Federal contract filing reveals 31 ICE vehicles operating in Twin Cities “lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” required by agency handbook and Minnesota law.
Louisiana indicts California doctor for mailing abortion pills in 2023, asks governor to approve extradition warrant despite California shield law protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution.
New Jersey Legislature passes three bills restricting local police cooperation with ICE, sends them to Murphy’s desk eight days before he leaves office.
FBI says none of six Border Patrol agents had body cameras recording when one shot two people in Portland, and investigators found no surveillance footage.
Secret Service found suspicious object near Palm Beach airport, rerouted Trump’s motorcade and parked Air Force One on opposite side of tarmac with lights off.
Justice Department threatens Fed Chair Powell with criminal charges over congressional testimony about building renovations; Powell calls it ‘pretext’ for resisting Trump on interest rates.
Pulte abandons 50-year mortgage idea after White House criticism; claims he’s also referred Republicans for mortgage fraud but won’t name any while publicly targeting Democrats.
After FBI revokes Minnesota’s access to ICE shooting evidence, state asks public to submit videos; prosecutor says officer “does not have complete immunity.”
ICE searched Washington driver’s license data at least nine times before traffic stops despite state law prohibiting sharing for civil immigration enforcement, researchers find.
Border Patrol agents shoot two people during traffic stop in Portland one day after ICE killing in Minneapolis, with DHS again claiming the driver “weaponized” their vehicle.
ICE agent shoots and kills Minneapolis woman during “largest DHS operation ever” as mayor calls federal self-defense claim “garbage” after viewing video.
Senate confirms former Fox News contributor Sara Carter as drug czar by 52-48 vote despite no government, public health, or law enforcement experience.
Former Arizona GOP lawmaker and Turning Point Action director sentenced for forging nominating signatures, including a dead woman’s, after campaigning against election fraud.
Florida detained 20,000 for immigration transfer in 2025, including over 7,000 with no prior arrests, as DeSantis announces third state detention facility.
Walz ends third-term bid as fraud investigations that have produced 78 indictments expand beyond $250 million child nutrition scandal to housing and autism services.
Maduro pleads not guilty in Manhattan federal court, declares “I am a prisoner of war” as attorney challenges legality of military abduction.
Ohio man with prior mental health treatment faces federal charges after breaking four windows at Vice President Vance’s Cincinnati home hours after family returned to Washington.
Milwaukee judge resigns after jury convicts her of felony obstruction for helping defendant evade ICE agents in her courtroom.
Kentucky woman faces capital fetal homicide charge after disclosing medication abortion to medical clinic, which then reported her to state police.
Ninth Circuit strikes down California’s ban on openly carrying firearms in counties with more than 200,000 residents, ruling state failed to prove law consistent with historical tradition of gun regulation.
FBI arrests 18-year-old who planned ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack on NC grocery store and restaurant after investigation that began when he was a minor in 2022.
Trump pulls National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland one week after Supreme Court rejected his request to maintain troop deployment in Illinois.
ICE says it won’t re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia while judge’s order stands, as unsealed documents show DOJ leadership called his prosecution a “top priority” after Supreme Court loss.
National Guard begins patrolling New Orleans Tuesday for New Year’s and Mardi Gras, second federal deployment alongside ongoing immigration crackdown despite double-digit crime drop.
U.S. military kills two in 30th strike on alleged drug boat since September, bringing total death toll to 107 as critics question legal authority.
Man accused of placing pipe bombs at DNC and RNC headquarters on eve of January 6 confessed and said someone needed to “speak up” for those who believed 2020 election was stolen.
Justice Department says it has “over a million more” Epstein documents to release weeks after deadline, hours after co-author of transparency law threatened contempt proceedings.
ICE agents shoot driver in Maryland claiming he tried to run them over, the same justification contradicted by video evidence in September’s fatal Chicago-area shooting.
New Jersey man files second lawsuit seeking NYPD records from Bloomberg-era Muslim surveillance program that infiltrated mosques and student groups but never generated a single terrorism lead.
Federally indicted Rep. McIver and two House colleagues visit Newark migrant jail after detainee death, find 950 held with sick inmates waiting weeks for care.
Justice Department’s Epstein file redactions can be defeated by copying and pasting text into new document, revealing details meant to be hidden from public.
Louisiana deploys 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans through February after Gov. Landry requested support Trump first floated in October over crime concerns.
Justice Department releases 30,000 more pages of Epstein files showing Trump took at least eight flights on Epstein’s jet between 1993 and 1996, four with Maxwell aboard.
Second trove of Epstein files briefly appears on DOJ website then vanishes without explanation, including references to memos on co-conspirators prosecutors considered charging.
Military kills one more person in 29th boat attack since September, releasing video of vessel engulfed in flames but no evidence target was drug trafficking.
Khanna and Massie threaten Attorney General Bondi with impeachment and inherent contempt after DOJ’s partial Epstein files release violates law they co-sponsored.
DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after bipartisan outcry, claiming it was removed “to protect victims” before admitting no victims were depicted.
Newly released Epstein files reveal 1996 FBI complaint accusing him of stealing child photos and threatening to burn down the victim’s house.
At least 15 Epstein files vanish from Justice Department website one day after release, including photo showing Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Antioch, California agrees to police reforms including independent review board after scandal that sent three officers to prison for excessive force and falsifying reports.
Justice Department misses legal deadline to release all Epstein files, drawing bipartisan criticism from Massie, Greene, Schiff, and Schumer for “moving the goalpost.”
EEOC chair asks white men to report workplace discrimination on social media, promising the agency will help them “recover money under federal civil rights laws.”
Texas Attorney General launches tip line encouraging public to report suspected bathroom bill violations, though photographing restrooms is illegal.
Federal appeals court allows National Guard to remain in D.C. while judges review legality of Trump’s crime emergency deployment.
House passes Greene bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors 216-211, but bill faces likely death in Senate.
Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE after agents drag woman through street, deploy chemical irritants and Taser while yelling “Who wants more?”
Jack Smith tells House Judiciary he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke law overturning 2020 election, but Jordan blocked public testimony.
FBI waited four days to announce arrest of former Louisiana police officer allegedly planning attack on ICE agents in New Orleans.
Kushner withdraws Trump hotel project from Serbia after cabinet minister indicted in connection with deal, ending two years of controversy over NATO-bombed site.
FBI arrests four accused of planning New Year’s Eve pipe bomb attacks at five Los Angeles locations, days after group allegedly tested explosives in Mojave Desert.
