Trump Says Cuba Is “Ready to Fall” After U.S. Action in Venezuela

President Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Cuba, Venezuela, and neighboring Latin American nations over the weekend, declaring that Cuba is “ready to fall” following recent U.S. military action that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump framed the moment as a turning point for the … Read more

Ohio Man Charged With Aggravated Murder After New Year’s Day Roommate Dispute Over Dog

A New Year’s Day disagreement inside an Ohio home escalated into deadly violence after a dispute between roommates over a dog being allowed indoors, according to authorities. Robert Palermo, 24, has been charged with aggravated murder in the Jan. 1 shooting death of his roommate, 61-year-old John “Lefty” Grehn, inside a residence on East Liberty … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Resigns After Conviction in Immigration Obstruction Case

A Wisconsin judge has stepped down following her criminal conviction in a high-profile federal obstruction case tied to immigration enforcement, marking a rare and consequential moment for the state’s judiciary. Judge Hannah Dugan formally resigned on Saturday, submitting a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, according to a report by The Associated Press. A spokesperson … Read more

South Carolina Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After New Year’s Day Stabbing

A South Carolina woman is being held without bond after authorities say she stabbed her boyfriend during a New Year’s Day dispute and later made unsolicited statements that raised serious concerns for investigators. Robin Todd, 53, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Hartsville … Read more

Pope Leo Urges Venezuela’s Sovereignty After U.S. Move Against Maduro

Pope Leo on Sunday issued a strong call for Venezuela to remain an independent and sovereign nation, reacting publicly to the dramatic political upheaval following the United States’ toppling of President Nicolas Maduro. Speaking before thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly Angelus prayer, the pontiff said he was closely monitoring … Read more

Louisiana Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder in Death of 1-Year-Old Daughter

A 28-year-old Louisiana woman is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say she fatally shot her 1-year-old daughter inside the family’s home, then made a chilling statement to the child’s father moments after the incident. Kristin Bass was booked into the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office jail on Friday, according to records reviewed by Law&Crime. … Read more

Pelosi Calls Trump’s Maduro Charges Hypocritical After Hernández Pardon

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday sharply criticized President Trump’s decision to pursue criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing the administration of hypocrisy in light of Trump’s earlier pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted on major drug trafficking charges. Pelosi’s remarks came hours after the U.S. launched … Read more

Federal Employees Challenge Health Policy Over Transgender Care Exclusion

A group of federal employees has filed a formal legal complaint accusing the Trump administration of using health policy to pressure transgender individuals and their families out of the federal workforce. The complaint, submitted Thursday by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF), challenges a policy issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that removes … Read more

Florida Woman Arrested After Child in Her Care Suffers Multiple Serious Injuries

A Florida woman entrusted with the care of her girlfriend’s young son is facing serious criminal charges after the child was hospitalized with multiple injuries that doctors say were consistent with non-accidental trauma. Deniqua Lovett, 34, was arrested by the Miramar Police Department on December 28, 2025, and charged with child neglect with great bodily … Read more