Judge denies request for new trial for convicted killer of Laken Riley
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A judge in Athens, Georgia, has decided against initiating a new trial for Venezuelan national Jose Antonio Ibarra, who is convicted of viciously killing nursing student Laken Riley.

IEA authorizes record 400M barrel oil release to combat Middle East supply shock
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In a historic bid to stabilize global energy markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday that its 32 member countries, including the U.S., will release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves.

FBI issues Iranian ‘surprise’ attack warning for California
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly alerted police departments in California that in the coming days, Iran could retaliate by launching drones toward the Golden State. This follows the United States’ late February strikes on Iran, in collaboration with Israel.

NYT Report: Bondi quietly relocated to guarded D.C. military base amid cartel threats and hostility surrounding ‘The Epstein Files’
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been moved from her private residence to secure housing on a guarded military base in the Washington, D.C., area, according to a recent report from The New York Times.

U.S. CENTCOM: Over 5,500 targets neutralized in Iran, strategic fleet ‘out of the fight’
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In a major operational update delivered on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the ongoing military campaign against the Iranian regime has reached a critical tipping point.

Internal TSA stats: Over 300 TSA personnel have quit since start of DHS partial shutdown
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More than 300 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel have reportedly quit since the Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown, which began in February.

Trump rails against Rep. Massie: Worse than Cheney, Kinzinger and MTG
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President Donald Trump sharply criticized Representative Thomas Massie, calling him “worse” than other former Republican lawmakers who have faced his criticism.

‘Scandal-plagued’ fmr Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard files for election in Georgia, switching to Republican Party
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Tiffany Henyard, the embattled former mayor of Dolton, Illinois, whose tenure was defined by federal investigations and allegations of ongoing fraud and lavish taxpayer spending, has officially filed to run for office in Georgia.

Calif: San Diego Bishop accused of embezzling $270K in church funds resigns
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The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, who is embroiled in allegations of the misuse of church funds.

Norway: 3 brothers of Middle Eastern background arrested in connection to explosion at U.S. Embassy
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Three brothers have been arrested in Norway for their alleged involvement in an explosion outside the United States Embassy in the capital city, Oslo.

Wash. state passes nearly 10% ‘millionaires’ tax’ after decades without income tax
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Democrat lawmakers in Washington state have voted to pass a 9.9% annual income tax on earnings that amount to $1 million or more.

Mich.: Fire, active shooter situation reported at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield after car crashes into temple
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Law enforcement agencies are responding to a high-priority “active shooter situation” at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday morning. The incident reportedly began after a vehicle crashed into the building, followed by reports of gunfire and a fire at the scene.

Newsom, Leavitt dismiss FBI alert warning of Iranian drone strike on California
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In separate statements, California Governor Gavin Newsom and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted there is no imminent threat to the Golden State after a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warning that Iran could launch drone strikes in retaliation for Operation Epic Fury.

Va.: 2 Dead, including gunman, following shooting at Old Dominion University
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One victim was killed and two others were injured following a shooting at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, with authorities confirming that the gunman was also killed.

Russian court convicts 19 people following 2024 Moscow attack that left 149 dead, hundreds injured
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A Russian court convicted 19 individuals on Thursday for their involvement in the 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that left 149 dead and hundreds more injured.

Senate passes bipartisan ‘21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’ with major support
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The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Thursday with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 89–10. The legislation is being hailed as one of the most significant housing reform packages in decades, aiming to tackle the national housing shortage and rising costs.

Iran’s new leader issues first statement via State TV, persistent absence fuels coma and leg amputation speculation
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Four days into his tenure as Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first official message, calling for unity while vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as a “tool of pressure.” However, reports continue to circulate that the new leader remains in a coma, in addition to rumors that he may have had his leg amputated.

UFC and FBI announce training partnership at Quantico Academy
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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the UFC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officially announced on Wednesday a partnership to host an exclusive training seminar for special agents.

Calif. Rep. Swalwell accused of not residing in Golden State: ‘Ineligible to become governor’
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Democrat gubernatorial candidate for California, Eric Swalwell, was accused by his opponent of not being a resident of the state, arguing that he is ineligible to become governor.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star responds to criticism over Mar-a-Lago dog rescue charity event appearance
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Katherine Heigl responded to criticism she received following her appearance at a Mar-a-Lago charity event.

6 U.S. service members killed in military refueling plane crash in Iraq
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All six U.S. service members on board a refueling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).