Matthew Huttle, 42, who was recently pardoned for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Sunday by a Jasper County sheriff’s deputy. Authorities said Huttle resisted arrest and had a firearm on him, leading to an altercation where the deputy fired his weapon. The deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave, and the Indiana State … Continue reading Indiana man pardoned for Jan. 6 crimes is killed in traffic stop shooting by deputy

Two people were fatally shot at Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, around 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Police exchanged gunfire with the suspect outside the store, killing the individual. Two officers were injured but are in stable condition. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat, and the Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating. The victims, suspect, and officers’ identities are being withheld pending family notifications, … Continue reading 3 dead, 2 police officers injured in grocery store shooting in Indiana

Tribal nations across the U.S. are urging members to safeguard their IDs amid reports of Indigenous Americans being detained or questioned by ICE agents, despite holding valid tribal and state-issued IDs.  Navajo Nation officials reported at least 15 cases of such incidents in the southwest, prompting concerns over sovereignty and citizenship recognition. Tribes like the Ute and Paiute are offering legal support and advising members … Continue reading Native American tribes warn members about ICE confrontations

The Justice Department, under Acting Attorney General James McHenry, has fired over a dozen officials from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team, citing a lack of trust in their ability to support President Trump’s agenda. The move aligns with Trump’s promise to end “government weaponization.” Smith, appointed in 2022, had led investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged interference in the 2020 election. Both … Continue reading Justice Department fires more than a dozen key officials on former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team

A car struck and injured three pedestrians in a crowd leaving the Philadelphia Eagles playoff game on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Center City after the NFC Championship game, which the Eagles won 55-23. The driver is in custody, and the collision is not believed to be intentional. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the Associated Press has reported. The Eagles will … Continue reading 3 injured by car driven into a crowd in Philadelphia after Eagles playoff game

A shooting at a nightclub in Amarillo, Texas, early Sunday left one dead and eight injured. Police found nine gunshot victims, with one, 25-year-old John Love Louima, dying from his injuries. Six victims were hospitalized, and others arrived privately. Three suspects—Robert Kenney Knox, 23; Nahryah Hilesta Ines Hayes, 21; and another individual—were arrested after a civilian followed their fleeing car, leading police to their location. … Continue reading 1 dead, 8 injured after shooting at Amarillo, Texas nightclub

New York State Trooper Thomas Mascia faces charges of official misconduct, evidence tampering, and falsifying documents after claiming he was shot by an unknown gunman on Long Island in 2023. His parents, Dorothy and Thomas Mascia, are also charged with firearm possession. Mascia, suspended without pay since November, alleged he was shot by a driver in a black sedan, prompting a days-long manhunt. However, no … Continue reading New York state trooper surrenders to police and faces charges over account of being shot and wounded

Mysterious drone sightings have resurfaced in the Northeast after the FAA lifted temporary flight restrictions imposed late last year. Reports surged in states like New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with Enigma Labs documenting 650 sightings nationwide since November, including 14 after the ban ended. Videos show flashing red lights in clusters over neighborhoods. Despite increased sightings, the FAA and FBI have not identified any … Continue reading More mysterious drone sightings reported in the Northeast after FAA ban lifts

In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump’s administration conducted nationwide ICE raids, leading to 956 arrests on Sunday and over 1,300 by Thursday. The daily average of ICE arrests has risen from 310 in FY 2024 to 433. Notable arrests included members of the Tren de Aragua gang, sex offenders, and convicted murderers. Operations in Chicago and Austin targeted drug trafficking, resulting … Continue reading ICE arrests 956 Sunday as nationwide raids continue

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove visited Chicago on Sunday to observe the start of increased immigration enforcement promised by the Trump administration, though few details were provided. Bove watched as Homeland Security agents, along with FBI and ATF officers, conducted operations, but specific locations and arrests were not disclosed. The operation follows heightened concerns in immigrant communities, with rights groups preparing for potential arrests … Continue reading Acting deputy AG visits Chicago to ‘observe’ immigration enforcement crackdown

The U.S. Army has alerted units to prepare for potential deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border, anticipating a decision to increase military presence within 24-48 hours. While no official orders have been issued, options under review include deploying Stryker armored vehicles. Under the Trump administration, border security has been a priority, with a national emergency declared early in Trump’s presidency. Plans include deploying up to 10,000 … Continue reading Army tells units to prepare for deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border

The U.S. Coast Guard is working to free the motor vessel Manitoulin, stuck in ice on Lake Erie since Wednesday. Icebreaking efforts involve multiple ships, including the U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Bristol Bay and Neah Bay, along with the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley. A helicopter from Air Station Detroit is monitoring the situation, and the heavy icebreaker Cutter Mackinaw is expected to arrive … Continue reading U.S. Coast Guard works to free ship trapped in Lake Erie ice

