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Under the Laken Riley Act, federal law enforcement in Florida arrested 14 illegal immigrants, including suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, accused of crimes such as sexual assault and gang activity. The law allows ICE to detain public safety risks, expanding its ability to remove criminal aliens from the streets. The law was named after Laken Riley, a nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant, highlighting the need for stricter immigration enforcement...

President Trump appointed his friend Steven Witkoff as his Middle East envoy, despite Witkoff's lack of regional expertise and diplomatic experience. Trump expanded Witkoff's role to include serving as his personal envoy to Russia's President Putin, which has raised concerns among experts about Witkoff's ability to handle the complex negotiations with Russia. Witkoff's meeting with Putin comes amid efforts to secure a Ukraine cease-fire and normalize relations with Russia, with potential concessions including an American...

President Donald Trump expressed his belief that the U.S. will annex Greenland for international security, despite Denmark and Greenland's lack of interest, during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Rutte, while diplomatically avoiding the topic, agreed with Trump's emphasis on security in the Arctic region. The U.S. and Denmark currently have a defense agreement allowing American military presence on the island, though the Danish and Greenlandic governments have stated that Greenland is not for...

After 65 years, southeastern Massachusetts communities like Taunton, Freetown, and New Bedford will have rail service to downtown Boston starting on March 24 through the South Coast Rail project. The project connects residents to Boston via the Fall River/New Bedford Line with 32 trips between South Station and East Taunton, including weekend service. While some commuters expressed frustration over schedule changes, others see it as part of the commuting experience, with trains running every 70...

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" after therapist Kaley Chiles claimed it violated her First Amendment rights. The law prohibits licensed therapists from attempting to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, with the state arguing it protects minors from harmful practices. The court will consider whether the law regulates conduct or violates free speech rights, with conservative justices expressing concern over viewpoint discrimination....

Candidates running for the Summit Hill Elementary District 161 Board discussed the recent closure of two elementary schools at a forum, emphasizing the need to improve communication and community relations. Ten candidates are vying for five board seats in the upcoming election, with incumbents and challengers forming different slates. The decision to close the schools was based on declining enrollment data, leading to improved finances for the district, according to some incumbents, while others stressed...