Hegseth traveled with White House border czar Tom Homan to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, to meet with troops securing the southern border. He received briefings from U.S. Northern Command and NORAD on homeland defense and border security. Hegseth pledged “100 percent operational control of the border” and said all necessary Defense Department assets were available for expulsion and detention. Since beginning his second … Continue reading Defense Secretary Vows to Use Thousands of Active-Duty Troops to Secure Border

A Florida woman was arrested for throwing a banana at a 7-Eleven clerk during an argument. Caltaeviya Turner, 22, got into a verbal altercation with the employee, leading to insults being exchanged. Turner became angry, grabbed a banana from the counter, and threw it at the worker’s face. The banana struck the clerk’s cheek, leaving a minor abrasion, but was not seized as evidence. Turner … Continue reading Stripper busted for attacking 7-Eleven clerk with banana

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter. The annual tradition at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania dates back over a century, rooted in European folklore. Historically, Phil has been accurate only 30% of the time. While his prediction signals a longer winter, meteorologists suggest spring may already be emerging in the South, WSBT has reported. AccuWeather will release its … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow strikes again, six more weeks of winter is predicted

A parent tackled an 83-year-old gunman who opened fire during a band competition at a Houston-area high school, with several others helping to disarm and detain him. The shooter wounded a percussion consultant before being subdued by a group of parents, including military veterans and a police sergeant known as the Pearland Band Dads. They restrained him until law enforcement arrived, CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Gunman opens fire at high school band competition in Texas, is tackled by parent and others

FBI employees were ordered to complete a questionnaire on their involvement in Jan. 6 investigations, raising concerns about potential firings. The order follows Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s demand for a list of all employees who worked on Jan. 6 and Hamas-related cases. Bove has already fired senior FBI officials and Justice Department prosecutors involved in cases against Trump. Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll … Continue reading FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 probes by Monday

A Mexico-bound air ambulance crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, killing all six onboard and one person on the ground. Three people remain in critical condition, with 22 injured and 11 homes heavily damaged. The Learjet 55 plummeted from 1,500 feet in a “high-impact crash,” according to the NTSB, which is investigating. The victims included a young girl who had completed treatment at … Continue reading Mayor says 5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition

Preliminary data from the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., shows conflicting altitude readings between the American Airlines jet and the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft. The jet’s flight recorder indicated 325 feet, while control tower data placed the helicopter at 200 feet, leaving a 100-foot discrepancy. Investigators are analyzing the helicopter’s waterlogged black box and refining … Continue reading Preliminary DC plane crash flight data shows conflicting altitude readings: investigators

Six people were arrested in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve. The explosion killed three women, a man, and a 3-year-old boy, injuring about 20 others. Police confiscated 500 pounds of unused fireworks from the scene. The suspects face charges of reckless endangering, child welfare violations, and fireworks offenses. Investigators are looking into the source of the … Continue reading Honolulu police have arrested 6 people in connection with deadly New Year’s fireworks blast

Richard Cruz, captain of an unauthorized tour boat that capsized in the Hudson River in 2022, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to boating misconduct and neglect. Cruz admitted to overloading his boat, Stimulus Money, and lacking the necessary Coast Guard credentials.  The capsizing killed a 48-year-old woman and a 7-year-old child. Cruz was also ordered to pay $50,000 for the victims’ … Continue reading Tour boat captain gets prison after boat capsizes off NYC, killing woman and child

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new allegations in an expanded indictment, which accuses him of dangling a victim over an apartment balcony and coercing two women into commercial sex acts. The indictment adds two more victims to the charges of transportation for prostitution, while expanding on the timeline and methods of his alleged crimes, which date back to 2004. The new filing also includes additional charges … Continue reading Prosecutors add 2 more alleged victims to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal indictment

American and Canadian fighter jets were deployed this week to monitor Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic, though the planes remained in international airspace and were not deemed a threat. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) sent out eight military aircraft, including Canadian CF-18s, U.S. F-35s, and refueling planes, along with an E-3 AWAC to track the activity. The Arctic has become an increasingly … Continue reading Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic

The black boxes from the plane and helicopter that collided above Washington DC have been recovered as investigations continue into the cause of the crash, which likely killed all 67 people on board. One air traffic controller was managing both aircraft at the time, raising concerns about staffing shortages at the highly controlled Reagan Washington National Airport. While this staffing setup didn’t breach guidelines, it … Continue reading DC plane crash black boxes found as staff shortage claims examined

