A proposed Trump administration rule would allow handguns to be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first time in nearly a century, reversing a 1927 law that restricted shipping concealable firearms. The Department of Justice argues the old ban is unconstitutional and that Americans should be able to mail firearms for lawful purposes like recreation and self-defense. United States Postal Service has proposed new regulations with safety … Continue reading USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

A federal judge in North Carolina agreed to potentially cancel former FBI Director James Comey’s upcoming court appearance after he requested it be waived with support from the government. Comey had already made an initial appearance in Virginia and argued that federal rules allow only one such hearing, with the judge allowing cancellation if he formally submits a waiver. He faces charges related to a social media post showing seashells … Continue reading Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case

Multiple tornadoes struck central and western Mississippi on Wednesday, damaging about 400 homes and injuring at least 17 people, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Authorities confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down, with the worst damage reported in Lamar and Lincoln counties, where hundreds of homes were affected. Emergency officials warned residents to avoid impacted areas as cleanup and damage assessments began, and no deaths … Continue reading Tornadoes tear through Mississippi, damaging 400 homes and injuring multiple people

A Minnesota man, Anthony James Kazmierczak, pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar after spraying vinegar at her during a January town hall event. He was quickly tackled before reaching her and Omar was not physically harmed. Kazmierczak had originally pleaded not guilty but changed his plea and now faces a potential prison sentence, likely between four and 14 months. He has been in … Continue reading Minneapolis man pleads guilty to syringe attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar

Ron DeSantis said the state may soon close “Alligator Alcatraz,” a controversial immigration detention center built in the Everglades as part of federal deportation efforts. He described the facility as temporary and a “bridge” while federal authorities expand capacity, though he did not give a specific closure date. The center, which processed thousands of undocumented migrants, has faced criticism over high costs, environmental concerns, and alleged mistreatment of … Continue reading DeSantis acknowledges Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may wind down operations

The FBI executed a court-authorized search at the Portsmouth office of Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, saying it was conducting an ongoing investigation but not disclosing details or targets. Federal agents confirmed the search but said there is no threat to public safety, while local police reported they were not previously aware of the operation. Lucas, the state Senate president pro tem, suggested the … Continue reading FBI raids office of Dem state lawmaker in Virginia

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government can retain 2020 election ballots and related materials seized by the FBI from a Fulton County, Georgia, warehouse. The case stemmed from a January raid linked to an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 2020 presidential election, which Fulton County officials argued was unlawful and unconstitutional. Donald Trump and allies had previously made unproven claims of widespread … Continue reading Justice department can keep 2020 ballots FBI seized from Fulton county, judge rules

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos responded to criticism from FBI Director Kash Patel over the handling of the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona. Patel accused local authorities of initially limiting FBI involvement and suggested early delays hindered the search, while also describing federal efforts to recover key digital evidence like doorbell camera footage. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said … Continue reading Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Says He’s ‘Committed’ to Investigation After Criticism from FBI Director

A federal judge has unsealed a document described as an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, marking its first public release. The note, reportedly found by Epstein’s cellmate in 2019 after an earlier suicide attempt, contains statements denying wrongdoing and expressing frustration but is unsigned and has not been authenticated. Jeffrey Epstein was later found dead in his jail cell in 2019, with the … Continue reading Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge