House Republicans stumble on noncitizen voting effort, push forward on sanctuary cities ban

The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

A string of moderate earthquakes struck off the Northern California coast early Monday morning, with the largest registering at magnitude 4.4, according to the United States Geological Survey.

DELANO, Calif. — A deadly altercation inside Kern Valley State Prison in Delano has prompted a homicide investigation, officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.

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As of May 24, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are three more missing children's posters on its website for this month bringing the total for May to seven missing teenagers. The previously four reported as missing are still listed on the NCMEC website, and names are included below.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, announced on Monday the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate $1,501,532 to Kentucky for the Recovery Housing Program.

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.

VACAVILLE – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at the California Medical Facility in Solano County.

Since the spring of 2021, 60,000 U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) – 1,507 in Pennsylvania – have been available for persons in desperate need of housing. Now, that short-lived program is coming to an end.

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the risk of catastrophic blazes and ultimately cost billions of dollars.

FRESNO, Calif. — A chaotic brawl in southwest Fresno took a horrifying turn earlier this month when a woman allegedly shouted for a teenager to “shoot the girls,” leading to gunfire that injured three females, police stated.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A former executive at a Newport Beach company specializing in classic car acquisitions has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly embezzling $7 million while living in the U.S. illegally, authorities said.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a delightful senior dog named Hillary, who was luckily rescued after a stranger saw her abandoned. "She and her pal CC were shoved out of a moving car on a busy street, leashes still attached. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped traffic to rescue them and reached out to us. CC has since been adopted, and now it’s Hillary’s turn to find her forever home," explains Sandy Paws Rescue. This older little lady is hoping that her forever family finds her soon, as she has a lot of love and joy to bring them.

HAZLETON – The man accused in the brutal killing of a Nuremberg woman has been... The post CAUGHT: Suspect in Hazleton homicide arrested by U.S. Marshals first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

WOODBURN, OR – After more than four decades, Oregon State Police have identified a man found dead along Interstate 5 in Woodburn—just 30 miles south of Portland—as Larry Eugene Parks, a 30-year-old Vietnam War veteran last seen in Florida in 1979, according to investigators in a press release.

NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of a healthcare services company admitted guilt in federal court this month to participating in a complex investment fraud scheme that misled investors and financial institutions out of over $200 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of lawmakers, including California Representative Eric Swalwell, Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin, and Georgia Representative Hank Johnson, are leading a legislative push to move the United States Marshals Service from the executive branch to the judiciary.

Donovan Elliot, 61, admitted to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin, with sentencing scheduled for September in New Jersey. A Queens Village, New York, man pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to drug trafficking charges involving multiple kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and fentanyl-laced heroin, federal prosecutors announced.

VALLEJO, California — A Vallejo man with a violent criminal history is back in custody following a major law enforcement operation involving several local and state agencies.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. I’ve never cared about pretending to be rich. Flashy cars, oversized houses, overpriced services, none of that impresses me. What does impress me? Owning every minute of my day and buying back my time.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Lizzy, a tiny 5-pound puppy who has had a difficult start to life. At only six weeks old, Lizzy was left abandoned in an apartment, where her story could have taken a tragic turn if not for the intervention of a compassionate volunteer. Thankfully, Lizzy was discovered in time and has since been placed in a loving foster home. She has not let her past define her. "Lizzy is a small girl with a huge puppy personality," the rescue organization shares, highlighting her vibrant and engaging nature.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared that a gentle, eager-to-please dog in their care is still waiting for her forever family to find her after almost two months. This sweet dog named Ava has already overcome so much in her short life, and is hoping she won't have to wait much longer. Ava was rescued from a rural shelter in Central Texas and is estimated to be about five years old. The nonprofit rescue who stepped in to save her explains, “Ava spent her early years being used for breeding and living in a garage. She came from a neglectful situation—shockingly, at the hands of a former police officer—and is now beginning her journey toward healing."

Two more men who entered the US illegally have been arrested in recent days for murders committed in the countries from which they fled. On May 6, 2025, in Dana Point, California, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents took a Salvadoran man into custody on an INTERPOL warrant seeking his arrest for a double murder committed in his homeland. ICE says the man was also a member of the violent MS-13 gang.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A 23-year-old Bakersfield resident has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after striking a Kern County Sheriff’s Office helicopter with a high-powered laser near a critical airspace zone.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

SAN DIEGO — A dramatic emergency landing on State Route 76 in Oceanside last fall has ended with a federal prison sentence for a student pilot who was using his flying privileges to transport drugs.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a bipartisan coalition of six state attorneys generaldemanding that WeChat, a Chinese-owned messaging and payment app, disclose what steps it is taking to prevent its platform from being used for fentanyl trafficking and illegal money laundering in the United States.