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Former CIA Official Charged with Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars

A former CIA officer, David Rush, with top secret clearance, has been charged with theft of public money after federal agents seized $40 million in gold bars, cash, and Rolexes from his Virginia home.

Jill Biden ‘Terrified’ by Joe Biden's 2024 Debate Performance

Jill Biden expressed her fear that President Joe Biden was experiencing a stroke during his 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump, stating she was 'terrified' by what she witnessed.

US Re-Imposes Sanctions on UN Rapporteur Albanese, Reversing Brief Lift

The US has re-added UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, to its sanctions list, just days after her removal, a move that follows accusations of antisemitism and scrutiny of Israeli forces.

Paxton wins Texas GOP primary, solidifying Trump's party control

Ken Paxton secured a victory in the Texas GOP Senate primary runoff, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn, a result that underscores President Trump's continued influence in Republican primary races.

US Strikes Iran Military Sites; Oil Prices Jump Amid Escalating Tensions

The US military conducted new strikes on Iranian military sites, including a ground control station, and shot down four drones, leading to a surge in oil prices and renewed concerns over the fragile ceasefire in the region. Iran retaliated by targeting a US airbase.

Uganda Closes Congo Border Amid Rising Ebola Fears

Uganda has closed its border with Congo following seven confirmed Ebola cases in its capital, Kampala, as officials work to contain the rare strain despite robust disease surveillance.

DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll for perjury

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury related to her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, following a federal judge's dismissal of Trump's initial $10 billion libel complaint against the Wall Street Journal.

Israel Declares Southern Lebanon a ‘Combat Zone,’ Orders Evacuations

Israel's military has declared a new area south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon a 'combat zone' and issued evacuation orders for residents, signaling imminent airstrikes and an intensification of its campaign against Hezbollah.

Google Engineer Charged with Insider Trading on Polymarket; Netted $1.2 Million

A Google software engineer, Michele Spagnuolo, faces federal charges for allegedly using confidential company information to make over $1.2 million through insider trading bets on Polymarket.

Teen Charged with Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Remains Free

Timothy Hudson, 16, charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise, will remain free for now as a judge considers his case.

Last updated: 5/28/2026, 7:33:33 AM