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Florida Man Arrested for Death Threats to ICE Officers
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Fort Myers, Florida, have arrested Joseph Giancola, who allegedly posted multiple death threats online targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:12:37 EDTCourts Keep Rejecting Trump Immigration Detention Rule
The federal judiciary is continuing to rule against the Trump administration's efforts to detain immigrants facing possible deportation.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:07:36 EDTRNC Joins Lawsuit to Defend N.H. Absentee Voting Law
The Republican National Committee and New Hampshire Republican Party are joining a lawsuit to "help New Hampshire officials defend SB 287, a law that strengthens voter ID rules for mail-in ballots."
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:13:04 EDTNKorea: Denuclearization Is 'Pipe Dream' Before China-SKorea Summit
North Korea said Friday that denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, which South Korea said will be discussed in a summit with China on Saturday, is a "pipe dream," according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:57:55 EDTWalmart Denies Store Closure Rumors Over Govt Shutdown
Walmart has denied speculation circulating online that it plans to close stores in response to potential looting tied to the federal government shutdown and a possible pause in food benefits.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:36:19 EDTRed Cross Delivers 3 Unidentified Remains to Israel
The Red Cross said it transferred the unidentified remains of three people to Israel late Friday but they were still being examined and may not be those of missing hostages, an Israeli military official said.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:48:55 EDTG7 Energy Ministers Condemn Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Energy System
The energy ministers of the Group of Seven nations issued a joint statement Friday to condemn Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system, and said the G7 will work to support Ukraine's energy needs.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:48:17 EDTTrump Trolls Schumer, Seeks Court Guidance on SNAP Funding
President Donald Trump said Friday his administration is seeking immediate court clarification on how to legally fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:34:49 EDTEnergy Dept: $100M to Modernize US Coal Power Plants
The Department of Energy has announced a new $100 million funding opportunity to refurbish and modernize the nation's coal-fired power plants.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:15:12 EDTSpanberger: Will Shun 'Arsonist' Trump If Elected Va. Governor
Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger said that if she is elected Tuesday, she will refuse to work with President Donald Trump.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:46:02 EDTSecret Service Dismantles Skimmers in $17.7M EBT Fraud
The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, has dismantled a network of illegal payment skimming devices during a two-day Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud outreach operation.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:38:05 EDTMembers of Congress Criticize New Pentagon Press Policy
Congress is pushing back after a new policy from the Department of War requires the Pentagon's central legislative affairs office to approve all interactions with its employees.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:42:46 EDTAgriculture Secretary: SNAP Food Program Bloated, Corrupt
Around the time two federal judges on Friday were ordering the Trump Administration to fund SNAP for millions of Americans despite a government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was calling the program "bloated" and "corrupt."
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:18:25 EDTWH Tightens Access to Upper Press Near Oval Office
The White House has implemented new restrictions limiting press access to the West Wing's Upper Press area in Room 140 adjacent to the Oval Office.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:25:45 EDTLawsuit Alleges 'Inhumane' Conditions at Chicago-Area ICE Site
Illinois advocates sued federal authorities Friday over alleged inhumane conditions at a Chicago-area immigration center.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:09:21 EDTJudge Blocks Trump Order on Voter Citizenship Proof
President Donald Trump's request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:01:56 EDTVenezuela Seeks Military Aid From Russia, China, Iran
Venezuela wants urgent military support from Russia, China, and Iran amid the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, according to documents viewed by The Washington Post.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:46:02 EDTThune: Keep Filibuster Despite Trump Push to Nuke It
The office of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Friday that his support for the filibuster remains "unchanged" despite President Donald Trump's call to eliminate it.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:34:08 EDTTop Sanctions Envoy in Mideast, Europe to Push 'Maximum Pressure' on Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department's top sanctions official will travel to the Middle East and Europe on Friday, according to a statement seen by Reuters, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to increase pressure on Iran.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:45:52 EDTFBI Busts ISIS-Inspired Halloween Weekend Attack Plot in Mich.
Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.
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