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Another ActBlue leader pleads Fifth as House investigates alleged foreign donations

September 1, 2026

Another ActBlue leader pleads Fifth as House investigates alleged foreign donations

ActBlue board member Kimberly Peeler-Allen invoked her Fifth Amendment right during a House probe into alleged foreign donations to the platform.

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670; nearly 3,000 missing

August 29, 2026

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670; nearly 3,000 missing

Nepal's flood and mudslide death toll reaches more than 670 with nearly 3,000 missing as rain and fog halt search and rescue operations in the disaster zone.

CBC tells journalists not to call 9/11 ‘terrorist attacks’ in internal guidance

August 27, 2026

CBC tells journalists not to call 9/11 ‘terrorist attacks’ in internal guidance

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation memo told staff not to call 9/11 a terrorist attack ahead of the 25th anniversary, sparking political backlash.

Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border

August 26, 2026

Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border

Video captures mudslides engulfing buildings in Gyirong, Tibet, minutes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake triggered flash flooding near Nepal's border.

3 Secret Service officials under internal investigation for potential misconduct

August 26, 2026

3 Secret Service officials under internal investigation for potential misconduct

Three U.S. Secret Service officials placed on leave amid a misconduct probe as the agency confirms awareness of an Iranian threat against Barron Trump.

ActBlue co-founder pleads Fifth Amendment in closed-door House GOP grilling

August 20, 2026

ActBlue co-founder pleads Fifth Amendment in closed-door House GOP grilling

Matt DeBergalis pleaded the Fifth Amendment during his deposition before three House committees investigating ActBlue's fraud prevention standards.

Republican AGs working together to investigate Fauci explain how states can possibly bypass Biden pardon

August 18, 2026

Republican AGs working together to investigate Fauci explain how states can possibly bypass Biden pardon

Republican attorneys general from Florida, Louisiana and West Virginia launched a joint probe into Anthony Fauci's COVID pandemic response.

Former SPLC official arrested as feds expand case over alleged $4M scheme involving extremist groups

August 12, 2026

Former SPLC official arrested as feds expand case over alleged $4M scheme involving extremist groups

The Southern Poverty Law Center allegedly funneled $4.1 million in donor funds to extremists for KKK robes, cross burnings and member recruitment.

Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions

August 10, 2026

Subpoenaed pro-China outlet defends itself on Democracy Now!, which paid Singham-founded company millions

BreakThrough News used Democracy Now! to fight its congressional subpoena, but IRS filings reveal Democracy Now! paid $2.5 million to Singham's firm.

Moscow, Kyiv assassins hunt weapons bosses as Ukraine war spills beyond the battlefield

August 9, 2026

Moscow, Kyiv assassins hunt weapons bosses as Ukraine war spills beyond the battlefield

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell says drone company leaders are now primary targets as Russia and Ukraine race for battlefield AI and autonomy advantages.