Andrade has recently taken to social media to provide a quick personal update.
This comes amidst his complicated legal predicament, which involves issues arising from his contracts with both AEW and WWE.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-aew-star-andrade-shares-personal-update-amid-wwe-contract-issues
Coast Guard security personnel “issued multiple verbal commands to stop the vehicle, [but] the driver failed to comply and proceeded to put the vehicle in reverse, suddenly accelerating backwards at a high rate of speed directly toward them,” according to a statement.
“When the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of defensive live fire,” the statement continued.
“No Coast Guard personnel were injured during the incident. Two civilians were injured and are expected to survive. The truck driver was wounded in the stomach and is being held for mental health evaluation. A bystander was struck by a fragment, treated at a local hospital, and released,” the statement said.
The DHS X account attached a video of the incident, showing the vehicle backing up at high speed toward a line of officers who riddled it with fire, causing the driver to stop and speed off in the opposite direction.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the incident, sending evidence, crisis management, and bomb technician teams to the site of the crime.
“At this time, the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no known current threat to the public,” FBI spokesperson Cameron Polan in San Francisco said in a statement.
U-Haul spokesman Jeff Lockridge said the company cooperated with law enforcement in the investigation.
The incident occurred on Wednesday after an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation told the San Francisco Chronicle that 100 U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agents would begin arriving at the Alameda Coast Guard base on Thursday. The Coast Guard confirmed this in a statement provided to the media.
The news immediately drew outrage from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA). Protesters gathered earlier on Thursday to demonstrate outside the checkpoint guarding the island. The protests were largely peaceful, with the attempted truck ramming occurring hours after most of the protesters had dispersed.
In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump called off the deployment of the federal agents after a phone call with Mayor Lurie, who was supported by personal appeals from several mutual connections.
However, in a Friday press conference, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that Trump could change his mind following the attempted ramming.
“If leaders in San Francisco don’t figure out how to protect our law enforcement officers and protect our Coast Guard members, then we would be forced to come in and protect those individuals,” she said.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3863858/truck-driver-shot-by-law-enforcement-after-backing-into-coast-guard-base/
In the current economic environment, where Americans owe a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt and credit card rates are sitting at record highs, many borrowers face collection calls and potential lawsuits over unpaid debt. As more accounts fall into serious delinquency due to inflation and other economic stressors, even more people are at risk.
While debt-related lawsuits are among the most common civil cases in the U.S., they can still have long-lasting effects on your finances. Many people assume a debt lawsuit will only be filed if you owe a substantial balance. That’s not always the case. Debt collectors may file suits over surprisingly small amounts, depending on the type of debt, the agency involved, and state laws.
Understanding when legal action becomes likely and what you can do before it reaches that point is crucial—especially if your debt has already been turned over to collections. So, what is the lowest amount a debt collector is likely to file a lawsuit over? Let’s explore.
### What Is the Lowest Amount a Debt Collector Will Sue For?
There’s no single threshold amount that triggers a debt lawsuit. The decision to file usually depends on three main factors:
#### 1. The Size of the Debt Relative to Collection Costs
Debt collectors weigh potential recovery against the costs of suing you, including court filing fees, attorney costs, and the effort required to collect after winning. For small balances, filing a lawsuit and the related costs often aren’t worth it. However, many collection firms handle large volumes of cases through standardized processes, so pursuing even smaller balances can be profitable.
#### 2. The Type and Age of the Debt
Unsecured debts like credit cards and personal loans are more commonly litigated because they’re easier to prove and collect. Medical debts, on the other hand, are less likely to result in lawsuits, especially if sold to secondary collectors. Additionally, older debts beyond your state’s statute of limitations can’t legally be sued for, though collectors might still contact you or threaten legal action to try and compel payment.
#### 3. State Laws and Local Court Practices
In some states, small claims courts allow lawsuits for amounts as low as a few hundred dollars. For example, a debt collector might sue for a $750 credit card balance in a jurisdiction with minimal filing fees and high default judgment rates. Conversely, in states with higher court costs or stricter documentation rules, pursuing small debts may be less worthwhile.
In short: debt collectors typically start considering lawsuits for amounts around $1,000 to $5,000, but there’s no strict rule. If your debt falls within that range or you’ve ignored collection calls or letters, you could be at risk of being sued.
