Russ Vought offers one-word response after his alma mater deletes message congratulating him on confirmation

Protests Against Immigration Raids Spread Across US CitiesDemonstrators in several US cities, including Boston, Houston, and Philadelphia, have joined ongoing protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids conducted under President Donald Trump. As these protests entered their fourth day in Los Angeles, Trump deployed an additional 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines to the city, even as the demonstrations began to subside towards the day's end. The protests highlight widespread discontent over immigration...

A man convicted of raping and murdering 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart in 1994 is scheduled for execution in Florida on Tuesday. Anthony Wainwright, 54, was sentenced to death for his role in the brutal crime, along with his accomplice Richard Hamilton, who died in prison last year. Despite multiple appeals citing trial errors and claims of brain damage, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Wainwright's final appeals, prompting Gayheart's sister to express her determination to witness...

Oklahoma Judge Grants Stay of Execution for John Fitzgerald Hanson An Oklahoma judge issued a temporary stay of execution for John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, who was scheduled to be executed for the 1999 murder of Mary Bowles. Hanson's legal team argued he did not receive a fair clemency hearing, citing potential bias from board member Sean Malloy, who had ties to the prosecution. Despite the Attorney General's claim that the judge lacks authority to grant...

SummaryIn response to violent protests in Los Angeles over recent ICE immigration raids, President Trump deployed National Guard troops, initially announcing 2,000 but only about 300 were confirmed on the ground. Protests escalated following ICE operations that resulted in over 40 detentions, leading to clashes with police, arrests, and reports of violence including looting. House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the deployment as necessary, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the situation as a national security...

President Trump defended deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration policies, claiming the city was on the brink of destruction. While Trump characterized the unrest as widespread, local officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, argued that the situation was manageable without military intervention and criticized Trump's actions as sensationalized and unnecessary. Protests began in response to ICE raids in the area, leading to clashes with police, but much...

Travis Decker has been accused of murdering his three young daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—after they were reported missing following a visitation on May 30, near a Washington campground. His ex-wife's attorney revealed Decker struggled with untreated PTSD, and there were no prior red flags regarding his behavior, although custody restrictions had been put in place due to concerns about his mental health. Authorities are searching for Decker, who may be traveling along the Pacific Crest...