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The Coalition plans to introduce new racketeering laws to combat union corruption, including deregistering the CFMEU and establishing a taskforce to target organized crime in the building industry. This follows recent media reports of violence and intimidation by union members on state government worksites.

Victoria Police has expanded an operation investigating allegations of bikie and underworld infiltration of the CFMEU, following fresh claims of violence and intimidation on construction worksites. The expanded operation will focus on serious and violent offenses, including blackmail, extortion, assaults, and threats to life and property.

Dollar General, a discount retailer catering to low-income Americans, reports that many of their customers are struggling to afford basic necessities due to rising prices and economic uncertainty. This trend is further echoed by other retailers, raising concerns about the financial hardship faced by many Americans.

President Trump has made a number of inaccurate claims about Canada in recent weeks, as he imposed new tariffs on the country and touted his plans for more. These claims have been widely disputed by experts and Canadian officials, and they raise concerns about the Trump administration's approach to trade and diplomacy.

The Trevino Morales brothers, former leaders of the Zetas cartel, were extradited from Mexico to the U.S. and arraigned on charges including drug trafficking, firearm possession, and money laundering. The extradition is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling and organized crime, but has also raised concerns about U.S. intervention in Mexico.