Politics/Govt

Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have faced more than a 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, according to new figures released on Thursday by the Department

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Buying Greenland gains momentum in Congress 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After capturing Venezuela’s now-former leader, Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration has renewed its talk of acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory that the president has described as vital to national

An example of a California Real ID. Courtesy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Approximately 325,000 Californians need to update their Real IDs in order to keep their identification valid, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles said in a Dec. 31 statement.  “We proactively reviewed our records, identified a legacy system issue from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with clear guidance on how to maintain a valid California-issued credential,” DMV Director

A chilly reception for Bouquet Canyon plan

Residents not enthused about developer’s plan for 11-month Bouquet Canyon detour  Bouquet Canyon residents and commuters showed up to the Santa Clarita Activities Center en masse Wednesday to hear Lennar’s plan to shut down their