A rare snowstorm swept the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, leaving at least 10 dead and breaking snowfall records across the region. Texas experienced its first-ever blizzard warning, and cities like Pensacola, Florida, and New Orleans saw historic snowfall totals of 8.9 and 8 inches, respectively. Freezing temperatures continue to grip the South, with over 11 million people under cold weather alerts and record … Continue reading At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South

The Defense Department announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, alongside helicopters and intelligence analysts, to enforce President Trump’s immigration orders. This follows executive actions declaring a border emergency and calling for increased barriers and deportations. The Pentagon will also assist in deportation flights and building border infrastructure, Axios has reported. Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are considering legal action … Continue reading Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border

A 16-year-old girl, Josselin Escalante, was fatally shot by a 17-year-old student, Solomon Henderson, who then took his own life at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. A third student sustained a minor arm injury and was treated and released. The shooting, which occurred in the school cafeteria following an argument, is under investigation. It marks the first US school shooting of the year, the … Continue reading Girl fatally shot by student in Tennessee high school cafeteria

A fast-moving wildfire near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, forced around 31,000 people to evacuate on Wednesday, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings. The Hughes Fire, fueled by dry and windy conditions, grew to over 9,400 acres within hours, according to officials. Firefighters have made progress using aerial retardant drops, though containment remains elusive. Interstate 5 reopened after partial closures, but nearby off-ramps remain … Continue reading Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County

The U.S. Justice Department, under Donald Trump, has directed federal prosecutors to target state and local officials in sanctuary jurisdictions resisting mass deportation efforts. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered investigations and potential charges for “harboring” undocumented immigrants or withholding immigration information. The department formed a working group to challenge local laws obstructing Trump’s immigration agenda, aligning with his pledge to conduct the largest … Continue reading DoJ says it will prosecute officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown

Francisco San Martin, an actor best known for his role as Dario Hernandez on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 39. He was found in his Los Angeles home, and the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner listed his cause of death as a “ligature hanging.” Further details were not provided. San Martin had a notable career in … Continue reading Francisco San Martin, ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor, dies at 39

A group of hooded and masked individuals vandalized the Multnomah County Elections building in Portland early Monday, shattering windows and spray-painting anti-government graffiti in what police described as an “orchestrated attack.” Surveillance footage shows eight suspects using spray paint, hammers, and heavy objects to damage the building before fleeing within minutes. The office, unoccupied at the time, reopened Tuesday with boarded-up windows. Police are investigating … Continue reading ‘Orchestrated attack’ on Portland elections office shatters dozens of windows, police say

U.S. Border Patrol agent David Maland, 44, was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Vermont, about 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. The shootout left Maland and one suspect dead, while a second suspect was injured and taken into custody. The FBI is investigating, and the suspects’ immigration status has not been disclosed, Fox News has reported. The incident occurred … Continue reading Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont identified

Chicago police are being reminded of restrictions on assisting federal immigration raids, as state law prohibits local officers from enforcing immigration laws, detaining individuals based on immigration status, or coordinating with ICE. Signed into law in 2017 under Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and strengthened by Democratic Governor JB Pritzker in 2021, the policy emphasizes protecting immigrants while allowing for deportation of convicted violent offenders. Critics, … Continue reading Chicago police reminded they can’t cooperate with deportations

A rare winter storm is sweeping the Gulf Coast, bringing record-breaking snow, sleet, and freezing rain to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and southeast Texas. The National Weather Service issued its first-ever blizzard warning for parts of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Road closures, grounded flights, and states of emergency have been declared across the region, with schools canceling classes, Fox 8 Live has reported. Officials urge … Continue reading Rare winter storm hits Gulf Coast, bringing snow and dangerous conditions