Los Angeles County plans to raze historic headquarters building

On Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly conducted business raids in Washington, D.C., prompting concerns from local officials and activists. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed alarm at the raids, noting they seemed to target non-criminals, while CASA's George Escobar revealed they had received specific warnings about the operations, which involved food businesses and delivery workers. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington emphasized the critical role of immigrant workers in the local economy, urging policymakers...

Mahendra Patel, a 57-year-old man from Kennesaw, Georgia, was granted bond after being detained for over six weeks on charges of attempted kidnapping, battery, and assault related to an incident at Walmart involving a 2-year-old boy. During a bond hearing, his defense attorney presented surveillance footage claiming it exonerated him, while the prosecutor argued that Patel's actions were concerning and had violated the mother's space. Patel, a convicted felon, had previously admitted to police that...

REAL ID Deadline Approaches Amid Long LinesAs the REAL ID deadline approaches, travelers without compliant identification will still be allowed to fly after additional identity checks, according to Homeland Security. Despite 81% compliance, many are waiting hours for their IDs, with officials urging the public to prepare for air travel and federal facility access. While some states have extended DMV hours, criticism exists regarding the necessity of this identification system, with some travelers opting to...

Crisis in the Middle East President Trump announced that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving 21 still believed to be alive, following Israel's plans to seize the Gaza Strip to recover hostages and combat Hamas. This operation, approved by Israel, aims to expand military efforts in the region and has already faced significant international backlash. The situation remains critical as the conflict continues to unfold, impacting the lives of numerous hostages...

The United States has 10 out of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote in the upcoming papal conclave, second only to Italy. Among these electors are Timothy Dolan and Blase Cupich, who actively serve as archbishops, alongside retired archbishops like Daniel DiNardo and Wilton Gregory. The group includes diverse figures such as Raymond Burke, a traditionalist often at odds with Pope Francis, and Cupich, a moderate adviser to the Pope, reflecting a range of perspectives...

President Donald Trump will headline a fundraiser for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts next month, with top sponsorships selling for $2 million. Hosted by the Kennedy Center's board of trustees, which Trump chairs, the event features a VIP reception and a performance of Les Misérables; however, Trump is not directly soliciting donations. Following a leadership overhaul at the center, Trump, who has called it an "American jewel," aims to restore its...