New York Attorney General Letitia James will be arraigned Friday in Norfolk, Virginia, on a two-count federal indictment alleging bank fraud and false statements related to her 2020 home purchase. Prosecutors claim she misled a bank to secure favorable loan terms, but James denies wrongdoing and plans to plead not guilty, calling the charges political retribution. James’s legal team, including Abbe Lowell and Andrew Bosse, … Continue reading Letitia James to be arraigned in Virginia on federal bank fraud charges

Chase Mathis, 31, died on June 4, 2024, after being placed in general population at an Alabama prison despite telling guards he feared for his life, raising concerns from his family that he may have been deliberately given a lethal drug dose. His father and other family members joined a rally at the Alabama Capitol, highlighting widespread violence, overdoses, assaults, and neglect in state prisons. … Continue reading Families describe deaths, violence in Alabama prisons as they push for change

Authorities arrested 26-year-old Brandon Padilla-Aguilera of Barstow, California, in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son, Xavier, who was swept away by floodwaters during a September storm. He pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and child abuse or endangerment likely to result in great bodily injury, along with a special allegation of willful harm resulting in death. The father and son … Continue reading Man arrested in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son in California floodwaters

Four members of former Illinois state Senator Darren Bailey’s family were killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Montana on Wednesday, the campaign confirmed Thursday. Those who died include Bailey’s son Zachary, his daughter-in-law Kelsey, and their two children, Vada Rose, 12, and Samuel, 7. Their third child was not on the helicopter, the AP has reported. The crash occurred near Ekalaka, Montana, and is … Continue reading 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash

A 21-year-old illegal immigrant from India, Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the U.S. in 2022 and was released under the Biden administration’s “alternatives to detention” policy, is accused of causing a fatal semi-truck crash in Southern California. Singh allegedly drove into slow-moving traffic on the I-10 Freeway in San Bernardino County without braking, killing three people and injuring several others. Toxicology tests confirmed he was impaired … Continue reading Illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash released by Biden admin after 2022 border crossing

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Kevin Mullin warned that local authorities in California could arrest federal agents if they violate state law during upcoming immigration raids in the San Francisco Bay Area. The warning comes as Border Patrol agents are expected in the city, following President Trump’s repeated calls to deploy federal forces. The strategy was proposed by San Francisco District Attorney Brooke … Continue reading Pelosi Says Police May Arrest Federal Agents Who Violate California Law

An area near the White House was locked down Tuesday night after a driver crashed into a security gate at 17th and E Street NW. The driver was immediately arrested by Secret Service officers, and his vehicle was searched and deemed safe. President Trump was inside the White House during the incident, the Daily Mail has reported. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or … Continue reading Man plows into security gate outside White House causing lockdown

A pardoned Capitol rioter, Christopher Moynihan, was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City. Court documents say Moynihan sent texts stating he planned to “eliminate” Jeffries and later entered a not guilty plea to a felony charge of making a terroristic threat. Moynihan, who was pardoned by former President Trump after participating in the Jan. … Continue reading Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event

Roughly 42 million Americans face the risk of losing food assistance in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, is expected to run out of money in about two weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said. Rollins warned that millions of vulnerable families could be left without access to essential food programs if funding is not … Continue reading SNAP benefits won’t be issued for November due to government shutdown

A federal raid in New York City’s Chinatown targeting alleged counterfeit goods sales turned chaotic Friday as protesters clashed with ICE agents. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the operation was “targeted” and “intelligence-driven,” focusing on criminal activity related to counterfeit merchandise. Protesters shouted obscenities, obstructed law enforcement, and blocked vehicles, with at least one arrested for assaulting a federal officer. Advocates … Continue reading Protests erupt as ICE agents raid NYC Chinatown street vendors allegedly selling counterfeit goods

Atlanta police credited the family of Billy Cagle, 49, for helping prevent a potential mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Cagle was arrested Monday after his family in Cartersville, Georgia, reported concerns that he might open fire at the airport, about 55 miles away. Police said Cagle had an AR-15 rifle with 27 rounds in his truck outside the airport. Atlanta Police Sgt. Tywana … Continue reading Family of suspect in thwarted Atlanta airport shooting gave key info to help avert tragedy

A federal agent and a man allegedly in the U.S. illegally were shot Tuesday morning during an immigration raid in Los Angeles’ Historic South-Central neighborhood. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. on East 20th Street, where federal vehicles had boxed in a suspect’s car. Officials said the man, who had previously escaped custody, tried to flee by ramming a law enforcement vehicle. Homeland Security Assistant … Continue reading Federal agent, subject wounded in shooting in South L.A.

