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Mugshot of Juan Espinoza Martinez
US NewsOctober 7, 2025

Chicago Gang Leader Charged with Putting $10K Bounty on CBP Officer Amid Escalating Threats to Federal Agents

By Tommy Flynn

The arrest highlights a surge in threats against federal law enforcement, with over 200 assaults on ICE and CBP agents nationwide since July 2025, per DHS data. In Chicago alone, 50 incidents have been reported, including vehicle rammings and doxxing campaigns.

The U.S. Capitol Building is shown in Washington, D.C.
US NewsOctober 6, 2025

Everyday Economics: Government shutdown clouds economic picture

By Orphe Divounguy

As Washington remains gridlocked, Americans face more than political theater – they're losing access to critical economic information. The government shutdown has halted the release of key data that Federal Reserve officials use to guide interest rate decisions and that businesses rely on for planning.

South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein's home burning in a screenshot from drone video.
US NewsOctober 6, 2025

Suspicious Fire Destroys South Carolina Judge's Beach Home, Hospitalizing Three

By RWTNews Staff

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel announced an arson probe, with agents processing the scene Sunday. "We do not know whether the fire was accidental or arson. Until that determination is made, Chief Keel has alerted local law enforcement to provide extra patrols and security,

Lawful Concealed Carry allowed sign
US NewsOctober 6, 2025

Federal Court Rules Post Office Gun Ban Unconstitutional in Major Second Amendment Win

By RWTNews Staff

The ruling follows a similar March 2024 decision by U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven in the Middle District of Florida, where she struck down the same regulation for lacking historical precedent. The Department of Justice appealed that case but dropped the appeal in February 2025.

Protestors seen facing off with federal Agents in riot gear as smoke swirls.
US NewsOctober 6, 2025

Judicial Insurrection? District Judge Halts All National Guard Deployments to Portland, Ignoring Separation of Powers

By Tommy Flynn

The decision, prompted by California's suit joining Oregon's, prohibits federalization, relocation, or use of Guard members from any state or Washington, D.C., in Oregon for at least 14 days.

Protestors clash with ICE at the Portland facility
US NewsOctober 5, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment to Portland Amid Rising ICE Facility Violence

By Tommy Flynn

Although Judge Karin Immergut was a Trump nominee, that Nomination came via the "Blue Slip" process in which Democrat Senators recommended and approved the nomination. Having learned lessons from his first administration, President Trump has been bypassing the "Blue Slip" process in his second administration.

ICE agents in riot gear protecting a crime scene as crowds move closer
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

ICE Agents Fire Defensive Shots Amid Escalating Hostility in Illinois Suburbs

By Tommy Flynn

The Broadview episode, the most direct threat yet, follows a September 28 Cicero raid where protesters rammed an ICE van, injuring two; no local arrests occurred. DHS reported 15 similar "boxing" incidents nationwide since July, with Illinois at 40%.

Portland Police arresting a man in a white "freedom" t-shirt
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

Are Portland's Police and City Leadership Supporting Antifa's Violent Campaign Against Federal Authorities?

By Tommy Flynn

While Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced an investigation, could it go further than that? Is this a true insurrection being supported by Portland's Government?

Refugees walking through a destroyed city
US NewsOctober 4, 2025

Hamas Agrees to Key Portions of President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Eyes Hostage Release

By Tommy Flynn

While there are still details to work out, the Hostages are really Hamas' only leverage. That they are willing to give them up signals they are ready for the war to end.

 Hunter Biden introduces vice president Joe Biden to business partner Ming Xue with Jonathan Li
US NewsOctober 3, 2025

New FBI Records Reveal Multiple Sources Alleging Biden-Ukraine Corruption, No Investigation

By Tommy Flynn

These revelations build on a pattern of alleged obstruction dating to 2015, when Morgan Stanley whistleblowers flagged suspicious $3.5 million transfers from Burisma to Hunter Biden's associate Devon Archer via Rosemont Seneca Bohai Bank, leading to Archer's 2018 conviction for fraud but no Biden scrutiny.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addresses the audience during a Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony
PoliticsOctober 2, 2025

'I don't have anything to negotiate:' Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy

By Thérèse Boudreaux

“I sent them in good faith exactly what they had voted for before. We did not put any Republican provisions in that, and we tried to make this very simple, in good faith, so the appropriations process of the people can continue.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies on the Department of Justice's fiscal year 2026 budget request at a House Appropriations Committee hearing
US NewsOctober 2, 2025

Bondi: Memphis Safe Task Force makes 93 arrests

By Kim Jarrett

"Yesterday 40 arrests were made including a Tren de Aragua terrorist, a felon in possession of a firearm, a man wanted for rape of a child, and an arrest for assault on a federal officer," Bondi said on social media. "To date, there have been 93 arrests and 28 illegal guns seized. Our work is saving lives."