Facing budget cuts, the Metropolitan Police plans to close half of its 37 front desks, leaving only 19 open. This breaks a pledge for 24/7 counters in each London borough. While the Met claims the majority of crime reports are made via other methods, the move reduces access...
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired from her position as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan. In a note to colleagues, she condemned the firing as an abuse of power and warned against succumbing to fear. Comey, a veteran prosecutor who worked on high-profile cases...
A Maryland man, Seth Jason, was arrested in Washington D.C. for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family. Jason, a former Voice of America employee and reserve police officer, faces four federal charges including interstate communication with threats and influencing a federal official by threat. The threats,...
The Trump administration plans to reopen Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary, a move met with fierce opposition. Two officials toured the former prison, sparking criticism from Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, who called it a costly distraction. The plan faces significant hurdles, including congressional approval and the need to...
California State University Channel Islands professor John Caravello was arrested and charged with assaulting a federal officer during a large immigration raid at a cannabis farm. The raid, resulting in the death of a farmworker, led to hundreds of arrests, including protesters and farm workers. Caravello, an immigrant...
The Trump administration ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ youth specialized service, which allowed under-25 callers to speak with LGBTQ-trained counselors. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) cited a shift to serving all callers, not just siloed groups. This decision, despite nearly 1.5...
Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker T.J. Watt has signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The deal includes $108 million in fully guaranteed money, surpassing Myles Garrett's previous record. Watt, a three-time sack leader, avoided a potential holdout, ensuring he remains with...
North Carolina's State Board of Elections launched the Registration Repair Project to update voter registration records. Many voters lack driver's license/DMV ID numbers or social security numbers in the database, hindering verification. The project aims to collect this missing information to ensure accurate voter identification. Those without...
Attorney General Pam Bondi toured the former Alcatraz prison, exploring its potential reopening as a facility for violent prisoners and illegal immigrants. The visit follows President Trump's suggestion to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz. Bondi's tour comes amidst ongoing questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, a controversy she...
Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, a 38-year-old Iranian father, was arrested by ICE agents outside his child's Oregon preschool on July 15th. ICE claims he overstayed his visa and resisted arrest. Khanbabazadeh's lawyer says he's married to a US citizen, employed, and had applied for a green card. The arrest, reportedly...
