California’s state Senate passed Senate Bill 747, the “No Kings Act,” on Tuesday, creating a first-of-its-kind pathway for residents to sue federal agents for civil rights violations in state court. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, would allow Californians to seek damages for excessive force, false arrest, and other constitutional violations, addressing gaps in federal accountability under laws like the Federal Tort Claims Act. … Continue reading California Senate Approves Bill Making It Easier to Sue ICE Agents

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was attacked during a town hall Tuesday night when a man sprayed her with a liquid from a syringe before being tackled by security. Omar, who had recently criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was unharmed and continued her event, emphasizing resilience in the face of threats. Her office confirmed the assailant is in custody and praised Omar for not letting … Continue reading Ilhan Omar rushed by man on stage and sprayed with liquid at town hall event

A NASA WB-57 research jet made a gear-up landing at Houston’s Ellington Airport Tuesday after a mechanical failure prevented its landing gear from deploying. Footage showed the 60-year-old high-altitude aircraft skidding along the runway, sparks and flames trailing as its belly scraped the tarmac. Emergency crews helped the two pilots exit safely, and NASA confirmed all crew members are unharmed. The WB-57, capable of flying … Continue reading NASA jet erupts in flames as it skids down runway at Houston airport

A 34-year-old Arizona man with a prior human smuggling conviction, Patrick Gary Schlegel, was shot and wounded by a Border Patrol agent Tuesday after allegedly firing at agents during a foot chase near the U.S.-Mexico border. The incident followed a traffic stop linked to an “active alien smuggling matter,” after Schlegel fled from a vehicle he had been driving. Officials said he also fired at … Continue reading Man shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona

North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea and Japan, amid rising tensions with Seoul. The launch followed North Korean threats over alleged South Korean surveillance drone flights, which Seoul has denied. Analysts say the accusations and weapons tests are likely aimed at stoking anti–South Korea sentiment ahead of an upcoming Workers’ Party congress. In recent months, North … Continue reading North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say

A Florida man, Kewarren Lee Anderson, was sentenced to four years in prison after robbing a Taco Bell by jumping through the drive-thru window shirtless and threatening workers and customers with a large rock. The 40-year-old, who was homeless at the time, was quickly captured by an Ocala Police K-9 hiding behind a dumpster. Bodycam footage showed him panicking and surrendering to the dog. Anderson … Continue reading Florida man who robbed Taco Bell with ‘large rock’ sentenced to 4 years

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is set to leave Minneapolis and return to California’s El Centro sector, sources say, following backlash over his handling of the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Bovino, who suggested without evidence that Pretti intended to “massacre” federal agents, faced criticism after witnesses and video contradicted his claims. He gained notoriety for aggressive immigration enforcement in cities like Los … Continue reading Commander Gregory Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis

A Manhattan federal jury will hear opening statements in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander, accused of sexually abusing dozens of women over 12 years. Prosecutors allege the siblings lured women to luxury destinations with flights, hotels, and entertainment before assaulting them, sometimes using drugs. The brothers, who worked in high-end real estate and private security, have pleaded not guilty, … Continue reading Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents

A sexual abuse case against Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner), previously dismissed, has been revived following a new California law extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims. The case, filed in 2021 by former assistant Ashley Walters over alleged incidents from 2010–2011, was reinstated Monday by L.A. Superior Court Judge Steve Cochran under Assembly Bill 250. Walters’ attorney praised the decision, saying it allows … Continue reading Marilyn Manson Rape Case Revived By New Law