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FBI busts alleged Maduro-linked money laundering network spanning multiple nations

The FBI says two men have been indicted in connection with an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s children. The indictments come after a years-long investigation that dates back to 2019 when the FBI’s Miami Field Office launched the probe based on indications that Arick Komarczyk opened U.S. bank accounts for Maduro’s children and their U.S.-based associates. Suspicious Activity Reports allegedly showed that Komarczyk received wire transfers from individuals and businesses in...

Democrats roll out new campaign ads targeting Republicans over ongoing government shutdown

House Democrats’ campaign arm is rolling out new ads to pressure Republicans to return to the negotiating table as the 2025 government shutdown is poised to enter its second week. Democrats have sought to make the ongoing standoff into a healthcare fight, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., insisting their caucuses will not vote for a funding bill that does not include an extension of expiring Obamacare...

Iran executes 6 prisoners accused of carrying out attacks for Israel

Iran reportedly executed six prisoners Saturday who the regime claimed carried out deadly attacks in the country’s oil-rich southwest on behalf of Israel, marking the latest surge in executions that rights groups say have reached levels unseen in decades. The six executions were reported by The Associated Press, as well as Iranian news agency Mizan.  A seventh prisoner, accused of killing a Sunni cleric in 2009, along with other crimes, was executed in Kurdistan province. ...

Supreme Court’s emergency docket delivers Trump string of wins as final tests loom

President Donald Trump has an almost flawless record on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket this year, a streak that has delivered crucial moments of relief to the government as it fights hundreds of lawsuits challenging the president’s agenda. The Supreme Court has ruled in Trump’s favor on government cuts, nationwide injunctions, immigration policies and more, leading the White House to tout what it recently counted as 21 victories before the high court. Those victories are,...

Japan poised for first female prime minister after ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader

Japan is on track to get its first female prime minister after the leading conservative party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader.  Takaichi, the former economic security minister of Japan, beat Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, in a runoff in an intraparty vote on Saturday by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Takaichi is replacing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the party looks to regain public support...

Jamie Oliver and wife take £2.5m dividend despite profits slump at chef’s restaurant and media empire

Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, have paid themselves £2.5 million in dividends for the second consecutive year, even as pre-tax profits at their core business fell by more than 30%. Accounts for Jamie Oliver Holdings (JOH) show pre-tax profits dropped from £3.4 million to £2.4 million in 2024, despite a 6% rise in sales to £28.6 million. The results reflect a mixed year for the celebrity chef’s media and restaurant group, which saw strong...

Johnson sends critical signal to Schumer as Dems dig in on government shutdown chaos

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is sending a pointed signal to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., as the 2025 government shutdown is poised to enter a second week. The leader of the House of Representatives canceled chamber activities for next week, effectively directing lawmakers to remain in their home districts until at least Oct. 14. Johnson appears to be raising the stakes on Senate Democrats, who keep refusing the GOP’s plan to fund government agencies...

Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar, elevating Gulf ally to near-NATO status

President Donald Trump signed an order Monday offering a U.S. guarantee for Qatar’s security, a significant commitment for the rising non-NATO Arab ally. ‘The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,’ the order, made public Wednesday, read in no uncertain terms. ‘In the event of such an attack, the United States...

Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan

Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ attempt to reopen the government again, all but guaranteeing that the government shutdown rolls through the weekend. After a day off to observe Yom Kippur, lawmakers made little progress in finding an off-ramp to end the shutdown, which entered its third day on Friday. And as the government remains closed, both sides appear to be digging further into their positions. Senate Republicans’ attempt to reopen the government failed on a largely...

Jazmyn Keann White: Composing a Legacy of Impact

Jazmyn Keann White operates at the intersection of creativity and commerce, building a career that seamlessly blends the distinct worlds of fashion, music, and now, philanthropy. She has established herself not just as a business leader in the competitive fashion space and a gifted musician, but as a visionary who uses her platform to orchestrate meaningful change. Her latest endeavor, the non-profit Voices For One, is a testament to her unique ability to weave disparate...