States push deeper into clergy abuse investigations nationwide
Attor neys general from Michigan to New Mexico seize millions of records in diocesan raids and subpoenas as prosecutors explore racketeering charges against church leaders. Volunteers work weekends while hotlines fill with calls from victims. several priests arrested.
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Democrats push new strategy for enforcing Russia subpoenas
Democrats push a House resolution to permit civil lawsuits against Barr and McGahn for defying subpoenas in the Mueller inquiry. The plan allows committee chairs to pursue enforcement actions without a full House vote, with bipartisan leadership approval, signaling a shift from contempt to litigation while Pelosi weighs impeachment options.
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Lebanese US resident Nizar Zakka freed from Iran custody
Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese-born U.S. permanent resident held in Iran since 2015 on espionage charges, said his release helped de-escalate U S Iran tensions after a show trial and kidnapping allegations. He spoke in Beirut with officials including President Aoun and Lebanon’s General Security chief.
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