The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, has been dismissed by the Trump administration. Fagan, who served as the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, has been relieved of her duties. In 2021, Fagan assumed the leadership of the Coast Guard, … Read more
A police chase in Branch County turned into an officer-involved shooting yesterday, according to several reports. Around 5 p.m., a 33-year-old male suspect from Camden reportedly refused to yield to a deputy’s signal, resulting in a pursuit, according to the Branch County Sheriff’s Office and WWMT. The chase began around Central Road and Ferguson Road … Read more
According to federal officials, three individuals from Texas have been convicted in connection with a COVID-19 fraud scheme. Following a four-day trial, three individuals have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The individuals are Olamide Olatayo Bello, aged 47, from McKinney; Olabode Thomas Ajibola, aged 54, … Read more
Prosecutors found the Colorado man guilty on multiple counts for striking three pedestrians in what they described as a domestic violence encounter. Jurors found Manuel Handboy guilty of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, attempted manslaughter, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and third-degree assault. After an eight-day trial, an Adams County jury returned their verdict. According … Read more
Wisconsin has joined forces with 22 other states to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order, which aims to terminate birthright citizenship. This long-standing immigration policy ensures that children become citizens regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The lawsuit claims that Trump’s executive order, which spans almost 700 words and was issued on … Read more
The man who was accused in connection to the death of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare in March 2024 has pleaded guilty to charges related to carjacking, kidnapping, and fatally shooting a stolen gun, as stated in federal court documents. According to court documents in New Mexico, Jaremy Alexander Smith from South Carolina … Read more
An Oklahoma man has received a life sentence for committing first-degree murder in Indian Country. This comes after a shooting incident at a local bar in 2020. Thomas Raymond Phillips III, a resident of Fort Towson, has been handed down a sentence by U.S. District Judge John F. Heil III. The 36-year-old has been sentenced … Read more
President Donald Trump granted pardons on Monday night to a substantial number of defendants involved in the events of January 6. This move effectively eliminates any form of accountability for those individuals who engaged in violent acts to obstruct the certification of the 2020 presidential election results on that particular day in 2021. In a … Read more
Southern California is bracing for a fierce return of fire risk, with the National Weather Service issuing its most severe warning for extreme weather. Destructive Santa Ana winds, with gusts of up to 100 mph expected, began Monday, raising concerns about widespread and uncontrollable wildfires, according to the FOX Forecast Center. On Monday afternoon, a … Read more
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are gearing up for the upcoming legislative session, where they will be examining a multitude of bills. Among these is a proposed measure that seeks to render driver’s licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states invalid in Oklahoma. This move aims to address the issue of undocumented immigrants having access to … Read more