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Alex Pretti's Death Widens a Split Between Trump and Gun Rights Groups

Federal officials suggested that carrying a firearm is inherently threatening and an invitation to police violence.

Reason · Jan 28

LA Homeless Charity CEO Misused $23M of Public Money to Fund Lavish Lifestyle

The 42-year-old CEO of the Abundant Blessings nonprofit purchased a $125,000 Range Rover, designer clothes, and a vacation home in Greece using funds that were supposed to help the homeless.

International Business Times UK · Jan 28

Trump in hot water with gun rights base after White House abandons Second Amendment to defend ICE killing of Alex Pretti

Aftermath of shooting prompts bizarre role reversal as White House assails victim for carrying pistol with permit

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Suspects plead not guilty in Southern California bombing plot

Three of four suspects accused of plotting to bomb several Southern California business locations on New Year’s Eve have pleaded not guilty

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Democrat Gov Candidate Pledges Criminal Charges, Licence Revocation for ICE Agents Wearing Masks in California

California congressional candidate vows to charge federal immigration officers with crimes and revoke licences if they wear masks during operations.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say

Federal authorities have announced the arrests of four alleged members of an extremist group suspected of planning coordinated bombing attacks in Southern California

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Former Olympian With Cartel Ties Now Charged With Ordering Killing Of a Witness Who Was Set To Testify Against Him

The Department of Justice is now offering $15 million to information that could lead to the capture of Ryan Wedding a former Canadian Olympian accused of working with the Sinaloa Cartel

Latin Times · Nov 19, 2025

Less Indictable Than a Ham Sandwich

They say a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich. But failing to get indictments has been a hallmark of the second Trump administration.

Reason · Nov 16, 2025

Border Patrol agent who went viral over arrest video died of overdose, lawyer says

Isaiah Hodgson, 29, passed away in August after appearing in widely seen clip of a U.S. citizen being brutally detained in California and then being arrested himself over drunken incident a month later

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Black Lives Matter Leaders Face George Floyd Donation Fraud Allegations; DOJ Opens Investigation

The Black Lives Matter movement is accused of defrauding donors during George Floyd protests back in 2020. Will the DOJ's investigation lead to criminal charges?

International Business Times UK · Oct 31, 2025