IRS Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause is resigning over a controversial new agreement allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access IRS tax records to identify and deport undocumented immigrants. The deal, signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has sparked backlash from privacy advocates and tax experts, who warn it may violate privacy laws and discourage tax compliance. The move … Continue reading IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants’ tax data to ICE

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque due to rising crime and will deploy 60–70 National Guard troops along Route 66 starting mid-May. The troops will support police by handling tasks like traffic control, prisoner transport, and drone operations—freeing officers to focus on crime. The move follows a request from Albuquerque’s police chief, citing the fentanyl crisis and youth … Continue reading New Mexico gov mobilizes troops to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque

Stephanie Demetrius, a 44-year-old staff member at Academy for Urban Scholars in Columbus, Ohio, has been charged with felony conspiracy after allegedly attempting to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000. On March 26, she gave the student a $250 down payment and provided details about her husband’s schedule. The student’s mother found the messages and contacted the police. Demetrius was arrested and … Continue reading Ohio high school staffer accused of trying to hire student to kill her husband 

Two U.S. border inspectors in Southern California, Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez, have been charged with accepting bribes to let undocumented individuals enter through the San Ysidro Port of Entry without inspection. Investigators found phone messages with human traffickers, unexplained cash deposits, and surveillance video of the illegal entries. The officers allegedly allowed dozens of undocumented migrants through in exchange for thousands of dollars per … Continue reading 2 US border inspectors are charged with taking bribes to wave in people without documents

Four young girls, ages 8 to 16, were seriously injured in a meat cleaver attack by a relative in a Brooklyn home Sunday morning. An 11-year-old girl locked herself in a room and called 911, prompting police to respond. Officers shot the suspect, 49-year-old Lun Chang Chen, after he refused to drop the weapon and advanced toward them. All four girls were hospitalized and are … Continue reading Maniac with meat cleaver attacks several kids before he’s shot by NYPD

Lori Vallow Daybell, already serving life for the murders of her two children and romantic rival, is back in court Monday for a separate trial in Arizona, charged with first-degree murder in the 2019 death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. He was fatally shot by her brother, who later died and was never charged. Vallow Daybell, 51, is representing herself and has pleaded not … Continue reading ‘Doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow represents herself in trial over killing of 4th husband

Heavy rain is drenching the Northeast on Monday as parts of the U.S. recover from last week’s deadly spring storms, which caused major flooding and killed at least 21 people across several states. Kentucky was especially hard hit, with record rainfall, widespread flooding, and over 40 rescues. More than 9 million people remain under flood watches in the Southeast, and river levels continue rising, with … Continue reading Millions across Midwest and South reeling from widespread flooding as storm death toll rises to 21

A 24-year-old bull rider, Dylan Grant, tragically died from injuries sustained during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event in Texas. After being bucked off by a bull, he was rushed to a hospital in Houston, where he later passed away. Grant, a Laramie, Wyoming native and University of Wyoming rodeo team member, was remembered fondly by friends, family, and the rodeo community. He … Continue reading Bull rider dies after injury in Texas rodeo event

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are causing catastrophic flooding across the central U.S., killing at least eight people and leading to widespread damage in Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky was swept away by floodwaters. Flash flood warnings are in effect from Texas to Kentucky, with record rainfall expected in some areas. Historic flooding is occurring, particularly in Arkansas, Missouri, and … Continue reading Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US

Andrew and Tristan Tate are now under a U.S. federal criminal investigation by the Southern District of New York, according to court filings in a Florida defamation case. This brings the total number of investigations against the brothers to five, with alleged offenses including human trafficking, rape, and sexual assault. The SDNY, known for high-profile cases like those involving Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly, has … Continue reading Tate brothers under federal criminal investigation in US, court filings show

Northglenn, Colorado, will enforce a new ordinance starting August 1 limiting households to no more than four cats and/or dogs combined. The rule, prompted by resident complaints about noise and waste, aims to improve neighborhood quality of life. Pet owners with more than four animals must apply for an exemption to keep their current pets. Failure to comply could lead to court-ordered pet removal. The … Continue reading Colorado city to seize pet cats and dogs if past 4 limit

The IRS has begun issuing layoff notices in what is expected to be a major workforce reduction, starting with the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, which will lose 75% of its staff. The cuts come amid efforts by the Trump administration to downsize the agency, potentially slashing up to 20,000 jobs. The layoffs follow recent mass firings and attrition, despite the IRS expanding under … Continue reading IRS Begins Mass Firings Days Before Tax Day

