Iraqi Militia Commander Charged with US Terror Plot
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and alleged commander of the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hizballah, has been charged in federal court for planning nearly 20 terrorist attacks targeting Jewish sites in the United States, including a synagogue in New York City. Al-Saadi, who was apprehended in Turkey and extradited to the U.S., faces multiple charges including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorist organizations and conspiracy to bomb public places. Prosecutors allege he coordinated attacks in Europe and Canada and communicated with an undercover FBI agent about his plans, which included targeting locations in California and Arizona.
Supreme Court upholds Virginia redistricting ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' appeal to restore a congressional map that would have favored their party in four additional House seats, upholding a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that voided the map due to procedural violations in its approval process. The court's decision is part of a broader trend in which it has sided with Republican efforts in redistricting, following a series of rulings that have affected congressional maps in various states. Virginia will proceed with elections this year under the existing district lines established in 2021.
FTC Investigates Arm Holdings for Antitrust Violations
Arm Holdings Plc is under investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for potential antitrust violations concerning its semiconductor technology licensing. The FTC is examining whether Arm is attempting to monopolize segments of the semiconductor market by potentially refusing or degrading the quality of licenses for central processing unit blueprints while increasing its own chip development efforts. Earlier in 2026, the FTC notified Arm of the investigation and requested the preservation of relevant documents.
Mistrial declared in Harvey Weinstein's New York trial
Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third New York sex crimes trial after the jury reported being deadlocked on charges of rape against former aspiring actress Jessica Mann. The jury deliberated for approximately nine hours over three days, ultimately resulting in a 9-3 split in favor of acquittal. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has until late June to decide whether to retry the case.
