An FIR has been filed against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara in Jharkhand under the POCSO and Juvenile Justice Acts over a rape allegation, Hatia DSP Niraj Kumar said on Friday.
Bara, who represents the 70-Simdega seat, has dismissed the charges as a fabricated conspiracy by his political opponents. BJP leaders and workers protested in Ranchi the same day and demanded his arrest without delay.
Seema Sharma, president of the Jharkhand BJP Mahila Morcha, wants him removed from office, and Ranchi City BJP chief Varun Kumar Sahu has warned of continued protests if he is not arrested.
Wayne attorney Wally Zimolong's firm has formed a task force to defend officials in the Trump administration as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January and launch investigations.
The group will also represent outside businesses and other parties tied to the White House who face scrutiny. A top House Democrat has already asked nine federal agencies and 27 companies, including Chevron and TikTok, to preserve records.
Zimolong expects a tough court battle over executive privilege, though his team is still being assembled.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Sunday she is prepared to work with President Trump on a 10% limit for credit card interest, now that Democrats will control Congress. She says her bill is already prepared.
Trump first pushed the idea in January, when Republicans controlled Congress and several GOP leaders resisted it. Banking groups strongly oppose the plan, warning it would limit access to credit.
Federal Reserve data put the average rate on card accounts that were charged interest at 22.36% in the third quarter of 2026.
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