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ICE shoots driver during north Austin stop, prompting protests and calls for probe — Sep 21, 2026An ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during a Sunday pursuit in north Austin. Democrats demanded footage and retreat. The facts still point to enforcing immigration law under the Constitution.

Nicole Hardy We need the full footage released quickly so the public can judge whether this shooting was truly justified.

Kratom found at scenes of two Ole Miss student deaths under investigation — 6dTwo University of Mississippi students have died and are under investigation, with officials stressing that there is no confirmed link between the deaths and urging the community to avoid unverified rumors; authorities note kratom was found but have not established a causal connection. The university and police are coordinating with local and state law enforcement as the case remains unresolved and information is still being confirmed.

Judge Shields Catholic Providers From Illinois Suicide Law — Sep 11, 2026A federal judge temporarily shields Catholic entities, including the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Religious Sisters, from Illinois’s physician-assisted suicide law as litigation proceeds, delaying enforcement against them while allowing the policy to take effect elsewhere. Proponents say the law expands autonomy and provides end-of-life options, while Catholic groups warn it coerces conscience and threatens vulnerable patients, prompting ongoing legal challenges.

Elena Vasquez The law should apply evenly so patients get real choices at the end without special carve-outs for any group.

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — Sep 15, 2026Law enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.

Woman stopped by security at Harris Malibu property — Sep 12, 2026Security personnel stopped a trespasser who illegally entered the Malibu property of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, with deputies responding and no arrest reported as Harris and Emhoff were not home. The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny over Harris’s protection after leaving the vice presidency, with reports noting she no longer receives Secret Service protection and that security and local law enforcement coordinated the response at both Malibu and Los Angeles locations.

Sam Okafor Trespassing on a private home is wrong no matter who lives there, and the quick response from security was the right call.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — Sep 9, 2026Federal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

Shooting reported at Westwood Hills Elementary, students evacuated and accounted for — Sep 3, 2026Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, was evacuated due to an emergency that authorities described as contained and secured, with the reunification of students and families to take place at Westminster Presbyterian Church once safe. A large law enforcement presence remained at the scene as officials urged the public to avoid the area during the ongoing response.

U.S. Agencies Accuse Six Chinese Firms of AI Copying — Sep 8, 2026U.S. cyber and law-enforcement officials accuse Chinese AI companies, including Alibaba and DeepSeek, of industrial-scale distillation—illicitly using outputs from American models to train their own—likely with Chinese government awareness. The allegations come as the United States prepares for Xi Jinping’s visit and planned AI-safety talks, underscoring ongoing tech-tied tensions between Washington and Beijing.

FBI Seizes $560,000 in Crypto Donations for Hamas — Sep 1, 2026The FBI and the Justice Department seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas and disrupted the group's online fundraising and recruitment networks by taking control of domains and communication platforms and collecting information on thousands of potential donors. The operation underscores law enforcement's ongoing use of digital takedowns to cut off illicit funding for extremist groups.

Derek Foss Interesting that they also collected data on thousands of donors - wonder what happens to those people next.

Indianapolis Archdiocese Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Fears — Sep 4, 2026Amid a spike in ICE enforcement in Indiana, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued a decree dispensing Catholics in central and southern Indiana from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through September 30 to address fears of detention and family separation. The measure, grounded in canon law and supported by local pastors, urges spiritual substitutes and pastoral care, aligning with broader nationwide diocesan responses to ICE activity.

Wheel of Fortune suspends longtime announcer Jim Thornton amid investigation — Sep 2, 2026Jim Thornton, the longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer since 2011, has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios and the show is recasting while a thorough investigation into reported allegations proceeds. Reports describe a May incident on a commercial flight in which a passenger alerted crew and law enforcement met Thornton at Los Angeles International Airport, though Sony has not disclosed specifics.

Marcus Bell Sony recasting so quickly makes it seem like they already know more than they're letting on publicly. Guess we'll find out eventually.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Republicans Tout Law Amid Mixed Tax, Aid Impacts — Sep 10, 2026Republicans at the Dallas midterm convention are promoting the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, a package of tax cuts, social-service spending reductions and immigration enforcement signed by President Trump, while Democrats deride it as the “Big Ugly Bill.” The plan has produced mixed results, expanding tax breaks for millions but reducing federal aid and health-care access for others, with Treasury data noting tens of millions benefitting from tipped-income and overtime tax relief and a large child tax credit, even as critics warn of uneven benefits.

Dana Whitfield It's helpful that overtime and tips are tax-free now, but cutting aid programs will hurt too many working families who rely on them.

Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing — Sep 1, 2026Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in Times Square, with a second victim injured as police shot the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital; authorities described the assault as a random, unprovoked attack near the bank’s Manhattan office. The incident has reignited concerns about street safety in Midtown as investigators review the sequence of events and responses by law enforcement.

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Unveils Bill To Honor Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers — Jan 9, 2025Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls reintroduced a bill Thursday that seeks to honor the service of the nation’s law enforcement officers. Nehls’ National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act…

Federal Judge Temporarily Bars Texas From Enforcing Controversial Abortion LawReporting — Oct 7, 2021A federal judge temporarily blocked the state of Texas from enforcing a controversial abortion law. The abortion law, which is the strictest in the U.S., would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. There is…

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Caitlyn Jenner Declares She Is ‘Pro-Law Enforcement’ and ‘Pro-ICE’Reporting — May 6, 2021Caitlyn Jenner is throwing her support behind law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During an interview with with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Jenner discussed her position on the nation’s…

Trump DHS Wants Every Law Enforcement Agency To Get Some Skin In The Deportation Game — Jan 23, 2025The Trump administration is empowering law enforcement agents across the Department of Justice (DOJ) with immigration enforcement authorities. A new directive from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is granting…

Democrat Congresswoman Charged With Assaulting Law Enforcement In Stunt At ICE Center — May 20, 2025Federal prosecutors have charged Democratic New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver on Monday with assaulting law enforcement officers during a political stunt at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark…

Democrat Congresswoman Charged For Assaulting Law Enforcement In Stunt At ICE Center — May 20, 2025Federal prosecutors have charged Democratic New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver on Monday with assaulting law enforcement officers during a political stunt at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark…

Officer Shot As Illegal Migrant Attempts To Ram Car Into Law EnforcementReporting — Oct 21, 2025A law enforcement officer and an illegal migrant have been hospitalized after the migrant attempted to weaponize his vehicle against agents, forcing them to fire defensive rounds. During a targeted operation in the Los…

Supreme Court Won’t Let Florida Enforce Law Making Illegal Immigration State Crime — Jul 9, 2025The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to let Florida enforce a state law criminalizing illegal immigration. The unsigned order included no reasons or noted dissents. Florida’s law , which was passed in February, makes it…

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Senator Introduces Bill To Protect Law Enforcement From Frivolous Lawsuits — Jan 16, 2025Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks introduced a bill Thursday to protect the nation’s law enforcement officers from frivolous lawsuits. Banks’ Qualified Immunity Act would codify qualified immunity protections for law…

Fed Law Enforcement to Step Up Presence in Nation’s Capital — Aug 8, 2025A surge in crime in the nation’s capital has prompted President Donald Trump to direct federal law enforcement to up its presence there. Trump first addressed this issue when he signed an executive order which created…

Barr: There Is Racism in the Country, but the ‘Law Enforcement System’ Is Not Systemically RacistReporting — Jun 7, 2020Attorney General William Barr says that there is racism in the United States, but says he does not believe that the “law enforcement system is systemically racist.” “I think there’s racism in the United States still…