QtrendsSupreme Court delivers mixed rulings for Trump
The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory by allowing him to remove leaders of independent federal agencies at will, overturning a 1935 precedent. However, the court also ruled against Trump and Republicans by allowing states to keep post-election grace periods for mail ballots. This mixed outcome sets the stage for more consequential election-related cases ahead of the midterms. Legal experts say the agency ruling fundamentally reshapes how the federal government operates.
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A series of powerful earthquakes has struck Venezuela, causing significant casualties and damage near the coastal region. The quakes also triggered a shoreline shift observed as far away as Trinidad. Many Venezuelans accuse the government of negligence in its rescue and relief efforts, as search teams race against time to find survivors. The disaster is testing the credibility of the US-backed Maduro government during a critical moment.
An explosion in Monaco has severely wounded a Ukrainian oligarch and injured two others in what authorities are treating as a targeted attack. A parcel bomb detonated, triggering a police hunt for those responsible. The victim is a prominent Ukrainian billionaire whose identity has drawn immediate international attention. The incident raises questions about security in the wealthy principality.
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