As Trump Witch Hunts Go, the Cassidy Hutchinson One Is the Worst Yet: Trump’s other targets were at least battle-seasoned veterans. Hutchinson was a young woman ...
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The Calata family has criticised former President Thabo Mbeki’s testimony at the Khampepe Commission. Mbeki took the stand on Monday before the TRC cases ... Show more
"I miss my brother ... I miss his scars on his head ... I miss his laugh ... he laughed so full and so big. Our whole generation lost something huge ... Show more

Key FactsDavis receives 40 years to life for Shakur murder
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The sentence comprises two consecutive terms of 20 years to life, for murder and use of a deadly weapon.
- Davis announced an appeal, and his lawyer Michael Sanft also said an appeal would follow.
- Shakur was shot four times and died six days later in hospital; Marion “Suge” Knight suffered a minor injury.
- Davis is the only person charged, but the person who fired the fatal shots was never conclusively identified.
You don’t get to take a man from his family. The world never forgot about Tupac.— Delivered by Judge Carli Kierny during the sentencing of Duane Davis in Las Vegas.
“See me when I see you. If you don't, we shall see one another in the near future.” Those were taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni's final remarks after his ... Show more
Former Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission. However, the public will not be able to watch or listen ... Show more
Senator Katie Britt’s facial expression has gone viral during the testimony of former US Attorney Jack Smith in Washington on Tuesday. #katiebritt #alabama #jacksmith

Republican Senator embarrasses himself with bizarre Caitlin Clark mistake during Jack Smith testimony
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Bafana Sindane to face Madlanga Commission: Taxi boss Bafana “King of the Sky” Sindane is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission on Monday.
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Key FactsBritt Appeared Stunned During Schmitt’s Basketball Mix-Up
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On September 29, Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury, alleging Smith had been in Atlanta in February 2024.
- Schmitt had confused the Atlanta Hawks with Iowa’s Hawkeyes; Smith said he had attended a game in Maryland.
- A camera captured Katie Britt wide-eyed and open-mouthed as Smith explained the mistake during the hearing.
- Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar later told Schmitt to establish the facts before accusing someone of being a dirtbag.
You will go down as a total dirtbag.— Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury.
Madlanga Commission: Feroz Khan applies to postpone testimony: The dismissed top cop was subpoenaed to testify on Monday, with evidence leaders further ...
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BREAKING | Bafana Sindane loses bid to stop Madlanga inquiry from hearing his testimony
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Mapisa-Nqakula's testimony cut short after falling ill: Mapisa-Nqakula returned to the witness stand for cross examination where her tax affairs took center ...
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Key FactsMapisa-Nqakula explains renovation cash payments
Sep 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Mapisa-Nqakula said she used cash because EFTs were difficult for her and some workers lacked bank accounts.
- The interior designer estimated the renovations at R1.6-million to R1.8-million; Mapisa-Nqakula disputed that figure.
- Her testimony was interrupted after she became ill during a court break on 9 September; her doctor will assess her return.
- She pleaded not guilty to 12 corruption and one money-laundering count; the State alleges she received about R4.55-million.
I am not an EFT person. Ever since they did away with cheques, I struggled.— Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's testimony in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, explaining why she paid cash to renovation workers instead of using electronic transfers.
MADLANGA COMMISSION | Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga says businessman Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni's testimony is not consistent.
Stella Carlson testified in front of members of Congress on Tuesday about what she saw the day Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis ... Show more

[WATCH] "I need to disclose to the public that I have known Prof. Fikeni since the '80s and we have kept contact ... Show more
Opinion"NAZA" could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza: As Gaza support builds, "NAZA" presents testimony Israel can't ...
salon.com/2026/09/21/naza-documentary-could-be-the-tipping-point-away-from-israel-toward-gaza/

[BREAKING] President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the Madlanga Commission report deadline to 25 January next year. The Presidency says the new deadline will ... Show more
"'I'm not certain about the date.'" Evidence Leader Mr. Chaskalson has exposed a critical weakness in Joe Sibanyoni’s testimony ... Show more
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Sibanyoni Returns | Day 180 | 29 Sept 2026
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Sibanyoni Returns | Day 180 | 29 Sept 2026

