Illegal immigrant accused of grabbing ICE officer's taser while shouting 'Allahu akbar' during arrest

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley criticized former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper for his opposition to immigration enforcement bills, linking it to recent ICE operations in Charlotte that resulted in over 120 arrests. Whatley claims that Cooper's actions have hindered cooperation with federal immigration authorities, exacerbating the situation in North Carolina.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is leading Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) by 20 points in the upcoming governor's race, according to a recent Siena Research Institute poll. The survey indicates that Hochul holds a significant advantage as she seeks re-election nearly a year before the election, with 52% of respondents supporting her compared to 32% for Stefanik.

Broadview, a suburb of Chicago, has declared a 'civil emergency' following violent anti-ICE protests that have escalated tensions in the community. The village council has suspended in-person meetings as a response to the unrest.

A large Russian drone and missile attack on Ternopil, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of at least 25 individuals, including three children. This incident occurred as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey to seek diplomatic support against Russia's ongoing invasion.

Ancient barley grains dating back 5,000 years have been discovered in Turkey's Van province, providing insights into Bronze Age agricultural practices. The grains were found preserved at the Iremir Mound site, highlighting the significance of this archaeological find.

Marijuana prices in New York have decreased by 17% since 2023, according to industry officials. This decline is attributed to the ramp-up of the legal cannabis market, which has led to an increase in the availability of various cannabis brands across more retail locations. As competition intensifies among suppliers, consumers are benefiting from lower prices for marijuana products.

ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant from El Salvador who is accused of brutally attacking a Texas woman with a tire iron and sexually assaulting her in early 2023. The incident has raised concerns regarding public safety and the implications of immigration policies in the United States.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) has terminated a staff member accused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of falsely representing himself as an attorney for a detained undocumented migrant. In a letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, Duckworth stated that she and her leadership were unaware of the staffer's actions. The staffer, Edward York, allegedly claimed to represent Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval, an undocumented migrant with a criminal history, to facilitate his release from ICE custody.