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The Miami judge has issued a default judgment against Maduro, Saab and others for failing to respond to a civil action tied to alleged torture and a network dubbed the Cartel of the Suns. The actions seek damages under the Anti-Terrorism Act as Americans sue Venezuelan officials over imprisonment and abuse. A related ruling targets the group’s leaders as part of ongoing accountability efforts.
The Sunshine Protection Act has passed the House to make daylight saving time permanent in most of the United States. Senate consideration is uncertain and health experts warn permanent DST could disrupt sleep, while some communities push for permanent standard time. The decision hinges on balancing public health, regional impacts, and the logistics of time-zone alignment.
The Supreme Court is being pressed as states challenge President Trump’s March executive order to create a national voter list and restrict mail ballots. Courts have blocked key provisions, while the administration seeks emergency relief ahead of the midterms.
Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old permanent resident, appears in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court after her relatives were convicted in Oklahoma for an ISIS-inspired plot to attack voters on Election Day 2024. The court, created in 1996, has yet to hear a petition. The government argues she pledged loyalty to ISIS and aided the conspiracy, while her counsel argues the case violates due process.
Fire has raged across two states, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In Texas, the Ross Fire is spreading through ranchland, with several structures lost. In Nevada, the Hawk Fire near Reno has damaged dozens of homes and prompted resettlement efforts as evacuation orders remain in place.
The Department of Justice has secured the first-ever removal under the Alien Terrorist Removal Court after Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident in Fort Worth, Texas, has waived appeals and accepted designation as an "alien terrorist." The DOJ says classified evidence supported her removal after her son and son-in-law were convicted in a 2024 election-day attack plot.
X Corp and SpaceXAI have moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple, citing a voluntary dismissal in federal court in Texas. The suit over alleged antitrust tying of ChatGPT to iPhone features is paused against Apple while claims against OpenAI persist. The matter remains unresolved as OpenAI faces ongoing litigation.
Germany has formalised a purchase of 35 F-35A fighters to replace Tornados, reinforcing NATO nuclear-sharing duties and signaling a broader European defence push. Deliveries are scheduled through 2029, with pilot training next year in Arkansas.
Joby Aviation’s autonomous aircraft has completed a 3,199‑mile cross‑country flight from California to North Carolina, remotely supervised but with no onboard control inputs. The mission demonstrates the technology’s robustness across varied environments, from thunderstorms to busy airports, and underscores potential uses in disaster response, medical transport and defense logistics.