The trial of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson began Monday in Peoria, over the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two, in July 2024. Massey was shot three times after calling authorities about a suspected prowler; Grayson claimed he feared for his safety because she was holding boiling water and made religious statements. Grayson, fired and charged with first-degree murder and … Continue reading Trial begins for former Illinois deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey

A driver plowed into a child’s birthday party in Bladensburg, Maryland, on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring multiple others. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in a yard tent where partygoers had gathered. Authorities are investigating it as a fatal hit-and-run. The driver, a 66-year-old man, later turned himself in. The deceased victim was identified as 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez from Washington, D.C. … Continue reading Driver plows into child’s birthday party in Maryland killing woman, injuring 13 others

Authorities are investigating the death of a BNSF Railway conductor who was struck by a passing train in Columbus, Montana, on Sunday. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. when the conductor was reportedly between two trains, one of which was moving. Columbus Fire Rescue’s assistant chief, Nick Jacobs, said it was unclear how the conductor was struck. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal … Continue reading Authorities investigate the death of a rail conductor who was struck by a train

Federal prosecutors have asked a Virginia judge to quickly rule on how potentially privileged materials in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey should be handled. The motion concerns lead defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who may face a conflict of interest due to his prior involvement in Comey’s handling of FBI memoranda. Prosecutors proposed a “filter protocol” to allow a separate team to … Continue reading Prosecutors May Push To Oust James Comey’s Lawyer

Human remains found in a shallow grave at an abandoned Philadelphia school are believed to be 23-year-old Kada Scott, who went missing two weeks ago. Police said the medical examiner will confirm the identity and determine the cause of death. The remains were discovered in a wooded area after a “very specific” anonymous tip led officers to search the site. Earlier in the week, police … Continue reading Human remains found in shallow grave ‘believed to be’ missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott

Typhoon Halong devastated remote western Alaska villages, leaving thousands unable to return home for at least 18 months, Governor Mike Dunleavy warned. Dunleavy requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump to secure federal funding for the lengthy recovery. The typhoon brought 100 mph winds and storm surges up to 8 feet above high tide, destroying homes, roads, and communications in villages including Kipnuk and … Continue reading Major Alaska storm damage could displace thousands for 18 months, governor warns

Until conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was killed there last month, Utah County, Utah, was known mainly for its farms, orchards, and growing tech industry—not national headlines. The assassination shocked the quiet community and left local officials scrambling to fund what could be a years-long, multimillion-dollar murder trial. County leaders estimate the case will cost about $5 million, or 3.3 percent of their annual budget, covering … Continue reading Utah County Prepares for Trial of Kirk Murder Suspect

The Marine Corps has opened an investigation after shrapnel from a 155mm artillery shell struck a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton. The round reportedly detonated prematurely in the air during Saturday’s 250th Marine Corps anniversary celebration, which had been promoted by the White House. No one was injured, but a CHP patrol car was damaged while officers were … Continue reading Patrol vehicle hit by shrapnel as Marines fired live artillery over California interstate

The U.S. Secret Service recently discovered a suspicious hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport with a clear view of where former President Donald Trump exits Air Force One. Agents found the elevated stand on Thursday during a routine security sweep before Trump’s return to West Palm Beach. The FBI has taken over the investigation, which is now being led by Director Kash Patel. Patel … Continue reading Secret Service finds ‘suspicious’ hunting stand near Air Force One landing zone in Florida

A Colorado driver survived a 300-foot plunge off U.S. Highway 550 in Ouray last week, sustaining only minor injuries. The Oct. 9 crash sent the pickup truck into the Uncompahgre River Gorge, and rescuers from Ouray Mountain Rescue, the fire department, and EMS rigged a rope system to reach and evacuate the driver. Photos showed the mangled vehicle and the driver walking up the steep … Continue reading Colorado driver walks away from dangerous 300-foot highway crash with minor injuries: ‘A miracle’

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, surrendered Friday in Maryland after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of mishandling classified information. He faces eight counts of transmitting national defense information and 10 counts of unlawfully retaining it, allegedly sending Top Secret documents via personal email or messaging apps and keeping sensitive materials at home. Bolton denied wrongdoing, calling the charges … Continue reading John Bolton surrenders to authorities after federal indictment in classified information probe

Richard Kenneth Djerf, 55, is scheduled to be executed Friday in Arizona for the 1993 murders of four members of the Luna family in Phoenix. Djerf pleaded guilty to killing Albert Luna Sr., Patricia Luna, their 18-year-old daughter Rochelle, and 5-year-old son Damien as an act of revenge over a past theft, committing the attacks with extreme violence. He has been in prison for over … Continue reading Arizona set to execute a man who killed 4 members of a Phoenix family in 1993

The Department of Justice has charged Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts with providing material support to terrorists for their alleged roles in an attack on Texas’s Prairieland Detention Center on July 4 that left an officer shot. The two were previously arrested in July alongside eight others on attempted murder and weapons charges. Authorities claim they were part of an “Antifa Cell” responsible for planning … Continue reading ‘Antifa-aligned’ men face terrorism charges in July ICE attack, FBI director says