A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting childcare subsidies in five states, including Minnesota, over alleged fraud. Judge Arun Subramanian allowed the funding to continue for at least two weeks while legal arguments proceed. The freeze targeted programs like the Child Care and Development Fund, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Social Services Block Grant, which support low-income families. The states—California, Colorado, … Continue reading Federal judge blocks Trump from cutting funds to Democratic states over fraud concerns

Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a funeral at a Salt Lake City LDS chapel on Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting occurred after an altercation in the parking lot during the service, and an active manhunt is underway with no suspects in custody. Of the surviving victims, three are in critical condition and three are in unknown condition. … Continue reading 2 dead, 6 wounded after shooting outside Salt Lake City funeral

A bodyguard for Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Justin Salsburey, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were arrested on drug trafficking charges after investigators discovered hundreds of pills containing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and MDMA in parcels mailed between 2024 and 2025. Law enforcement observed the couple distributing drugs from their porch and seized large quantities of controlled substances during a home search. Both face federal charges for … Continue reading Vivek Ramaswamy family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

Two people were injured Thursday in a shooting involving a federal agent in Portland, Oregon, prompting the mayor to call for ICE operations to pause during the investigation. DHS said the incident occurred during a targeted stop of a vehicle carrying a passenger allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, and an agent fired defensively after the driver tried to run over officers. Portland … Continue reading Two shot by US Border Patrol agents in Portland

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that she is open to sending additional ICE agents to Minneapolis following nationwide protests sparked by the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Noem declined to define what a federal “surge” in enforcement would involve, citing safety concerns for agents, but said thousands of officers … Continue reading Kristi Noem threatens to send more ICE agents to Minneapolis as protests grow

Minnesota officials say the FBI barred state law enforcement from participating in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, escalating tensions between the state and federal government. Gov. Tim Walz criticized the FBI’s decision, saying an investigation without state involvement can’t be trusted, while the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdrew after losing access to evidence. Vice President … Continue reading FBI shuts down Minnesota’s investigation into fatal ICE shooting

Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in Los Angeles court for his parents’ murder case as his high-profile defense attorney, Alan Jackson, abruptly withdrew from representing him. Jackson cited unspecified circumstances beyond his and Reiner’s control, a move that means Reiner will now be represented by a public defender and has fueled speculation that family funding has ended. Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder … Continue reading Nick Reiner lawyer sensationally withdraws from case

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation, an incident officials said was self-defense but city leaders criticized as unnecessary. Macklin Good was shot in the head in a residential neighborhood south of downtown, with the killing captured on bystander video and witnessed by a family member. Videos show ICE officers confronting … Continue reading ICE agent shoots & kills protester in Minneapolis after alleged vehicle ramming

The Justice Department has released less than 1% of its vast trove of files on Jeffrey Epstein, far past the Dec. 19 deadline. More than 2 million documents remain under review and redaction. Hundreds of DOJ attorneys and FBI analysts are working full time to process, review, and protect sensitive victim information. The department recently discovered over 1 million additional documents, many requiring deduplication and careful handling, Politico … Continue reading DOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released

The trial of former Robb Elementary School officer Adrian Gonzales began, with prosecutors alleging he had the opportunity to delay or distract the shooter during the 2022 Uvalde massacre that killed 19 children and two teachers. Gonzales, 52, faces 29 counts of child endangerment or abandonment and has pleaded not guilty, while his defense argues the shooter alone is responsible and that Gonzales acted amid … Continue reading Judge cancels Wednesday testimony in Uvalde cop trial, defense says prosecutors withheld evidence

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson abruptly retired Monday after admitting to taking money from a city fund meant to compensate confidential informants, Mayor Justin Elicker announced. Jacobson reportedly confessed when confronted by three deputies about financial irregularities, though it is unclear how much was taken or for how long. Mayor Elicker called the theft “shocking” and a “betrayal of public trust” and said city … Continue reading New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

The Trump administration has launched a large-scale deployment of federal agents to the Twin Cities, sending hundreds—and potentially up to 2,000—Department of Homeland Security personnel as part of an expanded immigration and fraud crackdown. The monthlong surge includes ICE deportation officers, Homeland Security Investigations agents, Border Patrol personnel, and tactical units, marking one of the largest federal law enforcement concentrations in a U.S. city in … Continue reading 2,000 federal agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe

Police in Columbus, Ohio, released surveillance footage of a person of interest seen near the home of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, around the time they were fatally shot on Dec. 30, 2025. Investigators believe the couple, ages 37 and 39, were killed between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. in their Near East Side home, where no signs of forced entry or weapons … Continue reading Ohio police release video of person of interest in killing of dentist and his wife

Police are investigating a violent incident at Platinum Affairs in Harper Woods, Michigan, where three people were shot and two others stabbed during a dispute on Saturday night. Officers from Harper Woods and Detroit responded around 9:20 p.m. to reports of a large fight involving multiple people. Witnesses told authorities that all injured individuals were taken to the hospital, and their injuries were not life-threatening, … Continue reading 3 people shot, 2 others stabbed at Harper Woods event hall during dispute

On Jan. 12, 2020, 31-year-old Shea Briar was found fatally shot on a rural road in Jay County, Indiana, dying from a bullet wound to the heart. Briar had shared a young daughter with his former fiancée, 29-year-old Esther Jane “E.J.” Stephen, a local high school softball coach. During the investigation, Kristi Sibray, an acquaintance of Stephen, revealed that Stephen and her assistant coach, 19-year-old … Continue reading Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment

An off-duty Caldwell County deputy was shot and killed while working security at Club Rodeo in north Austin early Sunday, authorities said. Austin police responded just after 2 a.m. and found the deputy in the parking lot with trauma; he was transported to a hospital where he later died. A suspect was apprehended later in the afternoon with the help of the U.S. Marshals Lone … Continue reading Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas

A Garden Grove police officer was critically injured after being struck by a car while chasing a suspect on foot in Orange County early Jan. 4. The incident occurred around 12:04 a.m. near Brookhurst Street and Sanford Avenue after responding officers confronted 34-year-old Lonnie Johnson, who allegedly threatened a 7-Eleven clerk with a knife. Bystander video shows the officer hit by a red BMW while … Continue reading Police officer mowed down by motorist during Orange County foot pursuit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced “Rental Ripoff” hearings to be held across all five boroughs within his first 100 days in office, aimed at tackling unfair housing practices. The hearings will allow tenants to testify about issues such as unsafe conditions, hidden fees, and unaffordable rents. Mamdani signed an executive order directing his Office of Mass Engagement and other city agencies to organize … Continue reading Mamdani announces NYC “Rental Ripoff” hearings in all 5 boroughs

Ohio police are investigating the homicide of Columbus-area dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, whose bodies were found in their home earlier this week, leaving their two young children safe but orphaned. Friends and colleagues raised the alarm after Spencer failed to show up for work and Monique did not answer her phone, prompting multiple 911 calls. Police discovered three 9-millimeter casings in the … Continue reading Ohio investigators seek killer of Columbus dentist and wife found dead in their home

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan announced her immediate resignation amid impeachment threats and a federal jury finding her guilty of obstructing immigration agents. She cited the ongoing prosecution, her pending appeal, and a desire to prevent a partisan battle from affecting the court as reasons for stepping down. Dugan, a nine-year veteran of the bench, described her time as judge as “the honor of … Continue reading Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns in wake of conviction

The body of 4-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley, who went missing on New Year’s Eve in Jasper, Alabama, was found Friday about two miles from his home, authorities said. His dog was found alive with him, and his 6-year-old brother had helped identify the last place he was seen. Johnathan’s father, Jameson Kyle Boley, has been arrested on explosives-related charges and faces two counts of chemical … Continue reading Authorities find body of 4-year-old Alabama boy missing since New Year’s Eve

Minnesota officials have until Jan. 9 to provide information on child care providers and parents receiving federal funds or risk losing that funding, after the Trump administration alleged widespread fraud. State officials said inspections of nine child care centers accused by a social media influencer found they were largely operating as expected, with no major issues identified. The funding freeze follows viral claims of fraud … Continue reading Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week

A federal magistrate judge ordered that Brian Cole, the Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021, remain in custody ahead of trial, citing public safety concerns. Prosecutors allege Cole planted the devices to cause terror on the eve of the Jan. 6 congressional proceedings, and that the bombs failed to detonate due to … Continue reading D.C. pipe bomb suspect is ‘potential danger’ to public and must stay in custody ahead of trial

The FBI said it thwarted a potential New Year’s Eve terror attack in North Carolina, charging 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant with attempting to carry out a knife and hammer attack in support of ISIS. Court records allege Sturdivant planned to target a grocery store or a Burger King and aimed to kill as many civilians as possible. Investigators say he was radicalized online, pledged allegiance to … Continue reading FBI says it thwarted potential New Year’s terror attack ‘directly inspired’ by ISIS

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while hiking alone on Crosier Mountain Trail south of Glen Haven in unincorporated Larimer County, authorities said. Hikers discovered the woman around midday and scared off a nearby mountain lion, but a physician in the group found she had no pulse. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, along with local law enforcement and firefighters, closed several trailheads … Continue reading Mountain lion kills person in Colorado