[ad_1] CNN — As New York continues to grapple with a growing influx of asylum-seekers, two buses carrying migrants arrived in the city Sunday, with at least 10 to 15 more buses expected over the next few days, according to an email from Mayor Eric Adam’s office obtained by CNN. …
Read More »Border authorities are encountering up to 1,200 migrants a day in South Texas, source says
[ad_1] Rio Grande Valley, Texas CNN — Border authorities in the Rio Grande Valley have encountered between 900 and 1,200 migrants daily during the past two weeks, according to a federal law enforcement source familiar with daily operations in South Texas. These types of numbers are reminiscent of the 2019 …
Read More »Sam Bankman-Fried to appear in court Monday to drop extradition fight
[ad_1] CNN — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in a Bahamas court on Monday to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the US, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. The New York Times also reported that Bankman-Fried is expected to agree to extradition …
Read More »Biden to name former Rep. Joe Kennedy III as Northern Ireland envoy Monday morning
[ad_1] CNN — President Joe Biden will announce Monday morning that former Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III will serve as the US envoy to Northern Ireland, according to a source with knowledge. CNN reported last week that Kennedy would be named to the post, which was has been vacant since …
Read More »January 6: Schiff says panel is considering how to handle uncooperative GOP lawmakers
[ad_1] Washington CNN — Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, said Sunday the panel is considering how to hold accountable the GOP lawmakers who defied their subpoenas. “We will also be considering what’s the appropriate remedy …
Read More »El Paso mayor declares state of emergency in response to migrant surge
[ad_1] CNN — El Paso, Texas, Mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency on Saturday evening following a surge of migrants who have recently arrived in the community and he says are living in unsafe conditions. The mayor, who had previously declined to issue a state of emergency, said …
Read More »Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on McCarthy opposition for Speakership
[ad_1] CNN — Donald Trump has weighed in on the contentious battle confronting GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid to be the chamber’s next speaker, with the former president calling on his supporters in Congress to halt their opposition tactics against McCarthy and stop “playing a very dangerous game.” …
Read More »Georgia grand jury investigating Trump election interference is winding down and has begun writing final report
[ad_1] CNN — A special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia is winding down its work, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Atlanta-area special grand jury has largely finished hearing witness testimony and has already …
Read More »January 6 defendant arrested for allegedly planning to kill FBI agents who had investigated him
[ad_1] CNN — A Tennessee man already facing charges in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was arrested for allegedly planning to kill FBI agents, including those who had been investigating him, the Justice Department announced Friday. Edward Kelley, who was previously charged with assaulting …
Read More »Taiwan’s military has a problem: As China fears grow, recruitment pool shrinks
[ad_1] Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan has noticed a hole in its defense plans that is steadily getting bigger. And it’s not one easily plugged by boosting the budget or buying more weapons. The island democracy of 23.5 million is facing an increasing challenge in recruiting enough young men to …
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