Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a ban on Sharia Law in the state after Imam F. Qasim ibn Ali Khan began pressuring Muslim-owned stores to stop selling pork, alcohol, and lottery tickets. The viral video of Khan confronting a store employee sparked widespread outrage and prompted Abbott to sign laws banning Sharia compliance and compounds in Texas. Abbott emphasized that any attempt to impose Sharia … Continue reading Texas announces ban on Sharia Law after Muslim ‘patrols’ tried to ban alcohol and pork

Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year, began his federal trial in Fort Pierce on Monday by addressing potential jurors and apologizing for bringing them in. Representing himself, Routh wore a gray sports coat and red-striped tie as jury selection started under U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who allowed him to proceed … Continue reading Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurors

An Auburn University professor was fatally stabbed while walking their dog in a residential area near campus. The suspect, a local man, has been arrested and charged with murder, with police investigating a possible motive. The incident has shocked the tight-knit Auburn community, prompting calls for increased neighborhood safety measures. The university is offering counseling services to students and faculty affected by the tragedy. As … Continue reading Auburn professor stabbed to death while walking dog, man charged with murder

Recent data reveals a significant decline in U.S. student test scores in math and reading, raising alarms about educational outcomes. The drop is attributed to disruptions from the pandemic, teacher shortages, and reduced funding in some districts. Experts warn that the decline could have long-term effects on workforce readiness and economic competitiveness. Some states are implementing recovery programs, but progress remains uneven across regions. As … Continue reading Student testing scores drop in key subjects, new data shows

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated a large-scale operation in Chicago targeting undocumented immigrants, sparking controversy. The operation aims to detain individuals with criminal records, but critics argue it risks sweeping up non-criminal residents as well. Chicago’s mayor and Illinois’ governor have publicly opposed the move, citing concerns about community trust and safety. Local advocacy groups are organizing protests, claiming the operation could destabilize … Continue reading ICE launches operation in Chicago despite objections from mayor, Illinois governor

The murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s Metro has drawn federal attention, with FBI Director Kash Patel and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirming ongoing federal investigations. Patel indicated potential upcoming developments, while Duffy linked the case to President Trump’s “zero tolerance” crime message, warning that cities failing to protect public transit riders could risk federal funding. The White House condemned the attack and … Continue reading Patel, Duffy signal Charlotte train murder under federal investigation with ‘national implications’

A man was fatally shot by police after allegedly slashing an officer in the face with a 14-inch butcher knife inside the rear of Brooklyn’s 73rd Precinct in Brownsville. The offender initially attempted to enter through a locked front door before forcing his way in from the rear. After attacking a female officer, he fled the premises while still armed, prompting a pursuit that ended … Continue reading Man shot and killed by police after allegedly slashing NYPD officer with 14-inch blade

A significant fire broke out among a cluster of abandoned structures in northeast Minneapolis, leading to the collapse of multiple buildings. Firefighters were dispatched swiftly to the scene but found the buildings already engulfed in flames. Remarkably, no injuries were reported, as the area had been cleared and was not occupied at the time of the blaze. Emergency responders worked to contain the fire to … Continue reading Several buildings collapse during northeast Minneapolis fire; no injuries reported

Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light rail train on August 22 by 35-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a career criminal with at least 14 prior arrests. Surveillance footage shows Brown attacking Zarutska and calmly leaving the scene afterward. Her death has drawn outrage over perceived silence from mainstream media and local politicians, including Charlotte’s Democratic mayor, while Republican officials … Continue reading Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska’s slaughter on Charlotte train met with deafening silence

The Dearborn Heights Police Department in Michigan has unveiled a new optional uniform patch—the first in the United States—to feature both English and Arabic script. Designed by Officer Ermily Murdoc, the patch includes the Michigan state seal and is intended to honor the city’s significant Middle Eastern and North African community. Dearborn Heights has a 39% population of people from these backgrounds, while neighboring Dearborn … Continue reading Dearborn Heights first in U.S. with Arabic on police patch

Postal traffic to the United States dropped by more than 80 percent after the U.S. government ended the “de minimis exemption” for low-value imports, according to the United Nations postal agency. This exemption had previously allowed parcels valued at $800 or less to avoid customs duties, but its removal on August 29, 2025, shifted the responsibility for duty collection to carriers or CBP-approved parties. In … Continue reading Postal traffic into US plunges by more than 80% after Trump ends exemption

Thirteen-year-old Jackson Denio of Hampton, New Hampshire, caught a 177-pound Atlantic halibut on a deep-sea fishing trip off the New England coast, reeling in a fish larger than himself after a 30-minute struggle. The catch may qualify as a world record under the International Game Fish Association’s junior category, where the Atlantic halibut record is currently vacant. Denio, thrilled by the experience, says the massive … Continue reading Teen fishing off New England coast catches huge halibut bigger than him

