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January 29, 2025

GOP senator who hesitated on Hegseth pushes Patel for FBI

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel for FBI director, despite being uncertain on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the hours leading up to his confirmation.

January 29, 2025

Justice Department moves to drop prosecution of Mar-a-Lago staff in Trump classified docs case

The request seeks to drop obstruction charges against two former Trump co-defendants charged with obstructing justice in the classified documents case.

January 29, 2025

Chinese migrants flood South Florida via boat as authorities seek help with Cuban smugglers

After dozens of migrants have been discovered in separate suspected smuggling incidents, Coral Gables, Florida, authorities are looking for help securing their ports.

January 29, 2025

Escaped North Carolina inmate has history of trying to flee law enforcement

An inmate who escaped the Craven County Jail in North Carolina over the weekend has a criminal history and previously has tried to flee police, officials say.

January 29, 2025

Top-tier college student, former high school football star killed in freak accident

Authorities confirmed that a Clemson University student died after he was crushed and trapped by a fallen tree in a freak accident over the weekend in South Carolina.

January 29, 2025

Florida man, 88, allegedly killed his wife, attempted to make killing look like a suicide

An 88-year-old Florida man is facing charges after allegedly killing his wife and staging the scene to make her death appear like a suicide.

January 29, 2025

Illegal immigrant accused of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase faces possible deportation

An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was charged in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper after he led police on a high-speed pursuit Jan. 12.

January 28, 2025

MAGA candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special congressional election to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida.

January 28, 2025

West Virginia governor's order leads to nearly 60 suspected illegal immigrant criminals detained

An illegal immigrant crackdown in West Virginia is yielding dozens of detentions as of Tuesday afternoon.

January 28, 2025

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Mike Waltz in Congress

The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special election in Florida's 6th Congressional District to replace former GOP Rep. Michael Waltz.