A key Senate Democrat accuses Donald Trump's FBI nominee, Kash Patel, of perjury regarding the dismissal of top officials. Senator Durbin cites credible whistleblower evidence, while Patel's spokesperson denies the accusations, calling them gossip. Patel emphasizes his commitment to FBI reform and increased cooperation with Congress.
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President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, enforcing the detention and potential deportation of undocumented individuals accused, but not yet convicted, of theft and violent crimes. The legislation, supported by both major political parties, honors a Georgia nursing student and highlights Trump's commitment to stricter immigration policies, with potential further measures anticipated.
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Russia and Indonesia are strengthening defence ties as Russian security official Sergei Shoigu met Indonesia's defence minister in Jakarta. The visit follows Indonesia's entry into BRICS and aims to expand military cooperation. Indonesia has previously acquired Russian defence equipment and held joint naval drills. While Jakarta maintains neutrality on Ukraine, President Prabowo Subianto seeks to bolster military capabilities through international partnerships, including with Russia.
A Colorado man, Patrick Egan, has been arrested for allegedly attacking a TV news reporter, Ja’Ronn Alex, after questioning his citizenship, reportedly saying, 'This is Trump’s America now.' Egan is accused of following Alex for 40 miles, then tackling and strangling him. Egan faces potential charges for bias-motivated crimes, assault, and harassment.
A group of volunteers in La Estanzuela, Mexico, discovered a mass grave with cremation ovens, bone shards, and personal items hinting at numerous victims. The authorities, pressed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, are investigating the crime, which has shocked the nation and spurred demands to end violence.
Joshua Riibe, a Minnesota college student, is stranded in the Dominican Republic after University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing on March 6. Riibe, left without his passport, awaits the issuance of a new one to return home. Authorities believe Konanki drowned, with Riibe detailing their last moments. A judge will decide on March 28 if Riibe faces any charges.
A Texas woman was left in constant fear after a suspect intentionally rammed her Tesla in an unprovoked hit-and-run attack. The incident, part of a growing wave of vandalism targeting Teslas, caused significant damage to her vehicle and highlighted potential political and social tensions tied to the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
President Trump has threatened to withhold federal disaster relief from Los Angeles unless California changes its water management approach. Trump claims that state fish conservation efforts are causing urban hydrants to run dry, and he blames Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for the fires' proliferation.
The IDF is tightening social media restrictions after Hamas used soldiers' posts to gather intelligence before the deadly October 7 attack on the Nahal Oz base. The new measures include banning photography inside military facilities and prohibiting social media use in sensitive positions.