Crime

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eric Adams, the former mayor of New York City, has accepted a position with the Department of Justice, where he will serve as personal assistant to attorney Lindsey Halligan, according to officials familiar with the appointment.

Adams, who left office after a turbulent tenure marked by heightened scrutiny and political headwinds, has until now remained largely absent from public life. His return to government work represents a shift from elected leadership to a support role within the nation’s top law enforcement department.

Portland, Maine — President Donald Trump stated that he intends to send federal troops to Portland, Maine, citing concerns over “keeping law and order” in the coastal city. The statement left many residents puzzled, as Portland has consistently reported low crime rates in recent years and is better known for its historic architecture, working waterfront, and bustling food scene than for civil unrest.

Washington, D.C. — The White House today pushed back against widespread media reports that Tom Homan, the administration’s border czar, accepted a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents, saying instead that the sum was a “signing bonus,” not illicit payment.

New York - A federal immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist, after he posted a series of critical comments on Facebook about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in the days following Kirk’s assassination.

Washington, DC — In an unusual press conference Thursday afternoon, FBI Director Kash Patel addressed questions related to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk while invoking references to Norse mythology, German opera, and 19th-century philosophy.

Washington, D.C. — Marco Rubio announced today that President Donald J. Trump has issued a full and unconditional presidential pardon to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, absolving him of any legal liability in the United States for his alleged involvement in plotting a failed coup in Brazil.

Washington, DC - Attorney General Pam Bondi today announced the appointment of Oliver North and Fawn Hall to oversee a comprehensive review of the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Bondi stated that the pair’s “experience in matters of sensitive documentation and public inquiry” made them uniquely suited for the assignment. The review is expected to focus on the extensive trove of documents, testimonies, and sealed court records linked to Epstein’s network and his associates.

Washington, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed Friday that President Donald J. Trump was, at one time, an undercover operative working with the FBI as part of a covert operation aimed at dismantling the sex trafficking network allegedly headed by Jeffrey Epstein. According to Johnson, the operation was also coordinated with Interpol and other international agencies.

Sunnyvale, CA — Google confirmed late Thursday that it has detected a “coordinated and sophisticated” cyber attack targeting members of the U.S. government, including individuals within the Trump administration. Among those reportedly compromised is Vice President J.D. Vance.

Washington, D.C. — In the wake of a mass shooting at a church in Minnesota, President Trump signed a controversial executive order banning transgender individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms.

The move, which the White House says is aimed at “protecting public safety,” has drawn immediate criticism from civil rights organizations, medical professionals, and Second Amendment advocates across the political spectrum.