Ex-informant pleads guilty in Bidens phony bribery tale
Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, pleaded guilty to lying about a bogus bribery scheme involving President Biden and Hunter that fueled the Republican impeachment inquiry. He also admitted a separate tax evasion charge, with prosecutors seeking four to six years in prison. Smirnov, 44, earned a time credit for pretrial detention and faces sentencing next month in Los Angeles federal court.
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Officials: Drone sightings show little threat in NJ
New Jersey authorities report 12 suspected drone sightings on Saturday and one on Sunday with detection devices capable of disabling drones. Officials urge Congress to grant more authority while Homeland Security says most drones are not foreign controlled and no nefarious intent is proven.
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North Korea troops reported in combat in Kursk region
Ukraine's GUR agency and the Pentagon say North Korean troops have suffered casualties in fighting near Kursk as Moscow deploys 10,000 to 12,000 North Koreans. White House officials confirm frontline engagement and warn of sanctions. Pentagon says some North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded with unclear totals.
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