Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told troops at Quantico that the military’s mission is solely to prepare for and win wars, rejecting “woke” diversity programs and relaxed standards. He urged those opposed to his message to resign and announced 10 directives restoring pre-2015 combat standards, enforcing strict grooming rules, mandating gender-neutral fitness tests, and returning basic training to harsher, more disciplined practices. Hegseth criticized DEI … Continue reading Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies, restore warrior ethos

A mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, left three dead and five injured after suspect Nigel Edge, 40, allegedly opened fire from a boat at the American Fish Company waterfront bar. Police said the attack was “highly premeditated,” with Edge targeting the location before fleeing, and later being apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Oak Island. Edge, who identifies as a combat veteran claiming … Continue reading Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’

An Arizona jury found Cleophus Cooksey Jr. guilty of eight 2017 murders, making him one of the state’s most prolific serial killers, with the sentencing phase for potential death penalty expected to continue until December. Over three weeks in late 2017, Cooksey killed nine people in scattered locations throughout Phoenix, using theft, revenge, and other personal motives, though one suspected victim was not charged. He … Continue reading One of Arizona’s most prolific serial killers found guilty of murdering 8 people

The FBI clarified that 274 plainclothes agents were at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, sent in after the violence began to assist overwhelmed police with crowd control. Director Kash Patel criticized former FBI Director Christopher Wray for not disclosing the presence of agents during multiple congressional testimonies. President Trump claimed the agents acted improperly and demanded transparency about their identities and … Continue reading FBI’s Patel clarifies role of hundreds of agents on Jan 6, says Wray lied to Congress

Des Moines School District Superintendent Ian Roberts was placed on administrative leave after federal immigration agents detained him for being in the U.S. illegally and subject to a 2024 removal order. Roberts fled briefly into a wooded area before being apprehended, and the district is now being managed by the associate superintendent. School officials said background checks during his 2023 hiring and licensing did not … Continue reading Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said he has not been contacted by federal authorities in the investigation into former FBI Director James Comey. McCabe expressed surprise, noting his account of events before the 2016 election is cited in Comey’s indictment. Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstructing a congressional proceeding related to testimony about a leak to The Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading McCabe says he hasn’t been contacted by FBI in Comey probe

A stowaway was found dead Sunday in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight arriving in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Europe. Maintenance crews discovered the individual around 9 a.m., and police confirmed the person had died on scene. American Airlines and Charlotte Airport said they are cooperating with the investigation and expressed condolences. Aviation experts note that stowing away in a plane’s wheelwell is … Continue reading Stowaway found dead inside landing gear of an American Airlines flight

President Trump has directed 200 Oregon National Guard troops to be deployed to Portland for 60 days to protect federal personnel and property, including ICE facilities. The deployment, confirmed by the Pentagon, is intended to deter “rampant lawlessness” and enable federal law enforcement to carry out their duties safely. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield criticized the move, saying local officials can manage public safety without … Continue reading 200 Oregon National Guard troops called up after Trump Portland announcement