Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentences military officials for planning to kill Lula A panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices has sentenced high-ranking military officials and a federal police officer to up to 24 years in prison for attempting a coup and plotting to kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say Federal agents are set to conduct a major immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans in the coming weeks The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
New poll finds just handful of Americans believe Trump didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes The poll comes just hours before the House voted to force the DOJ to release its files on Epstein The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Plaskett avoids censure over Epstein texts - Roll Call Virgin Islands delegate narrowly escaped a House censure on Tuesday over her correspondence with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025
Trump’s Money Mind: How His Fortune Still Drives His Every Decision Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is a unique figure. He is a businessman first, a politician second. Crucially, his worldview was forged in real estate deals, not policy briefings. To understand his moves, you must understand his wallet. Indeed, his psychology is rooted in leverage, branding, and debt.… Budget and the Bees · Nov 18, 2025
BBC makes grovelling apology to Princess of Wales after Remembrance gaffe Apology comes just days after President Trump announced he would be suing the BBC for doctoring footage of him giving a speech for Panorama Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Influencer's Oakland Burger Lie Goes Viral: Restaurant's Camera Receipts Tell Very Different Story An Oakland influencer's viral lie about a dirty burger joint backfires when the restaurant releases security footage disproving her claims of filth and harassment. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
Epstein files release closer after US House votes overwhelmingly in favour The house voted 417-1 in favour of releasing the files which are held by the US Justice Department Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Epstein Vote: Trump's U-Turn Sparks Urgency to Reveal Names Linked to the Scandal Epstein Vote: Trump's U-turn sparks urgent moves in Congress to reveal names linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, as survivors and lawmakers push for full transparency and accountability. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
Trump Pulls Out All The Stops To Welcome Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince To The White House Donald Trump reportedly went all out to welcome Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to the White House. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
The 'Piggy' Incident: Who Is Catherine Lucey, the Reporter Trump Targeted Over Epstein Files? Catherine Lucey becomes the focus of global attention after Trump's 'piggy' retort to her Epstein files question, sparking media backlash and intense political debate. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment Pope Leo XIV has strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
International Business Times · Nov 18, 2025 Judge Blocks Trump's $1.2 Billion 'Extortion' of UCLA: 'Campaign to Purge Woke Viewpoints' A federal judge blocked Trump's $1.2 billion fine against UCLA and funding cuts to the University of California, ruling the administration is unconstitutionally trying to "purge woke viewpoints" from universities. Faculty groups won the first major legal victory after forcing release of secret settlement demands.
Euronews · Nov 18, 2025 US House and Senate agree to pass bill to force release of Epstein files US House of Representatives and Senate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of making evidence against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill is now set to go to Trump for final approval.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 How did your representative vote on releasing the Epstein files? US House today voted on the release of government files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Find out how your representative voted
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Man sets fire to a woman on a Chicago L train before fleeing, police say Authorities say a man doused a woman with fluid and set her on fire on a Chicago L train, leaving her in critical condition
We Got This Covered · Nov 18, 2025 UN votes on Trump’s plan for Gaza after it’s dubbed “hell on earth”, now he’s putting himself in charge of something unexpected Hopefully, peace will finally prevail.
International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025 Donald Trump's Border Czar Threatens NYC: Massive ICE Crackdown Set to Hit Before Zhoran Mamdani Takes Office Federal ICE operations to escalate in NYC, warns Tom Homan, challenging incoming Mayor Mamdani's sanctuary policies.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 18, 2025 Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein files Rep. Troy Nehls of Richmond was among House Republicans who had previously opposed releasing the files, but reversed their stances this week.
Axios · Nov 18, 2025 Exclusive: Coinbase explains donation to Trump's ballroom Tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia also donated to Trump's ballroom fund.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Trump team moves to dismantle the Department of Education and shuttle offices to other agencies Trump had campaigned on shutting down the Education Department, which would require approval from Congress
International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025 Federal Judges Stop Texas' 2025 Redrawn Map, Raising Stakes for 2026 Elections Federal judges block Texas' 2025 congressional map over concerns of racial gerrymandering. The state must use the 2021 map, reshaping 38 U.S. House districts and raising stakes for the 2026 midterms.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Trump mocks Biden for fist-bumping Saudi crown prince: ‘I don’t care where that hand has been’ Donald Trump shook hands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting in the Oval Office, before criticizing Joe Biden for fist-bumping the crown prince in 2022.