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BLM Leader Calls for ‘Black Vigilantes’ After Daniel Penny Acquittal

Black Lives Matter (BLM) leader Hawk Newsome is calling for "black vigilantes" to retaliate after former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted in the death of Jordan Neely. Penny, 26, was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide by a Manhattan jury following a 2023 subway incident where he restrained Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, to protect passengers from Neely's threatening behavior.

Liz Cheney Rejects Trump’s Call for Jail Over Missing January 6 Committee Files

Former January 6 Committee member Liz Cheney pushed back Monday against President-elect Donald Trump’s call for her to be jailed over allegations of destroying 117 files from the committee’s investigation. The controversy stems from claims that these files, which Trump asserts exonerate him, were deleted or encrypted by members of the panel.

Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide

A Manhattan jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely's death. The jury dismissed a second-degree manslaughter charge last week.

Trump Says He Will Move ‘On Day One’ to Pardon January 6 Protesters

Former President Donald Trump appeared on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday morning, sitting down with host Kristen Welker for a wide-ranging discussion. During...

Three U.S. Army Soldiers Charged in Human Smuggling Case

Three U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, were charged in a human smuggling case involving illegal immigrants from Mexico and Guatemala, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to Reinstate Executions After Two-Year Pause

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) and Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) are moving to reinstate executions after a two-year pause in the state.

Goldman Sachs-Owned Synagro Pushes Congress for Protection from Lawsuits

Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield itself from lawsuits over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from its sludge-based fertilizers. The lobbying efforts are part of an industry-wide push to avoid liability for synthetic chemicals that have polluted farmland and residential areas.

Eileen O’Neill Burke Sets Policies on Pretrial Detention and Retail Theft

Eileen O’Neill Burke, the newly sworn-in Cook County state’s attorney, has announced new policies focused on pretrial detention for violent offenses and stricter thresholds for retail theft. Burke’s approach marks a shift in priorities following the tenure of her predecessor, Kim Foxx.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Withdrawal from Reelection Bid

Texas state Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection as Speaker of the Texas House. Phelan’s decision comes after claiming last month that he had enough support to defeat both Republican and Democratic challengers.

Sen. Joni Ernst Denies Campaign to Derail Pete Hegseth’s Nomination

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) denied allegations on Thursday that she is spearheading a campaign to block Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary and seek the position for herself. Speaking to RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, Ernst insisted she supports a fair confirmation process for Hegseth.

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