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10/29/2025

Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old woman who had called 911 for help at her home near Springfield, Illinois, in 2024.

Massey had reported a possible intruder, but when deputies arrived and found no threat, a brief conversation inside her home turned tragic. Body camera footage showed Massey lifting a pot of hot water after being asked to remove it from the stove and saying, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” moments before Grayson shot her in the head.

Prosecutors argued Grayson escalated unnecessarily, acted against his training, and showed unreasonable judgment. “Sonya Massey is dead because of the defendant,” said Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser.

Grayson, 31, testified that he feared for his life and believed he was matching a “threat level.” His defense maintained the shooting was a tragic mistake but not a crime.

Former deputy Sean Grayson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help at her Illinois home.

10/26/2025

The United States and China signaled Sunday that a long-anticipated trade deal is moving closer to completion, with both sides reaching an initial consensus ahead of a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.

The announcement comes amid global economic uncertainty following Beijing’s decision to limit rare earth exports — critical components for advanced technologies — and Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports. Economists say the escalating tensions have posed a significant risk to global growth.

China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, said the two nations had achieved a “preliminary consensus,” while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described discussions as having produced “a very successful framework.”

Trump expressed optimism that an agreement was within reach, saying both countries were motivated to conclude talks.

“They want to make a deal and we want to make a deal,” he said.

US and China near a trade deal as Trump and Xi prepare to meet in South Korea, easing global market fears after tensions over tariffs and rare earth exports.

10/25/2025

US President Donald Trump said he is “100% open” to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his five-day trip to Asia, emphasizing that he and Kim “get along very well.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump encouraged them to “put out the word” about his willingness to meet.

While the White House said no meeting is currently planned, Trump’s visit includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

The two leaders last met in 2019, when Trump made history as the first sitting US president to cross into North Korea. Since then, Kim has strengthened ties with Russia and China while expanding his nuclear weapons program.

Kim recently said he holds “good personal memories” of Trump and might resume talks if the US ends its “delusional obsession” with North Korea’s denuclearization.

Experts are divided over whether a new summit will happen soon.

President Trump says he’s “100% open” to meeting Kim Jong Un during his Asia trip, praising their relationship as speculation grows over renewed US-North Korea talks.

10/24/2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a prominent critic of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Friday in a federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, to charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.

James, appearing before Judge Jamar Walker, firmly denied the allegations, calling them a “politically motivated attempt” by the Trump administration to weaponize the justice system against its opponents.

“Not guilty, judge, to both counts,” she said during the brief arraignment.

The charges stem from claims that James misled a bank about the purpose of a Virginia property she purchased in 2020. Prosecutors allege she falsely claimed it would be a secondary residence but instead used it as a rental investment property. James maintains her great-niece has lived there rent-free since 2020 and denies any wrongdoing.

The prosecution is being led by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed U.S.

New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to bank fraud in a Trump-backed case critics call political retribution. Trial set for January in Virginia.

10/23/2025

The United States and Australia have signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement aimed at reducing China’s control over the global rare earth supply chain. The deal was finalized Monday at the White House, where President Donald Trump met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss deeper economic and security cooperation.

The agreement allows both nations to jointly invest in rare earth mining and refining projects, focusing on resources essential for electric vehicles, defense systems, and electronics. Trump described the pact as a “major milestone” after months of negotiation, while Albanese said it elevated the US-Australia partnership “to the next level.”

The move follows Beijing’s recent decision to tighten export controls on rare earth elements — materials critical for high-tech and military industries. In response, the US imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the trade and technology standoff.

The US and Australia sign an $8.5B critical minerals deal to reduce reliance on China’s rare earths and strengthen supply chain security amid rising global tensions.

10/22/2025

More than fifty federal agents swarmed the busy streets of Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, arresting several individuals in a large-scale operation that quickly drew protests and public outcry.

