U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has announced his retirement, effective April, after nearly 30 years of service with the agency. Owens, who became the 26th chief of the United States Border Patrol in June 2023 under President Biden, led during a time of significant challenges, including record-breaking surges in migrant crossings.
Pete Villani, a Los Angeles cinematographer, is being celebrated as a hero after his quick and courageous actions saved eight homes in the Altadena neighborhood from the destructive Eaton fire.
In a harrowing yet inspiring tale of courage, 71-year-old Linda Rosa, a retired MTA worker from East New York, fought off a group of violent teen girls who attacked her in a Brooklyn subway station on New Year’s Day.
On February 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig displayed extraordinary valor during the Battle of Chipyong-ni in the Korean War. While returning from a mission, Orig found his comrades under enemy attack.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is weighing whether he should resign before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, according to a report from The Washington Times.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) made public the successful rescue of another individual abducted by the Hamas militant group on October 7.
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