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### How to Deal with Overwhelming Debt Before a Lawsuit Is Filed
If you’re behind on payments but haven’t been sued yet, you still have time to act. Taking early steps can help you avoid court, reduce your balance, and protect your credit. Here’s what to consider:
#### Communicate with Your Creditor or Debt Collector
Ignoring calls and letters won’t make the debt disappear; it increases your risk of a lawsuit. Instead, contact the creditor or debt collector to discuss your payment options. Some may accept reduced settlements or waive interest if you can provide a lump-sum payment.
#### Consider a Debt Management Program
Debt management programs, available through credit counseling agencies, allow you to consolidate multiple credit card debts into a single monthly payment while working to lower interest rates. A counselor negotiates with creditors on your behalf, and you pay the agency monthly until your balances are cleared—typically within three to five years.
#### Explore Debt Settlement
If you owe more than $7,500 to $10,000 and can’t keep up with payments, debt settlement could help you resolve your debt for less than you owe. A debt relief company negotiates with creditors to settle balances often for 50% to 70% of the total owed. Keep in mind, debt settlement can temporarily hurt your credit and may have tax implications.
#### Look into a Debt Consolidation Loan
If your credit is still solid, a debt consolidation loan might help combine multiple high-interest debts into one lower-rate loan. This option can make payments more manageable and reduce overall interest costs.
#### Consult with a Professional
If the situation feels overwhelming, speak with a credit counselor or debt relief specialist. They can assess your options based on your income, debt type, and credit profile and help decide whether settlement, management, or even bankruptcy is the best path forward.
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### The Bottom Line
Debt collectors can—and often do—sue over relatively small amounts, especially if you’ve ignored repeated attempts to collect money owed. While lawsuits over a few hundred dollars aren’t common, balances in the $1,000 to $5,000 range are frequently targeted, depending on the creditor and your state’s rules.
If you’re at risk of being sued, acting quickly can help you avoid the stress and long-term damage of a judgment. Whether it involves negotiating directly with debt collectors, joining a debt management program, or exploring a debt relief solution, don’t wait to act. The earlier you respond, the more control you’ll have and the easier it will be to protect your finances before a lawsuit begins.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-lowest-amount-a-debt-collector-will-sue-for/
United States Representative Maxine Waters has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump for his decision to pardon Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
Trump pardoned Zhao on Thursday, stating that people told him “what he did is not even a crime.” Waters, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services, responded later that day with a sharp rebuke. In a statement, she claimed, “Trump is doing massive favors for crypto criminals who have helped line his pockets.”
Waters continued, “Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao—who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering and facilitating suspicious transactions with child abusers, drug dealers, and terrorists—is an appalling but unsurprising reflection of his presidency.”
According to Trump, his decision to pardon Zhao followed advice from “a lot of people” who told him CZ was not guilty. “It wasn’t a crime; he was persecuted by the Biden Administration,” Trump asserted.
### Waters Disagrees
Maxine Waters further accused CZ of lobbying Trump and his family for months while funneling billions into Trump’s personal crypto company, World Liberty Financial. She insisted that the pardon was a direct result of these efforts and called it “a blatant example of the kind of pay-to-play corruption that Trump and his Administration continue to engage in.”
These statements come amid recent reports highlighting an extraordinary rise in Trump’s personal wealth during what would have been his second term in office. This wealth increase has been driven, in part, by a sprawling cryptocurrency empire linked to the president and his family.
### Trump Family’s Crypto Ventures
The Trump family’s crypto ventures are reported to have generated more than $1 billion in pre-tax profit over the past year. The family does not shy away from this fact; Trump’s son, Eric Trump, even claimed that their actual profits were “probably more.”
### World Liberty Financial’s Success
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), named by Waters, is at the center of this new wealth. The decentralized finance (DeFi) company was founded by Trump’s sons and close associates. It has sold billions of dollars in tokens and stablecoins, bolstering the family’s crypto fortune.
Back in June, Trump disclosed $57.4 million in income derived from his involvement with World Liberty Financial. In the following month, the family’s stake in WLFI surged to $5 billion after a token unlock. More recent estimates suggest that the family’s earnings from WLFI this year alone have reached approximately $550 million.
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*Related: Polymarket bets that Sam Bankman-Fried gets pardon surge to 12%*
*Related: Crypto execs fork over cash at Trump’s ballroom fundraiser*
https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-accused-of-rewarding-crypto-criminals-after-pardoning-binance-s-cz?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly attacked in his Brooklyn jail cell after an inmate allegedly held a knife to his throat, a longtime friend revealed.
Charlucci Finney told the Daily Mail on Wednesday that Combs “woke up with a knife to his throat” during an encounter at the Metropolitan Detention Center. According to Finney, a makeshift blade was used in what he described as a direct threat meant to intimidate the rapper.
“I don’t know whether he fought him off or the guards came, I just know that it happened,” Finney said. “If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed. It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him.”
Finney added, “It was probably a way to say, ‘Next time you ain’t gonna be so lucky.’ Everything is intimidation. But with Sean it won’t work. Sean is from Harlem.”
The alleged incident was mentioned in court during Combs’ sentencing hearing and later confirmed to TMZ by sources familiar with the situation. A prison guard reportedly intervened before anyone was harmed.
Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on two counts of violating the Mann Act. He was previously acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
He is expected to be transferred to a federal facility to serve the remainder of his sentence.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/23/sean-diddy-combs-knife-throat-brooklyn-jail/
When a right-wing provocateur last month posted a video outside Gov. JB Pritzker’s Chicago home encouraging viewers to “take action” after conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the governor reached out to both Republican leaders of the Illinois legislature.
“I’m dealing with vastly increased threats on my family and myself in the wake of this week and this Republican Trumper went to my house, suggested that I’m taking God out of public life and encouraged people to ‘take action,’” the governor texted separately to Illinois Senate Leader John Curran and House Leader Tony McCombie. “I’d like to see condemnation of this from GOP leaders today.”
What followed was not exactly what Pritzker sought. Instead, he and McCombie, who are typically cordial in texts to each other, exchanged heated messages as McCombie rebuffed the governor’s request and called out Pritzker for some of his previous comments about Republicans. The governor shot back, sometimes in all capital letters, that her response was “absurd” and that she was playing politics.
“So you won’t condemn this guy coming to MY HOME (where my wife and children live) and calling me evil while encouraging people to ‘take action?’ GOT IT,” Pritzker wrote to McCombie.
While Senate GOP Leader Curran later issued a joint statement with Democratic Senate President Don Harmon condemning political violence more broadly, the testy back-and-forth between Pritzker and McCombie occurred just two days after Kirk’s death. Republicans and Democrats across the nation debated, discussed, and denounced political violence, while at the same time accusing the other side of perpetuating it.
President Donald Trump himself escalated the situation in the hours and days after Kirk’s death, saying publicly that rhetoric from “the radical left” was “directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today.”
It also came at an especially tense time in Chicago between Pritzker and the Trump administration, as the president was just days into his sometimes-violent crackdown on illegal immigration in and around the city.
In Illinois, the debate about political violence among top leaders was more behind the scenes, according to text messages the Tribune received through the Freedom of Information Act. While the governor and state Republican leaders, such as McCombie, often engage in public sparring, their one-on-one texts—which the Tribune regularly obtains—are typically breezy and brief. But the tone was different on Sept. 12 when Pritzker texted both Curran, of Downers Grove, and McCombie, of Savanna.
The governor sent each a link to a social media video from right-wing influencer Ben Bergquam, in which Bergquam criticized Pritzker for blaming Trump for fomenting political violence. As Bergquam spoke, the influencer pointed behind him at the governor’s home in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, including the house address number.
“If you love America and the assassination of Charlie Kirk doesn’t inspire you to take action, I don’t know what will!” the video caption said.
After decrying legal protections for transgender people, abortion rights, and immigrants in the U.S. without legal permission, Bergquam, who hosts the show “Law & Border” and had been accompanying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents around Chicago, said, “Godless leftist policies are the problem, evil is the problem and it’s politicians like Gov. Pritzker.”
When Pritzker sent the link of Bergquam’s post and requested that Illinois GOP leaders condemn it, McCombie sent a three-paragraph response. She said she prayed for the safety of Pritzker and his family daily and has condemned political violence against Democrats before, including the shootings of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota.
But she then turned the issue back on the governor, asking him to apologize for his own past statements. These included likening the actions of Trump’s administration in the early days of his second term to the rise of Nazism in Germany in the 1930s and saying Republicans should never “know a moment of peace.” Pritzker has repeatedly said he was talking about the public expressing their opposition to the GOP through protests, not violence.
“I would like for you to publicly apologize for your rhetoric,” she said after citing the examples.
That’s when Pritzker responded with “GOT IT” before adding: “I think you know how absurd your response is. But I suppose you have a primary to run.”
Pritzker brought up the texts publicly weeks later, at an Oct. 7 appearance in Minneapolis.