The dramatic daylight raid took place near Canal Street, an area long known for its underground market of counterfeit luxury merchandise. Tourists and street vendors looked on as agents in tactical gear detained multiple men along the crowded sidewalks.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the operation targeted “criminal activity related to the sale of counterfeit goods.” The action was led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in coordination with the FBI and U.S. Border Patrol, marking one of the most visible enforcement actions by the Trump administration in New York City this year.

DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the multi-agency operation but did not provide details on the number of arrests or the immigration status of those detained.

More than fifty federal agents swarmed the busy streets of Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, arresting several individuals in a large-scale operation that quickly drew protests and public outcry. The dramatic daylight raid took place near Canal Street, an area long known for its underground m

10/21/2025

Plans for a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been abruptly shelved, just days after both leaders discussed holding talks in Budapest to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

A White House official confirmed Tuesday that there are “no plans for President Trump to meet with President Putin in the immediate future.” The announcement came less than a week after Trump declared that he and Putin would hold direct talks in Hungary within two weeks.

A preparatory session between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, initially planned for this week, was also called off. Officials said the two diplomats held a “productive phone conversation” instead, and that an in-person meeting was “no longer necessary.”

The White House declined to explain why the summit was canceled.

Plans for a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been abruptly shelved, just days after both leaders discussed holding talks in Budapest to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. A White House official confirmed Tuesday that there are

10/20/2025

Federal prosecutors hinted they may seek to remove former FBI Director James Comey’s lead attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, from his defense team — a move Comey’s lawyers blasted as a smear tactic meant to damage Fitzgerald’s reputation.

In a court filing late Sunday, prosecutors informed U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff that Fitzgerald’s alleged role in sharing information with the media following Comey’s 2017 firing by President Donald Trump could “inform a potential conflict and disqualification issue.”

Comey, who pleaded not guilty earlier this month, faces one count of false statements and one count of obstruction of a congressional proceeding tied to his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The charges are part of what critics describe as Trump’s broader effort to target former officials he viewed as adversaries.

Federal prosecutors hinted they may seek to remove former FBI Director James Comey’s lead attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, from his defense team — a move Comey’s lawyers blasted as a smear tactic meant to damage Fitzgerald’s reputation. In a court filing late Sunday, prosecutors informed U.S. D...

10/19/2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended his controversial comments describing the weekend’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies — demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump — as “hate America” rallies. Johnson argued that his criticism was directed not at Democrats as a whole but at what he called the “hateful rhetoric” expressed by some protesters.

During an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” co-anchor Jonathan Karl confronted Johnson about his statements linking protesters to anarchist, antifa, and pro-Hamas groups. Karl reminded him of his previous remarks following the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, when Johnson urged Americans to see one another as “fellow countrymen, not enemies.”

“I’ve never called anyone an enemy,” Johnson said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended his controversial comments describing the weekend’s nationwide “No Kings” rallies — demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump — as “hate America” rallies. Johnson argued that his criticism was directed not at Democrats as a whole but at what he ...

10/18/2025

Massive demonstrations swept across the United States on Saturday as millions joined the “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. The rallies, taking place in over 2,500 cities and towns, mark one of the largest nationwide acts of political dissent in recent history.

Widespread Demonstrations Across the Country

Protesters gathered in major metropolitan areas and small towns alike, holding banners and chanting slogans denouncing what they call an increasingly authoritarian administration. CNN reporters on the ground reported growing crowds in cities including New York, Chicago, Washington, and Los Angeles, while smaller demonstrations erupted across rural communities.

Organizers behind the “No Kings” movement say the protests are a response to Trump’s militarized domestic policies, including sweeping ICE raids and the deployment of federal troops in Democrat-led states. They claim these actions signal a dangerous shift toward authoritarian rule.

Massive demonstrations swept across the United States on Saturday as millions joined the “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. The rallies, taking place in over 2,500 cities and towns, mark one of the largest nationwide acts of political dissent in recent histor...

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