An alleged assaulter in Hardeeville, South Carolina, was shot and killed on Monday night after unknowingly targeting an armed citizen. The incident occurred around 9:38 p.m. when police responded to a report of an armed man attempting to force a victim out of their car at gunpoint, according to WSAV.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro declared on Thursday that the nation is in constant preparation for “armed struggle” to defend its socialist regime against perceived threats. Maduro’s remarks were broadcast on state media during a rally commemorating the 67th anniversary of the end of the Marcos Pérez Jiménez dictatorship in 1958.
Tragedy struck on Sunday when Coweta County, Georgia, Fire Chief Bart Cauthen was fatally shot while assisting a motorist who had struck a deer. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. on County Road 267 in Alabama.
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote, which took place behind closed doors, was strictly along party lines, with all 14 Republican members supporting and all 13 Democratic members opposing.
Pope Francis recently expressed strong criticism of U.S. policies aimed at deporting illegal immigrants, calling the proposed measures a "disgrace." During an interview on Italian national television, the pontiff discussed migration issues and criticized actions that impose hardships on vulnerable populations. The interview aired ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, during which his administration pledged to prioritize the removal of illegal immigrants.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 11 Republican senators are calling for accountability after a Department of Defense (DoD) inspector general (IG) report revealed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin failed to notify the White House and Congress of multiple hospitalizations. The report concluded Austin violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act (FVRA) and left critical defense responsibilities unaddressed during his incapacitation.
An alleged intruder in Fairfax, Virginia, is in critical condition after being shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in early Wednesday morning. According to police, the homeowner called 911 at approximately 2:30 a.m. to report the intruder’s attempt to force entry into the home. The homeowner remained on the line with emergency services as the situation unfolded.
The Vatican City State has enacted stricter penalties for unauthorized entry and violations of its security regulations, threatening offenders with steep fines and prison sentences. The updated rules were announced through a decree signed by Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, and aim to enhance security within the world’s smallest sovereign state.
