Davisboro, Georgia — A violent altercation erupted Sunday afternoon at Washington State Prison, a medium-security facility in this small town roughly 130 miles southeast of Atlanta, resulting in the deaths of three inmates and injuries to at least 12 others, along with one corrections officer. The incident, which authorities have described as a "disturbance" involving multiple major fights, began around 1:25 p.m. during visitation hours. According to the Georgia Department of

Tehran, Iran – January 12, 2026  – Iranian authorities are reportedly moving forward with plans to execute 26-year-old protester Erfan Soltani by hanging, in what human rights organizations warn could mark the first use of capital punishment directly tied to the current wave of anti-government demonstrations sweeping the country. Soltani, a resident of Fardis in the Karaj suburb near Tehran, was arrested on January 8 amid the escalating protests that began in late December 20

Washington, D.C. — January 12, 2026 — The White House reaffirmed Monday that diplomacy remains the "first option"  for the United States in addressing the crisis in Iran, even as the reported death toll from the regime's crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests climbed to at least 698 , according to human rights monitors. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt  emphasized the administration's position during interviews and briefings, stating that President Donal

FRISCO, Texas — January 12, 2026 — Dallas Cowboys second-year defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, the promising 2025 second-round draft pick who emerged as a key contributor on the team's defensive line this past season, was arrested over the weekend on a charge of reckless driving, according to Collin County jail records and multiple reports. The 22-year-old Ezeiruaku was taken into custody by the Texas Department of Public Safety on Sunday, January 11, in North Texas. He was r

New York, NY – January 12, 2026  — A staff member employed by the New York City Council was taken into custody Monday by federal immigration authorities during what was described as a routine immigration appointment in Bethpage, Nassau County, sparking immediate outrage from city leaders who called the action an "egregious government overreach." The unnamed employee, a data analyst on the Council's central staff for approximately one year, is of Venezuelan descent  and held l

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Teen Near Temple University Campus Philadelphia, PA – January 12, 2026  – A teenage boy was found fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant located just off Temple University's main campus in North Philadelphia on Monday evening, marking a somber start to the university's spring semester. Philadelphia police responded to the Chipotle on the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue — near the intersection with 12th Street and across f

Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2026 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has named Christopher Raia , a seasoned career agent and former head of the New York Field Office, as co-deputy director, filling the vacancy left by Dan Bongino's recent exit from the role. FBI Director Kash Patel selected Raia to succeed Bongino, who stepped down earlier this month after a brief and often tumultuous tenure that began in March 2025. Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and prominent

Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2026  – A viral eyewitness account alleging that U.S. forces deployed a powerful sonic weapon  during the January 3 raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has gained widespread attention after being shared by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt  on social media. The dramatic testimony, originally posted by commentator Mike Netter and amplified by Leavitt with the caption "Stop what you are doing and read this…" accompanied

Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2026  – The Trump administration has issued an urgent warning to U.S. citizens in Iran, advising them to "leave Iran now"  as anti-government protests continue to grip the Islamic Republic and the death toll from the regime's crackdown reportedly climbs into the hundreds. The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran released a stark security alert on Monday, emphasizing that ongoing demonstrations are "escalating" and could turn increasingly violent. With w

Minneapolis Widow Receives Massive Outpouring of Support After Tragic ICE Shooting Death Minneapolis, MN – January 12, 2026 – In the wake of a shocking incident that has sparked nationwide protests and intense debate over immigration enforcement, a GoFundMe campaign for the family of Renee Nicole Good has closed after raising more than $1.5 million  in just days – far exceeding its modest original goal of $50,000. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three described by

New York, NY – January 12, 2026  – In a bold show of solidarity amid the largest nurses' strike in New York City history, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared on the picket line Monday with thousands of healthcare workers demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and stronger workplace protections. The walkout, involving roughly 15,000 nurses from major private hospital systems including Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Montefiore Medical Center, began early Monday morning

Minnesota Leaders File Lawsuit Against Federal Government to Halt Controversial ICE Enforcement Surge St. Paul, Minnesota – January 12, 2026  – In a bold escalation of tensions between state and federal authorities, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, joined by leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul, announced today that the state has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action s

There is no credible evidence or official data showing that any significant number of "paid protesters" are collecting unemployment benefits while claiming they are not working. The idea that large groups of people are simultaneously being paid to protest  (e.g., by organizations, political groups, or figures like George Soros) and fraudulently claiming unemployment  is a recurring claim in online discussions, particularly on social media platforms like X. Recent posts specul

Los Angeles —  A chaotic scene unfolded in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon when the driver of a U-Haul box truck  was taken into custody after the vehicle collided with protesters during a large demonstration in solidarity with anti-regime protesters in Iran. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Veteran Avenue and the Wilshire Federal Building, where thousands had gathered to support the ongoing demonstrations in Iran against the Islamic Re

New York, NY – January 12, 2026  — Just over one week into his historic tenure as the 112th mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has wasted no time demonstrating the "expansive and audacious" style of governance he promised during his inauguration. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, who became the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor upon taking office on January 1, has moved swiftly to implement key elements of his affordability-focused agenda, drawing both enthusi

New York City  — In what union leaders are calling the largest nursing strike in New York City history, nearly 15,000 nurses  from several of the city's premier medical institutions walked off the job early Monday morning, January 12, 2026, after marathon negotiations failed to produce a new contract. Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)  began picketing before dawn at facilities including Mount Sinai Hospital  (starting at 6 a.m.), along with its Mornings

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Black mother not charged with child neglect. Equity. ATLANTA  — In a chilling reminder of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, the Atlanta Police Department has released body camera footage and launched a public safety campaign following a December 2025 incident in which a vehicle was stolen with a young girl asleep in the backseat. The episode unfolded on December 16, 2025, when a mother briefly entered a local store — a quick errand she described as lasti

Minneapolis, January 12, 2026 — Echoes of 2020's tumultuous summer are reverberating across American cities as left-wing activists once again erect barricades and declare self-proclaimed "autonomous zones" in response to aggressive federal immigration enforcement. The latest flashpoint erupted in south Minneapolis following the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, by an ICE agent during what authorities described as a self-defense incident. Prot

Washington, D.C. – January 12, 2026  – In a stunning and unprecedented development, federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, focusing on whether he provided misleading testimony to Congress regarding the scope and costs of a major renovation project at the central bank's Washington headquarters. The probe, confirmed by Powell himself in a rare video statement released Sunday evening, centers on his June testimony be