Critics call indictment a dangerous escalation against elected officials performing constitutional duties during immigration facility oversight. NEW JERSEY - The federal indictment of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver has sparked sharp criticism from civil liberties advocates and constitutional scholars who view the charges as a troubling use of prosecutorial power against an elected official engaged in lawful oversight duties. McIver, who represents parts of Essex County and Newark, was charged with forcibly impeding federal officers during a May 9, 2025, incident at Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility in Newark.

Florida — the land of sunshine, sinkholes, and spontaneous street brawls behind discount stores. Today’s tale of ridiculous escalation comes courtesy of Pine Hills, where an Orange County deputy walked up to a guy acting “suspiciously” behind a Save Discount. Which, to be fair, is already suspicious behavior — nothing good has ever happened behind a Save Discount.

CALIFORNIA – Senate Bill 672 (SB 672)passed the Senate, 24-11 on June 3. The Youth Rehabilitation & Opportunity Act allows inmates sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) for crimes committed before age 26 to request a parole hearing after serving at least 25 years in prison.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Nemo, a charming one-year-old Cairn Terrier and Cattle Dog mix who is patiently waiting for his forever family to come find him. Nemo's journey began when he was born to stray parents. Though it is unclear how he spent his early life living on the streets, he was eventually brought into Great Dog Rescue New England’s care alongside three others who were also born to other strays. Now living with a Northern foster family, Nemo is finally learning what it means to be loved and have a home. His forever home, however, is still something he has not found.

A nearly 40-year-long public-private partnership between the Episcopal Church in the United States and the federal government to resettle and support immigrants will end this year.

Update: Charity Smith, Skylar Horn, Hannah Moore, and Bertram Griffin have been removed from the list. As of June 14, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are four more missing teenagers and one missing 20-year-old on its website, bringing the total missing for 2025 to 27.

Southern California Weather Force models are continuing to show the upper-level low moving into the Raiden Storm Diamond. As result, the northern periphery of the system is bringing scattered showers across Kern and San Luis Obispo County this morning.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Hasan Korkmaz, owner of San Diego Logistics Group Inc., a Santee trucking company, was arraigned, June 4, on an 18-count indictment charging him with bank fraud, money laundering and identity theft.

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President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to attack three of Iran’s key nuclear sites early Sunday. Trump claimed that these 3 targets – Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan – were “completely and fully obliterated” in a televised address to the nation from the White House. The U.S. military used 30,000-pound bunker busters on Fordo, while U.S. submarines also participated in the attacks, launching about 30 Tomahawk land attack missiles, a U.S. official told the Associated Press.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. A massive recall has been issued by Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, after 836,721 units of cream cheese were potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The recall spans multiple well-known brands and covers at least 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

We have a very warm to hot day ahead across Eastern Pennsylvania to Southern New England. A warm front has passed to the northeast and a cold front is going to be pushing through late today and this evening. The atmosphere will be very unstable and the Storm Prediction Center is now forecasting an enhanced risk or 30 percent chance for severe thunderstorms in an area that extends from Northeast Virginia, across Maryland, Southeastern Pennsylvania, just about all of New Jersey into the Lower Hudson Valley. Slight risk or a 15 percent chance extends eastward and northward to Long Island, Connecticitut, Upstate NY and much of New England.

NEW JERSEY - A Clifton-based attorney has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for fraudulently securing more than $300,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, according to a June 9 announcement from U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. The sentencing took place in Camden federal court, where Morton Chirnomas, 62, of Clifton, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Tom and Travis Tiki, two adorable great pyrenees mix puppies who are future gentle giants in training. Found abandoned in a Tennessee gas station parking lot at just a few weeks old, these resilient puppies have already overcome significant challenges in their young lives. Luckily, the brothers were taken in by Great Dog Rescue New England, and they now live safe and sound without having to worry about where their next meal will come from. Their only concern these days is when they will find their forever families.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet a sweet little dog named Porter. This tiny 8-week-old Australian Shepherd mix, weighing in at a mere 6.5lbs, is in search of a patient and loving forever family. While there are countless dogs in rescue care looking for their second chances, Porter comes with a disadvantage that might make it even harder to get that chance. Due to a double merle genetic defect, Porter is blind and will need a patient family that can help him with more specialized training.

CALIFORNIA – Torrid, a California-based plus-size women’s clothing brand announced during its June 5 first-quarter earnings call that it plans to close up to 180 underperforming stores this year.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, is seeking help to find a permanent home for Ava, a 5-year-old Rottweiler who continues to wait for her forever family. "Ava is still waiting for her love match! Can you share her post?" The rescue shared with their communiy. Despite her challenging past, Ava has blossomed in her foster home and is ready to find her forever family. Ava's journey began in a rural shelter in central Texas, where she was rescued after years of being used for breeding and living in a garage. "Rescued from a neglectful situation—shockingly, at the hands of a former police officer—Ava is now beginning her journey toward healing," the rescue organization shared on her profile.

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Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Star Bright, a resilient 2-year-old Boxer and Black Lab mix who was let down by humans in a huge way. According to the local rescue, Star once had a home and a family of her own. However, when her former human family sold their house and moved away, they first locked Star in a closet and left her there with no food. She was not discovered until the new owners of the home found her, and luckily, it was not too late. Since entering their care, Great Dog Rescue New England has placed Star with a loving foster family where she is learning to trust humans again.

CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced June 3 that disbarred California personal injury attorney Thomas Vincent Girardi was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison.

On Monday, June 9th, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. issued an urgent message to their community for a dog in their care following an unexpected situation with his foster family. The friendly dog named Patrick is a charismatic one-year-old Shepherd mix who's capturing hearts with his infectious enthusiasm and "happy little face. Due to a medical emergency, Patrick's foster mom can no longer care for him, prompting the rescue to seek an immediate forever home rather than transitioning him to yet another temporary foster situation.

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Jack, a senior Chihuahua mix who is hoping for a second chance at happiness after his life was turned upside down by tragedy. Until recently, Jack was living in a loving home, where he grew up with two owners who loved him dearly. Sadly, both of his owners passed away within three weeks of each other, leaving Jack without a home or his family. Great Dog Rescue New England took Jack into their capable hands and has since placed him safely with a foster family, where he will await the next chapter of his life to begin.

The Palm Springs Police Department confirmed Tuesday it is aware of a recent arrest made by the FBI in connection with the May 17 suicide bombing at a local fertility clinic, which left multiple people injured and the building destroyed.

With ramped-up immigration crackdowns and deportations since January, what rights do Americans have to help undocumented immigrants?. The major federal law codifying U.S. provisions concerning this — the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (INA) — prohibits harboring unauthorized immigrants, but there is no nationwide, Supreme Court consensus as to what harboring means.

Myron Williams among multiple defendants facing lengthy federal prison terms for violent racketeering crimes in Jersey City. NORTHERN NEW JERSEY - Myron Williams, 31, of Newark—also known by the aliases “Money” and “Tunchi”—has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms for his role in a violent racketeering conspiracy linked to the Marion Gardens Housing Complex in Jersey City. The sentencing, delivered by U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz in Newark federal court, follows Williams’s conviction for racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearm offenses.

In a recent episode of The Ingraham Angle, Senator Ted Cruz delivered a sharp critique of Vice President Kamala Harris. He pointed out her far-left stance, describing her as an “ideologue.” Furthermore, Cruz emphasized that Harris has a voting record even further left than Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. He remarked, “I’m not surprised. Kamala Harris is a true believer in this nonsense.”

Great Dog Rescue New England, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Spanky, a senior Yorkshire Terrier mix who is searching for a second chance after a tragic ordeal. Until recently, Spanky was living in a very loving home with a family he had grown up with. Sadly, both of his owners passed away within three weeks of each other, leaving Spanky all on his own. Great Dog Rescue New England brought Spanky into their care and has since placed him with a foster family, where he can remain safe while he awaits his uncertain future.

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