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Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a 40-year-old Los Angeles podcaster and former Christian TV host, was arrested by federal agents on September 3, 2026. He faces charges for threatening to kill President Donald Trump, cyberstalking, and harassing interstate calls. Prosecutors allege he posted violent content on social media and doxxed the family of a presidential attorney.
Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, including its main export terminal at Kharg Island. Brent crude rose 2.7% to $90.49, while WTI gained 2.8% to $85.76. The price spike follows a U.S. strike on Iranian launchers in Larak Island, marking the first acknowledged combat action since late July. Analysts warn that global oil inventories are nearing minimum levels, and diesel supplies remain critically tight due to Russian export bans and Middle East refinery damage.
President Trump has threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export hub, a move that could choke Tehran's revenue but would risk destabilizing global energy markets and U.S. forces. Kharg handles about 90% of Iran's crude exports and can accommodate large supertankers, making it a pivotal target; past U.S. strikes and ongoing consideration of blockade or occupation highlight the high-stakes trade-off between pressuring Iran and triggering reprisals, with potential impacts on Chinese oil buyers and regional stability.
Iranian officials warned US President Trump not to cross a 'red line' after he threatened intervention over protests in Iran, which have been triggered by economic decline and have resulted in casualties. Iran's government responded with strong warnings against foreign interference, amid escalating tensions related to protests and Iran's nuclear activities.
Tensions escalate between the US and Iran as President Trump warns Iran over protests and threats, amid widespread economic unrest in Iran sparked by currency collapse and political unrest, with Iranian officials accusing the US and Israel of fomenting the demonstrations.
Amid widespread protests in Iran over economic issues and currency collapse, U.S. President Trump issued threats on social media warning Iran against violence towards protesters, escalating tensions between the two countries. Iranian officials responded by accusing the US and Israel of inciting unrest, with regional security concerns mounting following recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's warnings against foreign intervention.
The White House is actively working to mitigate the fallout from President Trump's threats to withhold SNAP food aid benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, while Congress continues to debate funding and healthcare extensions, with bipartisan efforts and political tensions shaping the legislative landscape.
Despite threats from President Trump about immigration raids and potential military action, the Pilsen community in Chicago celebrated Mexican Independence Day with a parade demonstrating resilience and cultural pride, emphasizing that 'joy is resistance' amid fears and political tensions.
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., refused to indict Indiana woman Nathalie Rose Jones for threatening President Trump, reflecting a possible protest against the recent surge in federal law enforcement activities in the city. This decision is part of a series of rebukes by grand juries against other cases linked to the federal crackdown, raising questions about local resistance to the federal surge. Jones had posted threats against Trump but claimed her intent was peaceful protest.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying new 'crime suppression' teams across six regions to combat crime, amidst escalating national tensions with President Trump over law enforcement and military intervention in Democratic-led cities. The initiative aims to address local crime issues and showcase California's proactive measures, contrasting with Trump's threats of military action and federal intervention.
Senator Adam Schiff has established a legal defense fund amid threats from Donald Trump, who has called for investigations into Schiff's actions related to his congressional inquiries and the Capitol riot, as Schiff prepares to defend himself against potential legal attacks orchestrated by Trump and his allies.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser remains confident about the Commanders' return to the city despite President Trump's threats to block the stadium deal unless the team reverts to its former name, the Redskins. The $3.7 billion stadium project, still awaiting D.C. Council approval, is seen as crucial for the team's future and the city's development plans, with Bowser emphasizing the importance of moving forward without being deterred by political pressures.
A Mexican immigrant, Ramon Morales-Reyes, who was falsely accused of threatening President Trump and detained by ICE, has been granted bond by a Chicago court, as authorities acknowledge he is not a danger to the community and the allegations against him were based on a criminal scheme by a fellow inmate. The case highlights issues of misidentification and the complexities of immigration enforcement.
Ramon Morales-Reyes, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico detained in Chicago over alleged threats against President Trump, remains in custody as authorities review evidence, amid questions about the validity of the accusations and his eligibility for bond, with his family and legal team hopeful for his release.
A man accused of threatening to assassinate President Trump was actually framed by another individual, Demetric Scott, who admitted to writing the threatening letters to prevent testimony in his robbery case. The falsely accused, Ramon Morales-Reyes, is in custody for immigration reasons, but the true perpetrator has been identified, leading to calls for DHS to acknowledge the mistake.