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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Trump administration will prosecute anti-ICE rioters and looters in Los Angeles under the federal Hobbs Act, a powerful anti-extortion law that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The decision comes after days of widespread lawlessness in the city, including the looting of major retailers like Apple and CVS.

Top Democrats and left-wing commentators are doubling down on defending the presence of illegal immigrants in the United States—not for humanitarian reasons, but to preserve the economic and lifestyle comforts of America’s urban elite. In recent statements and viral clips, Democrats made it clear: many rely on a shadow labor force to do the jobs they refuse to do themselves.

YouTube creator Matthew “MatPat” Patrick has officially stepped into the political arena, launching the bipartisan Creator Economy Caucus in the House of Representatives alongside his wife, Stephanie Patrick. The caucus aims to bridge the gap between lawmakers and digital content creators by advocating for policy that reflects the modern realities of online entrepreneurship.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Education, arguing that its Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant program is racially discriminatory and violates the U.S. Constitution. The legal challenge, joined by the nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions, was filed in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Tennessee.

The House GOP’s major tax and spending package is under fire after the Senate parliamentarian ruled key provisions violate Senate reconciliation rules, jeopardizing efforts to bypass a Democrat filibuster. In response, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is pushing for a rule vote Wednesday to revise the legislation and keep it on track.

USA Gymnastics is reportedly reevaluating its transgender inclusion policies, just days after Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles faced backlash for attacking women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines. The timing of the review raises questions as the organization reacts to recent federal Title IX changes implemented by President Donald Trump.

In a dramatic reversal from the Biden era, President Donald Trump’s economic policies have redirected job growth toward native-born Americans, halting a trend that saw nearly all new jobs go to foreign-born workers. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that since Trump took office in late January, all net job growth has benefited native-born citizens.

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) carried out 24 coordinated terrorist bombings Tuesday in the southwestern departments of Valle del Cauca and Cauca, killing eight people and injuring at least 78 others. Fourteen victims remain in critical condition.

After weeks of speculation, Pope Leo XIV has ended the suspense surrounding his Major League Baseball allegiance—and it’s not the Chicago Cubs. During the general assembly in Rome on Wednesday, the first American-born pope, a native of Chicago, donned a black White Sox cap, making his South Side loyalties clear.

The United States is evacuating some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iraq and authorizing the voluntary return of dependents from Bahrain and other Middle Eastern locations amid deteriorating nuclear negotiations with Iran. The move signals growing concern over regional instability and the potential collapse of ongoing diplomatic efforts.