U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned under pressure from the Trump administration after refusing to pursue criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump officials pushed for charges despite a lack of evidence, citing James's involvement in a civil fraud case against Trump. Siebert's resignation leaves the Eastern...
Following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a House resolution honoring him was met with opposition from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 57 other Democrats. Ocasio-Cortez criticized Kirk's views on the Civil Rights Act, his comments regarding Paul Pelosi's attacker, and his statements about Jewish influence. ...
Microsoft has announced a second round of Xbox price increases in the US this year, effective October 3rd. The Xbox Series S (512GB and 1TB), Xbox Series X Digital, and Xbox Series X (including a special edition) will see price hikes ranging from $20 to $70. Microsoft cites...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a passport policy requiring male or female sex designations based on birth certificates, rejecting gender identity markers. A lower court blocked the policy, which the administration argues is necessary to maintain accurate official documents. The plaintiffs contend the...
President Trump called for the removal of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who is investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud. Trump claims James is "guilty of something" but offers no evidence. The investigation, spanning months, has yielded no charges. This move raises concerns...
Protests erupted in Chicago against increased immigration enforcement by federal agents. Federal officers used tear gas on demonstrators blocking an ICE facility in Broadview, resulting in injuries and at least three arrests. The Department of Homeland Security blamed protesters for the violence, while protesters and local officials condemned...
The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to halt a lower court's ruling that blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 300,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. A California judge deemed the administration's decision unlawful. While the Supreme Court previously allowed a temporary end to the program,...
Nicholas Roske, a California man, pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in June 2022. Federal prosecutors revealed Roske aimed to kill three justices to alter the constitutional order, citing his extensive premeditation and online research. Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year-to-life sentence, characterizing his...
Over 400 individuals have been arrested in a Chicago-area immigration enforcement operation, dubbed "Midway Blitz," launched by ICE on September 8th. Acting ICE head Marcos Charles confirmed the figure, stating the operation, similar to those in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., continues with no end date. Arrests include...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 300,000 Venezuelan migrants. A federal judge in San Francisco found the administration's actions unlawful, a decision upheld by a federal appeals court. The administration...