A man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas was arrested Wednesday. Paul Kim, 36, faces multiple felony charges, including arson and possession of explosives. Authorities say he shot at surveillance cameras, vandalized the facility, and used Molotov cocktails to ignite vehicles. He has since been transferred to federal custody. His motive remains unclear. The FBI is investigating the attack as part … Continue reading Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans, citing potential harm to hundreds of thousands of people, economic costs, and public safety concerns. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered an end to the program, arguing it burdened local governments and included criminal elements. However, Judge Edward Chen ruled the decision was likely unlawful and based on … Continue reading Judge blocks Noem from halting temporary immigration program for 600,000 Venezuelans

An air traffic controller, Damon Marsalis Gaines, 39, was charged with assault and battery after an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday night. The FAA placed him on administrative leave pending an investigation. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of the airport following a January mid-air collision and a recent close call involving a Delta Air Lines plane and military jets, CNN … Continue reading Air traffic controller arrested after ‘incident’ at Washington DC area control tower

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe in 2022, begins Tuesday amid a deeply divided community. Read, 45, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Prosecutors claim she drunkenly struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow, while her defense alleges … Continue reading Jury selection starts in Karen Read retrial over boyfriend’s 2022 death

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, charged with the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Describing the killing as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination,” Bondi emphasized its shocking nature and its impact on public safety. Mangione faces federal charges, including murder and firearms offenses, stemming from Thompson’s killing outside the Hilton … Continue reading DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Brian Thompson murder case

The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in a suspected arson attack early Sunday. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, which damaged the front entryway and caused smoke damage throughout the building. Graffiti reading “ICE=KKK” was also found on the site. Party officials condemned the incident as politically motivated violence, while the Democratic Party of New Mexico also denounced the attack, ABC News … Continue reading New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say

A 47-year-old man from Entiat, Washington, died on Sunday in a BASE jumping accident in central Washington. The man was parachuting when his chute failed to fully open, causing him to spin uncontrollably and crash into a rock wall. He fell about 650 feet to the ground and suffered fatal injuries. Witnesses reported the incident, and the Chelan County Sheriff’s office confirmed the man’s death … Continue reading Parachutist doing BASE jump hits cliff, dies, authorities and witnesses say

The Silver Fire in California’s Eastern Sierra has burned 1,000 acres and forced evacuations in multiple counties. The blaze, which started Sunday near Highway 6 in Inyo County, remains zero percent contained. High winds have hampered firefighting efforts, grounding aircraft. Authorities have closed a 30-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 6, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported, The Independent has reported. The cause … Continue reading Evacuations in California as huge wildfire rages through 1,000 acres

A plane registered to US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, over the weekend. While authorities have not confirmed his presence on board, US Bank believes he was. The Socata TBM 700 aircraft, traveling from Des Moines to Minnesota, crashed into a home, but the resident inside escaped safely, The Guardian has reported. The NTSB is investigating the incident. Written by B.C. … Continue reading US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan believed to be on board crashed plane in Minnesota

A powerful storm that spawned multiple tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and deadly winds is moving toward the eastern seaboard after killing at least six people in the central U.S. over the weekend. Three children died in Michigan when a tree fell on their vehicle, while severe winds also caused fatalities in Indiana and Oklahoma. More than 400,000 homes lost power, primarily in Michigan, Louisiana, and Mississippi, … Continue reading Storms target East Coast after leaving at least 6 dead Sunday

Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite opposition from dentists and health organizations who warn it could lead to health issues, particularly for low-income communities. Governor Spencer Cox signed the legislation, which prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems. The ban, effective May 7, is based on concerns about personal choice and the cost of fluoridation. … Continue reading Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

At least three people died in Hidalgo County, Texas, after catastrophic flooding from nearly 20 inches of rain in the Rio Grande Valley. A fourth death was reported in Mexico. A disaster declaration was issued as homes, vehicles, and infrastructure suffered extensive damage, along with significant agricultural losses. Harlingen saw over 21 inches of rain, forcing evacuations and shelter openings. While no more heavy rainfall … Continue reading Three dead in South Texas after more than foot of rain falls in Rio Grande Valley

Columbia University interim president Katrina A. Armstrong is stepping down, returning to the university’s medical center. Claire Shipman, co-chair of the board of trustees, will serve as acting president while a replacement is found. Armstrong’s departure comes a week after the university agreed to negotiate with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funding, which was previously pulled over alleged inaction against antisemitic … Continue reading Columbia University’s interim president steps down