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A sworn ethics complaint names three staffers and alleges Rep. Lauren Boebert violated the House’s no-dating-staff rule, and she flatly denies it. Story Highlights A sworn complaint alleges Rep. Boebert had sexual relationships with three staffers and misused resources. The filing cites the House’s 2018 ban on member-staffer relationships under supervision. Boebert and a named staffer issued strong denials and called the claims politically driven. Key payment and document claims remain publicly unverified in available...

President Trump said he banned CNN from the White House over “fake news,” and CNN called it an illegal assault on press rights. Story Snapshot Trump announced a White House ban on CNN tied to its coverage. CNN said the move violates constitutional protections for reporting. Reports say CNN previously held regular White House access. How the ban will be enforced remains unclear in public records. What Triggered The Clash Between Trump And CNN On September 18,...

Community leaders say Inglewood’s mayor groped a teen during a photo at City Hall, while his office flatly denies any misconduct. Story Snapshot Activists demanded Mayor James Butts resign after an alleged groping of a high school cheerleader at a city event. A city commissioner described a commotion and a visibly upset girl; no police report has been filed. Butts’ office called the claim “categorically false” and described a harmless hand placement during a group...

The Central Intelligence Agency released 71 presidential intelligence briefs showing years of warnings about al‑Qaida and Usama bin Ladin before the 9/11 attacks, raising hard questions about how Washington handles danger signals. Story Highlights The Central Intelligence Agency declassified 71 President’s Daily Brief items tied to 9/11, its largest such release to date. The briefs span February 13, 1998, to September 12, 2001, and track analysts’ warnings about al‑Qaida. Documents flagged hijacking risks and a...

A rapid-build data center in Mississippi ran dozens of gas turbines without full air permits, and new satellite data now ties the site to a sharp rise in nitrogen oxide emissions. Story Highlights Civil rights and environmental groups say xAI operated 27 gas turbines without air permits near Southaven homes and schools. Reuters reported potential emissions far above federal thresholds, based on turbine counts and operating assumptions. Mississippi records show xAI sought permits months after...

Federal prosecutors say stolen voter identities were used on Los Angeles’s Skid Row to fake signatures that help decide what goes on California ballots. Story Highlights A federal grand jury indicted three people for an alleged Skid Row petition fraud scheme. Prosecutors allege stolen identities of real voters were used to sign initiative petitions. Video investigations helped spotlight the scheme, and officials say more cases are under review. The case underscores long-running risks tied to...