A Republican budget bill proposes selling over 2 million acres of public land across 11 states, sparking criticism from conservationists, hunting groups, and some conservatives. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah included the measure to boost energy production, revenue, and housing, excluding national parks and monuments. Despite his defense, the plan faces opposition within his party, with Rep. Ryan Zinke successfully removing similar provisions from the … Continue reading Proposed sale of millions of acres of public land under GOP budget bill

A section of Interstate 40 through the Great Smoky Mountains has been closed again due to heavy rain, flooding, and a rockslide near mile marker 450 in Tennessee. Engineers found extensive damage to the highway and ramps, with compromised slopes still underwater. Repairs are expected to take at least two weeks, with a long-term fix projected to take years. The closure affects a stretch already … Continue reading Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains

After briefly pausing immigration raids over economic concerns, the Trump administration has reversed course. Border czar Tom Homan confirmed that ICE will resume worksite enforcement in the agriculture and hospitality sectors, including farms, restaurants, and hotels. While the focus will be on individuals with criminal records, all unauthorized workers are subject to enforcement. Homan emphasized legal hiring practices and blamed Congress for inaction on immigration reform, Axios has … Continue reading Trump’s border czar: Immigration raids at farms, hotels to continue

Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in 2022, following a retrial after a previous mistrial. The Massachusetts jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was found guilty only of driving under the influence, receiving one year of probation. Prosecutors alleged she hit O’Keefe with her car and left him to die … Continue reading Karen Read found not guilty of murder in retrial on police officer boyfriend’s death

Police are investigating a break-in at the boarded-up home of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were fatally shot in a politically motivated attack over the weekend. The rear window had been pried open, but nothing appears to be missing. The home had been processed as a crime scene and boarded up with surveillance in place. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was arrested … Continue reading Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman

Seven California men have been charged in the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, involving the theft of $100 million in gold, gems, and luxury watches from a Brinks truck in 2022. The suspects allegedly tracked the truck for 300 miles from a San Francisco-area jewelry show and stole 24 bags while it was parked at a rest stop in Lebec. No weapons were used, … Continue reading Seven California men charged in ‘largest jewellery heist’ in US history

R. Kelly’s lawyers allege he overdosed on medication provided by prison staff while in solitary confinement on June 12, leading to his hospitalization the next day. They claim he was given an “overdose quantity” of anxiety and sleep meds and was later removed from Duke University Hospital against medical advice. The incident follows claims that prison officials plotted to have him killed and placed him … Continue reading R. Kelly hospitalized after prison overdose, alleged murder plot, lawyers say

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday at the city’s main immigration court and released after four hours. Video shows Lander asking for a judicial warrant before being handcuffed; DHS claims he was detained for assaulting and impeding federal officers, though no charges had been filed as of Tuesday evening. His arrest sparked outrage from officials, with … Continue reading NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander handcuffed by ICE

A woman was struck and killed by a truck hauling an Army M1 Abrams tank in Washington, D.C., two days after the tank participated in a military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday. The incident occurred on June 16 as the vehicle convoy was returning the tank to a railyard in Maryland. Police and emergency responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene, and an … Continue reading Truck carrying tank after Army’s birthday parade kills pedestrian in DC