Layla Law-Gisiko, a prominent supporter of New York City’s newly implemented congestion pricing policy, became the latest victim of subway violence on Saturday. Law-Gisiko, a Democrat and president of the City Club of New York, was attacked at the 23rd Street and 5th Avenue subway station, an incident that highlights ongoing concerns about public safety in the transit system.
Police have uncovered a six-page manifesto on Matthew Livelsberger’s phone, revealing that he used ChatGPT to plan his New Year’s Day bombing at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, according to Sheriff Kevin McMahill during a news conference on Tuesday.
A federal judge has sentenced Brian DiPippa, 37, and his wife, Krystal DiPippa, 42, of Pittsburgh, to prison and probation, respectively, for their roles in a 2023 bombing attack targeting a conservative event at the University of Pittsburgh. The attack, linked to Antifa, injured several police officers and highlighted the growing domestic terrorism threat from extremist groups.
Intelligence sources from the U.S. and Israel estimate that only about 20 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain alive. This figure, shared during ongoing negotiations in Qatar, includes civilians and female Israeli soldiers but excludes male soldiers, whose inclusion might slightly increase the count.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster the state's Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources. The announcement follows the terror attack in New Orleans.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Monday that she has directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) to conduct an in-depth study of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
The Biden administration released 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman on Monday, marking another step toward the administration's goal of closing the detention facility. These men, described by U.S. Department of Defense records as “former al-Qaeda members,” were captured after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday to mourn with the families and community members affected by the recent tragic attack.
Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering charges for 200 more people related to January 6, 2021, according to Politico. About 1,583 people have already been federally charged for the event.