President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I hate seeing Fox, and other Conservative Outlets, constantly making Low Rated Bill Maher "relevant" as it pertains to the Republican Party, and beyond. Bill Maher is a weak and ineffective person who I got to know very well during my dinner with him at the White House. He was nervous, scared, and the first words he uttered as he entered the Oval Office were, "Can I have a drink?" It was very endearing but, at the same time, absolutely pathetic. He was much different from... [Continue Reading]
Attorney's Office in the Southern District of California filed 109 border-related criminal cases over the past week. These cases include charges of bringing in aliens for financial profit, reentering the country after deportation, and the importation of controlled substances. Federal prosecutors are actively addressing cross-border criminal violations through this substantial caseload. The charges reflect continued enforcement efforts focused on human smuggling and drug trafficking. The volume of filings this week highlights ongoing operational activity by federal authorities along the southern border in San Diego jurisdiction. No further details on individual case outcomes or suspects were provided in the source. #humansmuggling... [Continue Reading]
Department of Justice's Fraud Division announced the creation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a multi-district initiative to intensify efforts against health care fraud in California, Arizona, and Nevada. This new task force will surge at least 10 additional federal prosecutors to the region. The Strike Force will operate in partnership with multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The objective is to increase resources dedicated to investigating and prosecuting health care fraud cases. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald,... [Continue Reading]
Seven families of victims killed or injured in a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in a California court.The lawsuits accuse the company and its leadership of negligence for failing to act on flagged ChatGPT activity of the shooter prior to the attack.In February, 18-year-old Jessie Van Rootselaar opened fire at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killing eight people, including six children.Van Rootselaar's interactions with ChatGPT were flagged months before the shooting for references to gun violence, but OpenAI did not alert local law enforcement.One of the surviving victims,... [Continue Reading]
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a US Army Special Forces master sergeant, pleaded not guilty on 28 April 2026 to charges of using classified information to place bets on the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The plea was entered in a Manhattan federal court before US District Judge Margaret Garnett.Van Dyke appeared in court wearing a black blazer and jeans, accompanied by his lawyers Zach Intrater and Mark Geragos.Van Dyke is accused of wagering approximately $33,000 on a crypto-powered prediction market platform between 27 December 2025 and 2 January 2026.Prosecutors allege he used insider knowledge from his involvement in Operation Absolute... [Continue Reading]
A man has been charged with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, allegedly tried to storm the event armed with guns and knives.Allen appeared in federal court on Monday to face charges related to the attack, which occurred on Saturday night.During the chaotic incident, shots were fired, Trump was rushed off the stage, and guests took cover under tables.One U.S.Secret Service officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest and is expected to recover.Allen was taken into custody at the scene... [Continue Reading]
A legal trial has commenced in Oakland, California, where Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, is suing the company and its CEO, Sam Altman.The lawsuit seeks $150 billion in damages and highlights internal conflicts within the organisation.The case was filed in 2024 and involves Musk suing OpenAI, Altman, and Greg Brockman, another co-founder and the company's president.Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, is also named in the suit.Thousands of pages of internal documents have been disclosed in court, revealing leadership struggles and personal tensions among OpenAI's top executives.These documents include a 2017 diary entry from Brockman expressing doubts about Musk's leadership.This... [Continue Reading]
A proposed one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of Californians with net worth exceeding $1.1 billion has secured enough signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot.The measure aims to impose this tax on ultra-wealthy residents of California.Opponents of the tax are preparing competing measures to challenge or counteract the proposed levy.The initiative represents a significant political development in California's ongoing debate over wealth taxation and economic inequality.The measure's qualification for the ballot means voters will decide on this tax proposal in the upcoming election cycle.This development comes amid broader discussions on tax policy targeting high-net-worth individuals in the state.It... [Continue Reading]
An armed man attacked the White House Correspondents' Association dinner held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, leading to a shooting incident and evacuation.The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, was carrying a shotgun and handgun and managed to evade security before being arrested.One law enforcement officer was shot but was protected by a bulletproof vest and was taken to hospital.More than 2,000 guests, including cabinet members and journalists, took cover during the incident.The shooting has prompted former President Donald Trump to renew his call for approval of a $400 million project to build a... [Continue Reading]
Security arrangements for King Charles's upcoming state visit to the United States are under review following a shooting incident in Washington DC.Buckingham Palace confirmed that discussions are ongoing with US counterparts to assess any impact on the planned visit.The King is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved that the president, first lady, and all guests were unharmed.The review follows an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the event attended by former President Donald Trump and other officials.Guests reportedly hid under tables as gunshots were fired, and the president... [Continue Reading]
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel on Saturday evening after gunshots were fired near the event.The shooting occurred outside the ballroom where the president, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D.Vance, and cabinet members were seated before the start of the annual media gala.The suspect, armed with multiple weapons including a shotgun, was taken into custody by the Secret Service after charging a security checkpoint.President Trump described the individual as a "thug" who attacked the US Constitution and confirmed that the suspect was "totally subdued" by officers.One Secret Service... [Continue Reading]