The FBI served search warrants on Feb. 26 at Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home, and a third location near Miami, though officials declined to provide details about the investigation. Carvalho, a former Superintendent of the Year who was knighted by Spain in 2021 for expanding Spanish-language programs, has been praised for improving academic performance in both Los Angeles and Miami-Dade … Continue reading FBI searches LA school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed an order on Feb. 26 directing city police to protect peaceful protesters from federal ICE operations and banning ICE from city-owned property. The order instructs law enforcement to use de-escalation protocols, document ICE actions with body cameras, and intervene if federal agents use excessive force, including the possibility of detaining ICE agents who cross that line. This action comes amid … Continue reading Denver mayor orders protection of protesters, ban on ICE from city property

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Feb. 26 that the Pentagon will continue supporting Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, after the organization agreed to remove all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its programs. Scouting America signed a memorandum of understanding committing to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order barring DEI efforts in public and private organizations. Changes include … Continue reading Scouting America to end DEI efforts in deal with Pentagon

The U.S. military mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, using a laser meant for a “seemingly threatening” target. The incident prompted the FAA to temporarily close airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso, though commercial flights were not affected. This marked the second laser use in the area in two weeks, … Continue reading US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Animal activists in Kern County, California, rallied against a proposed law that would criminalize feeding wild or stray animals, including cats, raccoons, and foxes. The county board argued the ban would prevent the creation of feeding spots that could encourage pet abandonment, but activists countered that feeding is essential for animal welfare and for programs like TNR (trap-neuter-return) and rehoming. Speakers highlighted legal conflicts, noting … Continue reading Pet owners furious over California ban on feeding stray cats

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents were fired on Wednesday, sources told CBS News. The terminations followed reports that the FBI had subpoenaed phone records of former FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles from when they were private citizens. The FBI Agents Association condemned … Continue reading 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago documents case are fired, sources say

A 22-year-old Baltimore man, Maurquise Emillo James, has been charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 14 killing of 87-year-old philanthropist Robert Fuller Jr. at a Potomac nursing home where James worked. Fuller, a retired Navy Reserve officer, was found shot in the head, and police say James had access to the facility and allegedly used a disguise—including a mask and wig—during the attack. Investigators … Continue reading Maryland man donned disguise to kill millionaire philanthropist in nursing home, police say