Louisiana Republicans are choosing between Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming in a Senate runoff after incumbent Bill Cassidy failed to advance. The race is another measure of Trump’s endorsement power in a solidly Republican state.
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Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, accused of being a leading figure in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case, was arrested in Mogadishu after more than four years as a fugitive. U.S. officials said the FBI worked with Somali intelligence agencies to take him into custody.
The U.S. struck Iranian missile, drone and radar sites after accusing Tehran of violating a ceasefire with a drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blamed Washington for breaking the truce and said it retaliated against U.S. positions in the Gulf.
Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire burned nearly 72,000 acres with no containment. Forecasters issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” warning as dry, windy conditions threatened rapid wildfire growth across the West.
Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous false report to Michigan authorities led to a CPS and police investigation involving his 4-year-old twins. Michigan State Police said the report was determined to be false and warned such reports divert resources from real emergencies.
A Utah judge found a prosecutor in contempt for media comments in the Charlie Kirk murder case but refused to bar the death penalty. The judge said jury screening could address any potential prejudice.
Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous, false report to Child Protective Services separated him and his husband from their four-year-old twins overnight. Michigan State Police said the report was investigated and determined to be false.
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention as DHS watchdogs launch inquiries into ICE custody deaths and use of force. DHS denies any spike in deaths, while Human Rights Watch says mortality is at its highest level in more than a decade.