Unbiased headline news – The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have issued a bulletin to law enforcement nationwide, warning that violent extremists might attempt “follow-on or retaliatory” attacks following Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
They caution that such incidents could occur at events related to the 2024 presidential election over the next few months. The bulletin urged local, state, and federal law enforcement, along with their partners, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
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U.S. Central Command has recommended the permanent dismantling of the Gaza pier, according to two U.S. officials.
The pier, plagued by bad weather and mechanical issues, has operated for only about 20 days since its installation in May. During that time, it has delivered nearly 20 million pounds of aid. Currently in Ashdod, Israel, the Pentagon has announced that operations will soon cease.
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The North Carolina Board of Elections voted on Tuesday to allow Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on November’s presidential general election ballot but not Cornell West.
The board voted 4 to 1 to recognize Kennedy’s We The People Party but had more questions about the signatures gathered for West’s Justice For All Party. State Republicans and some voting advocacy groups accused Democrats of trying to improve President Joe Biden’s chances by eliminating third-party candidates.
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If you recently received an email from the Social Security Administration, don’t ignore it.
Millions who created an online my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will soon need to switch to a Login.gov account to continue accessing their information, according to the agency. All users will soon need either a Login.gov or ID.me account to access their Social Security account and other online services, SSA said.
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The judge presiding over rapper Young Thug’s trial was removed from the case after two defendants requested his recusal due to a meeting with prosecutors and a state witness that excluded the defense team.
Judge Rachel Krause, who heard recusal motions from Young Thug, removed Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville from the case. Glanville, who had presided over the case in Atlanta for the past 18 months, was replaced by Judge Shukura Ingram.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned four Mexican companies and three individuals allegedly linked to timeshare fraud orchestrated by a notorious drug cartel.
“Cartel fraudsters run sophisticated teams of professionals who seem perfectly normal on paper or on the phone, but are actually money launderers expertly trained in scamming U.S. citizens,” said Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson.
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Bank of America reported a decline in second-quarter profits as higher interest rates increased expenses, including those in its large consumer banking division.
However, like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America saw increased activity in its investment banking division, which helped offset some weaknesses in other areas. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank reported a profit of $6.9 billion, down from $7.4 billion in the same period a year earlier.
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday.
Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke. “We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant,” the school said in a news release.
