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White House Response Sparks Tensions: Immigration Raid on Hyundai Battery Plant Leads to Calls for Fair Hiring Practices

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BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. — The recent immigration enforcement operation at the HL-GA Battery Company facility within the Hyundai Megasite has captured national attention, with the White House weighing in on the implications of the raid. Last week, Homeland Security Investigations reported that law enforcement took 475 individuals into custody, the majority of whom are believed to be South Korean nationals. In response, President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to urge foreign corporations to adhere to U.S. immigration laws. He emphasized that while foreign investments are welcomed, these companies must legally bring qualified … Read more

White House Decries Ruling to Keep Epstein Grand Jury Records Sealed, Calls for Transparency in High-Profile Case

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WASHINGTON — The White House has expressed disappointment following a federal judge’s decision to keep sealed grand jury materials connected to the sex trafficking case involving Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt termed the ruling “unfortunate” during a recent press briefing. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer issued the ruling on Monday, rejecting a motion from the Justice Department seeking to unseal documents believed to contain significant information about the case. In his 31-page opinion, Engelmayer stated that the grand jury proceedings were not meant for investigative purposes, noting that no … Read more

Texas Showdown: Paxton Seeks California Enforcement of Arrests for Runaway House Democrats

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AUSTIN, Texas — Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to authorize California law enforcement to apprehend Texas House Democrats who have fled the state. The request comes as part of a lawsuit aimed at enforcing civil arrest warrants that have been issued by the Texas House against six Democratic lawmakers, a move that marks a significant escalation in a heated standoff between Texas Republicans and Democrats. This filing is the second time Paxton has pursued the enforcement of Texas civil arrest warrants beyond state lines within a week. Earlier, he lodged a similar lawsuit in … Read more

Jair Bolsonaro Faces House Arrest as Legal Pressures Intensify

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BRASÍLIA, Brazil — A Brazilian judge has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as part of an escalating investigation into his alleged efforts to undermine Brazil’s democratic processes. The decision by Judge Alexandre de Moraes comes amid a broader inquiry focusing on Bolsonaro’s actions related to the 2021 riots at the national capital’s governmental buildings. Prosecutors are examining claims that Bolsonaro incited the violence, which led to widespread chaos and damage. The judge’s ruling, issued late last week, restricts the former president to his residence. Bolsonaro, who completed a tumultuous term in office … Read more