged by 95% since 2022, reaching 6.7 trillion rubles ($83.1 billion), according to the company’s data.The top ten companies — including tech giant Yandex, social media platform VK, and state-controlled telecoms operator Rostelecom — accounted for 70% of the total, or 4.6 trillion rubles ($57 billion).Yandex’s revenue rose by 110% during the period, hitting 1.95 trillion…