A Florida man, Shannon Depararro Atkins, 46, was arrested near his West Palm Beach home for allegedly making online threats against President Donald Trump. Police said Atkins posted violent rhetoric, including a meme referencing a 2024 assassination attempt, on Facebook. He claimed the posts were jokes, but authorities emphasized the seriousness of such threats, ABC News has reported. The arrest followed an FBI tip, and … Continue reading Man arrested for online threats to Trump

Los Angeles officials warn of potential mudslides in fire-affected areas like Altadena and Malibu as heavy rain is expected through Monday. Burn scars from the Eaton and Palisades fires increase the risk, with crews taking preemptive measures, including clearing storm drains and placing sandbags. Residents, such as Pacific Palisades homeowner Joan Herman, fear slides could now threaten their homes, KTLA has reported. A flood watch … Continue reading Los Angeles fire zones are now facing mudslide threats

Police in Hartford, Connecticut, are investigating a shooting that injured a 12-year-old boy after he threw a snowball at a passing car. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday when the victim, playing with an 11-year-old friend, was shot multiple times after the car circled back. The boy, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The Hartford Police Major Crimes … Continue reading 12-year-old playing with friend shot after throwing snowball at car in Connecticut

Seven police officers were injured in a San Antonio standoff after responding to a “suicide in progress” call at an apartment complex. The suspect, 46-year-old Brandon Scott Poulos, exited the apartment and shot one officer, then barricaded himself inside, wounding six more during the hourslong standoff. Residents were evacuated as police and SWAT negotiated with the suspect. Poulos was later found dead, though it’s unclear … Continue reading 7 San Antonio police officers were shot while responding to a call, police say

After over two years, two Mississippi Capitol Police officers, Michael Rhinewalt and former officer Jeffery Walker, were indicted for aggravated assault in the shooting of Sherita Harris, which left her with severe injuries, including partial facial paralysis and memory loss. The officers claimed they opened fire after Harris’ friend, Sinatra Jordan, shot at them during a chase, a claim Jordan denies. No gun was found … Continue reading Mississippi officers accused of shooting a mother in the head during a car chase

The Trump administration launched a mass deportation operation, arresting 538 individuals, including 373 with criminal records and 165 with immigration violations, according to the White House. High-profile arrests included members of the Tren de Aragua gang and individuals convicted of sex crimes against minors. Additionally, 1,041 people were deported, with several flights to Guatemala carrying hundreds of individuals via military aircraft. President Trump emphasized prioritizing … Continue reading Hundreds of “illegal immigrant criminals” arrested, hundreds more flown out of U.S. by military, White House says

A 21-year-old Washington state resident, Teresa Youngblut, was arrested for the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, 44, during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, near the Canadian border. The incident occurred Monday during an immigration inspection of Youngblut’s car, which involved German national Felix Baukholt, a passenger with an expired U.S. visa. Maland and Baukholt were killed, and … Continue reading Woman arrested in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent in Vermont

A rare snowstorm swept the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, leaving at least 10 dead and breaking snowfall records across the region. Texas experienced its first-ever blizzard warning, and cities like Pensacola, Florida, and New Orleans saw historic snowfall totals of 8.9 and 8 inches, respectively. Freezing temperatures continue to grip the South, with over 11 million people under cold weather alerts and record … Continue reading At least 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across the South

The Defense Department announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, alongside helicopters and intelligence analysts, to enforce President Trump’s immigration orders. This follows executive actions declaring a border emergency and calling for increased barriers and deportations. The Pentagon will also assist in deportation flights and building border infrastructure, Axios has reported. Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are considering legal action … Continue reading Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border

A 16-year-old girl, Josselin Escalante, was fatally shot by a 17-year-old student, Solomon Henderson, who then took his own life at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. A third student sustained a minor arm injury and was treated and released. The shooting, which occurred in the school cafeteria following an argument, is under investigation. It marks the first US school shooting of the year, the … Continue reading Girl fatally shot by student in Tennessee high school cafeteria

A fast-moving wildfire near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, forced around 31,000 people to evacuate on Wednesday, with another 23,000 under evacuation warnings. The Hughes Fire, fueled by dry and windy conditions, grew to over 9,400 acres within hours, according to officials. Firefighters have made progress using aerial retardant drops, though containment remains elusive. Interstate 5 reopened after partial closures, but nearby off-ramps remain … Continue reading Thousands ordered to flee their homes after new blaze ignites in Los Angeles County

The U.S. Justice Department, under Donald Trump, has directed federal prosecutors to target state and local officials in sanctuary jurisdictions resisting mass deportation efforts. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered investigations and potential charges for “harboring” undocumented immigrants or withholding immigration information. The department formed a working group to challenge local laws obstructing Trump’s immigration agenda, aligning with his pledge to conduct the largest … Continue reading DoJ says it will prosecute officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown

Francisco San Martin, an actor best known for his role as Dario Hernandez on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 39. He was found in his Los Angeles home, and the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner listed his cause of death as a “ligature hanging.” Further details were not provided. San Martin had a notable career in … Continue reading Francisco San Martin, ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor, dies at 39