Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured late Saturday night in Oakland, California, when a vehicle struck people and cars near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue. Police said the driver was traveling at high speed before hitting a parked vehicle and multiple pedestrians, with the cause of the crash still under investigation. The driver, identified as a juvenile, was arrested and also taken to … Continue reading 3 dead, others injured after vehicle strikes cars and pedestrians in Oakland

Two suspects, aged 17 and 15, have been arrested in connection with a series of up to 12 random shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people injured. Police say a possible third suspect is still at large after an extensive multi-agency search in nearby Manor that temporarily prompted shelter-in-place orders. The shootings, which had no clear motive, occurred at locations including fire … Continue reading 2 in custody, 1 still at-large after multiple ‘random’ Austin shootings

Top Trump administration officials, Republican lawmakers, and prominent Christian leaders gathered on the National Mall for a large prayer rally marking the approach of America’s 250th anniversary. The event, called “Rededicate 250,” featured speeches, worship music, and prayers emphasizing the idea of the United States as a nation rooted in faith and “under God.” President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several cabinet members … Continue reading Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment after the 2020 election. Peters had been sentenced to over eight years in prison, but Polis reduced it to about four years and said she will be eligible for parole in June. The decision, which does not erase … Continue reading Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters’ prison sentence

Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft were performing a demonstration when they made contact midair, spun together, and crashed, leading to a brief base lockdown and cancellation of the remainder of the event. Officials said all pilots are in stable condition and … Continue reading 4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said an FBI agent visited the home of the county’s election director and left a business card, which he criticized as an inappropriate way to initiate contact. He said officials would follow up on the visit but defended Wisconsin’s handling of the 2020 presidential election as fair, transparent, and repeatedly validated through audits and court reviews. Christenson warned that continuing … Continue reading Wisconsin official cries foul alleging FBI showed up at front door of county election director’s home

A livestreamer known as “Chud the Builder,” real name,Dalton Eatherly was arrested after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee, that left both him and another man wounded. Authorities said a confrontation between Eatherly and an unidentified individual escalated into an exchange of gunfire, leading to charges including attempted murder and aggravated assault. Both men were hospitalized and reported to be in … Continue reading ‘Chud the Builder’ charged with attempted murder after Clarksville courthouse shooting

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks abruptly resigned, adding to a wave of leadership turnover in immigration agencies under President Donald Trump’s administration. No official reason was given, though reports suggest internal disagreements and shifting power dynamics among top immigration officials, including allies of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. His departure comes as other senior officials, including acting ICE leadership, also step down or are … Continue reading US Border Patrol chief quits, adding to turnover among immigration officials

Divers conducting routine repairs at a federally recognized dam in Mobile, Alabama discovered a hidden grenade-type improvised explosive device at the Converse Reservoir, prompting an emergency response. The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with multiple federal and local agencies to safely recover and detonate the device. Bomb squads, including the FBI and state explosive ordnance teams, … Continue reading Explosive device found, detonated at Alabama dam was ‘an unprecedented threat’

Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, accepted a federal plea deal in a public corruption case involving alleged misuse of campaign funds tied to former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. She pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud, lying to the FBI, and filing a false tax return, admitting to parts of a “conduit scheme” that diverted campaign money for improper purposes. … Continue reading Newsom’s former chief of staff takes plea deal