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Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say

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Incident took place during anti-Islam protest by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion, where the New York City mayor lives Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The throwing of two improvised explosive devices – allegedly by counter-protesters during an anti-Islam demonstration – outside the residence of New … Read more

Texas lawmakers criticize ICE for detaining two teen mariachi musicians

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Two brothers, ages 14 and 18, were part of a high school mariachi group honored by Congress last year Texas lawmakers from both parties have criticized immigration authorities for detaining two teenage mariachi musicians who were honored by Congress last year. The case has drawn national attention because the brothers, Antonio Yesayahu Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, and … Read more

Trump threatens not to sign any bills until Congress approves strict voter ID act

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Save Act would limit voting access in the US and centers on Trump’s unfounded claims of noncitizens stealing elections Donald Trump threatened not to sign any bills until Congress approves the Save America Act, a curtailment of voting access. The president, fixated on unsubstantiated claims that noncitizens are stealing US elections ahead of midterm elections … Read more

To my Palestinian sister in ICE detention – I will carry you until you are free | Mahmoud Khalil

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One year ago, ICE arrested me for protesting for Palestine. Leqaa Kordia is still caged – for also daring to speak the truth Sunday marked one year since Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested last year for his political advocacy. Below, he writes to Leqaa Kordia, a fellow Palestinian currently … Read more

Investigators are finally looking into Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch. They may be too late

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Federal authorities apparently never searched the property, but now state authorities will reopen a 2019 investigation Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox When Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on 6 July 2019 for sex trafficking teenagers, New York federal prosecutors said the ultra-wealthy predator “exploited and abused … Read more