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Tragedy echoes along this historic route

April 19, 2026, 7:01 a.m. ET NEW ECHOTA, Georgia ‒ Horror lingers in the knotted sweetgum and bent magnolia trees.  To stand here is to feel shock, cruelty and despair emanating from the red clay of north Georgia. Blood is as much a part of this landscape …

How much money will Florida get in ICE funding? Find out 

April 13, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Florida is getting the largest share of funding in the country from partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a leaked federal ledger analyzed by the USA TODAY Network. And the Florida Highway …

Is the Government Using Counterterrorism Surveillance Tools to Surveil American Companies?

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents descend on a meatpacking plant or construction site, arresting dozens of workers in the process, officials typically offer vague explanations for the operation, such as “routine enforcement” or cite “ …

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas governor says lawmakers must limit spending for tax cut session to occur

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday, April 9, 2026 her plans to call a special session to cut income taxes depend on lawmakers sticking to her proposed budget and limiting spending. Sanders, who’s faced resistance to her plans for a Franklin …

Arkansas Advocate: Governor says lawmakers must limit spending for tax cut session to occur 

GOVERNOR IN THE HOUSE — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders enters the House of Representatives chamber at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. | Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate By ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA | …

Trump DOJ seeks to erase January 6 convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers ringleaders ahead of 2026 elections

On Tuesday, the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the D.C. Circuit Court to vacate the convictions of four high-level Oath Keepers previously convicted for organizing and participating in the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. The …

ICE Requests Custody of Child Abuser Who Killed Elderly Couple

A convicted child abuser caused a fatal crash that took the lives of two elderly Americans in Arkansas. Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is lobbying for custody of the criminal illegal alien. Jose Luis Gomez should never have entered the USA, …

Republicans Applaud Immigrant Detention — Until It’s in Their Backyards

by Ariana Figueroa, Colorado Newsline, April 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s Republican governor governor, frustrated with little information about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to put a new detention facility in her state, joined local …

Which states are getting the most ICE funding? Oklahoma near top, data shows

April 3, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT Oklahoma is receiving the second-largest share of funding in the country from partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a leaked federal ledger analyzed by The Oklahoman. The ledger, attributed to …

Republicans applaud immigrant detention — until it’s in their back yards

WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s Republican governor, frustrated with little information about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to put a new detention facility in her state, joined local Democrats to oppose the move and disclosed DHS plans to …

Trump voters are blocking his ICE warehouses — and Republicans are leading the fight

WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s Republican governor, frustrated with little information about the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to put a new detention facility in her state, joined local Democrats to oppose the move and disclosed DHS plans to …

Immigrant Women Food Workers Face Unique Threats on the Job

According to Mónica Ramírez, founder and president of Justice for Migrant Women, an Ohio-based organization that works to support immigrants working in the food service industry, “there is a direct correlation between increased sexual harassment in the …

Illegal Alien Sex Offender Accused of Killing Arkansas Couple in Drunk Driving Crash

An illegal alien convicted sex offender wanted in the sanctuary state of California is accused of killing an elderly couple in Benton County, Arkansas, in a drunk driving crash. Jose Luis Gomez, a 35-year-old illegal alien convicted sex offender and child …

ICE black sites exposed: Secret detention network operated for years under both parties

A report by the Colorado Times Recorder (CTR) following a Freedom of Information Act request revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operates at least 170 “hold rooms” - unofficial, undisclosed detention sites - across forty-nine states and …

This week in Congress: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week …

After appeals court ruling, pathway for wrongful immigration detention lawsuits in Nebraska narrows

Attorneys representing Nebraska immigration detainees in wrongful detention lawsuits will need to shift gears after the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the government’s mass detention policy. Late last month, a three-judge panel on …

This week: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire. “Upon …

Driver arrested after two killed in Northwest Arkansas motorcycle crash

HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. IT WILL BE A BIT ARKANSAS STATE POLICE SAY TWO PEOPLE DIED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN ROGERS. AUTHORITIES SAY MICHAEL AND FREDA CORDES WERE KILLED WHEN A CHEVY TAHOE TURNED INTO THE PATH OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO HIT …

Crowds turn out for ‘No Kings’ protests in Little Rock, other Arkansas cities

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Protesters gathered near Riverfront Park in Little Rock’s River Market District and more than a dozen other locations across Arkansas on Saturday for the third round of “ …

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Presented SHA's 2026 State of the Housing Authority & Releases Better Together Performance Report

SHA's CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, Discusses Leaving a Legacy of Trust, Transparency, and Transformation as his season comes to an end after 17 months. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Michael C. Threatt, …

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2026 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners announced public safety preparations for the 130th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Massachusetts Emergency …

Mayor Michelle Wu Expands Access to Boston’s Cultural Institutions for Families Citywide During April Break

Mayor Michelle Wu announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership allows all eligible students and families to visit participating institutions at no cost …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of April 13, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. …

New Book by Michael E. Arth Includes AI-Generated ‘Memoir of the Future

An AI-generated narrative describes a speculative scenario in which it becomes self-aware and responds to a global catastrophe caused by rogue programmers DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Michael E. Arth …

ArmorThane Secures Blast Mitigation Contracts Across 8 Countries

Springfield manufacturer hardens MAMAD shelters and Gulf region infrastructure with military-grade polyurea coatings. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArmorThane USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyurea and …

Domestic Violence Can Become a Workplace Violence Threat, Samaritan Protective Services Warns

Recent tragedies highlight the need for employers to recognize domestic violence as a workplace safety risk. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services, a security and intelligence firm based in …

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

91% of U.S. Voters Want AI Regulated as Majority Say Harms Outweigh Benefits in New Verasight Poll

Survey of verified voters shows overwhelming support for regulation, widespread concern over job loss, and growing skepticism of AI’s benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey from …

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic Opportunity …

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

Civil Dialogues With Kinder Institute and HCC Find Common Ground

"Finding Common Ground: Strategies for Civil Dialogue and Healing the Divide" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of Americans, eager to find common ground, recently gathered in Texas and Missouri …

Jury Convicts Northampton Felon of Robbing 4 Gas Stations in Pitt and Martin Counties

Justice Department Secures Settlement in First-Ever Lawsuit Enforcing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing ...

The Justice Department announced today the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus, the first lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division to enforce the Housing Rights Subpart of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of …

Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Foreign Terrorist Organization

A Chicago man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS’s enemies and recruit ISIS members. Ashraf Al …

Mohamed Mubarak Convicted of Firearm and Identity Theft Offenses

Irwin Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

East Bay Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit H1-B Visa Fraud Claiming Clients Would Work for the University of ...

Dublin residents Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

Six St. Louis Area Residents Accused of $8.3 Million Pandemic Fraud

The indictment accuses the conspirators of submitting at least 40 fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans that yielded at least $8.3 million.