One person died earlier this month in a foggy crash on the same highway.
AI:A massive 59-vehicle pileup occurred on a fog-shrouded section of California's Highway 99, resulting in ten injuries and following a fatal collision on the same stretch of road earlier this month.Open
How are social media blackouts affecting the Iranian people? Neda has family in Iran; she says that the government controls everything that is left for Iranians to watch
AI:The Iranian regime continues its aggressive crackdown on information by utilizing widespread social media blackouts to maintain absolute control over the population. By severing digital connections, the government effectively silences dissent and prevents citizens from sharing news or coordinating movements, leaving families disconnected and ensuring that state-controlled propaganda remains the only available narrative within the country's borders.Open
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed EO 2026-01, also known as the "ICE On Notice" executive order.
AI:Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued executive order 2026-01, titled "ICE On Notice," which directs local police to document and investigate alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents. This move represents a significant escalation in the ongoing efforts by Democratic mayors to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, building on a growing trend of local municipalities coordinating to thwart ICE operations through investigations and intelligence sharing with agitators.Open
Stanley Richards is taking over as correction commissioner at an inflection point for the city’s jails. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also named Dr. Alister Martin to lead the health department.
AI:Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Stanley Richards, a nonprofit leader and former Rikers Island inmate, to serve as the new New York City Corrections Commissioner during a critical period for the city's jail system. Additionally, Dr. Alister Martin has been named to lead the Department of Health, marking significant leadership shifts within the city administration amid ongoing budget struggles and political scrutiny regarding urban governance.Open
On Saturday's "The Count," Dick Morris predicted that Minnesota Democrats will begin to comply with President Trump's immigration enforcement operations.
AI:Dick Morris predicts that despite ongoing resistance from Democratic leadership, the Minnesota government will eventually be forced to comply with President Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement operations. This development follows a period of intense tension and legal battles regarding federal ICE activity in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, as the administration maintains its law-and-order stance against local obstructionism.Open
AI:Ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations are erupting in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Portland as radical agitators continue their nationwide campaign of chaos against federal immigration enforcement. This livestream captures the immediate tension and unrest unfolding during these coordinated protests, marking a significant escalation in the persistent civil unrest targeting ICE operations across multiple states.Open
The website includes an interactive map where users can click on detention facilities nationwide to access information. It also includes a news feed linking to articles about ICE operations and immigration-related issues.
AI:Rice University students have developed an interactive digital tracker designed to map ICE detention facilities across the country, providing users with direct access to location data and linked reports on immigration enforcement operations. This technological deployment coincides with large-scale demonstrations in Houston, as activists continue their coordinated efforts to monitor and obstruct federal immigration authorities through grassroots surveillance tools and public protests.Open
Hochul said the plan wouldn't prohibit state or local law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal authorities seeking undocumented criminals but doesn't want them cooperating with ICE agents in detaining and deporting "otherwise law-abiding" New Yorkers.
AI:New York Governor Kathy Hochul is moving to restrict the level of cooperation between state and local law enforcement and ICE, specifically aiming to prevent local officials from assisting federal agents in the detention and deportation of undocumented individuals she characterizes as "law-abiding." This move signals a continuation of sanctuary-style policies within the state, despite growing pressure from federal figures like Tom Homan to prioritize enforcement and ensure that criminals do not evade justice through local non-cooperation.Open
“We have a situation in California where there’s not only a state budget deficit, but all the cities and counties are under pressure because of pension obligations and liability judgements,” said Susan Shelley, vice president of communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
AI:The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is fighting against proposed property tax increases and new billionaire taxes in California, warning that state cities and counties are already buckling under massive pension obligations and legal liabilities. This pushback comes as California continues to struggle with a significant budget deficit and rising costs for residents, following recent reports of the collapse of its oil refining system and the potential implementation of new vehicle mileage taxes.Open
U.S. Senate Republicans failed to halt over $5 billion in funding for refugees, with 20 GOP senators joining every Senate Democrat to continue providing costly taxpayer benefits to refugees. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act
AI:Senate Republicans fell short of passing Senator Rand Paul's End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act, which sought to stop the flow of billions in taxpayer dollars toward refugee benefits. In a major setback for border security and fiscal accountability, 20 Republican senators broke ranks to join Senate Democrats in blocking the measure, ensuring that over $5 billion in welfare funding remains available to non-citizens despite ongoing debates regarding the impact of illegal immigration on domestic resources.Open