Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

25 Apr

Former NY Rep George Santos sentenced to 7 years in prison

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Former congressman George Santos was sentenced on Friday to more than 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Once hailed as a rising GOP star, Santos now faces the consequences of a sprawling web of lies and criminal schemes…

25 Apr

Judge arrested by FBI for allegedly helping illegal immigrant avoid ICE

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A sitting Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI on allegations obstructing arrest of illegal immigrant, following claims she interfered with a federal immigration enforcement operation. According to reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Judge Dugan allegedly assisted an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest by…

24 Apr

Joe Kasper, Hegseth chief of staff, to exit Pentagon: report

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Joe Kasper, the chief of staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is set to exit his role at the Pentagon following a tumultuous week that saw three of Hegseth’s top aides fired in connection with an internal probe into leaks. Initially, reports indicated that Kasper would transition to another role…

24 Apr

Teen charged with arson after starting massive wildfire in Ocean County, NJ

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A fast-moving wildfire that broke out Tuesday in Ocean County, New Jersey, has grown to over 12,000 acres, forced the closure of a major highway, threatened more than 1,000 homes and sent thousands of residents scrambling to safety. Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township (Waretown) was arrested and charged with…

23 Apr

New Jersey declares State of emergency as wildfire explodes to 12,000 acres

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A fast-moving wildfire that broke out Tuesday in Ocean County, New Jersey, has grown to over 12,000 acres, forced the closure of a major highway, threatened more than 1,000 homes and sent thousands of residents scrambling to safety. Dubbed the Jones Road Fire, the blaze was 35% contained as of…

23 Apr

Sen Dick Durbin announces retirement from Senate, will not seek re-election

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On Wednesday Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his retirement at the end of his current term and will not seek re‑election in 2026. The declaration closes the chapter on a political career that began in 1982 and has seen Durbin rise to one of the most powerful positions…

22 Apr

FDA announces ban on artificial food dyes, set to go into effect by end of 2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a ban on eight artificial food dyes from all U.S. products, including candies, ice creams, soft drinks, jams, and even medications, by the end of 2026. The announcement came during an April 22 press conference in Washington, D.C., where Kennedy detailed the federal…

22 Apr

ICE to reinstate legal status of 133 foreign students, judge orders

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A federal judge in Georgia has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate the legal immigration status of 133 foreign students whose F-1 student visas were abruptly revoked without prior warning. The ruling follows allegations that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully…

22 Apr

Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for lying about ‘calculated cover-up’ of NY nursing home deaths

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House Republicans have referred former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to Department of Justice (DOJ) over false testimony to Congress about the state’s COVID-19 nursing home death toll during the height of the pandemic. The request, directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi, comes amid mounting evidence that Cuomo personally helped draft…

21 Apr

Delta jet engine caught fire at Orlando airport

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A Delta Air Lines jet caught fire on a runway at Orlando International Airport on Monday, prompting an emergency evacuation using onboard slides, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred as the Airbus A330 was preparing for departure to Atlanta. CBS News reported that the plane was…