A Deschutes sheriff candidate sent the SWAT Team over a $700 theft. Now he’s under investigation for misconduct

Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside Mexico
State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow
Mexico will investigate before deciding whether to extradite U.S.-accused Sinaloa officials
U.S. DOJ charges Mexican governor and 9 others with drug trafficking offenses
US charges Mexican government, law enforcement officials in alleged cartel scheme
Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die assisting operation in Chihuahua
Trump's counterterrorism strategy makes targeting drug cartels the top priority
Federal authorities arrest 18 for alleged drug distribution around Los Angeles park

Portland councilors look to slash upper management jobs to fund public safety

Nearly half of WA sheriffs face misconduct complaints, according to key agency

Oregon State Police violated law by sharing data with ICE for years, lawsuit claims
From ICE detention to center stage: The Texas mariachi brothers opening for Kacey Musgraves
ICE is giving local police big money to help with immigration enforcement
ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens

At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says

California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election

Immigration courts fast-track hearings for Somali asylum claims
How local police extend ICE's reach, even in sanctuary cities
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control
Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections
Schumer: Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote ‘nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0’
What a Democratic upset that sent 'shockwaves' through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

'They're a rogue agency': N.Y. Gov. Hochul seeks to ban local police from working with ICE
As some states try to show ICE the door, others put out the welcome mat
N.Y. Republican met with jeers over ICE tactics during town hall in swing district
Susan Collins says ICE surge in Maine has ended
‘Could happen anywhere’: Mayors gather in D.C. to discuss immigration enforcement in their cities

Tennessee judge blocks deployment of National Guard in Memphis
Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime
Trump's National Guard deployments aren't random. They were planned years ago

The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws
Thousands of guns are found at crime scenes. What do they tell us?
Whitestown man charged in shooting death of cleaning woman who went to wrong house
A former teacher shot by her 6-year-old student wins a $10 million jury verdict

Federal immigration crackdown ends in Charlotte, North Carolina, sheriff says
Mayor, police, sheriff confirm Border Patrol is leaving Charlotte
Trump's National Guard deployments face mounting legal pushback
DOJ records show hundreds of immigrants arrested in Chicago had no criminal records
Trump administration files emergency appeal to keep control of Oregon National Guard troops
Charlotte on edge as immigration crackdown nets 130 arrests in 48 hours
‘We want ICE out of our state’: Protest at DHS office sparked by Border Patrol
Hundreds of National Guard troops will leave Portland and Chicago
Update: Border Patrol arrests 81 as 'Charlotte's Web' operation starts
What to know about names such as Operation Charlotte's Web
Mecklenburg sheriff says Border Patrol agents are heading to Charlotte
Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust
Where each of Trump's National Guard deployments and related court battles stand
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
Trump's National Guard deployments aren't random. They were planned years ago
Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens
ICE officials replaced with Border Patrol, cementing hard tactics that originated in California
'More than the National Guard.' Trump warns of more troops in US cities
Trump says he's called off ICE operations in San Francisco after talking to tech leaders
Trump calls off federal deployment to San Francisco, mayor says
Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area
Some DC residents, wary of Trump’s motives, uneasily back parts of the National Guard deployment

Supreme Court to review controversial policy at US-Mexico border to limit asylum seekers
U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes, Rubio says
Immigrants with obesity, diabetes and other health problems may be denied visas
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests

Judge says he’ll order release of hundreds of people arrested under feds’ deportation blitz
DHS takes credit for crime being down in Chicago. Data shows that was happening before it arrived.
Noem rejects Illinois Gov. Pritzker's request to pause immigration actions over Halloween weekend
Federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland
Kat Abughazaleh indicted over protests outside Chicago-area ICE facility
Border Patrol’s Bovino agrees to return to court daily, as he and federal judge talk body cams, tear gas, IDs
Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here's what to know
From ‘Don’t take the bait’ to ‘No Kings’ frogs: A timeline of Trump’s focus on Portland

Portland awaits court decisions on National Guard deployment
Federal appeals court temporarily bars Portland troop deployment
9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland, but legal questions loom
Trump claims ‘unquestioned power' to deploy troops to San Francisco under Insurrection Act
Trump ties crime with immigration, blurring the lines with Guard deployment
‘Political opposition is not rebellion’: Chicago appeals court leaves judge’s order barring National Guard deployment intact
Federal judge in Oregon extends temporary block on National Guard deployment to Portland
OPB’s First Look: What can the National Guard do in Portland?
Members of Oregon National Guard head to Texas border
What does LA’s emergency declaration on the ICE raids mean?
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
How the Pentagon sidelined lawyers while testing the legal limits of military action
Hegseth touts push to replace heavyset National Guard troops in Illinois
Right-wing influencers shape nation and Trump’s understanding of Portland protests
‘OPB Politics Now’ talks with Illinois, Texas reporters as President Trump’s push for military in US cities ramps up
Oregon AG: ‘It’s a very dangerous time here in America’

