A Washington man is facing a serious felony charge after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer during a late-night incident in Northwest D.C. According to U.S. District Court documents, Sean Charles Dunn was arrested and charged with felony assault following the confrontation that occurred around 11 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street NW and U Street. Authorities allege that Dunn not only confronted the officers bu

  Washington — Following reports that the mayor and police chief of Washington, D.C., were caught off guard by the president’s decision to assume federal oversight of the city’s police department, both officials have now presented a united front. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith appeared together on Tuesday to assure residents that the Metropolitan Police Department’s stru

In Washington, hundreds of District residents and natives gathered on Monday near the White House to protest President Trump’s announcement that Attorney General Pam Bondi would take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department. The demonstration, organized by the activist group Free DC, drew a large and passionate crowd, many of whom carried signs and chanted for the president to leave the District’s local affairs to its own elected offici

The City of Dallas is facing a high-stakes decision after the Trump administration issued a directive requiring cities to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing federal funding. Dallas stands to lose approximately $305 million in federal grants if it continues to award city contracts or benefits based on classifications such as race, gender, or national origin. In response to this pressure, the Dallas City Council voted on June 25

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of the National Guard to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., while taking emergency control of the city’s police force. During a Monday morning announcement, he confirmed he is invoking Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, a provision allowing the president to assume authority over the Metropolitan Police Department for a period of up to 48 hours. In that time, changes to the department’s leadership are expected. Trump

On Friday, the Trump administration announced that additional federal law enforcement patrols would begin operating in Washington DC as part of a week-long crime reduction effort. The president stated that multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Park Police, would participate in the operation aimed at addressing what he described as rampant crime in the nation’s capital. He also suggested that his administration could potentially take full control

Four undocumented men have been arrested in Newark as part of an ongoing federal operation targeting individuals with past histories of child exploitation. Authorities from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the arrests were carried out last week by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. The arrests form part of a broader enforcement effort aimed specifically at apprehending non-citizens accused or convicted of crimes inv

Parents, students, and community members gathered outside the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building on Monday morning as tensions rose over policies allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity. The demonstration came as the school board met to address an order from the U.S. Department of Education, which recently declared that several Northern Virginia school districts, including Loudoun, were violating Title IX protect

George Mason University President Gregory Washington will continue to lead the institution after the Board of Visitors voted to retain him in his role and approved a 1.5 percent salary increase, bringing his annual compensation to $823,452. The decision came during a closed-door board meeting held on Friday in Fairfax, Virginia, which coincided with protests by students, faculty, and community members opposing what they called political interference in university governance. The dem

A Delta Air Lines pilot was dramatically taken into custody Saturday night at San Francisco International Airport after landing a flight from Minneapolis. Authorities confirmed Monday that the pilot, identified as 34-year-old Rustom Bhagwagar from Florida, is facing serious child sexual abuse charges that have led to his immediate suspension and a high-profile investigation. This shocking arrest has stirred significant public attention, with many passengers onboard witnessing federal agents b

United States Representative Sam Liccardo, a Democrat from San Jose, is raising serious concerns about whether recent federal job and funding cuts are weakening the ability of national agencies to protect marine life in the San Francisco Bay Area. His inquiry comes amid a troubling spike in whale deaths recorded along Northern California's coastal waters. According to regional scientific data, at least 24 whales have died in the Bay Area so far this year. A significant number of those dea

Labor Day Weekend in 2025 falls from Saturday, August 30, through Monday, September 1, marking the unofficial end of summer in the United States. The holiday is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September, offering a three-day weekend that provides a break before the regular routines of work and school resume. This weekend is not only a time for relaxation but also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of American workers and their contributions to

The Pentagon announced Monday that 700 US Marines deployed in Los Angeles will be withdrawn, ending a contentious military presence that had drawn widespread criticism from both city and state officials. The Marines were dispatched last month under a directive from President Donald Trump, who ordered both National Guard and active-duty troops to cities facing large-scale protests triggered by federal immigration raids. The protests had led to civil unrest across major Californi

San Jose State University has suffered a major loss in student research support following the elimination of longstanding federally funded science training programs. For over four decades, these programs provided essential academic, financial, and mentorship support for students pursuing careers in science, particularly those from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The cancellation of this funding creates a significant gap in the pathway to science and research careers,

Americans’ unpaid medical debt will continue to appear on their credit reports after a federal judge in Texas overturned a major Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule intended to remove such debts. The decision, delivered last week by Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, marks a significant blow to a policy aimed at easing the credit burden for millions of Americans. The court found that the CFPB overstepped its legal autho

  Santa Clara County’s expansive public hospital system, the second largest in California, is now facing a financial crisis as sweeping federal budget cuts threaten to erase over $1 billion in vital revenue over the next few years. Just months after the county celebrated the expansion of its health system with the acquisition of Regional Medical Center in East San Jose, leaders now confront a bleak future triggered by President Donald Trump’s recent signing of H.R.

A Bay Area couple is facing stress and frustration after a costly mistake nearly caused them to overpay $30,000 to the Internal Revenue Service. The error, made while attempting to submit their estimated 2025 tax payment early, has led to bounced checks, a financial penalty, and weeks of confusion with no clear resolution in sight. Joy and Kenneth Hays, residents of Livermore, California, were trying to make an early payment on their taxes, expecting to pay $3,360. But a simple mi

  Internal White House emails obtained in court filings reveal a rapid, coordinated attempt by senior Trump administration officials to publicly shame and financially punish universities. On March 18, top staff received a directive from President Trump via Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman, working closely with Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, to “get something going on Twitter” targeting San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania. Accordin

In a dramatic turn of events in American politics, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party called the America Party, signaling a major break with former ally President Donald Trump. The announcement follows a bitter public fallout between the two high-profile figures over Trump’s massive domestic spending plan, which Musk has described as fiscally irresponsible and a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Once among T

California families who rely on food assistance and other social safety nets may soon find themselves without critical support as the federal government moves forward with sweeping cuts to key programs. A Senate-backed budget reconciliation bill now under consideration in the House would slash $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next ten years, representing the largest funding cut in the history of the program. Know