President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Confrontations between residents and federal officers have become increasingly tense after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent...
Michigan Governor Says North America Free Trade Deal Critical for US Auto Production
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday it was critical for U.S. auto production that the Trump administration reach a deal this year to extend a North American free trade deal with Canada and Mexico and warned of China's rise as a major auto producer. The trade deal, called the United...
Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of US Capabilities
WASHINGTON — The cyberattack that plunged Venezuela’s capital into darkness this month demonstrated the Pentagon’s ability not just to turn off the lights, but also to allow them to be turned back on, according to U.S. officials briefed on the operation. The Jan. 3 operation was one of the most...
The US Is Pressing Mexico to Allow US Forces to Fight Cartels
MEXICO CITY — The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, according to U.S. officials. The push comes as President Donald Trump presses on the Mexican government to grant the United States a larger...
Visalia Police on Scene at Multiple Intersections Amid Thick Fog
Visalia police warned drivers to slow down and use extreme caution Thursday morning as thick fog severely limited visibility across the city. Officers are on the scene at multiple locations due to hazardous driving conditions, including the intersections of Plaza Drive and Ferguson Avenue, Kibler Avenue and Plaza Drive, Riggin...
The Judge in the Maduro Case Is 92. All Eyes Will Be on His Stamina.
NEW YORK — At 92, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein works out twice a week and attends classical music concerts, maintaining a level of physical fitness and an active social life admired by the lawyers who appear before him in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, where he has presided for 27...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Antonia Gina Johnson
January 15, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Antonia Gina Johnson Suspects Date of Birth: January 10, 1987 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 6, 165 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F22900541 Synopsis of the Case: Antonia Gina Johnson is wanted on a...
Senior Hamas Figure Reported Killed in Air Strike in Gaza
Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, and Palestinian media reported that one of those killed was a senior figure in the armed wing of Hamas. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for...
Court Upholds Newsom-Backed Prop. 50 Maps, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight
A panel of federal judges, in a 2-1 decision on Wednesday, upheld voter maps created by Gov. Gavin Newsom-backed Proposition 50. Opponents say the quick decision leaves them time to decide their next move, though plaintiff Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Clovis, fully expects the suit to go before the U.S. Supreme...
Fresno Unified Retirees Healthcare Demands Are Met — for Now
Thousands of Fresno Unified retirees abruptly lost their health insurance this month, forcing many into limbo as they wait on decisions. Some retirees aired their concerns at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, demanding answers, and welcoming news of a temporary coverage window and possible expanded options ahead. The group of...