ICE agents arrested 243 illegal aliens across the Denver metro area during a nine-day operation targeting violent criminals and known gang affiliates. The sweep, which ended July 20, netted suspects linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, the Los Zetas cartel, and other transnational criminal organizations. Some of those arrested have serious criminal records, including charges for murder, child sex assault, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Thursday that the city is imposing a hiring freeze and staff furloughs in response to a staggering $250 million budget deficit. Johnston attributed the crisis partly to what he called “economic uncertainty” caused by President Donald Trump, despite Trump returning to office only four months ago.
The Denver City Council is weighing a nearly half-million-dollar pay raise package for 12 top city officials appointed by Mayor Mike Johnston, with increases ranging from $6,800 to over $80,000 per year. The total increase, set to cost taxpayers $492,913, is intended to keep city leadership salaries competitive with other major U.S. cities.
In a move sparking outrage over government overreach, the city of Northglenn, Colorado, just outside Denver, will begin enforcing a sweeping new ordinance that limits pet ownership.
Denver Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and its secretary, Kristi Noem, over a policy allowing ICE on school grounds.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that the city is prepared to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on cases involving violent criminals, while adhering to Colorado’s state laws.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signaled the possibility of reassessing the city’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if requests from the federal agency significantly increase. Speaking with Denver’s 9NEWS on Monday, Johnston reaffirmed Denver’s commitment to partnering with ICE on violent criminals but suggested the city might reconsider its approach if the current administration’s requests surpass those of its predecessor.
Republican State Representative Todd Warner of Tennessee has filed a bill to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Trump International Airport.
Travelers planning to fly in or out of Nashville International Airport (BNA) on Friday may face significant disruptions as winter weather sweeps across Middle Tennessee.
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.
