Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary Amid Shutdown Talks
The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the ninth Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing outgoing…
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Chicago Police Arrest Venezuelan Immigrant in College Student’s Killing
Chicago police arrested Jose Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national living illegally in the U.S., in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman…
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Citing Diplomacy Denied by Tehran
President Donald Trump halted planned U.S. strikes on Iran just hours before a self-imposed deadline, announcing a five-day pause to allow for diplomatic talks…
Oregon Man Re-Arrested for Threatening to Kill Trump
An Oregon man was taken back into custody after sending death threats to his probation officer, including threats against former President Donald Trump. Diedrich…
Shanann Watts’ Family Faces Years of Online Hate After Murders
Shanann Watts’ family has endured nearly eight years of persistent online harassment following the 2018 murders of Shanann, her two daughters, and her unborn…
Venezuelan Migrant Charged in Loyola Student Murder Faces Delayed Court Hearing
Jose Medina, a Venezuelan national charged with the murder of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, had his court hearing postponed due to…
Commons Speaker Urges Extradition of Fraudster Fleeing to Tenerife
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has called for the extradition of Pamela Gwinnett, a convicted fraudster who fled to Tenerife after stealing nearly £300,000…
Air Canada Pilot Braked Hard Before Fatal LaGuardia Runway Crash
A passenger aboard the Air Canada Express flight that collided with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 described the…