Current US News Highlights: Politics, Legal Drama, and Election Interference

Recent US news includes the disciplining of Federal Reserve staff for sexual harassment, Mike Lindell's appeal over election fraud claims, an OnlyFans user sentenced for child abuse, and calls for the release of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan. Also, election dynamics including voter turnout and alleged foreign interference surface.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-10-2024 05:22 IST | Created: 24-10-2024 05:22 IST
Current US News Highlights: Politics, Legal Drama, and Election Interference
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The U.S. Federal Reserve Board disciplined nine staff members following 11 sexual harassment complaints from 2020 to 2023. This action, which involved the firing of four employees, offers a rare glimpse into the Fed's internal handling of harassment allegations.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, an ally of Donald Trump, is challenging a $5 million award for debunking his election fraud claims in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. His appeal in the case is heard by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

An OnlyFans user, accused of selling explicit videos of a minor, was sentenced to five years in prison for child abuse. Separately, U.S. lawmakers urge President Biden to push for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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