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Conspiracies fill social media as search continues for accused Maine shooter
A massive manhunt in Maine is still ongoing as of Friday, Oct. 27, as law enforcement searches for 40-year-old Robert Card. Card, an Army reservist, is accused of killing 18 people and wounding more than a dozen others in a mass shooting on Oct. 25 in Lewiston. Police say Card shot numerous victims inside a… -
Amid Pakistani expulsion threats, Afghan refugees return home
An ongoing crisis has been unfolding along the borders of Afghanistan for over 40 years — a region marked by conflict, instability and political shifts. It’s currently the world’s most extensive refugee crisis, with 8.2 million Afghans residing in neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, nearly 600,000 Afghans… -
Major manhunt in Maine to find gunman accused of killing 18 in mass shooting
A massive manhunt is underway in Maine after 18 people were killed and at least 13 others were injured in Lewiston on Wednesday night, Oct. 25 in a mass shooting. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are still searching for the suspect, 40-year-old Robert Card. Card is wanted for walking into Sparetime Recreation bowling… -
Meadows cooperates with feds in election interference case, Trump reacts
Former chief of staff to former President Donald Trump, Mark Meadows, struck a deal with special counsel Jack Smith in Trump’s 2020 federal election interference case. Meadows received immunity to testify before a grand jury, according to ABC News. Smith is building a case against Trump for allegedly trying to overturn and “spread lies” about… -
Louisiana GOP Rep. Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
With 220 votes, Rep. Mike Johnson, a lesser-known conservative Republican from Louisiana, has been elected as House speaker. This marks the fourth House Speaker vote since the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy over three weeks ago. On Tuesday night, Oct. 24, Johnson secured the GOP nomination. Rep. Tom Emmer from Minnesota withdrew his nomination shortly… -
Texas sues DHS for cutting razor wire barrier during ongoing border crisis
Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged in 2023, reaching 2.47 million encounters. The Biden administration is working to address the immigration crisis but faces additional pressure from Texas. The state has filed multiple lawsuits accusing the administration of obstructing its efforts to curb illegal immigration. In September, federal courts sided with Texas, allowing the… -
US says it will respond if US troops targeted in Israel-Hamas war
According to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the United States will be prepared to take action if Iranian proxies carry out any attacks against U.S. soldiers or personnel in the Israel-Hamas war. During a televised interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Aug. 22, Blinken said the Biden administration… -
Over two dozen migrant minors found working illegally in Ohio poultry plant
As U.S. meat processing plants face labor shortages, they rely on migrant workers to bridge production gaps. Some of these migrant workers, however, are actually minors who are working illegally. In October, federal agents discovered over two dozen minors, reportedly from Guatemala, working unlawfully at a Kidron, Ohio poultry plant. NBC News reported that these… -
Thousands of US troops prepare to deploy as Israel prepares Gaza invasion
As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, the Pentagon announced 2,000 U.S. soldiers have been put on “prepare-to-deploy” notice to provide support for Israel in a non-combat role. U.S. defense officials say the troops are already stationed in the Middle East and in Europe, and they will be tasked with missions like providing medical support and advising… -
Sinaloa cartel tells its fentanyl producers to stop making opioid or be killed: report
The Sinaloa cartel is ordering its members to stop fentanyl production and trafficking in response to increasing U.S. pressure. Non-compliance with this directive carries grave consequences, including abduction or death, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Led by El Chapo’s sons, the Sinaloa cartel issued this order to ease U.S. authorities’ ongoing scrutiny. They… -
Documents detail Remington deal to get rifle in ‘Call of Duty’ video game
A top U.S. gun-maker is targeted a younger generation of gun enthusiasts in a previously undisclosed deal to get one of its rifles in a popular video game. Newly released documents reveal the details of the deal between the popular first-person shooter game “Call of Duty” and Remington Arms to include one of its assault… -
Civilian crisis grows in Gaza, Israel as IDF ground invasion looms
United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres is warning that the Middle East is “on the verge of the abyss” as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Two million Palestinian Gazans — half of them children — are attempting to flee their war-torn neighborhoods but have nowhere to go. Leaders of Egypt and Jordan have said they will… -
Concerns escalate over terrorists seeking entry at US southern border
Suspected terrorists could potentially use the southern border to gain entry into the United States. This concern has escalated in recent days as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. During the week of Oct. 15, Fox News reported the apprehension of individuals described as “special interest aliens” from Iran and Lebanon as they tried to cross into…
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