The Army has extended the deployment of about 950 D.C. National Guard troops through Nov. 30, though President Trump could shorten or further extend it. The decision, approved by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, allows Guard members and their employers to plan around the longer orders and prevents gaps in pay or benefits. Trump mobilized the Guard last month to address crime in Washington, D.C., though … Continue reading Army extends orders for DC National Guard through November

After spending 27 years in prison, Bryan Hooper Sr. has been exonerated of the 1998 murder of 77-year-old Ann Prazniak in Minneapolis. A judge vacated his conviction after a key witness, whose fingerprints were at the crime scene, recanted her testimony and confessed to the killing from prison in Georgia. Hooper, once sentenced to life, maintained his innocence throughout and criticized the use of unreliable … Continue reading Man released from prison after exoneration of Minneapolis murder conviction

Donna Adelson, the matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Florida State law professor Daniel Markel. Prosecutors said Adelson helped orchestrate the murder-for-hire plot after Markel blocked her daughter Wendi from moving their children to South Florida. Adelson is the fifth person convicted in the case, joining her son … Continue reading Jury convicts Florida matriarch in murder-for-hire killing of her former son-in-law

U.S. immigration authorities raided Hyundai’s massive EV manufacturing site in Bryan County, Georgia, halting construction at an adjacent battery plant and detaining about 450 people in an immigration enforcement operation. Homeland Security said the raid was part of a criminal probe into unlawful employment practices, while South Korea’s government expressed concern over the treatment of its citizens and businesses. The $7.6 billion project, billed as … Continue reading 450 detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at huge Hyundai site in Georgia

Texas lawmakers approved a law allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill manufacturers, providers, or anyone who mails the medication to residents, making the state the first to target the most common abortion method. Women who receive the pills are not liable, while successful lawsuits could award $100,000 to the pregnant woman or her close relatives, with smaller amounts going to other claimants. The law, … Continue reading Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

A fast-moving wildfire, part of the TCU September Lightning Complex, engulfed California’s historic Chinese Camp Town, forcing evacuations and burning at least five homes. The fire has spread to 10 square miles with no containment, prompting CalFire to request additional engines, dozers, and aircraft. Residents attempted to protect their homes with sand and tree branches until firefighters arrived, and an RV on one property was … Continue reading Rapid wildfire burns historic gold mining town in California

A new immigration detention facility, Camp 57, opened this week at Louisiana’s Angola Prison to house more than 400 undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes. The facility, part of a partnership between the state and federal government, is intended for high-risk detainees and is separated from the rest of the prison complex, featuring a chapel and law library. Officials said transfers to Camp 57 are … Continue reading DHS opens new immigration detention facility inside Louisiana’s Angola prison

Newly released footage from Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan detention center has revealed the previously “missing minute” in surveillance video, raising questions about earlier explanations from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The House Oversight Committee also released flight logs, interview transcripts, and other documents related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, though much of the material was previously public. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna are pushing to … Continue reading Epstein Prison Video Blows Up Bondi’s ‘Missing Minute’ Explanation

Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren, according to Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who compared the requirements to “slavery.” The Department of Health will begin removing four vaccines from state rules and broaden exemptions to include personal beliefs, while a broader “medical freedom package” is planned for lawmakers. Health experts warn that ending mandates could increase the risk of disease … Continue reading DeSantis to end all vaccine mandates in Florida

A small plane crashed in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest on Monday, killing a 13-year-old girl and seriously injuring three of her relatives — an 11-year-old boy and two adults. Rescue teams located the downed single-engine aircraft near Big Mountain and airlifted the survivors to hospitals. Authorities said the FAA is investigating the crash, and the sheriff’s office has asked the public to avoid the area, … Continue reading 1 killed, 3 injured in Wyoming mountains plane crash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, effectively doubling the current bench. The move aims to ease a backlog of about 3.5 million cases but comes amid criticism that military attorneys lack immigration law expertise. Immigration lawyers warn the plan undermines due process, while the White House says it is … Continue reading Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

The U.S. has deployed a major naval force to the southern Caribbean, including ships, Marines, aircraft, and submarines, while conducting amphibious landing exercises in Puerto Rico. Though officially framed as training, the buildup comes amid escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the Trump administration labels a “narco-terrorist” and has offered a $50 million reward for. The deployment follows a U.S. strike on a … Continue reading U.S. Amphibious Landing Exercise Underway In Puerto Rico As Tensions With Venezuela

A Houston man, Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who was playing a “ding dong ditch” prank by ringing doorbells and running away. Police say Guzman was shot in the back late Saturday and died the next day. Witnesses reported someone running from a house and firing at the children. Investigators said the shooting did not … Continue reading Texas man charged with murder in shooting of child playing doorbell prank