CHICAGO — A federal judge on Tuesday admonished the agent leading the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago, saying she wants to receive daily reports from him after federal authorities failed to follow her previous order to curtail the use of riot-control weapons on peaceful protesters, journalists and bystanders. “Kids dressed in Halloween costumes walking to…
CHICAGO (WLS) — In many ways, Tuesday’s hearing did not live up to its billing. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, did not, as the Department of Homeland Security had anticipated, “correct Judge Ellis of her deep misconceptions” regarding its Chicago-area immigration operation “Midway Blitz.” In fact, for all the bravado he showed upon leaving…
New York — President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute also said the ad misrepresented the former president’s words. It wasn’t fake. It was edited. But…
What you need to know • Entering a plea: New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear in a Norfolk, Virginia, federal court at 11 a.m. for her arraignment on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. She’s expected to enter a plea of not guilty to both. • Trump’s retribution…
New York Attorney General Letitia James will appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, Friday morning to be arraigned on a two-count indictment stemming from statements she allegedly made about the nature of a second home she purchased in 2020. James’ arraignment is the latest in a string of prosecutions brought against the president’s perceived political…
Norfolk, Virginia — New York Attorney General Letitia James will be appearing in court Friday for her arraignment on federal charges of bank fraud in Norfolk, Virginia, after the Justice Department indicted her earlier this month. U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker, appointed to the federal bench by former President Joe Biden, is presiding over the case….
Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. carried out another strike on a vessel allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua that he said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Hegseth said on social media that the strike killed all six men who were on board, and took place in…
Speaking from the White House on Thursday, President Trump said he believes lawmakers will ultimately support U.S. efforts to strike alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea. But he said he did not think the administration would ask for a declaration of war. The U.S. military carried out two more strikes on alleged drug boats…
The two leaders are expected to discuss Australia’s rare-earth minerals, trade and the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. What to know today
The US Secret Service found a “suspicious” hunting stand within sight of the Air Force One landing zone ahead of the president’s arrival in Florida over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said, adding no one was at the stand. “Prior to the President’s return to West Palm Beach, USSS discovered what appeared to be…