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A shooting occurred at Florida State University (FSU) near the student union on Thursday, resulting in at least two fatalities and five injuries. The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a handgun and had a shotgun, but his motive remains unclear; he is believed to be a student. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, including a student who saw Ikner shoot a woman before fleeing the area, while the campus was briefly locked down as...

A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire on the Tallahassee campus, resulting in two fatalities and at least six injuries, before being shot by police. Court records reveal a long custody battle between Ikner's birth parents, Anne-Mari Eriksen and Christopher Ikner, which spanned from 2007 to 2023, with the weapon used in the shooting belonging to Ikner's stepmother, a deputy sheriff. Former schoolmates noted that he had previously gone by "Christian Eriksen"...

A federal judge, Ellen Hollander, has imposed new restrictions on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to Social Security systems amid concerns from labor unions and retirees about privacy violations and security risks. The injunction permits DOGE staff to access redacted data after training, but questions remain regarding the necessity of such access to detect fraud. The ruling comes in a politically charged environment, following administrative turmoil within the Social Security...

The White House is restructuring the National Security Council (NSC) by appointing aides aligned with President Trump's agenda following the ousting of six staffers, including Brian Walsh. Derek Harvey, a former military intelligence analyst, is expected to become the senior director for intelligence, while retired Lt. Col. Michael Jensen may assume a role focused on Western Hemisphere affairs. Harvey, who previously faced dismissal from the NSC during Trump's first term, is recognized for his strong...

President Trump's administration is significantly downsizing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), cutting approximately 1,500 employees, nearly 90% of its workforce, to around 200. The agency, created post-2008 financial crisis to enforce consumer protection laws, will shift its focus primarily to mortgage issues, while reducing attention to medical debt, student loans, and digital payments. This move has faced criticism from former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who claims the cuts are aimed at weakening the agency's...

During a press conference in Dallas regarding Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, chaos erupted as Metcalf's father, Jeff, was escorted out. Anthony, who faces first-degree murder charges, had his bond reduced to $250,000 after the incident at a track meet. The conference, initially addressing fundraising controversies and Anthony's mother's statement, devolved into accusations of racism and bigotry, with organizer Dominique Alexander criticizing Jeff Metcalf's presence and defending the family's integrity regarding...