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Middle East-Iran tensions spike as Trump deploys 5,000 Marines and Dubai cracks down; Iraq Air Force crash kills six; Grassley blasts Russia oil sanctions rollback; Michigan leaders condemn synagogue attack; judges block DOJ/Fed subpoenas and weigh media limits in Charlie Kirk killing case
Global Baku Forum Day Two: Divided views on a possible Iran war as hardship increases
On the second day of the Global Baku Forum, sharply contrasting views emerged over the prospect of war involving Iran as wider hardship grows. Former European Commission President Romano Prodi told Euronews that it is time to pursue a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Dubai arrests 21 people for sharing images and videos of Iran attacks
Dubai has arrested 21 people for possessing, sharing, or commenting on photos and videos showing attacks by Iran or the damage caused by those attacks.
Trump Orders 5,000 U.S. Marines Deployed to the Middle East as Iran Conflict Intensifies
Donald Trump is moving to deploy about 5,000 U.S. Marines to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it following U.S. and Israeli strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved U.S. Central Command’s request to send part of a Marine Amphibious Ready Group along with the USS Tripoli, which has been observed en route to the region. Iran has reportedly attacked multiple ships in the area, including oil tankers trying to transit the strait.
Grassley criticizes Trump administration for lifting sanctions on Russian oil
Sen. Chuck Grassley said the Trump administration made a “wrong move” by temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil as gasoline prices rise amid the conflict in Iran, warning that revenue from Russian oil sales could benefit Russia.
Michigan lawmaker says synagogue attack was predictable amid rising antisemitism
Michigan state Rep. Samantha Steckloff said an attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township outside Detroit felt sadly foreseeable given increasing antisemitism and threats against Jewish institutions nationwide. Police identified the suspect as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, an armed Lebanese man accused of ramming his car into the synagogue on Thursday.
Live updates: Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas in Jerome Powell case; Air Force crash in Iraq kills six
A federal judge has thrown out Justice Department grand jury subpoenas tied to a criminal complaint involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ruling the subpoenas were not issued for a proper purpose, according to court documents unsealed Friday. Separately, an Air Force crash in Iraq has killed six people.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer condemns attempted synagogue attack as antisemitic
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer described this week’s attempted attack on a synagogue as antisemitism and thanked security personnel who intervened, saying they risked their lives to prevent a potentially deadly incident.
Judge Blocks Grand Jury Subpoenas to the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell in Renovation Investigation
Judge James Boasberg ruled that Justice Department grand jury subpoenas seeking records from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, including materials related to Chair Jerome Powell, cannot be enforced. The subpoenas targeted documents tied to a roughly $2.5 billion renovation project, according to court filings unsealed Friday.
Utah Judge Rejects Some Requests to Limit Media Access in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
A Utah judge declined some defense requests to restrict public access to certain court documents in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus, during a Friday court appearance.
Judge Rejects Justice Department Subpoenas Issued to the Federal Reserve
A federal judge dismissed two Justice Department subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve, a win for the Fed and a major setback for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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