A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota who do not yet have green cards, halting its plan to review thousands of refugee cases under Operation PARRIS. The order came after a legal challenge argued that refugees, already vetted and admitted, cannot be arrested or detained without cause. The judge directed that any refugees currently detained under this policy … Continue reading Federal judge bars Trump administration from detaining lawful refugees in Minnesota

The average life expectancy for Americans born in 2024 reached 79 years, the highest on record, reflecting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and declines in drug overdose deaths. This marks an increase of over six months from 2023 and surpasses the previous peak in 2019. While improvements in mortality have benefited many, significant disparities persist across states, racial groups, and income levels, and the U.S. … Continue reading U.S. life expectancy hits a new high, as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall

Two federal agents have been placed on leave following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, an incident that has sparked ongoing protests. President Donald Trump criticized Mayor Jacob Frey, warning he is “playing with fire” after Frey stated that Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws. Frey responded that local police should focus on public safety rather than immigration enforcement. In … Continue reading Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis placed on leave

Three young brothers, ages 6, 8, and 9, died in Texas after falling through an icy pond during a massive winter storm, authorities said. The boys fell into the private pond Monday near Bonham, a rural town near the Oklahoma border, and were pulled from the water by first responders and a neighbor, though all three later died. Their mother, who tried to save them, … Continue reading 3 young brothers in Texas die after falling through icy pond during winter storm

California’s state Senate passed Senate Bill 747, the “No Kings Act,” on Tuesday, creating a first-of-its-kind pathway for residents to sue federal agents for civil rights violations in state court. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, would allow Californians to seek damages for excessive force, false arrest, and other constitutional violations, addressing gaps in federal accountability under laws like the Federal Tort Claims Act. … Continue reading California Senate Approves Bill Making It Easier to Sue ICE Agents

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was attacked during a town hall Tuesday night when a man sprayed her with a liquid from a syringe before being tackled by security. Omar, who had recently criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was unharmed and continued her event, emphasizing resilience in the face of threats. Her office confirmed the assailant is in custody and praised Omar for not letting … Continue reading Ilhan Omar rushed by man on stage and sprayed with liquid at town hall event

A NASA WB-57 research jet made a gear-up landing at Houston’s Ellington Airport Tuesday after a mechanical failure prevented its landing gear from deploying. Footage showed the 60-year-old high-altitude aircraft skidding along the runway, sparks and flames trailing as its belly scraped the tarmac. Emergency crews helped the two pilots exit safely, and NASA confirmed all crew members are unharmed. The WB-57, capable of flying … Continue reading NASA jet erupts in flames as it skids down runway at Houston airport

A 34-year-old Arizona man with a prior human smuggling conviction, Patrick Gary Schlegel, was shot and wounded by a Border Patrol agent Tuesday after allegedly firing at agents during a foot chase near the U.S.-Mexico border. The incident followed a traffic stop linked to an “active alien smuggling matter,” after Schlegel fled from a vehicle he had been driving. Officials said he also fired at … Continue reading Man shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona