Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey has been federally indicted on three criminal charges stemming from a confrontation with federal agents outside an ICE detention center in Newark. The charges include two felonies and one misdemeanor, with a maximum combined sentence of up to 17 years behind bars. According to the indictment, McIver used physical force to obstruct ICE officers attempting to carry out lawful arrests during a May 9 incident at Delaney Hall. The congresswoman is accused of shoving a federal officer with her forearm and encouraging surrounding protesters to block agents from doing their jobs. McIver was at the scene with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka as part of what was billed as a congressional “oversight visit.” But things quickly spiraled when federal agents attempted to take Baraka into custody on unrelated grounds. Prosecutors say McIver escalated the situation by physically interfering with officers and inciting the crowd to resist. #democraticparty #democrat #politician #politics #news #ice #crime

The United States is evacuating nonessential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad and permitting military families to leave several Gulf bases, officials from the State Department and Pentagon confirmed. ⁠ ⁠ The measures follow warnings from Iran about possible missile strikes on U.S. bases in response to any attacks on its nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump met with top national security officials at Camp David three days earlier to discuss the situation.⁠ ⁠ Israeli officials have placed their military on high alert, preparing for a potential confrontation with Iran if nuclear talks fail. ⁠ ⁠ Trump set a two-month deadline for a new agreement, which expires this week. Tehran has not responded to the U.S. proposal, and officials say it is increasingly unlikely that the planned sixth round of talks in Oman will take place. The U.K. also issued a maritime warning over escalating tensions in the region.⁠ ⁠ A State Department official cited updated security analysis as the reason for reducing the U.S. footprint in Iraq. Pentagon officials said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized “voluntary departure” for families at multiple bases. ⁠ ⁠ ​​​🔗Head to our bio for the full story

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Khaby Lame, the most-followed TikTok creator, at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Friday. ⁠ ⁠ ICE stated that Lame, an Italian citizen originally from Senegal, had overstayed his visa. He was reportedly offered the option to leave voluntarily and chose to depart the country.⁠ ⁠ Lame, 25, rose to global prominence during the pandemic with silent reaction videos mocking overcomplicated internet “hacks.” He has served as an ambassador for Boss, Binance, and UNICEF. Despite living in Italy since childhood, he did not receive Italian citizenship until 2022.⁠ ⁠ The detention occurred amid President Donald Trump’s broader immigration enforcement campaign, which has included ICE operations at airports and workplaces. During his campaign, Trump pledged to pursue mass deportations across the United States.⁠ ⁠ ​​​🔗Head to our bio to download the Ground News app and read the full story as reported by 200+ sources.

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According to reporter Elena Schneider, the Democratic National Committee will run a new election to fill two Vice Chair positions. This effectively removes both David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta from their current positions. If Hogg and Kenyatta want to remain in their leadership positions, they will have to run in the election again. - - - #HeresWhy #Democrats #DavidHogg #Politics #DNC #MalcolmKenyatta #Dems #Republicans #Opinion #MarchForOurLives #Progressives #Primaries #Elections #News #Trending #Viral

Sen. Ileana Garcia helped start Latinas for Trump. Now she’s calling his immigration raids “inhumane” and “not what we voted for.” 👀 Click the LINK IN BIO for the full story 🔗 #ileanagarcia #immigration #iceraids #humanrights #linkinbio

#Argentina’s Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence on corruption charges for former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.⁠ .⁠ 🔗Tap the link in bio for more.⁠ .⁠ #Politics⁠ .⁠ 📸 Marcos Brindicci, gettyimages⁠

Repost from atlblackstar: (Marcia Pochette was just weeks away from becoming a grandmother. Her daughter, 27-year-old Jenice Woods, planned to announce her pregnancy soon. But on July 30, 2024, both were killed in a high-speed police pursuit that ended in tragedy. Almost a year later, seven West Palm Beach police officers are now facing criminal charges in connection to the deadly chase that spanned city lines and ended in Boynton Beach. Prosecutors say three of the officers fled the scene after the suspect crashed into Woods’ and Pochette’s car, killing them both instantly. On June 4, all seven officers surrendered to authorities. The crash has reignited conversations around reckless policing and accountability. Click the link in our bio to read more on this story! #JusticeForJenice #JusticeForMarcia #PoliceAccountability #BlackLivesMatter)

BREAKING: Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the National Guard to San Antonio, Texas ahead of protests planned for Wednesday evening as a preventative measure. There have been protests across the state of Texas all week but none have resulted in looting or rioting. However, Abbott says he is using his authority to deploy the National Guard to prevent the ‘lawlessness’ that has been seen in Los Angeles, following Trump’s lead. “The State of Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary personnel and resources to uphold law and order across our state. Texas National Guard soldiers are on standby in areas where mass demonstrations are planned in case they are needed. Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles. Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable to the full extent of the law,” said Press Secretary Andrew Mahaleris. Source: FOXSanAntonio - - - #HeresWhy #Politics #GregAbbott #Texas #Dallas #Houston #SanAntonio #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #MAGA #Insurrection #Immigration #PresidentTrump #Democrats #Immigrants #Law #NationalGuard #Military #Police #Protest #Trending #Viral