Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC
The Justice Department is using new resources to help fight back against the crime crisis exploding in Washington, D.C., including a rise in robberies and carjackings.
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West Virginia legislators reject bill to expand law enforcement database of DNA
WV lawmakers voted against a bill that would have allowed taking DNA from adults arrested on felony charges of violence against someone, burglary or a case involving a minor.
Billionaires Help Trump Super PAC to $46 Million Fundraising Haul
With eyes on the 2024 general election, pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Again Inc. raked in numerous multimillion-dollar donations. Make America Great Again Inc., a super political action committee tied to former President Donald Trump, raised more than $46 million in the second half of 2023. It brought a number of billionaire political donors,
Senate Commerce Republicans probe Chicago’s migrant shelters at airports, warn of ‘illegal immigrant magnet’
Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee are looking into Chicago's housing of migrants in its airports as it struggles to cope with the numbers coming in.
First-ever chief White House diversity advisor leaving Biden administration
Michael Leach, the first-ever chief of diversity and inclusion for the White House, is leaving his position in President Biden's administration, according to reports.
PA Gov. Shapiro to address state’s struggling higher education system in upcoming budget proposal
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to address the state's struggling higher education system in his upcoming budget proposal by providing aid to universities.
Judge in Jan. 6 Case ‘Shocked’ Public Figures Call Imprisoned Defendants ‘Hostages’
The court wishes to emphasize that misdemeanors can be serious crimes, judge says A federal judge, who has presided over several cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, has rebuked the characterization of those convicted as “hostages.” U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth of the District of Columbia made the remarks