Four detainees at Texas's Camp East Montana file a federal lawsuit alleging severe abuses, including beatings, medical neglect, and unsanitary conditions at the largest ICE detention center in the U.S. DHS denies the claims.
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A federal commission appointed by former President Donald Trump has approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring Trump’s image to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Despite federal laws prohibiting living presidents on currency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the coin’s production, which will be limited in quantity and potentially larger than standard gold coins. This gold coin project is separate from a planned $1 circulated coin featuring Trump, and its approval bypassed some traditional advisory channels amid broader efforts by Trump to link his legacy with national celebrations.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination. Phillips believes Biden cannot win the 2024 general election against former President Donald Trump, and is running for president to address the high cost of living and wages not keeping up with inflation. He is a distillery heir and one of Congress' wealthiest members, and it remains to be seen if he can gain enough support to challenge Biden for the nomination.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first U.S. president to face criminal charges in connection with an alleged hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump has reacted angrily to the news, while the Manhattan District Attorney's office is expected to reach out to his attorneys to discuss his surrender to the court. This is a historic moment in American history, with the outcome of the case yet to be determined.
Donald Trump has announced that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday due to "illegal leaks" from the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The investigation is related to the payoff of Stormy Daniels to keep her from discussing an affair she had with the former president. Trump's supporters have called for protests in response, but the Manhattan District Attorney's office has not commented on the situation.
On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from her seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, largely along party lines. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) gave an impassioned speech in defense of Omar, alleging that the vote was motivated by racism and Islamophobia. Her speech was met with applause and support from other Democrats in the House, who argued that the vote was not about Omar's comments, but rather about targeting women of color.
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has criticized President Joe Biden for his handling of classified documents found at his Delaware home, and Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to review the materials. Biden's lawyers have argued that the search underscores his cooperation with the investigation, while Manchin has commented on the situation, saying that both the former and current president are in the same situation and should be held accountable. The White House seeks to downplay the situation, but the special counsel's investigation will determine the outcome.