Policy & Law

Rep. Garcia Says ICE Shooting Victim Was Not Target of Houston Operation

Acting ICE Director confirmed to Congresswoman that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 53-year-old homebuilder shot Tuesday in Houston, was not the person federal agents were attempting to arrest.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former FBI Agent Says No One Should Be Surprised That Iran Wants to Kill Trump

Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. revealing a reported Iranian assassination plot against the president, according to The Wall Street Journal.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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DOJ Charges 8 Men in Alleged Plot Against President Trump, VP Vance at UFC Freedom 250 Event

Indictment returned in Ohio alleges assassination plot targeting White House event on June 14; officials brief press on charges Friday.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Man Fatally Shot by ICE in Houston Was Not Intended Target, DHS Says

The shooting is under investigation as immigration enforcement critics call for review of use-of-force protocols during arrests.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Political Analysts Question Depth of Emerging 2028 Republican Primary Field as Trump Influence Looms

Observers note that with only two prominent candidates emerging so far, questions remain about whether the nomination process will offer voters meaningful choice.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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NYC Mayor's Immigrant Enclave Map Omits Little Italy, Drawing Fire From Italian-American Groups

The administration says the map highlights areas with substantial foreign-born populations; critics say it erases historic neighborhoods to promote a political agenda.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Kelley Paul Says America's Founders Were the 'First Civil Rights Heroes' in New Children's Book

The wife of Senator Rand Paul discusses her book 'Good Night, Young American,' saying education has moved away from celebrating revolutionary heroes.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Financial Exploitation Prevention Act Advances to Senate After House Passes It 414-2

The bipartisan bill would allow investment companies to temporarily pause fund withdrawals when they suspect fraud targeting seniors or adults with disabilities, amid reported losses of $2.4 billion in 2024.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Belgium's Beltway Fans Celebrate World Cup Rout as Political Controversy Lingers in Brussels

While Belgian supporters in Washington have moved on from the Balogun suspension saga, 72 members of the European Parliament are calling for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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SC Republican Calls on National Guard to End Suspensions of 8 Beach-Buzzing Apache Pilots

Rep. Russell Fry joins chorus of voices questioning the military review process following Fourth of July flyover incident over Myrtle Beach.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 10, 2026 · 3 min read