Trump administration to reassign ICE officials in bid to intensify deportation campaign
Another shutdown consequence: Democrats can’t visit ICE detention facilities
ICE is removing more people from Austin’s jails. Sometimes coming twice a day.
Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue
Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting
Deputy U.S. marshal wounded by ICE agent during immigration operation in Southern California

Trump’s claims about violence are falling apart in court
Vance says administration will keep fighting to send National Guard to Chicago
National Guard begins patrol near Chicago as two courts weigh Trump deployments
Judges appointed by Trump keep ruling against him. He’s not happy about it.
Why Trump hasn’t invoked the Insurrection Act yet
Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment
Chicago suburb sues over fence around ICE facility
ICE building neighbors clean up, reflect following latest Portland protests
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for National Guard troops to demobilize
Portland accuses federal officers of violating demonstrators’ constitutional rights
Portland’s weekend of ICE protests: Tear gas, National Guard restraining orders and false claims of a city burning to the ground
Multnomah County DA drops charge against conservative influencer Nick Sortor
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives in Portland for Tuesday visit
Appeals court sets Thursday hearing on Portland National Guard deployment
Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained
Deploying troops to Chicago is not legally justified, says Illinois attorney general
Why is Trump sending Texas National Guard troops to other states?
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump's latest move to send troops to cities
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, as Pritzker decries 'authoritarian march'
Trump administration brands US cities war zones
What is the Insurrection Act?
Trump's use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential power
Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act
Illinois files a lawsuit to block Trump deploying the National Guard, joining Oregon
Portland’s weekend of ICE protests: Tear gas, National Guard restraining orders and false claims of a city burning to the ground
Judge blocks Trump from sending California, Texas National Guard to Portland; Illinois sues over deployment to Chicago: Get the latest
Where Trump's order to send National Guard troops to Portland and Chicago stands
Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention
Portland’s ‘War Zone’ Is Like Burning Man for the Terminally Online
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
Memphis and Portland, Ore., brace for troops. Why Chicago might be next
Trump defends use of the U.S. military against the 'enemy within'
Trump suggests using ‘dangerous’ US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military
NPR-Ipsos poll: Americans don't broadly support Trump's National Guard deployments
3 things to know about Trump's plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis
Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal
Tennessee's governor welcomed the National Guard. Illinois' JB Pritzker is a hard no.

California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities

Sen. Chris Murphy warns Trump is exploiting Kirk's death to squash dissent
Trump administration says it will target far left groups for Kirk's assassination. Prosecutors made no such link.
Schiff proposes reforms to limit Trump's power: 'Necessity even greater now'
Beyond 'draining the swamp': How Trump is knocking down checks on presidential power
Trump’s Fascist Game Plan: If He Can’t Tame Russia, He’ll Take Chicago
Chicago launches social media campaign as Trump’s ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post stokes tensions
Moore announces police surge in Baltimore, as Trump threatens National Guard occupation

Trump vows national emergency in Washington, DC over ICE dispute
Trump's control of the D.C. police is due to expire tonight. Then what?
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965
How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know
Trump is tapping into a crime problem, but D.C. residents say it's a power play
Trump suggests Portland and more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story
Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims
Trump vs. Pritzker: A political feud that could trigger a major national crisis
Trump's plan to create Guard units to quell civil unrest alarms experts
Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans
'I'm not a dictator': Trump defends using National Guard for crime crackdown
Tensions grow as Trump and Washington, D.C. officials fight over police authority
DC sues to block Trump's federal takeover of its police department as intervention intensifies
D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'
Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump's threats they could be next after D.C.
Trump's D.C. crackdown is 'very problematic,' says former Capitol Police officer
Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods
Trump's Washington, D.C., takeover targets a host of groups, many of them vulnerable
After D.C., Trump says he might use the National Guard to ‘take back’ other cities. Can he actually do that?
D.C. has been under tighter federal control before. Here's what it looked like
Trump’s D.C. Takeover Is a Fascist Spectacle
Trump steps up clash with DC, Democratic-led cities
Trump's Washington, DC, takeover begins as National Guard troops arrive
5 takeaways as Trump seizes control of DC police, deploys National Guard
Trump places D.C. police under federal control and deploys National Guard in nation's capital: What to know
Trump asserts control of Washington D.C. police, will deploy National Guard in nation's capital
Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard
President Trump taps federal law enforcement agencies to police Washington, D.C.
After an ex-DOGE staffer's assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?