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Iowa AG investigating sheriff for rejecting immigration detainer orders
A sheriff’s department in northeastern Iowa is under investigation by the state attorney general for publicly opposing certain aspects of immigration enforcement. Gov. Kim Reynolds filed a complaint against the agency, citing Iowa state law. Winneshiek County sheriff rejects ICE detainers The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office sparked the investigation after Sheriff Dan Marx posted a… -
Trump administration reopens hundreds of millions of acres for oil drilling
The Trump administration has announced reopening oil and gas leasing across hundreds of millions of acres of federal lands and waters. This week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a series of orders which revoke Biden-era policies that had limited drilling in Alaska and across 625 million acres of federal waters, equivalent in size to a… -
Trump signs executive order to combat ‘anti-Christian bias’
Full Story President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Thursday, Feb. 6, that will create a task force aimed at “[eradicating] anti-Christian bias.” Newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi will head the task force. According to the executive order, the task force will identify what the president describes as unlawful “anti-Christian” policies, practices or… -
NFL Honors: League’s most prestigious individual awards for 2024
Full Story The NFL wrapped up the 2024 season in red carpet style Thursday night, Feb. 6, by handing out its biggest individual awards. The NFL Honors awards show at the historic Saenger Theater in New Orleans recognized close to 20 of the top performers this past season. The NFL’s Most Valuable Player is Buffalo… -
Catholic clergy cite confession rules to oppose Washington abuse reporting bill
Full Story A bill in Washington state may create a conflict between state law and centuries-old religious law. Lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require members of the clergy to report child abuse or neglect. However, the bill extends to information that someone may divulge during confession. In recent years, states have expanded policies… -
Colombian president wants cocaine legalized, says ‘no worse than whiskey’
Full Story Colombian President Gustavo Petro took a bold stance on global drug policy Thursday, Feb. 6, calling out countries that ban cocaine while allowing alcohol. Petro explained the ban only stems from Colombia’s position as the largest producer and exporter of the drug, not its danger. Petro’s stance on cocaine legalization During a ministerial… -
DOJ accuses FBI of ‘insubordination’ for not submitting Jan. 6 agents’ info: Report
Full Story The Justice Department is accusing FBI leadership of “insubordination” after acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll failed to release information about the agents involved in Jan. 6 investigations. On President Donald Trump’s first day back in the White House, he signed an executive order granting the Justice Department authority to review Jan. 6 prosecutions… -
Super Bowl preparations begin: Chiefs, Eagles hold first full practice
Full Story The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs held their first full Super Bowl practices Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the New Orleans area. The Chiefs spent 90 minutes working out at Tulane University. The Eagles were 20 minutes away at the Saints practice facility in Metairie, Louisiana. Job number one for the Chiefs’ defense… -
Attorney General Bondi orders pause in federal funding for sanctuary cities
Full Story On her first day in office, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered a pause in federal funding from the Justice Department for sanctuary cities, pending a review of any agreements that may violate the law. Sanctuary laws limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They essentially prevent agencies from using local resources to detain… -
TikTok may let app go dark instead of selling to an American buyer: Report
Full Story TikTok is legal in the U.S. under a reprieve from President Donald Trump. However, in order to keep the app operational under U.S. law, the U.S. would need to facilitate a deal where TikTok sells its U.S. operations to an American buyer. Now, a new Washington Post report finds that China may be… -
Fake ICE agents arrested in several states amid deportation push
Full Story As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its deportation efforts, multiple individuals have been arrested for impersonating ICE agents. Authorities have identified fake agents in at least three states. ICE has ramped up its enforcement operations. They arrested hundreds of people daily under the mass deportation order issued by the Trump administration.… -
Alabama man files $20 million federal lawsuit against city, officer, and deputy
Full Story An Alabama man has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $20 million in damages against a city, a police officer and a sheriff’s deputy. The lawsuit claims that Micah Washington was unlawfully detained, shocked with a taser multiple times, and subjected to excessive force during a routine traffic stop on Dec. 2, 2023. In… -
Traffic jams: Return to office, online deliveries push cities to the brink
Full Story As CEOs push employees to return to the office, the combination of more workers on the road and the continued surge in online shopping deliveries is clogging U.S. roadways. Global data shows traffic is increasing, and infrastructure is struggling to keep up. As of 2024, some U.S. cities are now ranked among the…