A partial government shutdown has left the Department of Homeland Security unfunded, causing major disruptions at U.S. airports as nearly 500 Transportation Security Administration officers quit and 50,000 have worked without pay since mid-February. Security lines have grown hours long amid a spring break travel surge, and TSA warned it may have to close smaller airports if staffing shortages continue. President Donald Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to assist with limited … Continue reading Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

The FBI has charged a brother and sister in connection with an alleged improvised explosive device (IED) found near the visitors center at MacDill Air Force Base. The device was placed on March 10 but discovered by base personnel on March 16, and forensic analysis is ongoing. Alen Zheng faces charges including attempted damage of government property, unlawful making of a destructive device, and possession of an unregistered device, … Continue reading 2 charged in connection with alleged explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base

A large explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur sent smoke plumes into the air, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place for nearby residents. Mayor Charlotte Moses reported no injuries or fatalities, and emergency teams were working to contain the fire. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deployed air monitoring equipment, and the shelter order was lifted nearly 12 hours after the blast. Residents reported a loud boom and shaking windows, while security cameras … Continue reading Large blast at Valero oil refinery in Texas sends smoke, flames into the air

Officials in Minnesota have sued the federal government, claiming they were blocked from investigating three shootings involving federal agents during an immigration operation. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, accuses the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security of withholding key evidence. State investigators say cooperation from federal agencies was initially promised but later abruptly cut off, preventing access to witnesses, crime scenes, and materials. The cases involve two … Continue reading Minnesota officials sue federal government over Renee Good, Alex Pretti investigations

Dayton Webber, a pioneering quadruple amputee athlete, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Bradrick Wellsduring an argument inside a car in Maryland. Authorities say Webber allegedly shot Wells, disposed of his body, and fled before later being arrested in Charlottesville. Witnesses reported the incident to police, leading to a search and eventual capture. Webber, once celebrated for overcoming severe childhood illness to become a professional cornhole player, … Continue reading US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

A Hawaii doctor is on trial for attempted murder after his wife, Arielle Konig, testified that he attacked her during a hike on Oahu in March 2025. She told the court that Gerhardt Konig tried to push her off a cliff, inject her with a syringe, and struck her repeatedly with a rock. Prosecutors say the attack was deliberate, while the defense claims he acted in self-defense after believing she tried to … Continue reading Wife of Maui doctor describes terrifying birthday hike at attempted murder trial