Politics

An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been charged with staging her own kidnapping by ICE officers in an elaborate hoax that was promoted by LA Mayor Karen Bass and used to raise thousands in donations. Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, 41, living in South Los Angeles, now faces federal charges of conspiracy and making false statements to law enforcement. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Chevron completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation after nearly two years.

Wealthy homeowners in Los Angeles are turning to a new app, Patrol, to secure their properties with private protection. The service allows users to hire off-duty police officers to stand watch at their homes, offering what’s being dubbed the “Uber for security.” The app is currently available in elite neighborhoods like Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and Malibu.

Rep. Addison McDowell (R-NC) introduced a bill addressing abuse of the autopen amid investigations into its overuse during the Biden administration.

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration launched a victory tour in Pennsylvania, highlighting economic wins, border security gains, and a renewed commitment to American workers. Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to a packed crowd at Don’s Machine Shop in Luzerne County, energizing the base and doubling down on promises fulfilled.

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced that the High Speed Rail Authority is suing the Trump administration, alleging the cancellation of the rail project is politically motivated.

Another witness to former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, Annie Tomasini, pleaded the Fifth Amendment in her deposition before Congress.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced multiple arrests and deportations of illegal aliens involved in severe criminal offenses against minors. Described by officials as the “worst of the worst,” these individuals have now been removed from the United States under strengthened immigration enforcement policies.

President Donald Trump wrote a letter to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, promising to watch the case against him "closely."

Only a tiny percentage of Afghans on the leaked Ministry of Defence (MOD) “kill list” had any legitimate claim to resettle in the United Kingdom, according to MOD sources cited by The Daily Telegraph. The leak, which reportedly reached the Taliban, included names of Afghan collaborators, British soldiers, and intelligence agents, sparking one of the most serious security breaches in recent UK history.