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Brenda Knuth, a 61-year-old woman from Hoopeston, Illinois, was sentenced to three years of probation and fined $2,500 for voting twice in a federal election. The sentencing occurred on June 26, 2026.

US President Donald Trump announced he will request the Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order on birthright citizenship. The court previously rejected the order, citing the 14th Amendment's language on citizenship.

Jose Rivera was arrested and charged with hiding a skeletal body under piled-up junk on a couch in Crown Heights, NYC. The discovery was made Thursday morning at a building on Union Street near Utica Avenue.

A minor is in custody after a 5-year-old boy was shot by a stray bullet at a Detroit playground. The incident occurred Tuesday night when a teenager allegedly fired shots into the air, striking the child in the arm. The boy received medical treatment and was released, while the investigation continues.

The U.S. Department of Justice settled two lawsuits challenging Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, agreeing the 2024 program violated the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The settlement, which dismissed cases from Alaska and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, affirmed Trump’s 2017 policy requiring lease sales in the refuge’s coastal plain.

A federal judge halted the Bureau of Land Management's 2025 plan to remove wild horses from three herd management areas in Northern California and Nevada, citing insufficient analysis of overpopulation claims under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The judge ruled the BLM's actions were arbitrary and capricious due to flawed assumptions about sustainable horse populations.

A Biden-appointed judge reluctantly approved Elon Musk's settlement with the SEC over Twitter disclosures, questioning whether the Trump administration let the world's richest person off too easily.

Lawmakers are demanding an investigation after an ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, in Houston. The incident occurred during a vehicle stop that was part of a targeted operation, according to an ICE spokesperson.

A judge approved Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over his disclosure of a growing stake in Twitter (now called X). The settlement concludes Musk's legal dispute with the SEC regarding how he disclosed his Twitter stake.

A former Wisconsin judge was fined $5,000 and avoided prison for felony obstruction related to helping an immigrant evade federal officers.

The U.S. has begun its second day of military strikes against Iran. President Trump arrived at R.A.F. Mildenhall base in Britain on Wednesday after landing on Air Force One.

A Metro Council member has indicated the next effort to block a proposed data center near the zoo will occur at the Board of Zoning Appeals next month.

A man shot by Taylor police after pointing a gun at officers may be linked to armed robberies across state lines, including a Dollar Tree robbery in Cleveland. The suspect, found in a U-Haul with a woman, led investigators to a Red Roof Inn where evidence connected to the robbery and potential others was discovered. Law enforcement agencies in multiple states are collaborating on the investigation.

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta urged Commerce Commission regulators to reject Illinois American Water's proposed $142 million rate increase. The request was directed to the Commerce Commission.

US President Donald Trump initiated the process of removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, notifying Congress and informing Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that the move aims to aid Syria's reconstruction. The decision represents a significant shift in US policy toward Syria.

The U.S. launched new strikes against Iran following President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is over. The strikes occurred on Wednesday, as reported by Charlie D'Agata.

A bill supported by L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman aims to place abused animals seized in cruelty cases into foster homes or rescue groups to reduce their time in shelters. The initiative seeks to address the issue of animals being stuck in shelters for months after being rescued.

A New York City man pleaded guilty to fatally shooting another man in front of a church during a funeral. Joseph Gilbert Stevens, 34, shot Richard Carter, 49, four times as he approached the chapel.

House Democrats' anti-Jeffries caucus is expanding as upcoming primaries may bring new members who have not committed to voting for Hakeem Jeffries as speaker. This growing bloc, including members of Democratic Socialists of America and candidates like Melat Kiros and Cori Bush, could challenge Jeffries' leadership despite no clear alternative emerging.

Pennsylvania advocates warn that new Medicaid work requirements, set to take effect in January, could disproportionately impact individuals with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and serious illnesses. Initial estimates suggested over 300,000 residents might lose coverage, but advocates now fear the actual impact could be worse due to new exemption hurdles for vulnerable populations.

A White House report accuses the Smithsonian of bias and hostility toward White people in its historical narratives. The Smithsonian's leadership disputes these claims, and a Washington Post op-ed argues the White House itself has a bias problem. The op-ed's author, Philip Kennicott, discusses the issue.

A man in custody since September 2024, facing four counts of suspected arson, was found dead in his Sonoma County jail cell. The sheriff's office reported deputies discovered him unresponsive at 10:15 p.m., with life-saving efforts unsuccessful.

The UK's Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC) has called for new lobbying regulations following the Peter Mandelson scandal, urging Prime Minister-designate Andy Burnham to implement 37 recommendations to improve transparency. The EIC criticized the current system, under which only 4% of lobbying activity is captured, and proposed an expanded activity-based register to include public affairs professionals and think tanks.

The Sumner County School Board approved a $424 million budget for the upcoming school year, but the county commission has not yet approved it, forcing the district to operate under last year's spending limits. Disagreement among commissioners centers on the appropriate budget increase, with some advocating for maintenance of effort and others supporting a 2-2.5% adjustment. The budget is expected to be revisited on July 21, with leaders confident it will ultimately pass before state restrictions take effect in August.

Workers filed lawsuits alleging dangerous conditions at the former Pfizer building in Midtown before it partially collapsed. Court records and Department of Buildings complaints cited unsafe conditions, including a worker falling six feet.

Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidates Perry Johnson, John James, and Mike Cox are participating in a live debate. The event is focused on the gubernatorial race.

Judge Tony Graf ruled to allow a video statement from Tyler Robinson's trans lover Lance Twiggs in court, with a minor redaction near the end of the statement.

An Iranian military drone displayed in Coral Gables by the group United Against Nuclear Iran raised concerns about Iran's military ties with Cuba and potential threats to the United States. Lawmakers and experts warned that Iranian drones based in Cuba could reach New York and emphasized the need for policies to counter such capabilities.

Governor Polis has declared a disaster emergency due to the 57,000-acre Ferris Fire. The declaration activates state agencies and the National Guard for response efforts.

Haredi rioters briefly breached an IDF base housing a military prison and courts. A US official stated that recent strikes on Iran will be more expansive than the previous night. Mahmoud Abbas held his first publicized call with the head of a technocratic committee managing Gaza.

A prominent individual associated with Democratic recruitment has a long-buried family secret. The DC Insider newsletter is offering insights into this mystery.

A tumbler associated with Jesse White was killed in a crash in Mundelein. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Brooklyn Park for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at Hartkopf Park. The incident occurred on Sunday.

President Donald Trump must decide by July 11 whether to sign a bipartisan housing bill that would lower costs by expanding construction. If he does not act, the bill will automatically become law due to a constitutional provision, as Congress is not adjourned during the July Fourth recess. Trump is withholding signature to pressure the Senate on an unrelated election security measure.

A court showed a video of Tyler Robinson turning himself in for the murder of Charlie Kirk. The footage is part of the case against Robinson.

Doncasters Group, a manufacturer of products for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, saw its shares rise 33% in its US debut after raising $1.06 billion through an upsized initial public offering and private placements. The IPO took place on the New York Stock Exchange.

A 7-year-old boy in Nashville was grazed in the head by debris from a bullet that passed through a shared apartment wall. Police reported the bullet was fired by a teen and her boyfriend in the adjacent unit, who fled the scene. The boy's mother, Keyshelle Miller, intends to pursue charges against the perpetrators.

A 7-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County. The incident was reported by Tom Kaminski via NewsCopter 7.

A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County. The incident was reported by Tom Kaminski in a NewsCopter 7 update.

A 7-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County. Tom Kaminski reported the incident via NewsCopter 7.