Progressive rep calls on Secret Service director to resign, citing former head after Reagan shooting

Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University doctoral student, was released from ICE custody after a federal judge in Vermont ordered her bail, criticizing the government for lacking evidence against her aside from an opinion piece she co-wrote. Ozturk, a Turkish national detained in March for allegedly supporting Hamas, testified about her humanitarian work, while her defense highlighted her peaceful character and the negative impact of detention on her health. The judge mandated the government to propose...

SummaryDonald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to increase its personnel by at least 20,000 officers to enforce deportation policies and incentivize undocumented immigrants to self-deport, offering funded flights and exit bonuses. The plan, termed "Project Homecoming," includes enlisting state and local law enforcement to aid in enforcement, despite legal challenges to some deportation methods used by his administration. Trump emphasized severe penalties for individuals who do not leave voluntarily, including imprisonment and...

A man was found dead inside an enclosure with kangaroos and wallabies on a farm in Loris, South Carolina, late Friday evening, according to Horry County police. The 52-year-old victim sustained multiple blunt force injuries, and the incident involved a non-domesticated animal and a relative of the animal's owner. All animals at the location are accounted for and contained, and the investigation is ongoing. Full Article

Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were actively pursuing evidence, including seizing phones and applying for search warrants, even as the Justice Department ordered the case's dismissal, according to newly unsealed court documents. The investigation, which began in August 2021, focused on alleged improper campaign contributions and culminated in charges against Adams, who claimed the prosecution was politically motivated after criticizing President Biden's immigration policies. Following the dismissal, which led to resignations...

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, on Saturday morning, with tremors felt as far away as Atlanta and western North Carolina. The U.S. Geological Survey initially recorded the quake at 3.5 before revising it, receiving over 23,000 public reports in the first hour; fortunately, there were no significant injuries or damage reported. The Eastern Tennessee seismic zone is known for its activity, and experts noted a 5% chance of aftershocks, emphasizing the importance...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has announced his retirement due to a labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff injury in his right shoulder. The 34-year-old, who played 11 seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2014, has a career record of 77-92 and has never won a playoff game. Carr's retirement comes as the Saints are looking to the future, having selected Tyler Shough in the second round of...