Arrests Made in Four-Day Operation in DC Area Targeting Suspected Kidnapper and Sex Offender Armed with a Machete
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), along with various law enforcement bodies, detained 189 undocumented immigrants with criminal records in the Washington, D.C. area from May 6 to May 9. During this operation, ICE also sent compliance notices to 187 local businesses to make sure they were following federal regulations. A statement from […]
Staff member targeted in armed carjacking in well-known Washington area
Senior staff members from California Rep. Sarah Jacobs’ office experienced an armed carjacking in a well-known neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. On Sunday, Metro Police reported that two individuals were arrested in connection with this armed carjacking, which took place in a Harris Teeter parking lot in […]
How Diplomacy Contributed to the Disbanding of the Armed Turkish Group PKK
A significant announcement made by the PKK on Monday marks the end of its armed struggle, a move stemming from extensive diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving a long-standing Kurdish conflict that has resulted in numerous casualties over the years. Following a decade of silence between the PKK and the government, a shift occurred in October […]
Boys in New Mexico, aged 7 and 9, involved in armed standoff with police: video
The Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico is standing by its choice not to arrest two young boys, aged 7 and 9. A video released recently by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) shows the boys, dressed in Star Wars-themed pajamas, hiding behind a covered air conditioning unit while holding a loaded gun. The almost six-minute […]
Resources, smartphones, and armed groups: the evolution of conflict in DRC
It’s been quite a turbulent week, as a peace agreement is being negotiated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following three months of intense fighting. I had a conversation with East Africa correspondent Carlos Mureicz about the conflict, its sudden escalation, and the prospects for lasting peace. Long Shadows from the ’90s Back in […]
Ex-Florida sheriff’s deputy taken into custody, suspected of bank armed robbery: ‘Oh, my God! What is happening?’
Former Sheriff’s Aide Arrested for Armed Bank Robbery On Saturday morning, a former aide from a Florida sheriff’s office was apprehended and faced charges related to armed bank robbery. Reports indicate that the incident unfolded at TD Bank on Southeast 17th Avenue around 9:30 a.m. According to police, the suspect, identified as Christina Gates Thagard, […]
Starmer commends the ‘unwavering commitment’ of the armed forces ahead of the VE Day anniversary | VE Day
Celebrating VE Day: A New Initiative for Veterans Keir Starmer recognized the “selfless devotion” of military personnel ahead of the VE Day anniversary, as the government introduced a new £50 million support initiative for veterans. In a letter marking the 80th anniversary since the conclusion of World War II in Europe, the Prime Minister expressed […]
Leading Republican on Senate Armed Services criticizes Trump’s OMB defense budget
The leading Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee recently shared their thoughts on President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after the White House unveiled its government funding proposal for fiscal year 2026. Senator Roger Wicker expressed his concerns, stating, “President Trump has done well with his peace through strength approach, but it […]
Top House Armed Forces Dem: Waltz confirmation will be an 'in-depth look at Signalgate'
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said the Senate's confirmation hearing for Mike Waltz's role as US ambassador will not be underestimated. Waltz, who was moved from the original post as a national security adviser, must respond to the Pentagon leak and address the ongoing use of Signals, a secure online messaging platform where he and President […]
COURTEOUS ROBBER?: Armed robber tells cashier, “Have a good night!” after holding him at gunpoint
COURTEOUS ROBBER?: Armed robber tells cashier, “Have a good night!” after holding him at gunpoint. #foxnews #viralvideo … source