The girlfriend of Derrick Groves, one of two remaining fugitives from a New Orleans jail break, has been arrested for allegedly assisting in his escape. Darriana Burton, a former correctional employee, reportedly played an active role in planning the escape, including relaying information during video calls. She now faces felony charges, while authorities continue to seek Groves and Antoine Massey, offering a $50,000 reward for their capture.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced a $9.4 billion cut from USAID and public broadcasting outside the House chamber, but reporters quickly shifted focus to the controversy surrounding Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., who was forcibly removed during a press conference. Amid heckling from Democrats and Johnson's defense of Padilla's actions as "wildly inappropriate," a civil conversation ensued between Johnson and Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. More Context
Read moreBiologists have confirmed the rediscovery of the long-beaked echidna, Zaglossus attenboroughi, a 200-million-year-old egg-laying mammal previously thought extinct, through camera trap footage in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains. This species, last recorded over 60 years ago, represents one of the few remaining monotremes, highlighting the importance of combining modern technology with indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts. More Context
Read moreOn June 6, 2025, federal immigration raids in Los Angeles led to widespread protests, prompting President Trump to federalize the California National Guard. The court found his actions illegal, violating statutory authority and the Tenth Amendment, and ordered the immediate return of control of the National Guard to California's Governor Gavin Newsom. More Context
Read moreA federal judge has deemed the Trump administration's deployment of California's National Guard to Los Angeles illegal, ordering the troops to be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom, who had not consented to the action. The administration has appealed the ruling, which followed California's lawsuit claiming that the protests in LA did not constitute a "rebellion" justifying federal troop deployment. More Context
Read moreFive people have died and two are missing in San Antonio, Texas, after heavy rains caused significant flooding. The San Antonio Fire Department conducted over 70 water rescues, confirming that some victims were swept from their cars, with ongoing searches for the missing individuals. More Context
Read moreDonald Trump activated California's National Guard to address protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, overriding Governor Gavin Newsom's authority, which has drawn criticism from military leaders as politically motivated. The intervention raises concerns about politicizing the military, echoing Trump's past calls for a militarized response to civil unrest, reminiscent of actions taken during the Civil Rights era. More Context
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