As cartel violence intensifies in Mexico, the U.S. State Department has increased its reward for information leading to the capture of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," to $15 million. El Mencho, co-founder and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), remains a fugitive despite multiple U.S. indictments for drug trafficking and related crimes.
A Texas man, identified by his distinctive tattoos, was arrested during Thanksgiving week on charges related to the molestation of a child and the production of child pornography. Christopher Lynn Driskill, 48, of Coleman, Texas, appeared in federal court Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge John R. Parker following his arrest.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said on "The View" that President-elect Donald Trump should be pardoned for the New York City business records case, calling it “politically motivated.”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly endorsed President Joe Biden’s decision to grant his son, Hunter Biden, a full and unconditional pardon. Speaking to The Hill on Wednesday, Pelosi stated, “I support the president,” and confirmed her support for the pardon specifically, adding, “The pardon, yes.”
Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) was arrested in Georgia on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run, and failure to stop at a stop sign, according to the Glynn County Detention Center.
A federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's California tax charges condemned President Joe Biden's statement that "no reasonable person" would find the charges fair.
Reproductive rights advocates have filed a lawsuit in Arizona to challenge the state’s 15-week abortion ban, citing conflicts with a newly approved constitutional amendment that expands access to abortion up to the point of fetal viability.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, criticized airlines for exploiting passengers with rising fees for luggage, seat assignments, and other services. Blumenthal's remarks came ahead of a Wednesday hearing titled "The Sky’s the Limit — New Revelations About Airline Fees," where executives from major airlines, including American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Frontier, are set to testify.
Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran, who is leading the prosecution against Marine veteran Daniel Penny for the 2023 death of Jordan Neely, has a history of advocating for "restorative justice" in certain cases. However, her approach seems to shift dramatically when it comes to Penny’s case, raising questions about the consistency of her prosecutorial stance.
