President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 300 illegal immigrants responsible for crimes.
The Huntington Beach City Council has unanimously voted to declare the city a "non-sanctuary city" in response to California's statewide sanctuary law. In a 7-0 decision on Tuesday evening, the council approved the resolution introduced by Mayor Pat Burns, signaling support for federal immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration.
A mass stabbing at Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany, has claimed the lives of a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man. The suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan national, was apprehended shortly after the attack. Authorities confirm that four others, including another child, sustained serious injuries.
Chicago experienced another weekend of violence under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), with at least 13 people shot, including one fatality.
A man who was caught spraying pesticide on grocery items at a big-box store in Arizona's East Valley has been formally indicted on multiple charges. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Charles Smith, who has been described as a TikToker, turned himself in to authorities on December 21.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, whose jurisdiction lies along the southeastern Arizona border with Mexico, has expressed concern over a significant rise in border-related crimes. According to Dannels, these crimes have cost the county more than $14 million.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the Attorney General to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use."
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced that he will continue to investigate former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for his actions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorneys General from 20 states are calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm three nominees proposed by President-elect Donald Trump for key national security positions. The nominees include Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Secretary of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. The officials emphasize the urgency of assembling a strong national security team given current challenges.