President Donald Trump announced plans to prepare Guantanamo Bay to house 30,000 “criminal illegal aliens,” instructing the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to expand the facility. The detainees, posing a threat to U.S. security, would be sent to Guantanamo to prevent their return. Trump emphasized the move would help combat migrant crime. Cuban President Diaz-Canel criticized the decision as “brutality.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi … Continue reading Trump moves to prepare Guantanamo Bay for 30,000 ‘criminal illegal aliens’

Senior Justice Department officials under President Trump have discussed with federal prosecutors in Manhattan the possibility of dropping the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Adams, indicted in September on charges including bribery and fraud, has pleaded not guilty, claiming political prosecution. Recently, he has cultivated a relationship with Trump, who has suggested he may issue a pardon. Despite discussions between the Justice … Continue reading DOJ Mulls Dropping Case Against NYC Eric Adams

Florida police arrested ex-con Oquavious Chandler, 29, for allegedly throwing a bologna sandwich at his roommate during an argument over a PlayStation 5. Though the victim was uninjured, Chandler’s prior battery convictions—two involving video games—led to the charge being upgraded to a felony. Previously, he served a year in prison for choking his sister over a gaming dispute, the Smoking Gun has reported. Now facing … Continue reading Ex-con arrested for bologna sandwich battery, cops say

USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong was escorted from her office after refusing to comply with her firing by the Trump administration. Fong, a 22-year veteran, argued the termination violated federal law. The White House defended the firings of 17 inspectors general, calling them necessary to replace “rogue, partisan bureaucrats.” Fong’s office has investigated food safety, animal welfare, and Elon Musk’s Neuralink, Reuters has reported. Critics, … Continue reading USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after firing

A Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided mid-air near Reagan National Airport, killing at least 19 people. The crash, which occurred around 9 p.m. Wednesday, sent both aircraft into the frigid Potomac River, where divers are searching for the remaining 60 passengers, four crew members, and three soldiers. No survivors have been found. The American Airlines plane split in half and … Continue reading American Airlines jet carrying 60 collides with military chopper over DC

A tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City area has grown, with 67 active cases reported, mostly in Wyandotte County. The outbreak, which began a year ago, has killed two people in 2024. Health officials have also identified 79 inactive cases. Kansas described it as the largest U.S. outbreak since the 1950s, but the CDC disputed this, citing past outbreaks with higher case numbers. Though the … Continue reading Tuberculosis outbreak that has killed 2 in Kansas continues to grow

ICE conducted an early morning raid in the Bronx as part of the Trump administration’s intensified deportation efforts. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was present when officers arrested at least one undocumented person wanted for serious crimes. NYPD officers assisted as part of a federal task force. The operation sparked fear among immigrants, with advocates condemning it as a publicity stunt, NBC News has reported. … Continue reading Immigration raids surprise New York City residents

The U.S. military has approved ICE’s request to use Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, as a detention site for unauthorized migrants with criminal records. ICE, not military personnel, will oversee operations. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s expanded military role in immigration enforcement, including border deployments and military-led deportations. Denver is a key target for upcoming ICE arrests, following large-scale operations in … Continue reading Military allows ICE to detain migrants inside base in Denver area

An Air Force pilot ejected safely before an F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Tuesday. The pilot was hospitalized in stable condition, and the cause is under investigation. A video of the jet spinning before exploding circulated online and was confirmed authentic. Base commander Col. Paul Townsend assured a thorough investigation. The $100 million F-35 jets are replacing aging Air … Continue reading F-35 fighter jet crashes at Alaska Air Force base after pilot ejects

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling retired Gen. Mark Milley’s personal security detail and security clearance, citing actions that allegedly undermined the chain of command during Trump’s first term. The Pentagon is also removing Milley’s portraits, effectively erasing his presence from its halls. A review board will assess whether to strip Milley of a retirement star. Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs … Continue reading Pentagon pulling Gen. Milley’s security detail and clearance ‘immediately,’ may face demotion in retirement

U.S. Border Patrol agents near Fronton, Texas, exchanged gunfire with suspected drug cartel gunmen from Mexico. The incident, which occurred near Fronton Island in the Rio Grande, resulted in no injuries. The island is a disputed territory between Texas and Mexico. The suspected cartel gunfire has escalated in recent years, particularly under President Trump’s administration. The gunmen reportedly fired while illegal immigrants were being smuggled … Continue reading US Border Patrol Agents Exchange Gunfire With Mexico Drug Cartel

California lawmakers introduced a bill on Monday that would hold oil and gas companies liable for damages from climate change-related disasters, such as wildfires and storms. The bill claims the oil industry misled the public about the risks of fossil fuels, which have worsened these disasters. It would allow victims and insurance companies to sue the oil industry to recover costs, and support the Fair … Continue reading California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages