All articles tagged with #nation
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends appointee Cea Weaver amid backlash over old social media posts linking homeownership to white supremacy and calling for property seizure, emphasizing her tenant advocacy record despite criticism from officials and the public.
The FBI disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina planned by an 18-year-old who pledged loyalty to ISIS, arresting him before any harm was done, and uncovering detailed attack plans.
The Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, with a significant legal effort underway to release these files despite delays beyond the December 19 deadline, highlighting ongoing political and legal scrutiny.
California has delayed revoking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March after a lawsuit from immigrant groups, allowing more time to verify the eligibility of legally qualifying truckers amid federal pressure and concerns over safety and legality.
A Utah judge released a transcript and audio recording of a closed-door hearing in the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, emphasizing transparency and discussing restrictions on media coverage and defendant restraints to ensure a fair trial.
Homeland Security is investigating a large-scale fraud in Minneapolis related to the misappropriation of federal funds, including a significant scheme at the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, amid ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities and concerns over misuse of taxpayer money.
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript and audio recording from a closed-door hearing regarding the shackling of Tyler Robinson, charged with killing Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the judicial process.
Ella Cook, a 19-year-old Brown University sophomore, was mourned at her funeral in Birmingham, Alabama, after being killed in a shooting at Brown. The attack also claimed the life of another student and injured nine others, with the gunman later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. Cook was remembered for her intelligence, kindness, and Christian faith, and her death has sparked national reactions and mourning.
CBS pulled a critical 60 Minutes story on Trump's deportation policy just hours before airing, citing editorial concerns, amid internal disputes and political tensions involving CBS leadership and the Trump administration.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, involving a business jet that caught fire upon landing. The crash also resulted in the deaths of six others on board, and authorities are investigating the incident. Biffle, a celebrated NASCAR champion, was returning from a trip to Florida when the accident occurred.
The U.S. government admitted responsibility for the January midair collision near Washington, D.C., involving an airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter that resulted in 67 deaths, citing FAA and Army negligence, with ongoing investigations and lawsuits highlighting procedural failures and pilot oversight issues.
The U.S. federal government has sued the U.S. Virgin Islands, accusing them of violating Second Amendment rights through restrictive gun laws, including intrusive home searches and arbitrary permit denials, seeking to challenge these local regulations in court.
President Trump announced he will deliver a live prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night, focusing on his accomplishments and future plans as part of his efforts to highlight his record ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
A federal judge in Alexandria ordered prosecutors to produce materials from the investigation into James Comey, citing concerns that the Justice Department had prioritized indictment over investigation, and highlighting irregularities in the case process. The judge also granted Comey's defense access to seized evidence, emphasizing procedural fairness in the ongoing case.
Two young men in Detroit were charged with plotting a terror attack on LGBTQ+ bars, inspired by Islamic State extremism, after acquiring weapons and practicing at gun ranges; the FBI intervened after weeks of surveillance, seizing weapons and conducting searches.