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Indiana AG sues local sheriff over alleged refusal to cooperate with ICE
Indiana’s Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing a local sheriff and the St. Joseph County Police Department, accusing them of refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Rokita announced the lawsuit, alleging that St. Joseph County Sheriff William Redman and the local police department have failed to honor requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement… -
Trump to reinstate military members discharged over COVID vaccine mandate
Now in the second week of his presidency, Donald Trump is ready to fulfill a campaign promise to military veterans. The president is expected to sign an executive order on Monday, Jan. 27, that will reinstate service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. At Trump’s side, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will oversee the reinstatement… -
Trump sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifts Biden administration hold
President Donald Trump lifted a Biden administration hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Trump told reporters of his plans to do so on Saturday, Jan. 25. ‘They bought them’: Trump “We released them,” Trump said. “We’ve released them today, and they’ll have them, and they paid for them. You know, they’ve been… -
Another cargo ship cuts underwater cable in the Baltic Sea
A cargo ship, bearing a Maltese flag, is now anchored outside a port in Sweden. An investigation is underway after it was allegedly involved in a cable-cutting incident, in which a data cable that runs under the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Latvia was damaged. What has the investigation found? Prosecutors said the initial investigation… -
Pete Carroll joins Raiders as head coach, Jaguars hire Liam Coen
The NFL “Coaching Carousel” added two more names Friday, Jan. 24. The Las Vegas Raiders hired Super Bowl winner and future Hall of Famer Pete Carroll as its next head coach and The Jacksonville Jaguars came to an agreement with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Pete Carroll leaves Seattle for Las Vegas… -
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a ‘physical ordeal’: Director
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a “physical ordeal,” according to its director. In a leaked memo to the French culture minister, Director Laurence des Cars highlighted several issues, from leaks that threaten priceless artwork to inadequate catering. “Visitors have no space to take a break,” des Cars wrote. “The food options and restroom facilities are… -
Can pardoned Jan. 6 defendants face state charges? DA explores options
President Donald Trump granted clemency to more than 1,500 individuals charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot on his first day back in office. This action has sparked controversy, with some Democrats exploring whether state charges could be brought against those pardoned after federal charges were cleared. Debate over state prosecutions… -
Trump teases FEMA reform, wants states in control of disaster response
President Donald Trump is advocating for a major shift in the way the U.S. handles emergency responses, suggesting that states, rather than FEMA, should take the lead. In an interview with Fox News, Trump criticized FEMA’s handling of disasters under the Biden administration, claiming the agency has “not done its job” in recent years. “FEMA… -
Mexico preps tent cities for migrants ahead of Trump’s deportation promise
Mexico is preparing for President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations. Currently, giant tent shelters are being constructed in nine border towns, and repatriation centers are being set up across 11 locations in Mexico, according to officials. Mexico’s plan Mexican authorities said they are building the sprawling tents to house, feed and provide medical care for… -
Marco Rubio’s first trip as secretary of state to Panama: Reports
Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to make his first foreign trip to a region of debate in Latin America. Sources familiar with Rubio’s plans told Bloomberg News that the secretary of state will travel to Panama as soon as next week. The U.S. State Department has yet to confirm Rubio’s… -
Saudi crown prince plans $600 billion in US investment, trade over 4 years
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he plans to invest $600 billion in the United States. The commitment comes from President Donald Trump’s first call with a foreign leader in his second term. President Trump confirmed the news Thursday, Jan. 23, during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “I’ll… -
New Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County grows to around 3,400 acres
As firefighters continue to make progress against the Palisades and Eaton fires, another fire has erupted in Los Angeles County. Dubbed the Hughes Fire, it reportedly spread from 50 acres to more than 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours. Now, the fire is even bigger after it reportedly grew to around 3,400 acres in… -
New Jersey governor asks Trump to ‘reexamine’ congestion pricing
The fate of New York City’s highly debated congestion pricing could now be up to the Trump administration. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, D, is the latest politician to urge President Donald Trump to take another look at the toll plan. In a letter to Trump, Murphy said he is open to the concept of…