“Neither one of them—I asked them to simply post something publicly or put a statement out, anything. It seems like just common decency to just say, ‘This is wrong,’ and they wouldn’t do it,” Pritzker said onstage at a summit hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
In a statement after those remarks, McCombie said she condemned violence and added of Pritzker: “If he is serious about lowering the temperature, he should stop pointing fingers and take responsibility for his own words.”
Curran did issue a statement on Sept. 12 condemning political violence, a joint release with Harmon, of Oak Park. The statement did not mention the video at Pritzker’s house or any other specific incident. When Curran responded to Pritzker’s request with a text mentioning the joint statement, the governor didn’t respond, records show.
Neither Curran’s office nor Pritzker’s office provided a comment Wednesday on the text message exchanges.
After the June shooting of the Minnesota lawmakers, Robert Pape, a University of Chicago expert on political violence, wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times that joint statements—such as the one from Harmon and Curran—are an effective tool for tamping down political violence.
“My research suggests that to de-escalate the political environment and reduce the risk of violence, America’s political leaders need to cross their political divides and make joint statements (and ideally joint appearances) that denounce all political violence, welcome all peaceful protest and call for respecting the rules, process and results of free and fair elections in the country,” Pape wrote.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/jb-pritzker-texts-gop-house-leader-influencer/
A Republican Florida state lawmaker proposed a bill Monday that would open up opportunities for families to sue some local governments over killings committed by illegal immigrants.
The Shane Jones Act, which would expand on the Sunshine State’s staunch immigration laws, was authored in honor of its namesake, who was killed in a traffic accident involving an alleged illegal immigrant in 2019.
Rep. Berny Jacques, who introduced the bill, said that Jones’ widowed wife, Nikki, helped inspire the legislation. The bill would impose harsher restrictions on illegal immigrants and even law enforcement officials who violate the state’s immigration policies.
“For too long, American families have been left to pick up the pieces after their loved ones were taken from them by crimes that could have been prevented,” Nikki Jones said in a press release. “The Shane Jones Act represents a turning point, finally holding local governments accountable when they fail to enforce immigration laws.”
The bill outlines a new structure allowing families to sue local governments over the death of a loved one, but only if an illegal immigrant is found to be responsible. It also proposes a $10,000 fine for out-of-compliance law enforcement agencies, which would go toward compensation for the grieving families.
Jacques insisted that the current immigration laws in Florida “require that law enforcement agencies collaborate with federal immigration enforcement officers,” according to a press release.
In the Sunshine State, the law mandates that police agencies use their “best efforts” to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), though none are currently required to enter into 287(g) agreements with the federal agency.
The state further argued that no city or police department can cancel the partnerships once they have been agreed to, warning that doing so would be an act of defiance against Florida’s mandate.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/us-news/proposed-florida-bill-would-permit-families-to-sue-for-killings-by-undocumented-immigrants-fine-police-refusing-to-work-with-ice/
**Gov. Kathy Hochul Vetoes Legislation Mandating Two Qualified Medical Responders on 911 Calls in NYC**
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed legislation inspired by the deadly stabbing of EMS Lt. Alison Russo in 2022. The bill would have required that two qualified medical first responders be dispatched to 911 emergency calls in New York City.
In her veto message dated October 16, Governor Hochul expressed concerns that the bill “would pose a fiscal and workforce issue” for the city. The legislation would necessitate hiring an additional 290 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at an estimated cost of $25 million.
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) indicated that to comply with the bill, EMTs would need to be reassigned to pair with supervisors responding to 911 calls. This realignment, according to the FDNY, would result in fewer ambulances available for service, exacerbating response time issues.
The union representing 911 ambulance responders criticized the veto, calling it heartless and detrimental to worker safety. Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507, stated, “Amending the law would ensure that supervisors working in EMS vehicles would work in teams just as EMTs and paramedics do. It’s saddening that the murder of Lt. Russo was not evident enough to show the dangers of our job that legislation to protect our members was vetoed.”
The FDNY, which has faced increased response times to life-threatening medical emergencies, confirmed it had recommended Governor Hochul veto the bill. In an official statement, the department said, “Ensuring the safety of New Yorkers is always our top priority, and that means making sure our first responders can reach those in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are immensely grateful to Governor Hochul for heeding our warning about this bill, which would have inevitably led to fewer ambulances on the streets and longer response times for emergency medical services.”
Currently, ambulances in New York City are staffed by two EMTs or paramedics. Supervisors respond to emergency scenes in separate vehicles, providing guidance and oversight. According to the FDNY, these supervisors typically do not spend significant time working alone at emergency sites.
Union leaders expressed disbelief over the veto rationale. Barzilay highlighted the disparity, pointing out that the $25 million cost cited by Governor Hochul is minimal compared to the FDNY’s $2.6 billion budget and the city’s $116 billion overall budget. “The total lack of investment by City Hall in EMS is an ongoing crisis that is hurting New Yorkers. Governor Hochul’s veto message says that money is more important than the safety of the men and women of the busiest EMS agency in the world,” he said.
Barzilay further criticized the city’s spending priorities, saying, “New York City continually prioritizes other spending initiatives and relegates public safety to the back seat, while EMS members are bloodied, attacked, and mugged in countless dangerous situations.”
The legislation stemmed from the tragic murder of Lt. Alison Russo, who was fatally stabbed by Peter Zisopoulos in an unprovoked attack just a half-block from her Queens stationhouse on September 29, 2022.
Following Russo’s murder, an FDNY investigative report recommended assigning another EMS staff member—an officer’s aide—to accompany responders during 911 calls. This measure aimed to establish a safer work environment and enhance situational awareness for EMS personnel in the field.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/us-news/hochul-vetoes-bill-boosting-ems-staffing-on-nyc-911-calls-inspired-by-first-responders-murder/
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has joined calls for President Trump to withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia for the Office of Special Counsel.
This demand comes after alleged text messages surfaced in which Ingrassia reportedly said he has a “Nazi streak.”
In addition to this troubling remark, Ingrassia, who was nominated in June, is also accused of making racist comments in a text chain with other Republican officials.
The controversy surrounding Ingrassia’s nomination has intensified calls for President Trump to reconsider and withdraw his appointment to the important oversight position.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5565327-schumer-trump-ingrassia-nomination/
Sin un acuerdo a la vista, ha llegado el día 21 del cierre federal del gobierno y el Congreso sigue en un punto muerto. El Partido Republicano y el Partido Demócrata no han logrado un consenso sobre los subsidios a la atención médica, y la votación sobre la legislación de financiación de los republicanos fracasó de nuevo la noche del lunes.
Las consecuencias del impasse continúan sintiéndose en toda la fuerza laboral federal. Los republicanos dijeron anoche que no habrá cambios de estrategia y se comprometieron a bloquear los esfuerzos demócratas para pagarles a todos los empleados suspendidos. Asimismo, los demócratas del Senado bloquearon otra vez la propuesta de financiación republicana para reabrir el gobierno, con una votación de 50 a 43; esta fue la undécima vez que el plan fracasa.
Chip Roy, republicano de la Cámara de Representantes, cree que su partido debería considerar eliminar el umbral de 60 votos en el Senado. Los senadores republicanos dejaron claro que creen que la responsabilidad de detener el estancamiento y reabrir el gobierno recae en sus opositores, incluso cuando los dos partidos enfrentan presión porque los trabajadores federales no han cobrado sus cheques de pago.
John Thune, líder de la mayoría republicana, quiere que el Senado vote sobre un proyecto de ley para pagar a los empleados federales que siguen laborando durante el cierre. Por su lado, Hakeem Jeffries, líder de la minoría de la Cámara de Representantes, indicó que no apoya la legislación porque “parece más bien una estratagema política”.
**Impactos del cierre de gobierno**
Roger Wicker, presidente de la Comisión de las Fuerzas Armadas del Senado, criticó la decisión de suspender temporalmente a gran parte del personal de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear (NSA), que supervisa el arsenal nuclear de EE. UU. La mencionada agencia aseguró que mantendrá a los contratistas empleados hasta finales de octubre.
El lunes, se informó a los empleados del Senado que ya no recibirán su pago durante el resto del cierre. Por su parte, la Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto defendió la decisión de congelar más de $11 mil millones en proyectos con el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército, alegando que el gobierno busca “reorientar” los fondos federales.
En este sentido, la escasez de personal de la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA) causó el lunes retrasos más largos de lo habitual en el Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta. Además, se anunció la escasez de personal en al menos ocho instalaciones de control de tráfico aéreo, que se ha extendido hasta las primeras horas de la mañana del martes, ya que los controladores laboran sin goce de sueldo en medio del cierre de gobierno.
Desde el comienzo del cierre federal, se han reportado 188 faltas de personal, en comparación con las 45 reportadas en las mismas fechas del año pasado, según un análisis sobre planes operativos previos.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/21/cierre-de-gobierno-llega-a-su-dia-21-el-segundo-mas-largo-de-la-historia-de-ee-uu/
