U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis commutes the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted for tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. The decision, pressured by former President Trump, has drawn criticism from Colorado Democrats who warn it undermines election integrity.
Mohammad Al-Saadi, an Iraqi commander linked to Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hizballah, is charged with plotting terror attacks on Jewish sites in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Authorities disrupted the plan after Al-Saadi attempted to hire an undercover agent to carry out the attacks.
Rep. Steve Cohen announces he will not seek reelection after Tennessee’s GOP-led redistricting splits his Memphis district, a move he says dilutes Black voting power. Cohen may reconsider if legal challenges to the new map succeed.
Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
Denise Powell wins a tight Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District and will face Republican Brinker Harding in the general election. The race is a key battleground in a district that has swung between parties in recent presidential elections.
Elon Musk traveled to China during his ongoing $150 billion lawsuit trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite a judge's order that he remain available for recall testimony. Legal experts say Musk's travel without explicit court permission is unusual and could complicate the trial.
Kouri Richins is sentenced to life without parole for murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink. Her children expressed fear of her release, while the judge weighed the severity of the crime against the family's trauma.