House Democrats to hold 'Day of Action' to push back against GOP-backed spending bill

An Iranian mechanical engineering student, Alireza Doroudi, chose to self-deport after being detained for six weeks in a Louisiana facility, despite the U.S. government dropping a charge related to his arrest. Initially detained under national security concerns, his visa was revoked without explanation, and he was unable to secure bond, leading to his decision to leave rather than face indefinite detention. His attorney criticized the process as a denial of due process, while Doroudi's fiancée...

A woman named Victoria Vidal was arrested after her pet raccoon, Chewy, was discovered in the driver's seat of her car holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Ohio. Upon detaining Vidal, officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. She faces multiple drug-related charges and was turned over to Cuyahoga Falls Police for an active warrant, while Chewy was unharmed and confirmed to have valid ownership documentation....

Stabbing Incident at Santa Ana High SchoolIn a tragic incident outside Santa Ana High School in Southern California, one student was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing that occurred shortly after school dismissal. The deceased, a 14-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries, while a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were hospitalized in stable condition; the attack is believed to be gang-related. Two classmates, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and charged with murder...

President Trump has terminated Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress since 2016 and the first woman and African American to hold the position, through an email from deputy personnel director Trent Morse. This decision drew sharp criticism from Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who condemned it as disgraceful and called for a congressional commission to oversee such appointments. Hayden, who previously led the Enoch Pratt Free...

Watch: US-UK relationship will soon be 'stronger than ever before' - TrumpThe US and UK have reached a new agreement reducing import taxes on certain British cars and allowing some steel and aluminium imports tariff-free, while maintaining a 10% duty on most goods. Despite praise from leaders like Trump and UK’s Sir Keir Starmer, analysts believe the deal does not significantly change trade conditions, and concerns remain about its impact on key UK industries. Reactions...

A substantial health fraud scheme involving at least 119 Amtrak employees and healthcare providers resulted in $12 million in losses for the railroad company, according to an investigation by Amtrak's Office of Inspector General (OIG). The employees, located in several northeastern states, received cash kickbacks in exchange for using their insurance details, which were then used to file fraudulent medical claims for non-existent services. Following the investigation, 28 employees retired or resigned, while others faced...