Key FactsSibanyoni challenges cellphone evidence before Madlanga commission
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Sibanyoni objected to the commission’s use of cellphone evidence, alleging its acquisition violated privacy and constitutional rights.
- The data was extracted after his phone was seized in Kwaggafontein proceedings, where Sibanyoni faces extortion and money-laundering charges.
- He said public use while he was absent prevented him from contextualising or challenging the evidence.
- Sibanyoni and three other men are accused of extorting R2m from Thomas Ntuli in Kwaggafontein between 2022 and 2025.
I submit that the appearance of my phone’s content before this commission represents an absolute abuse and open-ended violation of my privacy and constitutional rights— Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni, testifying before the Madlanga Commission, objecting to the use of cellphone data seized in the Kwaggafontein criminal proceedings
🔴 Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, has provided new testimony describing continued physical abuse ... Show more
Judge calls Tate brothers flight risks and denies release from Miami jail: Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain jailed in Miami after a judge rejected arguments ...
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Trump Claims Michael Cohen ‘Fully’ Recanted His Testimony, Which Cohen Recently Called ‘Truthful’
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Jerry Sandusky Victim to Recant Testimony as Disgraced Penn State Coach Pushes for New Trial: Report
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Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends with bombshell admission from psych expert: Prosecution expert Dr. Gregory Saathoff admitted the state's opening ...
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Key FactsPsychiatrist says prosecution opening minimized Clancy’s struggles
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff, called by the prosecution, said its opening statement significantly understated Clancy’s mental-health struggles before the deaths of her three children.
- Clancy is seeking a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity verdict based on her claimed severe postpartum psychosis and an alleged male voice, while Saathoff considers her criminally responsible.
- Saathoff pointed to inconsistencies in Clancy’s account of when the male voice first appeared and in the reported sequence of events, noting that she allegedly heard it only during the killings.
- About 85 witnesses testified during the trial, including 10 defense witnesses, while closing arguments and jury deliberations are expected Thursday.
RFK Jr. Appears to Have Given False Testimony to Congress During Confirmation Hearing, Letter Shows
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Tributes Pour In for Actress Hayden Panettiere After Her Death at 36: The actress, best known for "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday in South Carolina.
time.com/article/2026/08/17/tributes-pour-in-for-actress-hayden-panettiere-after-death-at-36/

Key FactsPolice report: Hickerson at Panettiere death scene
Aug 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- According to the police report, Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were at Judson Mill Lofts when Panettiere suffered cardiac arrest and died there.
- After a 1:50 p.m. 911 call, Panettiere was found unresponsive; resuscitation efforts failed, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.
- The report says Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of Panettiere’s medication, while footage from the body camera worn during the response has not been released.
- The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said the cause of death remains under investigation.
I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again.— Hayden Panettiere, in a 2020 statement about her abuse to inspire others in abusive relationships to seek help.
Madlanga Commission: Fadiel Adams changes tune in his testimony : On Thursday, Adams claimed that he met with a person called Elvis at the Orlando Police Station ...
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Key FactsMadlanga Commission Questions Adams’s Actions
Aug 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- On 29 October, Adams opened three cases in the Western Cape and the same cases in Johannesburg two days later.
- On 1 November, he emailed Mchunu alleging the dockets had been intercepted and requesting ministerial intervention.
- Witness G testified that he helped Adams open the cases; Adams confirmed meeting him but denied calling him the previous day.
- The commission heard that Mogotsi allegedly acted between Mchunu and business associates; Mchunu disbanded the PKTT on 31 December 2024.
I urgently and humbly ask for the minister to intervene and ensure the integrity of the investigative process is maintained, to ensure a fair and just outcome.— Fadiel Adams, in an email to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on 1 November 2024, requesting intervention to maintain the integrity of the investigation.
Trump sued the BBC — now Jared and Ivanka may pay for it: Secret Service agents blocked the subpoena at the door, but Trump's suit could still force ...
salon.com/2026/08/18/trump-sued-the-bbc-now-jared-and-ivanka-may-pay-for-it/

Key FactsReuters Poll Shows Republican Concerns About Trump’s Businesses
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on August 17, 2026, after four days of data collection found that 48 percent of Republicans saw Trump’s businesses influencing his decisions as president, compared with 69 percent of all respondents, 69 percent of independents, and 90 percent of Democrats.
- Only 32 percent of all respondents considered it appropriate for Trump and his family to make money from cryptocurrency; that view was held by 6 percent of Democrats and 25 percent of independents, while 27 percent of Republicans considered it inappropriate and 69 percent considered it appropriate.
- The BBC reported that Trump’s financial disclosures showed $2.2 million in earnings last year, while Reuters put his earnings from crypto ventures alone at $1.4 billion.
- The White House denied conflicts of interest, while Trump said he had not been involved in managing his family’s finances since returning to the White House.
We have seen nothing like this before, even the first Trump administration did not have as many complex business interests as the second Trump administration.— Richard Painter, the top ethics lawyer for Republican President George W. Bush, told Reuters.
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her 3 children
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Key FactsForensic psychologist says Clancy has bipolar disorder
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Forensic psychologist Kirk Heilbrun testified Monday that Clancy had bipolar disorder and had experienced anxiety, depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts in the weeks before the killings.
- Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Avram Mack, who testified Friday, instead identified a major depressive episode but found no evidence of mania, hypomania or psychosis.
- Attorney Kevin Reddington does not dispute that Clancy killed her three children in January 2023, but argues that postpartum psychosis made her criminally not responsible.
- Prosecutors allege that the former labor and delivery nurse planned the killings and lured her husband out with errands, while closing arguments are expected later this week.
There were times when she felt, as she described it, after the birth of different children, she felt good. She felt on top of the world. She felt really close to them, her husband and her kids and so on. But, it’s also something that it didn’t look like a manic episode so much as it looked like she was really feeling good.— Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, forensic psychologist and rebuttal witness for prosecutors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Fadiel Adams corrected himself after addressing Commissioner Madlanga as "Chief." He apologized: "Sorry, Commissioner. No, you are 100% right ... Show more
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Fadiel Adams Testifies | Day 162 | 19 Aug 2026
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | Fadiel Adams Testifies | Day 162 | 19 Aug 2026

Man charged with damaging Reflecting Pool cites 'irregularities': A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is ...
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Key FactsTrump rejects DOJ finding on Reflecting Pool damage
Aug 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- On August 1, Donald Trump rejected the Justice Department’s conclusion and said the damage was caused by vandalism.
- In a July 31 court filing, the Justice Department said the $14 million renovation was rushed and flawed and dropped the case against former Olympian David Hearn, who had been accused of vandalism.
- Prosecutors said a National Park Service engineer reported peeling pool lining on June 11, while Hearn was arrested on June 19 and indicted on July 2.
- According to court records and a defense lawyer, federal prosecutors also dropped charges against at least two of the three other people accused.
I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on the Reflecting Pool. I don’t know what she was thinking? To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM.— Trump wrote on Truth Social disputing Pirro’s assessment of the Reflecting Pool and the DOJ finding.
Andrea ‘Mama J’ Johnson told Idac prosecutor to run from Madlanga inquiry : Ramsamy says former Idac head tried to shift blame during testimony
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Key FactsRamaphosa Considers Deadline Extension for Inquiry
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa signaled willingness to extend the Madlanga Commission’s deadline if more time is needed.
- The commission encounters significant challenges including a broad mandate, logistical setbacks, and health-related interruptions.
- Key witnesses such as Vusimuzi Matlala and Suliman Carrim have missed scheduled appearances, delaying progress.
- Scrutiny grows over the commission’s ability to meet the end-of-July deadline for hearings and the August 31 report submission.
I am very pleased with the work that is being done with the Madlanga Commission. It may well be that they need a little bit more time and I'll listen to that request if it comes.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking to journalists on Monday during the Chris Hani Regional Volunteers Launch at Qamata Great Place in Cofimvaba.
BBC seeks Trump family testimony in $10B defamation case: The BBC has asked a U.S. court for help getting documents and testimony from U.S ...
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Mass trials without due process in El Salvador: ‘Judges are afraid. They’re convicting everyone’
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‘The Nonverbal Message Is Very Clear’: Body Language Experts Reveal The Key Cues They Spotted In Fauci’s Testimony
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Lindsay Clancy erupts into sobs, yells as medical examiner testifies about autopsy of her daughter: 'I can't do this!'
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Biggest Bombshells From Lindsay Clancy Trial Testimony Thursday: Thursday's testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial brought jurors chilling new details about her ...
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Madlanga Commission to hear ‘Cat’ Matlala’s testimony this week: Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala will appear before the Madlanga Commission on Monday and Tuesday.
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[WATCH] Controversial businessman Suliman Carrim is expected to appear at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today, unless he can prove he's medically ... Show more
KZN businessman Thabiso Ngcobo dismisses claims that the 2024 attempt on his life was a case of mistaken identity, insisting he was the intended target ... Show more
[EXCLUSIVE] National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams has spoken out after making a brief appearance at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday ... Show more
No EFT, just cash: court hears about Mapisa-Nqakula’s R1.7m home renovation spree
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Key FactsEvidence Unveils Mapisa-Nqakula’s Bribery Code Usage
Jul 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- The prosecution will present evidence that Mapisa-Nqakula used coded language to request bribes.
- She is accused of soliciting a total of R4.5 million from a SANDF contractor during her tenure as Defence Minister.
- WhatsApp communications indicate she arranged meetings under the pretense of delivering ancestral messages to conceal payment requests.
- The final payment of R100,000 was linked to a message about missing medicine in her sacred hut.
Retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga has slammed suspended MP Fadiel Adams for taking months to provide the commission with his sworn statement ... Show more
LISTEN | Malema: Madlanga commission testimony has not dented EFF support: The EFF has rejected the notion that the revelations at the Madlanga commission ...
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Fauci found in contempt of Congress: What phone records reveal: Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during testimony before the Senate Homeland ...
newsweek.com/fauci-faces-contempt-vote-what-his-phone-records-reveal-12291783

