Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.

US ready to hit Iran with ‘financial equivalent’ to bombings
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with the Middle Eastern nation. Bessent called the measure the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign.

Venice homeless encampment highlighting divisions at Los Angeles City Hall

A homeless encampment in Venice is highlighting divisions among Los Angeles leaders and mayoral candidates over how to address the issue.

Spencer Pratt appears on Joe Rogan's podcast
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Spencer Pratt promoted his campaign for Los Angeles Mayor in an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule

Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program. 

California lawmakers push universal police mask ban to meet federal court standards

California Senator Scott Wiener has introduced an emergency update to the mask ban law to include all law enforcement, aiming to satisfy a federal judge's ruling on discrimination.

Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules

A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop. 

Trump 'Permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz'
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The prospects for another round of talks between the U.S. and Iran seemed to increase on Tuesday.

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Newsom announces August special election to fill Swalwell’s vacated congressional seat

The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.

Eric Swawell accuser alleges she was drugged, raped
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A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

New accuser claims Eric Swalwell violently raped her
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An accuser stated that while she was working as a model and business owner, Eric Swalwell allegedly drugged her drink and raped her in a hotel room, claiming she was so "incapacitated" she could not move her body.

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.