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Report: Detainees at ICE Facility in Texas Describe Frequent Beatings, Human Rights Abuses
Human Rights Watch and ACLU document allegations that 90% of detainees interviewed reported experiencing or witnessing physical assault by staff at Camp East Montana.
Heavy Rains Continue Drenching South Texas, Spawning Tornado Near San Antonio Interstate
Flash flood warnings remain in effect for border counties as rainfall totals reach 16 inches in some areas; Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for dozens of counties.
Man in Florida Killed by Truck While Fleeing After ICE Encounter at Wawa Gas Station
The incident occurred Tuesday in St. Augustine, Fla., after four people fled on foot following an encounter with federal immigration officers.
Repeat Offender Arrested at Illinois Governor Pritzker's Chicago Home over Independence Day Weekend
Dwayne Cortez Milton, who was under electronic monitoring and had multiple prior convictions, faces trespassing charge after allegedly entering the governor's backyard.
FBI Assisting Local Authorities After Senator Graham's Death, Patel Says
Director Kash Patel confirmed the bureau is working with local investigators following the South Carolina Republican senator's death.
Artist's 'I.C.E. Pops' Installation on Texas Campus Shut Down Within Days
The frozen treat distribution drew both supporters and protesters before university officials ordered the display removed.
Maine Democrat Jordan Wood Says He'd Carry on Graham Platner's Ideas But Reject His Endorsement
Wood, a Maine Democrat, seeks to distance himself from Platner's political backing while embracing policy positions associated with the incumbent or former officeholder.
Texas Launches First Investigation Under Anti-DEI Law at Stephen F. Austin State University
The state ombudsman’s office is investigating claims that the university operates a 'shadow DEI program' and discriminates against conservative students, marking the first probe under the 2023 law.
Palm Beach International Airport Renamed Under Trump Administration Order
The South Florida aviation hub becomes the latest federal asset to bear the former president's name, drawing both praise and criticism from political leaders.
Nirav Shah, Governor Primary Runner-Up, Jumps Into Race to Replace Platner
The former Maine CDC director, who lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary last month, enters the Senate race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins.