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Eight sentenced over Texas immigration detention center riot

June 23, 2026 |

Eight defendants received prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years over a July 4 disturbance outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Prosecutors called the case terrorism tied to antifa, while defense lawyers and families denied antifa links and condemned the sentences as excessive.

Brad Lander defeats Dan Goldman in New York primary

June 23, 2026 |

Politics and US

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated two-term Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race exposed party divisions over Israel, immigration and how Democrats should confront President Trump.

Judge blocks immigration courthouse arrests nationwide

June 23, 2026 |

Politics and US

A federal judge in California vacated Trump administration policies allowing expanded immigration courthouse arrests and longer short-term detentions. The ruling found ICE and the Justice Department failed to adequately justify the changes.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the Republican gubernatorial runoff. He will face Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in November.

World News

UN begins evacuating sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz

June 23, 2026 |

Politics and World

The UN’s International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed during the US-Israel war against Iran. The operation follows a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, though disputes remain over inspections and the strait’s future.

Senate passes symbolic Iran war powers rebuke to Trump

June 23, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a House-passed war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran. The measure is a bipartisan rebuke but is largely symbolic because it will not be sent to the president for his signature.

EU holds first Brussels talks with Taliban on deportations

June 23, 2026 |

Politics and World

Taliban officials met EU representatives and member states in Brussels for the first time to discuss consular services and returns of Afghans from Europe. Rights groups warned the talks could legitimize the Taliban and endanger deported Afghans.

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Alan Wilson wins South Carolina GOP governor runoff