Anthony Kazmierczak was charged for squirting apple cider vinegar on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis event, facing federal counts of assault and intimidation. Authorities say Kazmierczak, who has a criminal history and health issues, appeared to make threats during the attack and had previously expressed violent sentiments toward Omar. He also faces state charges for terroristic threats and assault. Omar, a Somali refugee, … Continue reading Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assault and intimidation

Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a habeas corpus petition seeking to overturn her 2021 sex‑trafficking conviction, claiming prosecutors concealed “secret settlements” that shielded 29 associates of Jeffrey Epstein from prosecution. She alleges 25 men reached undisclosed deals while four alleged co‑conspirators were known but never charged, and argues that this concealment violated her constitutional rights and undermined the fairness of her trial. Maxwell also raises claims … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell claims 29 friends cut ‘secret deals’ with DOJ

A man from Minnesota, Mark Anderson, was arrested for attempting to break accused CEO assassin Luigi Mangione out of the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center armed only with a pizza cutter and a BBQ fork. Anderson allegedly posed as an FBI agent, claiming to have a judge-signed order to free Mangione, and tried to convince guards to release him. When asked for credentials, Anderson showed a … Continue reading Luigi Mangione jailbreak attempt ‘by fan posing as FBI agent’

New York City’s ferry service has been suspended due to Winter Storm Fern, which left the East and Hudson Rivers nearly frozen and created massive ice blocks. Freezing temperatures in the single digits have made ferry operations unsafe, forcing riders to use subways, buses, or cars instead. NYC Ferry cited crew and passenger safety as the top priority while monitoring conditions to resume service once … Continue reading New York suspends ferry service as Hudson & East Rivers freeze

A car crashed into the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, prompting an NYPD investigation as a possible hate crime. Police saw the vehicle strike the rear door, reverse, and hit it again; no injuries were reported, and the driver was taken into custody. The NYPD Bomb Squad found no explosives, and the Hate Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation. The incident … Continue reading Driver in custody after car crashes into Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn

The FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office on Wednesday, seeking 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, ballot images, and voter rolls as part of an ongoing investigation. County officials initially challenged the legal validity of the warrant, which was later corrected, while concerns were raised about the chain of custody of the seized materials. The investigation relates to alleged criminal … Continue reading FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia

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

North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea and Japan, amid rising tensions with Seoul. The launch followed North Korean threats over alleged South Korean surveillance drone flights, which Seoul has denied. Analysts say the accusations and weapons tests are likely aimed at stoking anti–South Korea sentiment ahead of an upcoming Workers’ Party congress. In recent months, North … Continue reading North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say

A Florida man, Kewarren Lee Anderson, was sentenced to four years in prison after robbing a Taco Bell by jumping through the drive-thru window shirtless and threatening workers and customers with a large rock. The 40-year-old, who was homeless at the time, was quickly captured by an Ocala Police K-9 hiding behind a dumpster. Bodycam footage showed him panicking and surrendering to the dog. Anderson … Continue reading Florida man who robbed Taco Bell with ‘large rock’ sentenced to 4 years

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is set to leave Minneapolis and return to California’s El Centro sector, sources say, following backlash over his handling of the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Bovino, who suggested without evidence that Pretti intended to “massacre” federal agents, faced criticism after witnesses and video contradicted his claims. He gained notoriety for aggressive immigration enforcement in cities like Los … Continue reading Commander Gregory Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis

A Manhattan federal jury will hear opening statements in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, accused of sexually abusing dozens of women over 12 years. Prosecutors allege the siblings lured women to luxury destinations with flights, hotels, and entertainment before assaulting them, sometimes using drugs. The brothers, who worked in high-end real estate and private security, have pleaded not guilty, … Continue reading Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents

A sexual abuse case against Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner), previously dismissed, has been revived following a new California law extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims. The case, filed in 2021 by former assistant Ashley Walters over alleged incidents from 2010–2011, was reinstated Monday by L.A. Superior Court Judge Steve Cochran under Assembly Bill 250. Walters’ attorney praised the decision, saying it allows … Continue reading Marilyn Manson Rape Case Revived By New Law

A massive snowstorm over the weekend dropped a foot or more of snow across at least 19 states, stretching from New Mexico to Maine. The heaviest snowfall in the U.S. occurred at Bonito Lake, New Mexico, with 31 inches recorded. East of the Mississippi, Napanoch, New York, saw the highest total at 30 inches, about 80 miles northwest of New York City. The reported figures … Continue reading STORM DUMPS FOOT OF SNOW IN AT LEAST 19 STATES

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) was punched in the face at a party during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday in what he says was a racially motivated attack. The assailant reportedly made racist remarks and referenced deportation before fleeing, and was quickly arrested by police. Frost, the first Gen Z and Afro-Cuban member of Congress, confirmed he is okay and thanked security and law enforcement … Continue reading Man Arrested After Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost Punched in the Face

A massive winter storm is affecting more than 190 million people across 37 U.S. states, from the Rockies to New England, bringing snow, ice, and sleet. Heavy snow is spreading from New Mexico through the Tennessee Valley into the Midwest and mid-Atlantic. Dangerous cold grips much of the central and eastern U.S., with wind chills reaching -20 to -30°F and temperatures 10-40 degrees below normal. … Continue reading More than 10,000 flights canceled as bitter cold blankets the U.S.

A federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday, sparking protests and clashes with federal officers. Witnesses and Pretti’s family say he was unarmed, holding only a phone, though officials claim he approached with a handgun and resisted disarming. The Minnesota National Guard was deployed to assist local police amid heightened tensions, coming just weeks after another … Continue reading Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night. The condition of those on board is not yet known. The airport was closed, and officials advised the public to avoid the area while first responders assessed the scene. At the time of the crash, temperatures were around 2°F with a windchill of -13°F … Continue reading Business jet with 8 on board crashes during takeoff in Maine

A massive winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, and frigid temperatures from New Mexico to New England. Nearly a million people in the South, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, lost power as the storm hit. States from Missouri to Maine are under winter storm warnings, with forecasters warning of dangerous ice on roads, bridges, and … Continue reading Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice