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The death on Saturday marks the 61st person to die in ICE custody so far under the Trump administration. LA Times
The FBI fired back at Gov. Kathy Hochul after labeling the federal probe into a LI Dem party boss as a “political hit job” — and revealed the agency is working jointly with state investigators. New York Post
The video from late last month shows what experts call an arc flash or flashover during a test of the train. New York Post
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The 38-year-old man had a successful career as a self-employed joiner working on makeovers for some of the UK’s best-known high street food chains. New York Post
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine. New York Times
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The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back. New York Times
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency. New York Times
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly raided a mansion in California as part of an investigation into disgraced former Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell. OANN
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected the Iranian claim that the U.S. had abandoned the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that American and regional forces maintain control of the waterway — “clearly not Iran.” OANN
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Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro announced he was going to seek the “revocation” of his opponent’s ticket after Brazil’s Sunday election, which United States President Donald Trump said appeared “rigged.” OANN
President Donald Trump delivered a major campaign address on Monday before a large crowd at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, Mississippi. OANN
Offering $3.00-a-gallon gas on his statewide tour, California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is targeting high living costs with a simple message. OANN
Authorities in Utah are holding a news conference Tuesday to pin another decades-old homicide on serial killer Ted Bundy. Washington Times
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The Department of Defense wants every major military base able to operate for 90 days without outside help if a war cuts off power and supply chains. Washington Times
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated a jury's guilty verdict against a man who ran a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme, state officials said. Washington Times
Retail giant Walmart and manufacturer Pacific Coast Producers recalled more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate due to potentially elevated levels of lead. Washington Times
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was the least popular government agency in a new survey that found Americans now rank it even below the perennially feared IRS. Washington Times
The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it suspects registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. Washington Times
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Authorities say a man serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a prison in northwest Tennessee, stole a truck and remained at large early Tuesday. CBS
"The Court earlier stated, 'I am not the Lorax. I do not speak for the trees,'" U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes wrote. "The Court still does not speak for the trees. It speaks only for the rule of law." CBS
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The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. CBS
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The discount retailer routinely charges customers more at checkout than the prices it displays on shelves, price tags and ads, according to federal and state authorities. CBS
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Americans are forecast to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, with the average consumer shelling out hundreds of dollars. CBS
A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, as President Trump cast an early ballot in Florida's midterm election. CBS
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The viral social media trend "maxxing" has earned its stripes as Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year. CBS
A new preliminary survey finds that the rate of violent crime victimization in 2025 fell by about 25%, compared with 2024. The DOJ called it the largest decline since 1973. CBS
The measles resurgence exposes the U.S.' public health weaknesses, such as declining vaccination rates and waning trust in health institutions. CNBC
Tens of thousands of Israelis are returning home to vote in a tight election. CNBC
The NYPD says a woman was raped at knifepoint inside Central Park as the suspect remains at large and the investigation continues in New York City. FOX News
Operation Southbound Takedown recovered 29 stolen cars worth $1.14 million allegedly funneled through El Paso to Mexican cartels for daily operations. FOX News
Video shows Hector Rodriguez wheeled past cheering supporters as he left Penn Presbyterian two weeks after the ambush that killed Shane Seiber. FOX News
The Middle Township Middle School teacher was fired after allegedly helping restrain a man during a prostitution-related robbery in a casino hotel room. FOX News
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with federal crimes for a third time, saying he allegedly leaked information. UPI
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President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction on Monday. UPI
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department demand that sought to force California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots. UPI
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An Illinois man has been charged with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress in the Chicago area. UPI
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Ahead of midterm elections, the United States Department of State (DOS) is reportedly “assessing” how to share passport information with state and local governments, as well as non-profit groups, in an effort to establish citizenship checks for voters. As we should.
The department aims to share the information with local governments in a way that “protects Americans’ data, deters fraud and supports the integrity of U.S. citizenship,” according to a department spokesperson. The announcement follows a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide citizenship information to local governments in order to verify whether registered voters are U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) noted that the Trump administration will cross check passport records to identify noncitizens on registration lists, according to a filing released last week.
DHS General Counsel James Percival touted the move as a “victory for election integrity,” in Friday’s filing. “This decision is a victory for election integrity,” said Percival. “It’s remarkable that we had to file an emergency petition in the Supreme Court just so we can use government data to stop noncitizens from voting illegally. American elections are for Americans. The Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security will use every tool at our disposal to secure our elections.”
The voting records would include personal information on all individuals who have applied for a U.S. passport, according to The Hill. According to reporting from Democracy Docket, the notice also permits sharing information with federal verification systems “for the purpose of verifying identity or citizenship for users accessing government websites and applications, voter eligibility and other governmental services.”
The filing also adds that the DOS will soon publish a notice in the Federal Register — the federal government’s official daily publication — suggesting to allow “information contained in the Passport Services Records system” to be shared with other federal agencies — though the specific agencies were not identified.
