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Who is Khalwinder Singh Bhengura? Indian green card holder arrested in Texas ahead of midterm election; here’s why

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In Texas, seven people have been charged with illegal voting and misrepresenting citizenship status, including six green card holders and one Mexican national.

Six people holding lawful permanent resident status and one Mexican national subject to a removal order from the US have been formally charged with unlawfully participating in federal elections, attempting to participate in federal elections, or making false representations regarding U.S. citizenship, according to an announcement made by federal prosecutors in Texas on Tuesday. In … Read more

Supreme Court deals Trump a blow, blocks new mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

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The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now as the 2026 midterms get underway. (Getty Images via AFP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump ’s mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting in the midterm elections already underway. The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now as the 2026 midterms get underway. (Getty Images via AFP) The … Read more

A Tennessee family wants to turn about 850 acres near the Hiwassee River into an energy campus that could host a data center; residents are raising concerns ahead of the first votes

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A Tennessee family wants to turn about 850 acres near the Hiwassee River into an energy campus that could host a data center; residents are raising concerns ahead of the first votes

A proposed industrial campus in Bradley County, Tennessee, is putting economic development, energy demand and environmental protection on a collision course. The Wright family, owners of Wright Brothers Construction, wants to rezone and annex about 850 acres west of Interstate 75 and north of Old Lower River Road, close to the Hiwassee River. Called Project … Read more

‘Western troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia’: Putin ahead of Brics meet

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‘Western troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia’: Putin ahead of Brics meet

We are not threatening European countries, nor are we going to threaten them. Why would we?” Putin said (Photo: PTI). Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday warned that discussions about deploying foreign troops to Ukraine would effectively amount to a declaration of war against Russia.Speaking on the sidelines of the Brics Summit, Putin remarked, “Now … Read more

Can JD Vance succeed Trump in 2028? ‘48′ chants ahead of RNC Convention speech gets the ball rolling

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The second day of the Republican National Committee (RNC) convention in dallasTexas on Thursday is headlined by a keynote address by Vice President JD Vance. It could be a potential launchpad for the 42-year-old for the GOP ticket in the 2028 Presidential election, experts feel. US Vice President JD Vance applauds as he attends the … Read more

Gold price today: Why gold is near $4,400 ahead of US inflation data

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Gold prices moved higher on Thursday as investors waited for new US inflation data. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,418.87 an ounce at 02:40 ET (06:40 GMT). Gold futures also rose 0.03% to $4,461.82 an ounce. Gold prices remain near $4,400 as investors await US inflation data and Fed rate signals. (Representational image) Investors are … Read more

Why was emergency slide deployed on Trump’s Qatar-gifted Air Force One? What happened ahead of GOP convention trip?

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President Donald Trump is seen boarding the Qatar-gifted Air Force One after an emergency inflatable slide deployed before he arrived at Joint Base Andrews. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump’s departure to Texas for the first-ever GOP midterm convention was briefly delayed on Wednesday. An emergency evacuation slide unexpectedly deployed on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One aircraft moments before he was due to board. President Donald Trump is seen boarding the Qatar-gifted Air Force One after an emergency inflatable slide deployed before … Read more

‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’: Trump’s appeal to voters ahead of midterms

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‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’: Trump's appeal to voters ahead of midterms

Trump also urged his supporters to carry that approach into other elections, making clear that his backing of Graham was part of a broader effort to strengthen Republican support. US President Donald Trump on Friday urged South Carolina Republicans to “pretend” he was on the ballot and turn out to vote for Darline Graham in … Read more

Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests

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Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging, road building and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide. Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests The U.S. Forest Service is filing a … Read more

Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit

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Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit

Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya was set to travel to Cairo on Saturday evening for talks with Egyptian officials, a Hamas source told AFP, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner to the region. Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit Hayya, who will be visiting … Read more