Romanian Man Pleads Guilty to ‘Swatting’ US Officials, Including a Former US President

Thomas Szabo, aged 26, led an internet-based group dedicated to ’swatting’ public officers in multiple states, including several high-ranking federal officials. WASHINGTON—A man from Romania has pleaded guilty to felonies after he made false reports to elicit tactical police responses—known as “swatting”—against a former U.S. president, several members of Congress, federal judges, and state officials.

New York Governor Faces Primary Challenge From Second in Command

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado released a campaign video stating that New York needs ‘bold, decisive, transformational leadership.’ New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is running to replace his boss, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, setting up a battle between the two in the 2026 Democratic primary. “What we need right here in New

ICE Arrests Nearly 1,500 Illegal Immigrants During Monthlong Operation in Massachusetts

Around 790 of those arrested during the operation had criminal convictions or charges, while 277 had final removal orders but remained in the U.S. illegally. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just wrapped up its largest operation to date, arresting 1,461 illegal immigrants in Massachusetts during the month of May. “Operation Patriot,” which ended on