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ICE Officer Filmed Pointing Gun at Virginia Woman in Falls Church Confrontation
Videos of the incident, which occurred after officers accused the woman of trying to hit them with her car, have sparked scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement tactics.
Texas Attorney General Intervenes in Surrogacy Dispute Over Baby With Heart Condition
A district court ordered life-saving care for Baby Gabriel after his biological parents reportedly demanded the surrogate terminate the pregnancy.
New Indictment Alleges Nick Reiner Was Lying In Wait Before Killing Parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Prosecutors in the San Diego case allege the defendant surveilled his parents' home before the killings, adding a premeditation charge to the murder counts.
Meet the Democrat Who Narrowly Defeated Socialist Rival in Key Swing-State Battle Over the Party's Future
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, defeating DSA member Francesca Hong after party leaders rallied behind him.
ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Painful Electric Shocks
The Department of Homeland Security issued a notice seeking up to $20 million in conductive distraction devices for immigration enforcement officers.
DHS Procurement Notice Outlines Plans for Electric Shock Gloves on Immigration Agents
The G.L.O.V.E. device, manufactured by a Kentucky company, would be used during close-range confrontations with resistant individuals, according to procurement documents.
Congress Departs for Summer Recess With Funding Deadline Looming
Lawmakers must reconcile House and Senate spending measures before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline upon returning from recess.
Mamdani Weighs in on 'Woke 1 Was Crazy' Remark, Says 'Sometimes What You Believe Can Change'
The New York City mayor echoed comments made by Council Member Chi Ossé and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Bronx infrastructure event.
John Hinckley Jr. Communicates With Jodie Foster, NBC News Reports
The man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981 has reportedly reached out to the actress he fixated on during his crime.
Family Alleges Elderly Canadian Woman Administered MAID Without Consent While on Vacation
The case has renewed debate over safeguards in Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying program, with the family of an 83-year-old Stage IV cancer patient claiming she was killed despite expressing opposition to euthanasia.