Trump to headline Kennedy Center fundraiser, with sponsorship as high as $2M

Salt Lake City adopted three new city flags to honor LGBTQ rights, trans rights, and Juneteenth in response to a new Utah law that bans flying such flags at public buildings. Presented by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the flags aim to symbolize inclusion and acceptance in a conservative state, where the law imposes fines for unsanctioned flag displays. Although the law is intended to promote political neutrality, Governor Spencer Cox expressed concerns about its broad restrictions,...

A town official in Chester, New York, John Reilly III, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and seeking directions. The 24-year-old victim was shot in the back while trying to leave Reilly's property and is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Reilly, a licensed firearms dealer, faces charges including first-degree assault and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing, while DoorDash expressed concern over the incident and hopes for the driver's...

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to begin deporting migrants to Libya, potentially as early as this week, as part of its broader mass deportation strategy. This initiative, which might involve U.S. military operations, raises concerns given Libya's ongoing civil conflict and poor human rights conditions for detained migrants. The U.S. government is also seeking deportation agreements with several other nations, including various countries in Africa and Latin America, to facilitate the removal of migrants...

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...