Texas officials designated the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as a “foreign terrorist organization” and echoed former President Trump’s claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from Latin American prisons. Texas border official Mike Banks accused Venezuela of releasing prisoners and blamed the Biden administration’s border policies. Immigration advocates, however, argue that the administration has imposed strict border controls, CBS News has … Continue reading Texas officials declare Venezuelan gang a terrorist group, back Trump claims about migrants

Authorities have shifted their strategy in the search for Joseph Couch, the suspected gunman in a highway shooting in Kentucky. After 11 days of searching 28,000 acres of forest, with no leads, law enforcement has redirected efforts to patrol local communities. Couch is accused of shooting at 12 vehicles on I-75, wounding five people. Despite extensive ground and air searches, authorities are unsure of his … Continue reading Police shift focus from woods to road patrols in search for Kentucky interstate shooter

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting for prostitution, according to an indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Combs was arrested in New York following federal raids that uncovered weapons, evidence of crimes, and over 1,000 bottles of lubricant. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a “criminal enterprise” involving kidnapping, arson, and forced labor. He … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges

On Monday, suspicious packages containing white powder were sent to election officials in at least six states: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming, and Oklahoma. Fortunately, authorities reported no hazardous materials in the packages, with some substances, like the one in Oklahoma, identified as flour. The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating. The alerts prompted evacuations in Iowa and Kansas, disrupting early voting as crucial … Continue reading Suspicious packages sent to election officials in at least 6 states

The NYPD is investigating a chaotic incident at a subway station where police opened fire, resulting in injuries to an officer, a suspect, and two innocent bystanders. The confrontation began when officers attempted to stop a 37-year-old man for fare evasion, during which the suspect threatened them and brandished a knife. After efforts to subdue him with a taser failed, officers fired their weapons inside … Continue reading Chaos breaks out at subway station after 4 shot when NYPD opens fire in Brooklyn

Two former high-ranking officials of the New York City Fire Department, Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco, were indicted by federal prosecutors for accepting over $190,000 in bribes to expedite fire safety reviews. The indictment comes amid increased scrutiny of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, following the resignation of Police Commissioner Edward Caban due to a federal investigation into nightclub enforcement. Saccavino and Cordasco, who previously oversaw … Continue reading Ex-FDNY Chiefs Charged With Bribery

Three years ago, Eric Adams was a prominent figure at Democratic fundraisers, but his status is now uncertain amid federal investigations affecting his administration. Recently, two key officials resigned: Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Chief Legal Adviser Lisa Zornberg, the latter due to disagreements with Adams. As pressure mounts, including calls for his resignation from several state lawmakers, Adams faces scrutiny from political opponents within … Continue reading NYC Mayor’s Top Allies Quitting as Probes, Pressures Mount