Trump Officials Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Russia Acknowledges
A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with Ukraine.
UN experts allege Nicaragua's leaders may have committed crimes against humanity
United Nations human rights experts say Nicaraguas co-presidents have established a dictatorship and there are reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed.
Megan Fox settled $5M Malibu home lawsuit for $100K after three-year fight
Trump jokes USD 5,000 buys little at Mar-a-Lago amid election push
Trump jokes USD 5,000 buys little at Mar-a-Lago amid election push
Florida man pays HOA debt five days after home auction; court overturns sale cancellation
Defending the West at Globalist OSCE Confab Attacking Liberty
Two prominent defenders of freedom and Western civilization showed up at a major international human rights conference put on by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), warning of an insidious plan to undermine critical liberties including freedom of speech and expression. Joining The New American magazines Alex Newman for Conversations That Matter, ... The post Defending the West at Globalist OSCE Confab Attacking Liberty appeared first on The New American .
Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system
The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the states troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike
Man whose 'hijack' text caused plane to turn back said it was banter with co-worker, police say
The man who was arrested for sending a message that he was gonna hijack a plane told officers that it was banter between co-workers and he had no intention of hijacking the plane
US bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations
The Trump administration says it's blocking shipments from Chinese biotech company BGI and its affiliates, alleging ties to forced labor
Trump jokes $5,000 buys barely a burger at Mar-a-Lago
Trump jokes $5,000 buys barely a burger at Mar-a-Lago
Texas barber returns $128,514 found at ATM despite rent struggles
Georgia siblings fight over 95-year-old mother's care and assets; court backs daughter
Vance sends letter to Iran hard-liner in bid to revive peace talks as Trump threatens strikes
Trump Hit With NEW Rape Allegation In Epstein Report! 11 Women's Accounts; Democrats Allege Cover-Up
House Judiciary Committee Democrats have released a 50-page report detailing sexual assault allegations involving US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The report brings together accounts from 11 women, including a new rape allegation by Swiss former model Beatrice Keul, who alleges Trump assaulted her at a New York hotel in 1993. Democratic lawmakers also accuse the Justice Department of withholding evidence and obstructing scrutiny of allegations involving the president. The report cites interviews, FBI records and previously released Epstein files. The allegations and claims of a Justice Department cover-up have not been established as findings of guilt or wrongdoing.
King tides inundate streets and flood homes and businesses along both US coasts
King tides have inundated parts of both U.S. coasts
Trumps Legs Under Scrutiny: Strange Bulge Fuels Speculation Over Possible Hidden Medical Device
President Donald Trumps health is back under scrutiny after photographs sparked speculation about a possible mechanical compression sock or hidden leg support device. Political commentator David Pakman highlighted the US Presidents stiff walking, repeated leg tapping and unusual trouser outline, raising questions about a possible medical device. The White House previously disclosed Trumps chronic venous insufficiency, a condition linked to leg swelling. However, no evidence confirms he is wearing a brace or mechanical sock, and his physician has described him as being in excellent health.
They're fine people: Trump admin opens door for Bolsonaro; Inside his secretive Brazil exit
Harris V Natural England: court faults regulator over Catfield Fen; campaigners eye next steps
Conservative activists O'Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
Conservative activists James OKeefe and Cam Higby have been charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota after a prosecutor said they gave false names to poll workers during the state's primary election
Trump Weighs Lifting Russia Fund Sanctions As Diesel Tankers Head To U.S. | Report
The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russias flagship government investment fund as Washington and Moscow explore ways to improve relations and end the war in Ukraine. The proposal involves the Russian Direct Investment Fund, headed by Kirill Dmitriev, who has been involved in contacts with U.S. negotiators. Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to the United States. No final decision on sanctions relief has been announced.
Audis $4 Billion US Factory Plan Draws Fire in Germany as Trump Credits Tariffs for Investment
Audi is set to build its first factory in the United States, investing around $4 billion in Georgia and creating nearly 4,500 jobs. The plant could produce up to 200,000 vehicles annually by the early 2030s.The announcement has triggered criticism in Germany, where Audi plans to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 and Volkswagen is considering reducing its workforce by up to 100,000. Audi CEO Gernot Dllners appearance alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally has added to the controversy.The investment is also expected to help Audi reduce the impact of US tariffs, which have reportedly added around 1.2 billion to the companys costs.#Audi #DonaldTrump #Germany #AutoIndustry #Tariffs #Volkswagen #USManufacturing
US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don
Indiana governor is urged to let death sentence proceed against man who killed 2 kids in fire
The Indiana Parole Board is recommending that the death penalty remain in place for a man who killed two children in a house fire
Man runs 58 half-marathons in 58 days to honour mother, raises over $30,000
In honor of his late mother who suffered from a stroke, Wollongong's Jack Buckley undertook an extraordinary journey, completing 58 half-marathons in just 58 days, successfully raising over $30,000 for the Stroke Foundation. Following this, he embarked on an impressive 58-hour run that garnered an additional $12,000, ultimately earning him the title of Fundraiser of the Year at the National Stroke Awards.
'$47 Billion And Counting': Iran War's Real Cost Hits Trump Just One Week Before Midterms
Is the Iran war becoming Donald Trumps biggest midterm headache? With the U.S. military bill reaching $47.1 billion and American households facing rising costs, Trumps war with Iran is emerging as a major political challenge for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.According to The New York Times, citing Pentagon figures sent to Congress, the Iran war cost $47.1 billion through October 16. More than 60% of the spending went toward bombs, missiles and other munitions. The Pentagon has also reported $29 billion in munitions costs since February 28, while the Trump administration is seeking up to $70 billion in emergency funding.
Katie Zacharia Eyes White House COMEBACK? Ex-Press Secretary's Trump Job Return Plans Revealed
Katie Zacharia has revealed she would consider returning as White House press secretary if Donald Trump asked her to come back, days after her abrupt exit from the role. In her first television interview since leaving the position, Zacharia told NewsNation's Rob Finnerty on October 27 that she would accept the job if the president offered it again. She also hinted at an upcoming opportunity but kept details under wraps, teasing that a lot of exciting things lie ahead.
Data Centers May Cause Electricity Grid Instability for Winter
Data centers greatly increase energy demand. When the next polar vortex arrives, who will keep the lights on, and who will pay for it? ... The post Data Centers May Cause Electricity Grid Instability for Winter appeared first on The New American .
Judge orders 30-year prison sentence for key figure in Minnesota food fraud
A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota has been sentenced to 30 years in prison
First top-level Quad Summit under Trump administration likely in Manila
The proposed summit will focus on critical technology, minerals and associated supply chains, maritime security and disaster management, according to people familiar with Quad dynamics. The meeting is also expected to address the establishment of a Quad energy bank. A key item on the agenda will be securing supply chains for essential products, particularly in the light of ongoing conflicts and the weaponisation of trade routes.
Angelina Jolie's charity helps over 17,000 children secure legal representation
Kids in Need of Defense, co-founded by Angelina Jolie in 2008, assists unaccompanied children with legal representation. KIND ensures that these children receive psychosocial support and comprehensive services across the United States and Mexico. The organization has aided over 17,000 children by connecting them with pro bono attorneys who understand their cases. Many of these children have endured significant trauma and require specialized interventions.
WASHINGTONThrashing about in his navy blue suitas dirtywater seeped intohis mouth and nostrils, President Donald Trump reportedly drowned Wednesdayin a two-inch puddle. Sources who wished to remain anonymous told reporters they observed Trump slip on a wet stone paver as he strode en route to Marine One and fall face-first into a the shallow standing [] The post Trump Drowns In 2-Inch Puddle appeared first on The Onion .
Defeated Bolsonaro Flees To US, Trump-Lula Showdown Next? 'Travel Ban Defied...' | Watch
Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has landed in the United States despite a court order barring him from leaving Brazil, raising the prospect of a fresh confrontation between Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro arrived in Florida aboard a private jet after losing Sunday's presidential runoff. Bolsonaro faces investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering and is set to lose parliamentary immunity. While Washington has indicated it would grant him a US visa, Lula has condemned his departure as shameful. With Trump questioning Brazil's election result, Bolsonaro's arrival in America could further strain relations between Washington and Brasilia.
US Prez Trump calls Islamabad brokered ceasefire with Iran a waste of time
Trump says Putin-Zelenskyy meeting will be set up soon to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said a meeting involving Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be arranged soon to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but gave no timeline.
Madonnas charity opened a childrens surgery centre in Malawi. It now does 2,000+ operations a year
FEC Hacked? Campaign-finance Reporting System Goes Offline Amid Record Election Spending
the Federal Election Commission (FEC) shut down its electronic filing system Monday night after discovering an attempted cyberattack. ... The post FEC Hacked? Campaign-finance Reporting System Goes Offline Amid Record Election Spending appeared first on The New American .
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92
Alvin K
Federal judge who oversaw Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over cases involving President Donald Trump , former Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and the 9/11 attacks during nearly three decades on the bench, has died. He was 92. Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain announced Hellerstein's death in a statement Wednesday, saying his energetic and dedicated service to this Court continued until his death. He is greatly appreciated and will be sorely missed, she added. Appointed to the federal bench in 1998 by President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, Hellerstein kept a robust docket and worked until his death. Just two weeks ago, he presided over the arraignment of Maduro and Maduros wife, Cilia Flores, on torture charges that were added to their ongoing narco-terrorism conspiracy case. Maduro, who was captured alongside his wife earlier this year in a surprise U.S. military raid in Caracas, twice defied Hellersteins request that he enter a plea to the charges. Irked, Hellerstein took matters into his own hands, interjecting that a plea of not guilty will be entered on behalf of Mr. Maduro. At Flores Oct. 8 bail hearing, Hellerstein coughed and struggled to speak at times, telling lawyers: I have a voice problem. As long as you can understand hear me, Ill keep going. Nevertheless, he was resolute that hed preside over Maduro and Flores trial, which hed scheduled for next June. In August, in one of his last significant rulings, Hellerstein again spurned Trumps effort to erase his hush money conviction , rejecting the presidents bid to move the state court case to federal court and have it dismissed on presidential immunity grounds. It was the third time Hellerstein denied Trumps requests to move the case. The first time was after Trumps March 2023 indictment; the second followed Trumps May 2024 conviction and a subsequent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that presidents and former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts. Hellersteins latest ruling against Trump came after an appeals court ordered him to reconsider his prior decision. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Hellerstein erred by failing to consider important issues relevant to the presidents request . However, the appeals court judges said they express no view on how Hellerstein should rule. In 2020, Hellerstein ordered Trumps estranged former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen released from prison after the Justice Department revoked his home confinement to thwart his efforts to publish a book or talk to the media. The governments action, he ruled, was retaliatory and a First Amendment violation. In the aftermath of the 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center, Hellerstein presided over dozens of wrongful death, injury and property damage lawsuits a two-decade-long effort that shaped his legacy on the bench. Some of the judges former clients died in the attack and, lawyers say, he showed great empathy to victims and their families, meeting with them for hours in his chambers and rejecting what he felt were low-ball settlement offers. In March 2010, Hellerstein rejected as insufficient a settlement that would have paid at least $575 million to thousands of people who fell ill working in the toxic ash of the trade center. He acknowledged he was breaking with tradition by getting so involved in the case. Most settlements are private. A plaintiff and defendant come together, shake hands, and its done with, he explained. The judge usually has no part in saying yes or no. This is different, Hellerstein said. This is 9/11. Others were dismayed when, in 2008, Hellerstein ended an effort to force New York City government to keep searching for human remains in debris moved from ground zero to a Staten Island landfill. His other notable recent cases included the criminal trials of Charlie Javice, who was convicted last year of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by exaggerating the customer base for her financial aid startup, and hedge fund founder Bill Hwang, who was convicted in 2024 of securities and market manipulation fraud in a scheme that cost banks billions of dollars. He also presided over a 2025 civil trial at which a jury ordered French bank BNP Paribas to pay nearly $21 million for giving the Sudanese government access to the U.S. financial system as it engaged in atrocities two decades ago. Hellerstein also made headlines in 2015, when he ordered a New York City cable company to pay a Texas woman $229,500 for flooding her phone with 153 robocalls. Hellerstein, known for a quirky independent streak and strict discipline in his courtroom, insisted spectators wear pandemic-era masks for more than two years after other judges stopped the practice. He was a federal district judge until he moved to senior status in 2011. Before that, Hellerstein served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps and was a Manhattan litigator. This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/alvin-k-hellerstein-federal-judge-165439171.html
Kamala Harris warns Democrats against third Trump impeachment, urges focus on investigations
First Fully AI-Generated Feature Film Released In China
Sci-fi thriller Sanxingdui: Future Past, the first fully AI-generated feature film to receive a theatrical release, debuted in China, though ticket sales have been abysmal. What do you think? The post First Fully AI-Generated Feature Film Released In China appeared first on The Onion .
