The Department of Labor ordered its lawyers to cease engagement with the American Bar Association (ABA), citing concerns over the organization's alleged liberal activism, while Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in jail under the city's national security law. Additionally, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a crisis over an Epstein-linked appointment, and a federal raid in a small Idaho town disrupted community relations. The Washington Post also scrapped a marketing campaign after a similar tagline was used by MSNBC.
According to Fox News, the Department of Labor's top lawyer, Jonathan Berry, directed staff to stop using taxpayer funds for ABA events, claiming that participation would amplify the organization's influence. This decision was made because the department believed the ABA engaged in liberal activism. Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton addressed the situation on Fox News, supporting the Labor Department's actions.
In Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy media tycoon, received a 20-year prison sentence for colluding with foreign forces under the national security law, as reported by the BBC. This sentence is the harshest punishment under the law, which China imposed after widespread protests in 2019. Rights groups have criticized the sentence, calling it a "death sentence" for the 78-year-old. Hong Kong's leader, however, expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure and resignations within the Labor Party due to his appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to Washington, who reportedly had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by Fox News. This situation has led to a serious crisis for Starmer, with scrutiny increasing ahead of a critical meeting of Parliament members.
In Wilder, Idaho, a federal raid in October undermined the sense of security within the town, according to the New York Times. The raid targeted a local horse track, disrupting the community's established harmony between white farmers and the growing Hispanic population.
Also, The Washington Post had planned a marketing campaign with the tagline "We the People" but scrapped it after MSNBC used the same idea, according to Fox News.
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