Daniel Park, 32, was arrested and extradited from Poland for supplying the chemicals used in the May 17 bombing of a California fertility clinic. Park, who shared anti-natalist views with the deceased bomber, Guy Edward Bartkus, shipped significant quantities of ammonium nitrate to Bartkus and collaborated on bomb-making experiments. The attack, deemed terrorism, resulted in extensive damage to the clinic. Park faces charges of providing material support to terrorists and is currently awaiting a hearing in California.
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the House GOP’s reconciliation package will increase the national debt by $2.4 trillion over ten years, despite significant cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP. This is due to $3.75 trillion in tax cuts disproportionately benefiting the wealthy, only partially offset by spending reductions. The CBO also estimates 10.9 million people will lose health insurance under the plan. Critics widely condemn the bill as fiscally irresponsible and exacerbating wealth inequality, while Republicans attempt to discredit the CBO’s findings.
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Following the death of their 7-year-old son, Legend, who was struck by a vehicle while walking home from a store with his older brother, Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins were charged with involuntary manslaughter. The parents, who stated this was the first time the children walked home unaccompanied, allowed their sons to cross a four-lane road between crosswalks. Gastonia police determined the driver was not at fault, focusing instead on the parents’ alleged negligence in ensuring the children’s safety. The parents are currently being held on $1.5 million bond.
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A French Mirage 2000 fighter jet executed a demonstration flight over the Black Sea, tracing the Ukrainian trident emblem in its flight path. This symbolic gesture, visible on flight tracking websites like Flightradar24, showcased international support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force highlighted the action’s significance, emphasizing its value beyond mere symbolism. The display publicly demonstrates the strategic partnership and solidarity between Ukraine and France.
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President Trump reinstated a travel ban affecting citizens from 12 countries, with additional restrictions on seven more, effective Monday. The ban, based on concerns about visa overstays and deficient vetting processes in the listed countries, includes Afghanistan and Haiti, despite criticism from some quarters. This action follows a January 20 executive order and builds upon a similar, legally challenged ban from Trump’s first term. The administration cites national security concerns as justification, contrasting this implementation with the chaotic rollout of the original ban.
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Following a U.S. District Judge’s ruling, a Guatemalan man, O.C.G., wrongly deported without due process, has been returned to the United States by the Trump administration. The judge determined O.C.G.’s deportation violated his rights, citing a lack of notice and opportunity to contest his transfer to Mexico, where he faced danger. O.C.G., who sought asylum after violent attacks in Guatemala, will now undergo further due process proceedings. This marks a significant precedent, as it is the first high-profile case where the administration has complied with such a court order.
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Erin Patterson, accused of murdering three and attempting to murder a fourth with death cap mushrooms, claims the poisonings were accidental. She maintains she unknowingly added foraged mushrooms to a beef Wellington, inadvertently contaminating the meal served to her in-laws and a relative. Patterson admitted to lying about having cancer to justify the lunch gathering and later disposing of evidence, including a dehydrator and deleting photos from her phone. The prosecution contends the poisoning was deliberate, citing her avoidance of illness and the deliberate act of deception.
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Following Elon Musk’s condemnation of the GOP spending bill, several House Republicans, including Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Scott Perry, and Mike Flood, claimed ignorance of specific provisions within the legislation. These representatives asserted they would have voted against the bill had they been aware of these measures, which relate to AI regulation, contempt of court, and state rights. Their statements raise questions regarding their due diligence in reviewing the bill prior to voting. The timing of these admissions coincides with growing public disapproval and potential financial ramifications for some involved.
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During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Reed challenged Education Secretary McMahon’s claim of a trillion-dollar budget cut, correctly calculating a $12 billion reduction based on her stated $1.2 billion figure. This $12 billion cut represents a 15.3% decrease from the previous year’s budget, totaling $66.7 billion in requested funding for fiscal year 2026. The reduction reflects the administration’s aim to reduce federal spending on education and return control to state and local levels, aligning with ongoing efforts to significantly downsize the Department of Education. These actions are part of a broader plan to eliminate federal overreach in education.
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Three young sisters, ages 5, 8, and 9, were tragically found deceased in Washington state, bound and asphyxiated. Their father, Travis Decker, a 32-year-old military veteran, is the prime suspect and is wanted for first-degree murder and kidnapping, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. The investigation began when Decker failed to return the girls after a visit, prompting a search that ended in the discovery of their bodies near his abandoned truck. Authorities describe Decker as dangerous despite not being known to be armed.
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