In a scathing, foul-mouthed attack, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) castigated Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a Senate hearing ... Show more

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Watch live : Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children at their Duxbury home in January 2023.
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Judge William Sullivan called a break after Lindsay Clancy audibly wept through almost the entire testimony of Dr. Kimberly Springer — the medical examiner who ... Show more

Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress: A Republican-led Senate committee advanced a contempt measure against Dr. Anthony Fauci ...
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Key FactsSenate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt
Aug 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Republican majority on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to pursue contempt proceedings against Anthony Fauci after he declined to answer questions.
- Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at the previous week’s hearing because he feared Republicans could use his answers in an effort to bring charges.
- Rand Paul said he would send the recommendation directly to the Justice Department, bypassing a full Senate vote; Vice President JD Vance must first approve the move as president of the Senate.
- The Justice Department would then decide whether to bring formal charges, while legal experts warned that success was not assured and could lead to a lengthy court battle.
Under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution to refrain from answering your questions.— Dr. Anthony Fauci, during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026.
Parly ad hoc committee considers criminal charge against Andrea Johnson : Another tough week lies ahead for the former Idac boss
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-08-01-parly-ad-hoc-committee-mulls-criminal-charge-against-andrea-johnson/

“An increasing number of judgments in which courts choose to disregard the sworn testimony of victims in sexual assault cases will certainly discourage ... Show more
Barron Trump Testimony on Andrew Tate Ties Demanded by Democratic Lawmaker: A congresswoman seeks a probe into the handling of the Tate brothers' legal issues ...
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President Donald Trump criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci following his Senate testimony, accusing him of making major mistakes during the COVID-19 pandemic ... Show more

Crime Intelligence Brigadier lodges complaint against IDAC head Andrea Johnson: Mokwele has lodged a complaint with the IDAC Ombudsman against Johnson following ...
ewn.co.za/2026/07/26/crime-intelligence-brigadier-lodges-complaint-against-idac-head-andrea-johnson

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) asked Dr. Anthony Fauci a string of questions during his Senate testimony Wednesday, like, "What day of the week is it ... Show more
LIVE | Johnson faces perjury charge after self-admitted ‘incorrect’ ad hoc testimonyLIVE | Johnson faces perjury charge after self-admitted ‘incorrect’ ad hoc testimony | News24
Dr. Anthony Fauci, citing Sen. Rand Paul's release of his personal diary, is invoking his Fifth Amendment rights during his testimony Wednesday before the ... Show more

D4vd: Judge Orders Murder Case To Go To Trial: D4vd's preliminary hearing is over after five days of testimony ... with the judge ordering the murder case of ...
tmz.com/2026/07/27/d4vd-ordered-to-stand-trial/

Rep. Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith for possible prosecution, saying he have have misled on Trump probe
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The Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony from witnesses on the second day of U.S. attorney general nominee Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing ... Show more
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Reuters | Breaking International News & Views

Key FactsTrump Attacks Cornyn Over Blanche Nomination and $1.8 Billion Fund
Jul 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- President Donald Trump attacked Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Friday morning because Cornyn opposes Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general over the fund.
- Cornyn lost the Texas Republican primary to Trump-backed Ken Paxton, and Trump threatened on July 30 to withdraw Blanche’s nomination until Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.
- An IRS settlement granted Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and created the fund, which could pay Americans deemed to have been unfairly targeted by the government.
- Tillis said later Friday morning on X that he and Cornyn were working with Blanche to end the fund, but his confirmation had stalled because a personal presidential adviser would not amend the settlement.
Perhaps there has never been a group of people treated so badly in our Nation’s history.— Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump, around 7 a.m. on July 31, 2026.
MADLANGA COMMISSION | Independent security expert Dr Mxolisi Mathebula says IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson’s testimony today ... Show more
Key FactsKey Political and Legal Developments on July 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent application to halt impeachment proceedings pending a review of the Section 89 panel’s report.
- The Madlanga commission requested CCTV footage after businessman Suliman Carrim was allegedly seen in public despite medical claims.
- Tony Forbes publicly justified releasing private WhatsApp messages from late rapper AKA to defend his son's legacy before an inquest.
- The National Prosecuting Authority won permission to appeal Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal, reopening a case with 32 charges.
[COMING UP] What do you make of IDAC head Andrea Johnson's testimony at the Madlanga Commission? #Newzroom405
Timothy Busfield's seven-word response when confronted with claims he touched twin boys on set
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Trump's proposed arch gets preliminary approval from key agency: The commission heard testimony from dozens of people opposed to the arch.
abcnews.com/Politics/trumps-proposed-arch-gets-preliminary-approval-key-agency/story

GOP Lawmakers Fume After Revelation Jack Smith Obtained Texts From Trump Admin and Dozens of Lawmakers: ...
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Exclusive: Epstein survivors say his former assistant Lesley Groff lied to Congress about key details
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Billionaire Who Gave Epstein More Than $150 Million Denies Paying for Women in House Oversight Testimony: ...
mediaite.com/media/news/billionaire-who-gave-epstein-more-than-150-million-denies-paying-for-women-in-house-oversight-testimony-baseless-speculation/

Behind the investigation: Reporter Oscar Nkala spent weeks with communities living alongside Hwange's toxic rivers.
He spoke to Zamani Nyoni ... Show more
A silent killer lurks in Zimbabwe coal capital’s rivers - Oxpeckers
A silent killer lurks in Zimbabwe coal capital’s rivers - Oxpeckers
Markwayne Mullin Self-Soothes With His Trusty Stress Ball In Heated Testimony
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ICE Barbie’s Successor Throws Her Under the Bus in Humiliating Testimony: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threw shade at Kristi Noem’s signature ...
thedailybeast.com/ice-barbies-successor-markwayne-mullin-throws-her-under-the-bus-in-humiliating-testimony/

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky delivered an emotional address to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, confronting a UN special rapporteur over what she ... Show more

Cooperate or face prosecution, Madlanga Commission warns Carrim: Carrim's appearance before the commission has now been postponed for a third time after he ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-06-26-icymi-madlanga-commission-warns-carrim-of-possible-prosecution-if-he-fails-to-testify-on-july-15/
Karmelo Anthony trial updates: Defense to resume witness testimony: Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial resumes Monday after prosecutors rested and the defense began ...
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Trump's Late-Night Rant About Being Mistreated: Sigh. Here we go again.
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Key FactsTrump Demands Dismissal of New York Cases
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Donald Trump claims innocence and alleges mistreatment in the ongoing criminal and civil cases in New York.
- He states that key witness Michael Cohen retracted his testimony after being pressured by prosecutors.
- Trump insists the cases lack credibility and should be dismissed immediately due to the witness’s withdrawal.
- He also demands that prosecutors be held criminally responsible for what he calls politically motivated misconduct.
When a Star Witness totally recants, and in every way reveals that he was pressured and coerced to give testimony, and when the Prosecutor admits that this Witness was the single reason that the case was brought, there was no other, how can that Case not be immediately dismissed?— From Donald Trump's midnight social media post commenting on the criminal and civil cases against him, arguing that a key witness recanted and the case should be dismissed.



