Mexican authorities announced the seizure of more than a ton of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa during two raids on Tuesday. The bust is one of the largest in the country’s history, as soldiers and marines confiscated the synthetic opioid in a state long dominated by drug cartels.
Archaeologists in Arizona have uncovered what is believed to be the oldest firearm ever found in the continental United States—a bronze cannon, or wall gun, linked to the expedition of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in the mid-16th century.
Although President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, the promise of stricter border enforcement is already deterring many would-be illegal immigrants from attempting to enter the United States. According to reports, a growing number of migrants stranded in Mexico are seeking to return to their home countries, disillusioned by the risks and dwindling opportunities to cross the border under Trump’s upcoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Monica Crowley for several prominent positions in his administration, including Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday via Truth Social, emphasizing her critical role in representing the U.S. at major international events during his upcoming presidency.
Mexican authorities detained over 5,200 migrants across the country on Tuesday, a significant enforcement action as the U.S. pressures Mexico to curb migration and drug trafficking at its border.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson suggested during oral arguments Wednesday that Tennessee’s law banning puberty blockers for minors could constitute sex discrimination. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, involves a Biden-Harris administration challenge to the law, which the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld.
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.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) openly criticized California's recent proposal to potentially exclude Tesla from receiving electric vehicle (EV) credits during an appearance on CNBC.
Research by Steven Camarota from the Center for Immigration Studies highlights the significant growth in the United States' foreign-born population, driven by both legal and illegal immigration under the Biden administration. The study projects that if current immigration levels persist, the foreign-born population could exceed 82 million by 2040.
