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D.C. Settles With Man Who Protested National Guard Using Darth Vader Theme Song
The settlement ends Sam O'Hara's claims against the city, though his First Amendment lawsuit against a sergeant remains pending.
Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Targeted by False Abuse Allegation in Michigan
Former transportation secretary says anonymous caller reported him to child protective services for 'unspeakable violent crimes' that police determined were false.
DHS Agents Confront New York Woman Over Instagram Post About ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Minneapolis Woman
Paigelynne Gonyea says agents visited her at a Syracuse polling place five months after she posted about Jonathan Ross, the agent who shot Renée Macklin Good.
Double Heat Dome Set to Bring Extreme Temperatures Across US By July 4 Holiday Weekend
Meteorologists warn the first widespread heat wave of 2026 will push temperatures into the 90s and 100s from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, raising concerns about public health infrastructure.
Congressional Hearing on SPLC Raises Questions About Corporate Charitable Giving Platforms
The House Judiciary Committee examined the organization amid a federal indictment alleging it funneled millions to extremist groups while maintaining its designation authority over corporations.
Illegal Immigrant Accused in Fatal Maryland Hit-and-Run Caught Attempting to Flee Country
Josue David Carranza-Castellon, who crossed the border illegally in 2016 and has prior sex offense convictions, was apprehended at Newark International Airport as he tried to board a flight to Honduras.
Rep. Kat Cammack Details Her Ectopic Pregnancy Experience, Accuses Media of Misrepresenting Her Request to Delay Story
The Florida Republican says she asked for a delay due to active death threats against her family, not because the medical facts were inconvenient.
OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Series With Partners Before Public Release at Government Request
The staggered approach comes after the Trump administration directed Anthropic to pull its newest models earlier this month over security concerns.
Senate Vote on Combating Organized Crime Act Sparks Debate Over DHS Expansion
The bill, which passed the House with 144 Democratic votes, would create a central retail theft intelligence hub within the Department of Homeland Security.
Doral's Venezuelan Community Mobilizes Aid After Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
The Florida city where more than 40% of residents trace their origins to Venezuela has become a hub for diaspora relief efforts following Wednesday's twin earthquakes.