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23 arrested in alleged panga illegal immigrant smuggling plot off California coast

March 17, 2026

23 arrested in alleged panga illegal immigrant smuggling plot off California coast

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a panga-style boat near San Clemente Island on Saturday, and 23 people were detained and turned over to ICE.

Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire

March 17, 2026

Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire

Former San Diego TV journalist accused of racially motivated shootings on mountain highway, allegedly asking victims about ethnicity before firing.

Obama-appointed judge orders release of MS-13 gang member with history of rape, robbery, attacked ICE officers

March 17, 2026

Obama-appointed judge orders release of MS-13 gang member with history of rape, robbery, attacked ICE officers

A federal judge has ordered the release of Carlos Antonio Flores-Miguel, an MS-13 member with a history of rape and robbery, drawing sharp criticism from DHS.

Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations

March 17, 2026

Nick Shirley has viral retort for Gavin Newsom's office after it mocks his investigations

Fraud investigator Nick Shirley went viral after clashing with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office over efforts to expose government fraud.

Drug kingpin on parole caught with enough fentanyl to kill most of county, DA says

March 17, 2026

Drug kingpin on parole caught with enough fentanyl to kill most of county, DA says

Convicted drug trafficker gets 159 years for pumping enough fentanyl into Colorado to potentially kill 88% of Weld County's population, prosecutors say.

Illegal immigrant from Venezuela learns sentence for biting ICE agent, with injury seen in photo

March 17, 2026

Illegal immigrant from Venezuela learns sentence for biting ICE agent, with injury seen in photo

Robert Antonio Bastardo Llovera, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of assault on a federal officer.

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles react with mixed emotions as Iran conflict escalates

March 17, 2026

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles react with mixed emotions as Iran conflict escalates

Iranian Americans in Los Angeles celebrated the news of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, but their joy is also mixed with fear for loved ones still in Iran.

Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband’s murder

March 16, 2026

Utah children’s book author Kouri Richins convicted in husband’s murder

Mother of three allegedly murdered husband for $2M life insurance payout. Prosecutors say she was $7.5M in debt before his fentanyl poisoning death.

Trump questions Newsom's fitness to serve in White House over his dyslexia

March 16, 2026

Trump questions Newsom's fitness to serve in White House over his dyslexia

President Donald Trump cited California Gov. Gavin Newsom's lifelong learning disability.

Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top

March 16, 2026

Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top

Las Vegas sheriff defies judge's release order for repeat offender, sparking Nevada Supreme Court battle over who controls electronic monitoring decisions.