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US Government Shuts Down in Funding Standoff

The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.

Top Prosecutor Jailed for Depraved Child Sex Crimes

Paul Leask, a former senior Crown Prosecutor for the Underbelly organised crime unit, has been sentenced to 12 years for a series of vile child sex crimes, including attempting to arrange the abuse of a toddler.

Trump Prosecutor Quits Over Leaked Comey and James Remarks

Erik K. Siebert, a US Attorney appointed by Donald Trump, has abruptly resigned following the leak of private messages that revealed scathing criticisms of FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.

Madeleine McCann Suspect Faces New Charges in Germany

Exclusive: German prosecutors confirm new charges against Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, for unrelated sex crimes. Could this finally lead to a major breakthrough in the infamous 2007 disappearance?

Madeleine McCann Suspect Remains Free as Evidence Lacks

Exclusive: The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, Christian Brueckner, will not face charges for her disappearance in the immediate future, as German prosecutors admit a crucial lack of evidence. A detailed look at the ongoing investigation's hur

McCann Prosecutor: 'Huge Task' to Prove Case Against Suspect

Exclusive: The German prosecutor leading the investigation into Christian B over Madeleine McCann's disappearance admits there is no 'concrete evidence' she is dead and that proving his guilt is a 'huge task' in a major blow to the case.

Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power

Madeleine McCann Suspect Faces Trial in Germany

Christian B, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to face trial in Germany over a series of unrelated sexual offences, as investigators continue to probe his potential involvement in the McCann case.

Madeleine McCann Suspect Faces New Charges in Germany

Exclusive: German prosecutors are preparing to formally charge Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, with unrelated sexual offences as the investigation continues.

ICE Agent Shot in Critical Condition in Chicago

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.

Federal Agents Raid Chicago Suburb in Major Operation

The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth

VA US Attorney Jessica Aber's Death Ruled Natural Causes

The sudden passing of top federal prosecutor Jessica Aber, who was overseeing investigations into former President Donald Trump, has been officially attributed to natural causes by Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner.

Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil

Top Rhode Island Prosecutor Arrested in Drunken Stupor

A senior Rhode Island prosecutor faces public disgrace and internal investigation after a drunken arrest in South Kingstown. Assistant Attorney General James Baum was captured on bodycam footage slurring his words and struggling with officers, raising ser

Trump Sued by Fed's Lisa Cook Over Discrimination Claims

Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Dismissal

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.

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