Within 96 Hours: US Forces Ready To Renew Iran Strikes, Await Trump Nod
Military leaders are preparing for operations that could go beyond limited strikes on Iranian radars, missile launchers and other military assets.
FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's effort to ease peptides access
Food and Drug Administration scientists did not support an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to loosen rules on unproven peptide drugs
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro lands in US after poll loss, setting up Trump-Lula clash
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro lands in US after poll loss, setting up Trump-Lula clash
U.S. Forces Prepared for Major Attacks on Iran If Trump Orders Them
CNN reported Monday that the U.S. military is preparing to conduct major operations against Iran should President Trump give the order. ... The post U.S. Forces Prepared for Major Attacks on Iran If Trump Orders Them appeared first on The New American .
Annabelle Opens Up About Struggle Of Being Typecast As Haunted Doll
LOS ANGELESDiscussing her craft in a wide-ranging interview with reporters, porcelain actress Annabelle opened up Tuesday about the struggle of being typecast as a haunted doll.Dont get me wrong, Im eternally grateful to the Conjuring universe for launching my career, but it becomes difficult to grow as an artist when youre basically playing the same [] The post Annabelle Opens Up About Struggle Of Being Typecast As Haunted Doll appeared first on The Onion .
Electric Chair Still Warm From Last Guy
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Authorities Wait To Release Details Of Hiker
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIARefusing to inform the press or the mans emergency contacts until they could nail down the vocabulary for the press conference, local authorities were reportedly waiting Wednesday to release the details of a hikers death until they had learned the correct collective noun for emus. Is it a band? A gaggle? We dont want [] The post Authorities Wait To Release Details Of Hikers Death Until They Learn Correct Collective Noun For Emus appeared first on The Onion .
Iowa 3rd District election 2026: Iowas 3rd Congressional District has become a closely watched House race, with Republican Zach Nunn facing Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott in a seat Donald Trump carried narrowly in 2024. Healthcare, tariffs, taxes and Trumps tax-and-spending law are central to the contest, which could help determine control of the House.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelces gift helps feed Nashville families
California court revives foster care abuse survivor's lawsuit after 20 years
In a significant legal victory, a California man has reinstated his negligence lawsuit against Alameda County, claiming failure in protecting him from abuse within the foster care system. The appeals court's decision to overturn the dismissal signifies the ongoing need for accountability in child welfare, urging scrutiny on the county's supervision practices and highlighting the necessity for enhanced protective measures for children in foster care.
Beijing's Markets Plunge Into Bear Territory Losing $2.4 Trillion In Fierce AI Race With Washington
US judge cuts $74.5m easement tax deduction to $500,000, upholds penalty
The United States Tax Court delivered a decisive blow to Lontrac Enterprises, LLC, reducing their claimed tax deduction for a conservation easement from $74.5 million to $500,000. The ruling highlighted the partnership's failure to provide credible evidence, resulting in the imposition of a 40 percent penalty from the IRS for a gross valuation misstatement. This case illustrates the ongoing struggles faced by taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement transactions.
Film buffs love it. Trump and Tom Hanks hosted it. Can TCM survive a Hollywood mega-merger?
Washington appeals court lets wife keep home despite ex-husband's mortgage concerns
Trump says Venezuela could become 51st US state
U.S. President Donald Trump on October 27 suggested that Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state, citing growing oil cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the port of Corpus Christi in Texas, President Trump said Venezuela had vast oil reserves and that major oil companies were investing billions of dollars in the country. He []
Trumps Obama Rant Returns; Americans Call For A Basketball Battle
A mocking remark about Donald Trumps White House makeover appears to have fuelled a fresh war of words with Barack Obama. After Obama compared the gold-heavy dcor to a Cheesecake Factory, Trump defended his renovations and repeatedly took aim at his predecessor. The current U.S. President then reignited their rivalry at a Texas rally, boasting that he was healthier and a better golfer than Obama while taking a swipe at his former rivals carefully chosen lettuce.
Opinion: Opinion | Is America Staring At A 'Blue Wave' Again? Why Trump Feels Threatened
Wonder of wonders, the so-called 'red-neck' states - like Texas - are leaning democrat, and Vivek Ramaswamy is probably going to lose in Ohio. But will this be enough for a 'blue wave'?
Washington tenant keeps $75,000 award over paint fumes; extra damages reversed
Eric Christiansen faced a significant dilemma when paint fumes from a neighboring workshop rendered his apartment unlivable, prompting him to take legal action. Health authorities confirmed the apartment's hazardous conditions. While a trial court awarded him almost $95,904 for his suffering, an appeals court adjusted the figure to $75,000, dismantling some claims for additional damages while initiating discussions on attorney fees.
Biden Sanctioned Putin's 'Slush Fund' After War. Trump Is Ready To Drop It
The fund has invested billions of dollars in Russian companies, often alongside investors from the Middle East and elsewhere, pushing to expand Russia's global influence.
Judge Rules Trumps Top L.A. Prosecutor Is Serving Unlawfully, Disqualifies Him From Two Cases
How Alicia Keys charity raised $86.6M to help children with HIV
Montana rancher's dinosaur skeleton sells for $47.3m, 5 times top estimate
Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence resolution over handling of rape
Cornell University faculty will begin voting Wednesday on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the universitys administration amid frustration over its handling of a womans report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024
Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving
A federal judge has ruled that Republican Bill Essayli is not legally serving as the top U.S. prosecutor in Los Angeles
The counting of votes in Israel is still on and it promises to be a race to the finish lines. As per latest figures as of 7:43 am Local time and with 55.4% of the vote counted the Netanyahu led bloc is projected to win 55 seats while the opposition bloc led by Yashar Party's Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 49 seats. The two Arab Coalitions, the Joint list and Ra'am are projected at 12 and 4 wins. The results are partial and will change as counting continues. Votes cast in double envelopes, including those of soldiers, are counted later. Despite the incredibly close contest US President Donald Trump has already taken credit for the come from behind performance from Likud Party boss and incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump quoted Irving C. Schwartz's observation which had claimed that Trump's endorsement had shifted the election's momentum. Taking to Truth Social, the President quoted Schwartz, who said,
Trump says he approves of Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro coming to US
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he approved of
I ended eight wars: Trump reiterates claim to have ended India-Pak conflict
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict by allegedly threatening to impose 250 per cent tariffs on both countries, reiterating that he used trade as leverage to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Addressing supporters at a midterm election rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump said five of the eight wars he claimed to have ended were resolved through trade-related measures, citing India and Pakistan as an example.
Indiana couple paid contractor with cheques and a truck; backyard trusses led to $82,020 liability
UN holds annual vote on condemning US embargo on Cuba as tensions spill into public
UNITED NATIONS, October 28, 2026 (AP) The United Nations is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution condemning the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign to undermine Cubas socialist government, including by threatening military intervention. The annual exercise aimed at calling out the U.S. governments maximum pressure policy has been put before the U.N. General Assembly for the past 34 years, and each time the resolution has received overwhelming support from the 193 member states. Last year, the vote was 165-7, with 12 abstentions. And while it is still expected to pass
Trump floats idea of Venezuela becoming 51st state
US president hails arrival of free Venezuelan oil and outlines possible governor-led arrangement at Texas rally
Could Jayden Daniels' Cautious Play Hurt Washington Commanders? Kurt Warner And Dan Quinn Weigh In
Hall of Famer Kurt Warner spotted a habit in Jayden Daniels' game, and Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn admits the criticism is fair. Here is what the film shows and how the Commanders plan to fix it.
Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls
A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls
Lets make it the 51st state: Trump suggests US statehood for Venezuela at Texas oil rally
Lets make it the 51st state: Trump suggests US statehood for Venezuela at Texas oil rally Washington: US President Donald Trump has said Venezuela could someday soon become Americas 51st state with an elected governor instead of a president, as he showcased a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas. [] The post Lets make it the 51st state: Trump suggests US statehood for Venezuela at Texas oil rally appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Vivek Ramaswamy edges Acton 47-45 in industry-sponsored Ohio poll as Trump rallies for him
Vivek Ramaswamy edges Acton 47-45 in industry-sponsored Ohio poll as Trump rallies for him Washington: Indian American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds a two-point edge over Democrat Amy Acton in Ohios governors race, according to a new poll commissioned by a tech industry group, as President Donald Trump heads to the state on Wednesday to campaign [] The post Vivek Ramaswamy edges Acton 47-45 in industry-sponsored Ohio poll as Trump rallies for him appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
H-1B $100,000 fee case: Plaintiffs push for summary judgment, Trump administration seeks pause
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 28 (IANS) Employers and workers challenging the Trump administrations $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions have asked a federal court in California to move quickly towards a final ruling, while the government wants the case put on hold until an appeals court rules. In their joint case management statement in Global Nurse Force v. Trump, filed on October 20, the plaintiffs said they challenge the lawfulness of a $100,000 payment requirement as a condition of processing H-1B visa petitions and entry into the United States. On September 30, Judge Gilliam granted in part the plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction, denied the governments motion to dismiss and denied class certification without prejudice. The government appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on October 9 and the same day moved to stay the district court proceedings. That stay motion is set for a hearing on January 14, 2027, according to the filing. The plaintiffs proposed that the government produce the administrative record by November 3. Plaintiffs are monitoring Defendants compliance with this Courts September 30, 2026 order and may seek enforcement of the order if warranted, the statement said. The government argued that going ahead now would be wasteful. Defendants maintain that further motions practice is inappropriate while the Ninth Circuit considers threshold jurisdictional issues, it said. It proposed that the record be produced only 30 days after the appeals courts mandate, or 30 days after any order denying the stay. The government also pointed to a separate ruling in Massachusetts. The outcome of this case will not change any status quo given the universal injunction entered in the District of Massachusetts, it said, adding that further litigation only wastes the Parties and Courts resources, and might well result in a duplicative appeal. The filing lists two other pending appeals on the fee: California v. Mullin in the First Circuit and Chamber of Commerce v. DHS in the District of Columbia Circuit, which was argued on March 9, 2026. The principal legal issues, the parties said, are whether the Presidents proclamation and its extensions are ultra vires, and whether the actions of the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to implement it violate the Administrative Procedure Act. President Donald Trump imposed the fee through Proclamation 10973, signed on September 19, 2025. He extended it with Proclamation 11069 on September 18, 2026. The plaintiffs are represented by groups including the Justice Action Center, Democracy Forward, the South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) and the law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll.
What to know about serial killer Ted Bundy and his rampage of violence
Ted Bundy's violent spree spanned at least four years, leaving over 30 women and girls dead
Police arrest three in school shooting plot in Atlanta area
Police in Georgia said Tuesday that three people, including two juveniles, have been arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a shooting at a high school in metro Atlanta
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Discuss Marriage as Relationship Grows Stronger
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have reportedly discussed marriage after a difficult year marked by her cancer recovery and his legal troubles, bringing the couple closer together.
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Discuss Marriage After Challenging Year
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have reportedly discussed marriage after a difficult year marked by her cancer recovery and his legal troubles, bringing the couple closer together.
Trump announces plan to weaken methane rules for oil and gas companies
The Trump administration is moving to weaken a regulation that requires oil and gas companies to limit leaks of methane, a more potent driver of climate change than carbon dioxide. President Donald Trump announced the Environmental Protection Agencys proposed regulation at an event in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said earlier this month that the agency was days not weeks away from issuing the proposal, roughly outlining its contents . Weve been working on this for a long time, Trump said at the rally. We were working on this before the war broke out, he added, referring to the Feb. 28 attack on Iran. Get Climate Coach newsletter News and guidance on climate, science and technology. Sign up for free The move comes even as several major oil companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil, have long supported direct federal regulation of methane, arguing that industry-wide rules are needed to curb leaks. But that support has not always extended to every provision: The companies have at times pressed regulators to narrow monitoring and reporting requirements. Smaller independent producers and their trade groups have more aggressively fought methane rules as burdensome and costly. Executives at some of those firms including several major donors to Trump have pushed to roll them back . Methane, which traps about 80 times as much heat as carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, accounts for roughly 12 percent of greenhouse gases, according to an EPA webpage that the agency removed from its site after Trump took office. Another EPA report says methane emissions represent the greatest opportunity for low or no-cost mitigation of climate change. Last year, Zeldin said the rule aimed at curbing methane leaks and dozens of other regulations were being reconsidered in what he has called the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, aimed at saving businesses and consumers money. Environmental advocates say any savings are more than outweighed by public health costs and damage to the economy caused by climate change and increasing weather extremes. Americans must be able to afford to heat their homes in the winter and fill up their car and drive to work, Zeldin said in a statement earlier this month , before the proposals release, while attending the New Mexico Oil and Gas Associations annual meeting. They cant do that when the people producing the energy are weighed down by unnecessary burdens. The 2023 Biden-era rule requires companies to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas infrastructure, demanding monitoring and retrofitting old equipment to reduce leaks. The standard also instituted curbs on volatile organic compounds, which can cause air pollution that is harmful to breath or warm the climate. The oil and gas industry says its a good-faith partner eager to help craft regulations, but time and time again its worked behind the scenes to delay and weaken them. As a result, the United States today emits more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world, Julia Kane, a researcher with Fieldnotes, an oil and gas watchdog group, said in a statement. Now, Lee Zeldins EPA is giving oil and gas corporations exactly what theyve long wanted: a toothless methane standard they can use to pretend theyre well-regulated, all while they continue to knowingly leak and flare dangerous amounts of the heat-trapping gas. Most Read From The Washington Post Boomer women are dating after divorce. Men dont always meet their standards. I went to Mexico to test-drive the cars Americans cant buy At 80, hes a top dementia expert. Heres how he keeps his brain healthy. Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony Trump defends White House redecorating and Cheesecake Factory from Obamas mocking The Trump EPA proposal is expected to reverse the 2023 rules ban on routine flaring, allowing companies to burn off excess gas rather than capturing it. The draft policy would also eliminate the Super Emitter Program, which required companies to take action on major methane leaks when detected by third-party watchdogs. Methane has accounted for about 30 percent of global temperature rise since the industrial revolution, according to the International Energy Agency, and the rollback is alarming environmental advocates. The proposed regulation would also change standards for marginal wells, which produce only 6 percent of U.S. oil and gas but account for about half of the sectors methane emissions . Zeldin said in October that the old rules wrongly lumped together mom and pop oil and gas producers, which he said could be put out of business by the rules, with multinationals such as Exxon and Chevron. Part of this process has been to keep the concerns that are coming in from the application of [the regulations] to these far smaller operations and how to get the regulation right for them, Zeldin told reporters in a briefing at EPA headquarters. Myron Ebell, who ran the EPAs transition team going into Trumps first term, praised the potential regulation change for trying to level the playing field between Big Oil and independent producers. The EPA weakened enforcement of existing methane regulations last year, saying the agencys enforcement and compliance will no longer focus on methane emissions from oil and gas facilities in a memo on March 12, 2025. The Environmental Defense Fund, an advocacy group, estimates that additional gas released or flared in the first year under that policy could have otherwise supplied nearly 19 million households . In November, the EPA also delayed deadlines to comply with many of the 2023 standards until 2027. This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/27/trump-announce-relaxed-rules-oil-firms-methane-leaks/
Midterm Dilemma: Neocon Republicans or Socialist Democrats?
Between Republicans and Democrats, voters who value the Constitution have few good options in this November's most contested races. ... The post Midterm Dilemma: Neocon Republicans or Socialist Democrats? appeared first on The New American .
Michigan couple sought a house discount, but ended up fighting a $1.55 million court judgment
