Limited support for federal control of police amid crime worries: Survey
Amid growing worries about crime in the U.S., only about a third of Americans who back the federal government support its involvement in policing major cities. That’s according to a recent poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research announced Wednesday that 32% of those surveyed find federal oversight of local police departments somewhat […]
Federal judge halts Abrego Garcia’s deportation until October
Maryland Judge Blocks Deportation of Abrego Garcia A federal judge in Maryland, Paula Sinis, is setting the stage for potential legal battles with the government by blocking the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was recently taken into custody by immigration authorities. This action comes after he was apprehended earlier this week. The judge has […]
Trump considers a strategy to strengthen influence over the Federal Reserve by gaining control of regional banks.
Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is considering plans to broaden his influence over the Federal Reserve, specifically by altering how the presidents of the 12 regional banks are selected and reappointed. This initiative, first highlighted by Bloomberg News, may provide the administration with a means to affect those on the Fed’s influential policy-setting committee. […]
Denis Corea Miranda, an undocumented immigrant, smiles widely in his arrest photo following accusations of assaulting a federal officer.
Polk County Arrest of Illegal Immigrant Leads to Injured Officer A 21-year-old unauthorized immigrant, Dennis Collia Miranda, was apprehended in Polk County, Florida, on Tuesday following an incident where he allegedly assaulted a federal officer. According to officials from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), an agent sustained a shoulder injury while attempting to detain Miranda in […]
Federal agent hurt following incident with undocumented immigrant who ‘wasn’t facing deportation’
Illegal Immigrant Injures Federal Officer During Arrest in Florida A 21-year-old illegal immigrant, Dennis Collia Miranda, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, after allegedly injuring a federal officer during an altercation. This incident took place on Tuesday when two Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents attempted to detain Miranda in Lakeland. According to officials, one of […]
Federal court declines Milwaukee judge’s attempt to dismiss federal charges
Judge Dismisses Allegations Against Milwaukee Judge A U.S. district judge has rejected allegations made by Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan earlier this year, asserting that he dismissed claims about undocumented immigrants assisting her in evading federal authorities. Judge Dugan was arrested in April following an incident involving Eduardo Flores Louise, who supposedly aided her in […]
Congress debates control of Washington DC governance and federal policing.
Debate on D.C. Governance Heats Up as Congress Resumes There’s plenty happening with the U.S. Capitol—it’s not just a place for legislative assembly, but also a museum and a historic site. And it seems to play a role in local governance too. As federal authorities tighten their grip on cities like Washington, D.C., and perhaps […]
Trump administration warns of cutting federal sex education funds in 46 states due to ‘gender ideology content’
Trump Administration Targets Federal Grants for States with Inclusive Sex Education The Trump administration has issued a warning to several states about potential funding cuts related to transgender information in sex education programs. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is “notifying” 46 states, along with territories and Washington, D.C. These states could […]
Chicago residents back Trump’s plan for federal police intervention
Concerns Over Chicago’s Violence Prompt Calls for Federal Reinforcement After another violent weekend, some residents in Chicago expressed a desire for reinforcements if President Trump chooses to federalize the police in the city. Trump introduced this idea during a press conference at the Oval Office on Friday, coinciding with 12 days without any murders in […]
Who is Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor singled out by Trump?
President Trump intensified his campaign against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday, calling for her resignation or dismissal amid allegations of mortgage fraud. This move marks a further escalation in Trump’s ongoing tensions with the Federal Reserve, particularly with Chairman Jerome Powell, even as Powell hinted last week that interest rate cuts might be […]