Washington, D.C.  — The Trump administration is taking decisive action to ensure that federally funded housing programs serve American citizens and lawful residents first, directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  to strengthen enforcement against illegal immigrants receiving Section 8 and public housing assistance. The move is part of President Donald Trump ’s broader immigration enforcement agenda, which prioritizes border security, rule of law,

WASHINGTON —  The Trump administration is highlighting a major achievement in its ongoing effort to secure the U.S. border and protect vulnerable children: thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors who were previously unaccounted for have now been located  by federal authorities. Homeland Security officials — including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem  — are touting results from stepped-up enforcement and tracking efforts that are part of President Donald Trump’s broad immigration s

Today, my heart feels heavy as I share the heartbreaking news that James Van Der Beek  has passed away at the age of 48  after a courageous battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer, surrounded by love and faith. For so many of us who grew up watching Dawson’s Creek , James wasn’t just a star — he was a friend we invited into our living rooms every week, a character who made us feel seen, hopeful, and understood. From his iconic role as Dawson Leery , the earnest teen filmmaker d

Santa Clara, CA — February 8, 2026 This year’s Super Bowl halftime entertainment became one of the most discussed cultural moments of the season, featuring two very different performances that reflected broader conversations in American entertainment and society. Bad Bunny Makes History on the Big Stage Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny  headlined the official Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show  at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California , delivering what many critics a

Federal Civil Rights Investigation Expands The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti , the Minneapolis resident shot and killed by federal immigration agents on January 24. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the FBI will now lead the probe , with Homeland Security Investigations supporting the effort. Officials say the review will examine “everything that would shed light” on the incident an

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Beginning Friday, February 6, 2026 , the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced a significant change to driver’s license testing across the state: all driver’s license knowledge and skills exams will now be administered exclusively in English . This policy ends multilingual testing options and translation services statewide. Under the updated policy, knowledge and skills tests  — including written exams, road tests, and

On January 31, 2026 , the United States federal government entered a partial shutdown  after lawmakers in Congress failed to agree on a full funding plan by the midnight deadline. The impasse centered around a bitter dispute over how — and whether — to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) , particularly in light of recent calls from Democratic lawmakers for changes to immigration enforcement. Congress had been racing to complete the annual budget process, which requ

A serious jail break in northeastern Louisiana has sparked a large-scale law enforcement search after eight inmates escaped from a detention facility early Friday morning. The escape took place at the Riverbend Detention Center  in rural Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, with authorities discovering the inmates were missing during a routine check around 1:20 a.m.  local time. Officials say the group included individuals being held on violent charges , including murder and

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a previously undisclosed collection of materials tied to the high-profile criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, according to multiple online sources. The release reportedly includes millions of documents , tens of thousands of images , and thousands of video files , making it one of the largest disclosures related to the case to date. What’s Included in the New Release According to promotional posts c

A Virginia nurse anesthetist has been fired after videos surfaced showing her encouraging healthcare workers to carry out violent acts against federal immigration agents. Melinda Cook , who was employed as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, went viral after posting a series of videos in which she urged others in the medical field to misuse syringes and drugs against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  agents. In the videos, Cook specifically referenced succinylc

Iconic Canadian-born actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara  has died at the age of 71, her representatives confirmed on January 30, 2026 . O’Hara, beloved for her remarkable range, passed away after a brief illness at her home in Los Angeles, leaving behind a storied legacy in film, television and comedy. O’Hara’s career spanned decades and generations. She first gained recognition as a member of the influential comedy troupe Second City Television (SCTV) , where her sharp wi

Downers Grove, IL — January 29, 2026  — A 19-year-old suburban Chicago man has been charged in a brutal killing that left a pregnant mother dead and her home set on fire after what was supposed to be a routine Facebook Marketplace meetup. Authorities say Nedas Revuckas , 19, of Westmont, Illinois, is facing a slate of serious felony charges including first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child, armed robbery, aggravated arson, and animal cruelty  in connectio

Minneapolis was thrust once again into turmoil this past weekend after federal Border Patrol agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti , a local ICU nurse, during an immigration enforcement action on Saturday morning. According to federal officials, agents opened fire after they say Pretti approached them with a firearm and resisted efforts to disarm him during the operation. However, eyewitness videos circulating online and reviewed by multiple outlets tell a different

In recent years, federal enforcement officials and local law enforcement have identified and charged several individuals living in the U.S. without legal status who were accused or convicted of serious violent crimes. The following are documented cases that have been reported by Fox News Digital  and law enforcement sources. These are individual criminal cases , not a comment on immigration status generally, and each person named has been charged or convicted in a court of la

On January 24, 2026 , a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a 37-year-old man  in south Minneapolis , marking another deadly encounter between federal law enforcement and a city resident. Federal authorities say the incident unfolded during a targeted enforcement operation  in the area around 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) , the man was armed with a handgun and two magazines  when he approached Border Patrol officers,