A federal judge in Vermont sentenced Luis Fernando Barragan-Palacios, 29, to 18 months in prison for smuggling nearly 100 migrants across the Canadian border into the United States. Barragan-Palacios, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, earned approximately $500,000 from the human smuggling operation over a five-month period. He is expected to be deported upon completing his sentence.
President Joe Biden, 82, claimed that illegal migration numbers “came way down” after he assumed office. However, official statistics and reports indicate otherwise, showing a sharp increase in unauthorized crossings during the first three years of his presidency.
Southern California is bracing for two days of intense windstorms that officials fear could reignite dormant fires or spark new ones, posing a significant threat to the region.
Singer-songwriter Shaboozey’s highly anticipated Grand Ole Opry debut, originally scheduled for January 18, has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
Tesla is recalling approximately 239,382 vehicles due to a defect in the rearview camera system that could impair driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced that most schools and offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 13, following improved conditions across the region after last week’s wildfires.
Supporters of President-elect Donald J. Trump are mounting a robust campaign to secure confirmation for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite a slew of accusations and concerns about his qualifications.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new website over the weekend to address what he described as “misinformation” regarding his administration's wildfire prevention and emergency efforts.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
