Laken Riley’s killer Jose Ibarra returns to court as illegal immigrant requests new trial in student’s murder

The illegal immigrant convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley is seeking a new trial, returning to court in a case that helped fuel the national immigration debate and led to federal legislation named for the victim.
Federal agents arrest 3 more people in connection to Minnesota church storming

Federal authorities have arrested three additional people in connection with anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators storming a Minnesota church after former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody. “At my direction, early this morning,
Accused US killer captured in Mexico after monthslong international manhunt for recycling bin murder

A man accused of killing a Florida man and leaving his body inside a recycling bin has been arrested and extradited from Mexico, ending a months-long international manhunt, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials announced. Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, 32,
Virginia lawmakers unleash on VCU nurse fired over ‘healthcare terrorism’ encouraging harming ICE agents

Two Virginia legislators insist that a now-fired Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health nurse who encouraged others to harm ICE agents should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “Firing her for what is basically calling
32-year-old woman found dead outside during winter storm, latest Kentucky death

The death toll from a powerful winter storm continued to rise Wednesday after Kentucky officials confirmed a 12th weather-related death in the state. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office said a 32-year-old woman, Jordyn Daws, was found dead
Trump announces his pick for next Federal Reserve chairman after Powell and more top headlines

1. Trump announces his pick for next Federal Reserve chairman 2. Kristi Noem reveals her message for Minnesota leaders 3. First lady premieres ‘Melania’ film at Kennedy Center event BRACING FOR IMPACT – First state of emergency
Alex Pretti should have faced charges for spitting on agent before fatal shooting: former prosecutor

A former prosecutor said Alex Pretti was not charged after being seen on camera spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was killed because of the “environment” surrounding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
FBI busts Latin Kings gang nationwide, nearly 50 arrested in sweeping crackdown

The FBI announced Friday nearly 50 members and associates of the violent Latin Kings street gang have been arrested following a sweeping, multi-state crackdown aimed at gang-related activity, drug trafficking and threats against law enforcement. Dubbed “Operation
Luigi Mangione returns to court Friday as judge weighs defense motions to dismiss charges

Lawyers for accused assassin Luigi Mangione have continued to bolster their legal arguments to have the most serious charges against him thrown out — along with the potential death penalty. The 27-year-old returns to court Friday morning