‘F- ICE, F– LAPD!’: L.A.’s radical protestors behind synagogue firestorm

Carlos Portugal Gouvea, a visiting professor at Harvard, was arrested by ICE after discharging a pellet gun outside a Massachusetts synagogue on the eve of Yom Kippur. He claimed he was unaware of the holiday or the location of his actions. Following the incident, his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security, which described the event as an 'anti-semitic shooting incident.'

Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) reported that a 'very aggressive' ICE officer pepper-sprayed her during a protest against an ICE operation at Taco Giro in Tucson, where community members attempted to halt the actions of approximately 40 masked officers targeting individuals in the area.

A new immigration bill backed by Democrats aims to phase out private detention centers by 2029 and could potentially strip ICE of its detention powers, raising concerns among critics who argue it may lead to the complete cessation of federal immigration enforcement.

Governor Gavin Newsom visited Washington, D.C., seeking federal assistance for recovery efforts following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles but was denied a meeting with key officials from the Trump administration. This low-profile visit included discussions with a limited number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill as he advocated for billions in federal aid for rebuilding efforts.

Frank Gehry, the acclaimed architect known for his imaginative designs, has passed away at the age of 96. His notable works include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the DZ Bank Building in Berlin.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed that the USA will compete against Australia, Paraguay, and one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in the group stage. This event took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., marking a significant moment as the co-hosts prepare for the tournament starting on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Northwest Arkansas has become a focal point in the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts, with local law enforcement collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct aggressive traffic stops that have led to hundreds of arrests, instilling fear among immigrant communities.

Homeland Security's Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has led to the arrest of at least a dozen individuals identified as 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens, including members of the Somali community. This operation reflects a significant escalation in federal immigration enforcement efforts in the region.